1 / 3Knoebels Amusement Resort
📍 Elysburg, PA
Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA charges no gate admission — guests pay per ride. The resort includes classic coasters, a campground, pools, and seasonal Halloween events that draw returning families year after year.
Great family park and campground. Family has been going there twice a year for the last 20 years. October/Hallo Fun weekends are best.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with mixed ages — the free-admission model means you pay only for what you ride, making it unusually flexible for groups where some members are non-riders. Toddlers through teens all find rides scaled to them. Campers can combine a park day with an overnight stay on the grounds.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Wheelman
“Great family park and campground. Family has been going there twice a year for the last 20 years. October/Hallo Fun weekends are best.”
Abbygal
“Great place for fun with family & friends”
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Overview
Knoebels in Elysburg, PA is one of the last major amusement parks in the US with free gate admission, charging only per ride or via ride books. The resort spans rides for all ages from gentle kiddie attractions to the Phoenix wooden coaster, a full campground, swimming pools, and food stands. The October Hallo-Fun weekends are a standout seasonal draw. Families frequently cite multi-generational traditions, with some returning twice yearly for two decades.
