Knoebels Amusement Resort
Knoebels Amusement Resort (oftened shortened to just Knoebels) is a family-owned and operated amusement park, picnic grove, and campground in Elysburg, Pennsylvania.
A theme park inside Ralpho Township
Open April–September (limited days in October–January for seasonal events)
Knoebels Amusement Resort is a seasonal theme park: open April–September (limited days in October–January for seasonal events). Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
58 rides and 6 roller coasters
Including 2 water rides, on 150 acres. Open since 1926. About ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 34" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ralpho Township
Knoebels Amusement Resort is inside Ralpho Township, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 94 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Open April–September (limited days in October–January for seasonal events)
Typical highs and lows in Ralpho Township. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Knoebels Amusement Resort (oftened shortened to just Knoebels) is a family-owned and operated amusement park, picnic grove, and campground in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Opened in 1926, it is the United States' largest free-admission park. Visitors are able to ride the park's attractions by purchasing unlimited-access wristbands, limited-access hand stamps, or books of tickets.
The amusement park is owned and operated by the Knoebel family. The park's name has traditionally been spelled "Knoebels" without an apostrophe, and appears that way on all official park advertising and correspondence.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- April–September (limited days in October–January for seasonal events)
- Rides
- 58 · 6 roller coasters · 2 water rides
- Opened
- 1926
- Area
- 150 acres
- Owner
- Knoebel family
- Wikipedia readers
- 36K a year
Where to stay near Knoebels Amusement Resort
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ralpho Township (8) and Locust Township (4), and Derry Township has the most rooms in the area (48).
Derry Township
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
25,179 people
43 mi south of Knoebels Amusement
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Knoebels Amusement | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralpho Township | in town | — | 8 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 4,181 | $244K | A+ |
| Locust Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,456 | $235K | — |
| Cleveland Township | 3 mi east | 5 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,154 | $248K | — |
| Danville | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 4 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 4,101 | $186K | C |
| Valley Township | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 2,107 | $264K | — |
| Coal Township | 7 mi south | 10 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 9,721 | $88K | B |
| Hemlock Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 4 4 hotels | 2,326 | $278K | — |
| Scott Township | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 5,652 | $234K | B+ |
| Derry Township | 43 mi south | 1 hr | 48 36 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 25,179 | $390K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Knoebels Amusement
Other well-known places within 61 miles.
42 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
58 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
55 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
41 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
42 mi MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
34 mi State parkRicketts Glen State Park
42 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Arena
61 mi Theme parkDutch WonderlandPhoto credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ricketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Dutch Wonderland: FlugKerl2, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Knoebels Amusement
When is Knoebels Amusement Resort open?
April–September (limited days in October–January for seasonal events). Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Knoebels Amusement Resort in Ralpho Township?
Yes. It’s inside Ralpho Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Knoebels Amusement Resort?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–83°.
How far is Knoebels Amusement Resort from Philadelphia?
About 94 miles southeast of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Knoebels Amusement Resort?
Williamsport Regional (IPT), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 96 miles.
How many roller coasters does Knoebels Amusement Resort have?
6, among 58 rides (including 2 water rides).
Where should I stay near Knoebels Amusement Resort?
Ralpho Township (in town, 8 places to stay), Locust Township (6 mi, 4 places to stay) and Cleveland Township (3 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Ralpho Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Ralpho Township’s Town Square.
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