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Board approves single-site campsite on preserved Shellenberger farm

Lancaster County Agricultural Preserve Board · January 22, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a rural-enterprise request allowing one campsite and farm tours on a preserved property in East Donegal Township; the township had already granted a special exception limiting the activity to one site.

The Lancaster County Agricultural Preserve Board voted to approve a rural-enterprise application from the Shellenbergers to host a single campsite on preserved farmland and offer farm tours. Board records state East Donegal Township granted a special-exception approval limiting the use to one site; the board approved the application with conditions in the Board Summary.

Minutes record the application description: “There will be one spot for an RV or tent, no restrooms; only water is provided.” Mr. Andrew Lehman moved to approve and Mr. Jeffrey Frey seconded; the motion carried. The board did not record a detailed roll-call tally.