Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)
Gettysburg National Military Park — fishing, hiking
Location: Gettysburg, PA, PA
Price: From $325 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The historic Bushman House is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully restored and updated in 2017, the house is set back from the roadways and nestled within famous landmarks like Little Round Top and Devil’s Den, and near the historic town of Gettysburg.There are numerous ways to experience the battlefield. Visit the park’s Things to Do page to learn about self-guided auto tour
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Historic Bushman House offers year-round stays within Gettysburg National Military Park, beautifully restored in 2017 and nestled near iconic battlefield landmarks. Google reviews praise the knowledgeable park rangers and unique experience of staying on the actual battlefield (4.6/5 from 12 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Pileated Woodpeckers, Red Fox, and American Mink documented in the area
Insider tips for Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site available Explore numerous recreational activities including biking, hiking, horseback riding, and the visitor center within the park Fishing is available on the grounds
Skip Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer campgrounds with multiple site options — only 1 tent site.
Best time to visit Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg): Year-round — Facility operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Slyder Farmhouse (Gettysburg, PA), Historic Rose Farmhouse (Gettysburg, PA), Camp Misty Mount (THURMONT , MD), Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (Thurmont, MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)
Cell signal at Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg) (Gettysburg, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The historic Bushman House is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully restored and updated in 2017, the house is set back from the roadways and nestled within famous landmarks like Little Round Top and Devil’s Den, and near the historic town of Gettysburg.There are numerous ways to experience the battlefield. Visit the park’s Things to Do page to learn about self-guided auto tours, licensed battlefield guided tours, easy paved walking trails as well as unpaved to explore and hike.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site available
Explore numerous recreational activities including biking, hiking, horseback riding, and the visitor center within the park
Fishing is available on the grounds
Facility operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The Bushman House is located at 30 S Confederate Avenue approximately 3 miles south of Gettysburg. From the north or south, follow US 15 to the Steinwehr Ave exit head toward Gettysburg. From east or west, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and then turn south on Steinwehr Ave or Bus Rt 15 South. The nearest airport is Harrisburg International Airport at Middletown, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles north of Gettysburg. The second closest is Baltimore
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gettysburg National Military Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gettysburg National Military Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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