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Knoebels Amusement Resort

📍 Elysburg, PA

4.8(31,270 Google reviews)

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.

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★★★★★Featured review by 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.

🏆 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.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Buy ride books rather than paying per ride individually — they offer savings for families doing multiple attractions
Plan a fall visit around the Hallo-Fun weekends for a distinctly different seasonal atmosphere
🎟️Arrive early on summer weekends; the campground crowds mean parking and popular rides fill fast

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💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.8

31,270 Google reviews

Multi-generational appeal45%
Free gate admission30%
Fall events standout15%
Campground convenience10%
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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.

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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.

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