2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS*
April 12-14 Yippee! Yippee! Hooray! It’s Opening Day! — After a very long and cold winter, it’s time for some outdoor fun. Enjoy hanging out at your campfire with family and friends, counting the stars, and roasting marshmallows.
Spring Fling Special – Stay 2 consecutive weekends and leave your camper on site for free (unplugged)! or get a 10% discount on a cabin or cottage!
April 19-21 Campground Clean-Up — Help with various chores for about 4 hours Saturday morning and stay for free Saturday night, plus free lunch for all volunteers! Come out and meet old friends and make new ones while giving those muscles and joints a much-needed workout!
Spring Fling Special Continues
April 26-30 Pioneer’s Customer Appreciation Weekend — To thank everyone for your continued support, if you’ve camped with us in the 2023 season, camp with us this weekend and get a certificate for a free night of camping to be used in the 2024 season (some restrictions apply).
Spring Fling Special Continues
May 3-5 Taco Loco Weekend — Ole…it’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo…Pioneer Campground style!! Grab your sombrero and serape and join us for our celebration of customs and culture of our great neighbors to the South! Are you a taco lover? Join us for Tacos where you get a chance to make your own tacos! ($$$). We supply the ingredients; you create a taco your way.
Spring Fling Special Continues
May 10-12 Mother’s Day/Craft n’ Sip — Let’s celebrate Mom at the campground! Surprise mom by participating in our flower gram delivery ($$$). Moms sneak away on Saturday and relax at a Paint n’ sip with Amanda from AB Illustrations ($$$). Join us for a Mother’s Day Breakfast on Saturday morning, Moms eat free ($$$).
Spring Fling Special Continues
May 17-18 Ice Cream Social — I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!! We supply the ice cream and toppings; you make a sundae your way. Best of all….It’s free!!
Spring Fling Special Continues
May 24-27 Memorial Day Weekend –– Pool opens Saturday (weather permitting); scavenger hunt; Pioneer Speedway Challenge Matchbox Car Races. Participate in stock and/or modified (anything goes) car racing! Adding new “kids only” bracket (12 and under); Saturday night bingo; On Sunday, Three Dogs Vino will be selling wine and slushies to kick off the summer season ($$$) and Sunday night entertainment is DJ Don from AM Flashback. Free early check in or late check out to all Veterans and Military. 3-night minimum reservation.
May 31-June 2 Paint n’ Sip Potluck — Bring your favorite bottle of wine, or your favorite beverage, and participate in our popular Paint n’ Sip craft with Amanda from AB Illustrations ($$$). Bring wine complements such as cheese, crackers, sausage, or an appetizer dish to share.
Local Events: Worlds End Ultramarathon, Forksville (6/1)
June 7-9 R&R Weekend — It’s time for a little rest & relaxation. Enjoy hanging out at your campfire with family and friends, counting the starts, roasting marshmallows, and participating in a scavenger hunt! *Seasonal Campers – join us Saturday evening for our Seasonal dinner!
June 14-16 Father’s Day — Bring Dad to the campground to celebrate his day! Join us Saturday afternoon for our Annual Father’s Day Horseshoe Tournament. Join us Saturday night for a Father’s Day Dinner, and Dads eat free ($$$).
June 21-23 Ice Cream Social — What could be better than a bowl of scrumptious ice cream with your favorite toppings! We supply the ice cream and toppings; you make a sundae your way. Best of all….It’s free!!
Local Events: Billtown Blues Festival at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville. Info at billtownblues.org (6/21-6/22)
June 28-30 Great American Campout / Annual Color Run — Celebrate the great outdoors. Hike in the woods or explore one of the local State Parks. Cook hotdogs or roast marshmallows over an open fire, or sit around the campfire and tell ghost stories and make ice cream in a bag. Participate in the Annual Team Eddie Memorial Color Run hosted by Team Eddie, Pioneer Campground, and D&D Brew Works ($$$).
Local Events: Team Eddie Memorial Color Run, Pioneer Campground and D&D Brew Works (6/29)
July 4-7 Independence Day — Join us for our annual Independence Day Celebration. Bring your bathing suits and water guns and get ready to get wet; our famous wet wagon ride, wet n’ wild water games with a massive foam pit and slip n’ slide; Bingo; DJ Don from AM Flashback, Three Dogs Vino winery serving wine & slushies ($$$ – must be 21 or older to purchase), and the Pioneer Chef’s will be serving up a gourmet hot dog bar on Sunday night ($$$).
Local Events: Tentative – Eagles Mere Summer Antiques Market, Village Green, Eagles Mere (7/6)
July 12-14 Holly Jolly Holiday! — Christmas in July! Help us in our 6th Annual Sullivan County wide Toy Drive!! Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate (all toys donated to Toys for Tots through the Marine Corps Reserve); bring a gift for Santa to deliver to your child / spouse / significant other; wagon ride with Santa; and participate in a scavenger hunt!
Local Events: Tentative – Canton Downtown Celebration (7/13); Tentative – Lycoming County Fair, Hughesville (7/10 – 7/20)
July 19-21 Wings Wings Wings — You use them to fly, you eat them, you may even toss them. Chicken wings and sauces on Saturday night ($$$). We will also have the next best thing on our menu…”Buffalogies”. It’s Fried Perogies tossed in your favorite wing sauce ($$$). Order early, they go quick. Come join the fun!
Local Events: Tentative – Lycoming County Fair, Hughesville (7/10-7/20)
July 26-28 Good Vibes Weekend — It’s tie dye time! Bring a shirt to tie dye or purchase one in the store. Wear your tie dye, put on your vintage bell bottoms, or drive up in your VW bug to join us for a fun night of Bingo & trivia in the Activity Building!
Local Events: Tentative – A Taste Full Event, a wine and food tasting at the Fairgrounds, Forksville (7/27)
August 2-4 Chocolate Lovers Weekend — It’s everything chocolate this weekend! Candy guessing game with the winner taking home a great chocolate prize, candy bar bingo, flashlight candy bar hunt. Bring a dessert for our Death by Chocolate party.
August 9-11 Pioneer’s Annual Pig Roast — The chefs at Pioneer are at it again and preparing for a fabulous celebration with live music performed by “The Blend” and another great meal ($$$). Make your plans early to reserve your site; this is one of our most popular weekends of the summer! The Blend Band, consists of four seasoned players who want to get people out of their seats and dance all night long. The Blend guarantees you will dance your pants off!
Local Events: Tentative – Eagles Mere Arts & Crafts Festival on the Village Green, Eagles Mere (8/10 – 8/11); Tentative – Dushore Founders Day, including Roll A Keg and Outhouse Races, Dushore (8/10)
August 16-18 Root Beer & Orange Creamsicle Float Party — Come join us for the perfect summertime beverage and some outdoor games! We will be making root beer and orange creamsicle floats with whip cream and serving cookies!! ($$$) Enjoy some family outdoor game time playing corn hole, ladder golf, giant Jenga, horseshoes, yard Yahtzee, gaga ball, and visit our game room to play air hockey, foosball, and pool table.
Local Events: First weekend of the Little League World Series, Williamsport. Info at littleleague.org (8/14 – 8/25)
August 23-25 Wagon Ride Social — Get to know your camping neighbors in our Annual Wagon Ride Social. Sign up and participate in Pioneer’s version of meals on wheels, or a progressive dinner. Make / supply a food or drink for one of four courses: cocktail (be sure to remember the younger ones!), or bite sized appetizer, dinner or dessert. Everyone participating will ride along in our wagon as we stop at each of your campsites and enjoy all the wonderful contributions.
Back to School Special: Stay 2 consecutive weekends and leave your camper onsite for free (unplugged). or get a 10% discount on cabin or cottage rental. Or stay 3 nights mid-week and receive 50% off your third night!
Local Events: Last weekend of the Little League World Series, Williamsport (8/14 – 8/25). Info at littleleague.org
August 30-Sep 2 Labor Day Carnival Celebration — A Carnival weekend you can’t resist! On Saturday, Step right up and try your luck at various carnival games, win prizes($$$); and Three Dogs Vino winery serving wine and slushies ($$$ – must be 21 or older to purchase); On Sunday night, DJ Don from AM Flashback; Treat yourself to Franco’s Pizza for dinner ($$$); and Jack-Azz Distilling will be selling moonshine, specialty rums, and whiskey ($$$ – must be 21 or older to purchase). 3 night minimum reservation
Local Events: Sullivan County Fair, Forksville. Info at sullivancountyfair.com (8/28- 9/1)
Sept 6-8 Bingo Bonanza/Discount “FALLing” Camping — Recovery weekend at Pioneer! After the mad summer rush, let’s gear up for FALL with a special savings of 20% on camping this weekend! Put this savings to good use…..We are doing all things bingo this weekend, so get ready to win big! High stakes Bingo Mania on Saturday evening!! ($$$)
Back to School Special Continues
Sept. 13-15 R&R Weekend — After a very active Summer, it’s time for a little rest & relaxation. Enjoy hanging out at your campfire with family and friends, counting the starts, roasting marshmallows, join a scavenger hunt, or attend the PA Bowhunters Festival. 3 Night Minimum Reservation
Local Events: PA Bowhunters Festival, Fairgrounds, Forksville. More information at pabowhunters.com (9/13-9/15); Tentative – Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival. Info at wyalusingwinefestival.com (9/14)
Sept 20-22 Chili Cook-Off — Back by popular demand! Campers prepare their best chili; cooked indoor or over an open fire. All are welcome to come sample and join us in tasting and judging the best in both categories. All chilis must be made at the campground! One of our most popular events!
Back to School Special Continues
Local Events: Bloomsburg Fair. Info at bloomsburgfair.com (9/20-9/28)
Sept 27-29 Thankful for You — Giving Thanks is what it is all about!! Join us for a potluck “early” Thanksgiving Dinner! Pioneer will provide the Turkey and you bring the sides and desserts!! Please bring a dry or canned food item to be donated to the Sullivan County local food bank!
Local Events: Last weekend for the Bloomsburg Fair (9/20-9/28)
October 4-6 Halloween I — Site decorating contest, cast your vote and pick a winner! Bring along some candy and participate in Trick or Treating for the kids. Compete in one of our Best Costume categories. Of course, we will have our night-time haunted festivities.
Local Events: Covered Bridge Festival, Bloomsburg Fairgrounds (10/3 – 10/6)
October 11-14 Halloween II / Columbus Day — Site decorating contest, cast your vote and pick a winner! Bring along some candy and participate in Trick or Treating for the kids. Compete in one of our Best Costume categories. Of course, we will have our night-time haunted festivities. 3 Night minimum reservations.
Local Events: Tentative – Sullivan County Fall Festival & Lumberjack Competition featuring Mid Atlantic Chainsaw Carving competition at Fairgrounds, Forksville (10/12-10/13)
October 18-20 Halloween III — This is the last weekend of planned activities for the season. Site decorating contest, cast your vote and pick a winner! Bring along some candy and participate in Trick or Treating for the kids. Compete in one of our Best Costume categories. Of course, we will have our night-time haunted festivities.
*Event Calendar is subject to change. Please call us at 570-946-9971 to confirm specific activities. $$$ indicates a cost associated with an activity.
CAMPGROUND MAP
CAMPGROUND AMMENITIES
- Heated Swimming Pool
- Playground
- Game Room
- Softball Field
- Horseshoes
- RC Vehicle Course
- Hiking Trail
- Dog Park
- Open Pavilion
- Store
CAMPGROUND FACILITIES
- Large Wooded Sites
- Tent Sites
- Electric
- Water
- Rustic Cabins & Cable
- Furnished Cottages & Cable
- Picnic Tables
- Stone Fire Rings
- Clean Restrooms
- Free Hot Showers
- Well Stocked Store
- Laundromat
- LP Gas
- Dump Station
- Honey Wagon Service
DISCOUNTS
- AAA
- Good Sam
- Active/Retired Military
Our facility matches any style of camping you’re looking to do. We offer everything from cabins, RV sites, and areas for sleeping under stars with your personal tent. Our campground has areas that are great for staying for extended periods of time as well.
We also have a camp store on site for ice, chips, and ice-cream, soft drinks and more. Also a pool, shower house, and laundry room.
Embrace the great outdoors with us at Pioneer Campground. We have an excellent facility that’s perfectly suited to any form of camping and contains a wide variety of amenities. Come enjoy camping in style and comfort. We’re sure you’ll love your time staying at our campground.
CONTACT INFO:
Physical/Mailing:
307 Pioneer Trail
Muncy Valley, PA 17758
Phone: (570) 946-9971
VISITORS:
All visitors must register in the Office upon arrival and provide identification as well as license plate numbers for all vehicles. Visitors must display a visitor pass in their vehicle at all times. All visitors are subject to campground visitor fee of $5 per visitor for a day pass (check out at 9pm or be billed for overnight) and $10 per visitor for an overnight visit. Failure to register a guest and purchase visitor passes will result in expulsion of guest from campground.