Four Season Camping on Historic Grounds in Lancaster County
Imagine a long journey west in a Conestoga wagon, transporting corn to be ground at a nearby trade work. Your wagon approaches its destination — 1738 Herr’s Grist Mill. Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort is home to this registered historic landmark.
If you’ve ever dreamed of camping right next to a real-life working Amish Farm, there is no better place to do it than at Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort! At our Park, the Amish locals will frequently stop by in their buggies to sell homemade goods direct to our campers. The Park’s footbridge is also often used by the local Amish who are just traveling through on their day-to-day basis.
We are located amongst the Amish countrysides of Ronks, Pennsylvania; offering our Guests easy access to all the local attractions, events, & shopping in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Camp in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where tradition comes to life!
Amenities & Facilities
1738 Grist Mill Self-Guided Tours
Humble yourself beneath the walls & roof, of a place that helped build a nation.
Pool Complex
Beautifully maintained Pool Complex, complete with lounge chairs & umbrellas.
Playground
Our Playground is centrally located, making it easy to watch your kids right from your site!
Gazebo
Relax & listen to the sounds of a small river flowing.
Fully-Stocked Store
We sell firewood, ice, & a ton of camping supplies!
Recreation Hall
Recreation Hall can be rented for group use.
Pequea Creek Boating & Fishing Access
Cast your line into the waters of Lancaster County.
RV Dump Station
Easily Pump-Out at the conclusion of your stay for those booking just Electric & Water sites. Open also for public use at a small cost.
Dumpsters
Easily dispose of your garbage.
Bathhouse with Tiled Showers
Enjoy convenient access to clean showers.
Laundry Room
Our machines accept quarters only.
WiFi Network
New 2 GB WiFi system installed in 2024.
About Historic Mill Bridge Village
In the early 18th century, Herr’s Mill was an important neighborhood center. Not only was it a place to stop between trips, but it was also a place to purchase supplies and exchange news for locals and visitors alike. The Grist Mill and the Village functioned throughout the 1800s and into the turn of the century. 1929 was the last year the Grist Mill operated.
The roots of Mill Bridge Village trace back centuries ago, to a time when the coastal settlements of the New English-Claimed Frontier in North America existed in isolated packs.
Back in the early 1700s, little communication existed among the colonies, and many of these new civilizations appealed to immigrants from Mother England. It wasn’t until William Penn came and invited all different kinds of people from any nation, offering land ownership, and religious freedom to them.
Against this grand backdrop, we find the foundation, and rationales for the development of Lancaster County and Mill Bridge Village. Fleeing persecution in Germany, Bishop Hans Herr brought the Mennonite faith to North America in 1710. He settled his family not far from what we know today as Mill Bridge Village. Mill Bridge Village would then later be founded by Hans’ son, John Herr.
John Herr, a miller by trade, possessed a true pioneer spirit. By 1738, John had built his “Gryst” Mill to serve the Strasburg community. The mill was much more than a place to grind grains, over the years it became a trading hub for the public! And eventually, a blacksmith’s shop. At one point, it was even a wagon shed.
Today, Mill Bridge Village is a full-service 21st century RV Park, welcoming everyone to her beautiful property, so they may relax and enjoy themselves, all while adoring her historical charm.