Campbelltown is an unincorporated village in the Lebanon Valley
With a history dating back to the 18th century, Campbelltown is an unincorporated community located in the South Londonderry Township. Originally a trolley stop on the route between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, this rural village is now a primarily residential community known for its central location in the Lebanon Valley. “Campbelltown is within minutes of Hershey,” says Jean Taylor, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty and a Campbelltown resident. Using U.S. Route 322, residents can drive to the town of Hershey and iconic Hersheypark in 10 minutes. Another draw of Campbelltown is its zoning for the Palmyra Area School District, which receives high ratings for its academic curriculum. Campbelltown has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Single-family homes and townhouses sell fast in Campbelltown
Homes sell fast in Campbelltown, spending an average of only 12 days on the market compared to the national average of over 50 days. “We’ve got mostly single-family homes, but there are also a few townhouse and condo developments,” Taylor says. She notes that a lot of the community’s new construction projects are apartments and duplex-style builds to accommodate the dwindling amount of developable land in South Londonderry Township. Many of Campbelltown’s homes are part of subdivisions like Springbrook Farms, a large residential community characterized by cul-de-sacs, manicured front lawns and wide, low-traffic streets. Single-family home styles in Springbrook Farms include contemporary Colonials, ranch styles and New Traditional builds that typically range from approximately $400,000 to $690,000. The Village at Springbrook Farms is a section of the subdivision composed of townhouses that cost between $260,000 and $380,000. Throughout the rest of Campbelltown, potential homebuyers can find single-family homes that span the 20th century and showcase an eclectic mix of architectural styles. These properties mostly range from $200,000 to $600,000.
High marks for Palmyra Area schools
Students living in Campbelltown are zoned for the Palmyra Area School District, which receives an overall A rating from Niche, which also ranked it as the top school district in Lebanon County in 2025. Lingle Avenue Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade, while grades six through eight can attend Palmyra Area Middle. Both schools receive A ratings. Palmyra Area High School is a B-plus-rated institution that was named the best public high school in the county on Niche’s 2025 rankings. Higher education options in this area include Lebanon Valley College, a small private university located 6 miles from Campbelltown.
Community parks, hiking and indoor sports complexes
Local residents can find outdoor recreation amenities at Campbelltown Community Park, a 16-acre green space near the center of the village. The park features a walking trail, picnic pavilions, a playground and several athletic facilities for sports like baseball, soccer and basketball. “The sports fields are very popular, and the park’s playground was built recently,” Taylor says. “That park is also a frequent spot for community activities and events, such as our yearly tree lighting ceremony.” In Campbelltown’s more rural areas, residents can find access to hiking trails like the Horse-Shoe Trail, a 140-mile corridor popular among hikers and horseback riders. The Flightpath Sports Park—previously known as the Flightpath Business Park—is a multi-use development that borders Campbelltown and features a mix of industrial warehouses and recreational facilities. The development has indoor athletic complexes like In The Net for field sports and the Klick Lewis Arena for hockey and ice skating. The Palmyra Public Library and The Lazer Factory, a laser tag arena, are also located in the Flightpath Sports Park.
Shopping at Northside Commons and dining on Horseshoe Pike
Most of Campbelltown’s shopping and dining options are either at the Northside Commons shopping center or along U.S. Route 322, also called Horseshoe Pike. Northside Commons is home to a Dollar General, Domino’s Pizza and Redner’s Warehouse Markets, which is where Taylor says residents get their groceries. “For retail shopping, the Tanger Outlets in Hershey is the closest place to go,” she adds. Several local restaurants line Horseshoe Pike, including the Rising Sun Bar and Kitchen, Hauz ‘O Hoagies sandwich shop and Annie’s Soft Ice Cream. “The dining options here are popular, and the restaurants are always full,” Taylor says.
Car-dependent community along U.S. Route 322
With its rural location and lack of public transit, Campbelltown residents rely on their cars for daily travel. U.S. Route 322, also known as Horseshoe Pike, cuts through the village and takes commuters west to Hershey and the state capital of Harrisburg, located 18 miles away. Pennsylvania Route 117 runs north-south through the community and connects residents to Palmyra, a 3-mile drive away. Harrisburg International Airport is a 25-minute drive away, and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has a 24-hour emergency department approximately 5 miles from Campbelltown.
