Knoebels Amusement Resort

Park has become more crowded as the free entrance brings a lot of people. They have generally speaking kept up accordingly. I do think the bathrooms etc. should be cleaner. Some of the appearances of rides/​stands are old.
My father and I are coaster enthusiasts. We have been to every park in NA as well as some in other countries. Knoebels is one of our favorites because its low pressure. You park for free, you get in for free. I ride the Phoenix and Twister and eat foods and bring my puppy.
The people who come here can be kind of annoying because a lot of them smoke and are basically rednecks. The park is family owned and one of them actually responded to an email my father sent years ago personally and we always remembered that.
Food is good and medium cost IMO; not cheap not expensive. Some of the rides like the haunted mansion are a bit out of date. Games are actually priced so that I dont lose like $ 20 a goblet toss. I was also here for an ACE event and the food was good. The hamster thing that is their logo (cosmo) is creepy. I recommend coming here.

Had a good time today at Knoebels. A reasonably priced amusement park. Many food stands to choose from and the soft serve Ice Cream cone was delicious. The kiddie rides seem to go for around 1 – 2 dollars per child. Roller coasters can be as much as 3 $. The free parking and free entrance are what drove us here! No gimmicks. Family friendly park and Active/​Reserve or Veterans can get one free ticket book in the operating year. Thank you Knoebels!!!
Favorite rides were the haunted mansion and the Twister wooden roller coaster.

French fries and cheese were both cold. I didn’t have a thermometer on me to get an exact temperature but the weather was really cold too. not good.

Its an okay experience not a favorite and nothing really special. Its just a family owned park with common rides that you aspect from a park. Some of the rides are fun though.

Five stars without a doubt! I’m a fan of extreme mega-​coasters, and this park doesn’t offer any extreme record-​setting roller coasters, but that’s alright and I don’t miss them, because this park offers so much else.
The two classic wooden coasters, Phoenix and Twister, are both very fun and packed with fun airtime hills. The park also features a huge number of well-​maintained vintage carnival-​style rides, and I’d think this would be an amazing place for young children. Basically, Knoebels is an enormous carnival in the woods. It’s like stepping into something from another era, and the entire place feels magical. At night, the entire place lights up and it feels magic. It’s basically a clearing in the forest, with a large vintage carnival in it.
Everything is very reasonably priced — rides priced separately all at $ 1.25-$ 3.00 apiece, parking is free, admission is free.
And the food! The food is epic! Even if you hated rides, I think you’d have a great time just hanging out and eating everything. Nothing cost more than $ 5, and it’s all fresh and delicious and interesting — frozen cider, pork chops on sticks, fried cheese, ice cream waffles, and I can’t even really start listing it all. You can’t possibly eat your way through Knoebels in a single day because there is so much food, and it’s all delicious.
The architecture is adorable, the park is beautifully landscaped and full of adorable vintage sculptures of gingerbread men and animals and anthropomorphic vegetables.
Oh, and you can bring your dog! With no admission or parking fee, this is a great day out for an entire family. Even people who normally dislike amusement parks would probably really enjoy Knoebels. This is an amazing, magical place and I hope they never change.

I love Knoebels! They are a great family-​run park that doesn’t want to gouge its’ customers at every turn. The staff and owners really care about the guest’s enjoyment of the park. I just wish that they were closer to my home…

What an adorable vintage amusement park! Reminds me of a place in Jersey that I used to take my kids. The location was both a pro and a con. It’s situated between two mountains so the view is lovely in the fall. However getting to this area is a bit of a drive with steep hills and the area has nothing else going for it. Knoebels is the only reason to come here.
With that being said the park is a true asset to this area. It’s a pay as you go park which is wonderful for people like myself that don’t go on rides. It has a very vintage feel to it with an assortment of rides you would expect at a carnival with a few thrill seeker attractions. The most expensive ride was $ 3/​pp and you could buy strips of tickets or buy a wristband to ride all day. There were plenty of food stands throughout the park. Although I heard that the food was phenomenal and some people come just for it I found it to be the normal run of the mill greasy fair food. Pizza, burgers, fries — unless I missed something there was nothing to really brag about. There was no indoor dining. They did have covered outdoor dining areas but the light was very dim. However there was heat lamps which was much appreciated on the cool fall day we went. They have houses and some cottages for rent inside the park which was a little odd but also charming just the same. There’s also an adjacent campground.
On the negative side was that the park allows dogs. I see no rhythm or reason for this. There are no grassy areas so why bring a dog to a crowded area where you plan on going on rides? I didn’t like that dogs were constantly sniffing or poking their heads in my granddaughter’s stroller or up my butt while waiting in the food line. It really takes away from the experience and I question the thought process of the folks that bring them along. They were everywhere! The bathrooms also were in need of an update. The toilets were either the kind you find in a camper — low and no water till the flush or the cold metal ones with no seats like they have in prison.
Also a negative was the park itself was hard to navigate and get a feel for. The map didn’t seem accurate and we found ourselves at a loss for knowing where we were most of the time. The parking lot was also a negative — it’s in a grassy field and unless you count the rows away you are from the entrance there’s no markers or landmarks to help you remember where you parked. You could spend hours just looking for your car.
We went in the fall also which meant that some of the rides weren’t open. The train was the only ride I was looking forward to and it was closed. Also they didn’t open till 2 which meant that the majority of our visit was after dark when it was colder. I would have preferred an earlier opening so we could take advantage of the suns warmth.
Overall worth a trip back in another season to go in the pool and ride the train.

This is a great amusement park to bring the family for a cheap, fun filled experience. Knoebels offers a different quality of entertainment from the likes of a Six Flags. Parking is completley free. To enter, is also free of charge and pet friendly. Walking around the park people watching could almost be as fun as going on the rides themselves!
Pricing: On certain days, a wristband with big coasters included goes for around $ 42. I would go with this option because the Phoenix and Twister are main attractions. Ticket books can be purchased at certain denominations, at booths all around the park. Rides can go up to $ 3.00 per.
Rides: There are really only three wooden roller coasters and a new steel coaster. Other smaller rides are scattered about the park, so everyone can find a favorite. Some rides look like they are straight from the 80’s, because they are. Knoebels maintains the rides regularly so I don’t worry too much about it.
Food: Excellent and well priced to feed the family. I remember years back the park was rated #1 in their food and I would have to agree. Between the funnel cakes, candy apples, pizza and burgers, everything is quality food. Best of all, you can even bring your own food and drinks into the park to circumnavigate the costs all together. Many picnic benches under pavilions are available.
Entertainment: They have a live band playing on stage daily, with ample seating. Additionally, Knoebels offers children’s shows and entertainment spread throughout the park. If you are in the mood for side games, there are a ton of them. For you gamblers, id recommend the game, «Fascination.»
Hotel accommodations: There is an on-​sight camp ground that Knoebels offers for a very reasonable price. If that is not your, «Thing,» many hotels are within the area. However, I would look for hotels near Bloomsburg (or that distance away) to avoid paying tourist hotel prices closer to the park.
Knoebels was very close to get a 5 star rating from me, but I chose not to based on the clientele of people it attracts. Even though I feel 100% safe, there are a lot of «Rednecks,» that frequent the park. The park can be covered in one full day, so multi-​days are not necessary. With that aside, this is a must visit place for any family vacation.

Well, what can I say that the other 130+ reviews haven’t already?!
Such a fun park! I love that the parking and admission is free and you only spend what you want for ride tickets. It’s a very clean park, pet friendly as well, which is not typical for theme parks. Lots of fun rides, friendly staff and good eats! I was surprised how good the food is and how wide of a selection is available.
If you love old school park rides than this is the place for you. It’s worth the trip from anywhere in Eastern, PA. They also have a nice campground, but looks a bit congested for our likes, but still great for families!

Love this park !! We gave been coming here for at least 6 years and my three kids still love it
They grow with the rides. Starting out with all the kiddie rides and now hitting all the coasters
The best part is it’s a free park. Free parking free entry. You pay for the rides you want to go on or the pool which is great because my husband doesn’t really like rides. And the food is tastes great and is very reasonable in price. We always get the potato pancakes.

Yesterday was our first trip and we LOVED! By far the most laid back, fun, unique, affordable, and family friendly amusement park! We bought our tickets at our local Weis in MD where you can buy $ 20 books for $ 16. In total the tickets for a family of 4 cost us $ 96 and we have almost a whole book left. This is good to have leftovers, because we will be back! While the park allows you to bring your own food in, their food is over the top delicious and cheap! Go to the International Food Court for the most variety. The rides are great for all ages and our favorites were the Phoenix (a freakishly smooth wooden coaster) and the Sky Lift. The only reason I didn’t give 5 Stars was because some parts of the park are very old and in need of a revamp, particularly the bathrooms. Also, while there are designated smoking areas most people were not following the rules and employees did nothing to enforce them. Random things: Dogs welcomed and appreciated! (They have water bowls throughout the park!) Free admission and parking! Can’t wait to go back!

This is more like
A county fair not a six flags park
Free parking
Decent food
Food specials most nights
Games were reasonable priced and prizes were not bad
They had rides for all ages
The place is paved in spots but lots of rocks and dust
Pool was great price and large enough for the big crowd
Water slides at pool were $ 1 each
Felt safe lots of security etc
Lots of life guards
The week days are much less crowded than weekends

Knoebles is a family friendly place that is fun to visit when in the area.
One of its biggest selling points is that there is no admission charge, and no parking fees. So you are free to wander in, and only pay for the food, rides, or shopping items you actually wish to use.
These items are also relatively inexpensive. Most kid rides seem to be $ 1.25−2 each, and the adult rides are generally $ 2 – 3. (The Phoenix roller coaster is $ 3, for example.) Food items can vary, but I found pretzels were often around $ 2, sodas $ 2 – 3, and meals $ 8 – 10. However, you can also take in your own picnic items if wanting to save on food costs.
I also think they have plenty of benches and shade throughout, which is helpful when a brief rest is wanted,
Now, you should know this does not have the newness/​shininess of Disney World — you take a two-​laned road to get here, parking on grass/​rocks, and several of the rides date to my Dad’s era (40 – 50 years), but it is a fun place to spend a day while in the area.

What a treat Knoebels was! I spontaneously decided to surprise my 7 year old for her birthday by taking her, and my son to Knoebel’s. Here is where she was introduced to riding her very first big rollercoaster :-)
Please note: The main determining factor to visiting Knoebels is the FACT that there was nothing she couldn’t ride. The most common height requirement is 48″. She is 49″ and I wanted her to have no limitations :-)
The drive to Knoebels was about 2 and a half hours from Philadelphia. When we arrived we were quickly guided to our FREE parking spot :-) Once inside I purchased 3-​$ 20 booklets for $ 18.50 each, saving $ 1.50 each book. $ 20 booklets consist of 10-​$ 1 tickets, 15-.50 cent tickets and 10-.25 cent tickets.
Rides range from $ 1 to $ 3.
Within a few minutes of purchase we were on our first line for a coaster. How thrilling! It was fun and the drop was literally straight down. This coaster was surprisingly different because it only held 8 people at a time. Nice. My daughter received a booster seat since she is 49″. This ride required $ 3 per rider.
There are 3 roller coasters here. 2 wooden, 1 metal. There’s a section of kiddie rides, classic rides, a haunted house ride and a very large swimming pool requiring its own fee.
Knoebels has all the sweet, sour and salty treats you can imagine. The food selections was pretty unique and diverse too.
Oh and you can bring your own food into the park as well as have a birthday party. Yes there’s a birthday party section. Woohoo!!!
The park is quite clean. Rides are fairly close to each other. Tickets are budget friendly.
Stayed from noon to 5pm. For a Monday afternoon, some rides had no line while others had a 10 – 15 minute wait.
Here is my one and only downer that kept this review from 5-​stars. The staff/​ride operators weren’t friendly. None of them greeted us back after I spoke «hello», which I found unusual. I believe that maybe a refresher course in hospitality is in order. My opinion.
Overall, 4-​stars. Don’t hesitate making that trip to Knoebels :-)

I am torn somewhere between 3 and 4, but will give these folks the benefit of the doubt and give them a 4. We had just gotten our camper when I booked this, and was a little new to remembering to ask for full hookup. Hint, they don’t have it, and when you’re used to it, you sure miss it. It’s a pretty old campsite, so I imagine that’s not going to change, but it’s ok if you come prepared for it (I didn’t). The only weird thing was, the water hookup was on the total wrong side of the site so our front door was backwards from the picnic table and we weren’t able to use our awning.
The sites are pretty spacious, and I must say the park staff was very helpful in picking a site that was nice and level and relatively close to our friends (the reason we camped here). I actually liked that the park is pay as you go, but we’d made the decision to get the hand stamp, and I definitely didn’t use enough rides to pay for it. Next time I’d get the tickets.
Store is pretty expansive, and they’re pretty set back in the boonies, but my friends come every year and we’ll just have to prepare better for not having hookups.

It’s an incredible value. Old world blue collar amusement park. Pay as you go or pay one price.
The idea here is cheap product translating into a inexpensive family experience.
It’s our third time in the last 10 years and perhaps our last until a major renovation.
The food in the park is not very good, so pack a cooler and enjoy the picnic area.

Hands down one of the best family amusement parks in the U.S. You can’t beat FREE PARKING & FREE ENTRY & it’s pet friendly!
The location is ideal for a park as it has a lot of shade and tree coverage. Patrons can come for the day, camp or rent a cottage. There are even separate pool areas for people who stay overnight in these locations. It is a great place for family reunions (we’ve had one here) or even work picnics.
You can ride rides by purchasing an all day hand stamp or buying tickets. Some rides have been there for years and are crowd favorites, but Knoebels always keeps things interesting by adding new rides such as Flying Turns (a bobsled style wooden coaster). The Haunted House (inside the old skating rink) is ranked as one of the best in the country!
Another plus is the food! Everything is delicious here and one of my favorites is the chicken fry platter with coleslaw and French fries. Yum!
This park also has a large pool are complete with water slides and diving boards. Surprisingly I have never gone in this area, but plan to on my next visit!
Another favorite is the arcade area because they still have old black and white photo booths which is a must on every trip to Knoebels!
If you like history, this place has plenty of it. I get a feeling of nostalgia every time I go. There is a carousel museum as well as a mining museum complete with Knoebels history as well as coal minor history from the surrounding area.
Knoebels truly seems to have something for everyone! You can even see beautiful bald eagles here!
I cannot wait to go back! :)

Knoebel’s has been around for 85 years, and you can tell. Not only does it have ancient looking facilities that make you feel like you’re in the 50’s, but they seem to have kept with old time values as well. There’s something wonderfully nostalgic and heartwarming about NOT getting ripped off at every turn. I’m used to going to theme parks such as Six Flags, so this was my reaction throughout the day:
Free parking? that’s weird. No admission fee and I can pay for exactly what rides I want to go on? Wow. Well, I bet they gouge you with expensive food and drinks. Wait… outside food and drink are permitted?! And bottles of water are only $ 2 anyway?! Food is reasonably priced!!! WHAT YEAR IS IT?!
The staff were also really friendly and down to earth. There wasn’t that corporate rigidness with tons of rules and regulations, it had more of a state fair atmosphere which I liked. Definitely the most unique amusement park I’ve ever been to.
You can really make a day or two of it because there’s so much to see and do. I went there on a Wednesday with my little cousins from opening to closing time and we STILL didn’t get to do everything on our list.
Highlights included the Haunted Mansion (best one I’ve ever been on, this shiz is NO JOKE!) The new roller coaster at the beginning of the park (looks slow and lameish, but once again I was fooled… NO JOKE!) and the water park. There are only 2 different slides to go on, but they’re pretty fun.
Conclusion: forget Six Flags and Dorney Park! If you wanna have some real, good old-​fashioned fun with your family, Knoebels is well worth the trip into the middle of nowhere.

A GREAT amusement park. Well maintained, run with pride, clean, friendly staff and affordable.
The rides are great…2 wooden rollercoasters, fantastic bumper cars, a large kid area with really fun rides for them… the list is long.
Great job team knoebels…

I have been going to Knoebels since I was about 5 years old, and still to this day think it is one of the best places EVER.
Free parking and free admission. It is fun for every age. You can either get a ride all day wristband or you can get ticket books. They come in various priced books ($ 5, $ 20, etc.) and you’re able to use left over tickets year after year. All coasters cost $ 3 in tickets, along with the Skyline. Most everything else is under $ 3. If you’re coming for a full day and plan to ride all day, the wristband is definitely worth it. If you don’t think you’ll get your money’s worth with the wristband, the tickets are a great alternative. They’re both great options. The park is dog friendly, has plenty of restrooms and is CLEAN. If you don’t want to ride, you can enjoy their huge pool with water slides, play in the arcade, or enjoy a round of mini-​golf.
Let’s talk about food. The options are endless. Turkey legs, pork chops on a stick, pizza, tri-​taters, sweet potatoes, perogies, loaded fries, chicken fries, burgers, hot dogs, bbq sandwiches, spaghetti, nachos, etc. It is all delicious. You can’t go wrong no matter what you choose. They have plenty of sweets too, which is great if you have a major sweet tooth like me. Cotton candy, kettle corn, frozen yogurt, chocolate covered cheesecake, caramel apples, slushies, ice cream (every flavor you could ever dream), etc. Try a Whirzle (milkshake made with homemade fudge) at The Fudge and Nut shop, located near the Flyer & The Twister. They are out of this world! Between the prices and the taste, you can’t go wrong with Knoebels food.
Now, let’s talk about rides. One of the best things about Knoebels is that they have so many classic rides. The Big Wheel (Ferris wheel), The Carousel, Old-​Fashioned Cars, Train, Swings, Motor Boats, and my absolute favorite, The Haunted House. Aside from those there are many other great rides, such as The Phoenix, The Twister, StratosFear, Flying Turns, The Flume, etc. If you get a chance, try their new coaster, Impulse. It is super fun! If you’re looking for a more relaxing ride, try the Skyline. It takes you all the way up the mountain and you get a beautiful view of the park.
Knoebels is a spectacular, family oriented park that you can create life-​long memories at. Don’t miss out!