Historic Rose Farmhouse
Gettysburg National Military Park — fishing, hiking
Location: Gettysburg, PA, PA
Price: From $375 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The historic Rose Farmhouse 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 2025, 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. The 6,000 acre Gettysburg National Military Park comprises a mosaic of pastoral landscapes and forested knolls, with pockets
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 Rose Farmhouse is a year-round property within Gettysburg National Military Park, beautifully restored in 2025. It offers access to numerous recreational activities including biking, hiking, fishing, and interpretive programs near iconic battlefield landmarks.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, American Mink, Pileated Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Bald Eagle, and Snow Goose documented in the area
Insider tips for Historic Rose Farmhouse: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability 1 tent site only — verify availability well in advance Located 3 miles south of Gettysburg on Emmitsburg Road for easy access to town and park amenities
Skip Historic Rose Farmhouse if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You prefer multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Historic Rose Farmhouse: Year-round — Property operates year-round according to RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg) (Gettysburg, PA), Camp Misty Mount (THURMONT , MD), Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground (Thurmont, MD), Owens Creek Campground (Thurmont, MD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Historic Rose Farmhouse
Cell signal at Historic Rose Farmhouse (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 Rose Farmhouse 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 2025, 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. The 6,000 acre Gettysburg National Military Park comprises a mosaic of pastoral landscapes and forested knolls, with pockets of dispersed wetland and intermittent streams.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
1 tent site only
verify availability well in advance
Located 3 miles south of Gettysburg on Emmitsburg Road for easy access to town and park amenities
Property operates year-round according to RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The Rose Farmhouse is located at 1300 Emmitsburg Road, 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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