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Best Glamping near Hockessin, DE

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Lums Pond State Park Campground houses modern yurts directly alongside the water, combining the serenity of nature with upscale comfort. Located in Bear, Delaware, just a short drive from Hockessin, these yurt accommodations feature air conditioning, a full-size bottom bunk with single top bunk, and comfortable futon seating. Guests staying in these distinctive circular structures receive complimentary use of a double sit-on-top kayak complete with paddles and personal flotation devices. Additional glamping options in the region include Philadelphia-West Chester KOA's safari-style accommodations and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville, which offers unique glamping structures alongside traditional camping. Each location provides electricity, comfortable bedding, and access to modern bathrooms with showers. One reviewer highlighted, "The yurts right by the lake are fantastic - A/C has been added to the yurts and your rental gets you a double sit on top kayak, paddles, and PFDs."

The 7.5-mile trail circling Lums Pond creates an ideal setting for glampers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Visitors can explore the waterfront by kayak or canoe, challenge themselves on the Go Ape Zip Line course across the lake, or enjoy the dedicated dog park with water access for four-legged companions. Several glamping locations near Hockessin feature additional amenities like swimming pools, mini-golf courses, and butterfly gardens that enhance the outdoor experience beyond basic camping. The Philadelphia-West Chester KOA, situated along the Brandywine River, offers calm water perfect for paddling and fishing directly from glamping sites. According to a camper, "The pool area with pavilion is excellent, and being right on the Brandywine River which is slow meandering makes it great to get your feet wet or paddle out without any trouble." Most glamping accommodations in the region remain open from April through November, with some properties operating year-round.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Hockessin, Delaware (31)

    1. Lums Pond State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Kirkwood, DE
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 368-6989

    $22 - $40 / night

    "The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.

    Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side."

    "Great secluded campground, peaceful. Great bath houses, always super clean.

    Some engineering genious put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most."

    2. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

    17 Reviews
    Downingtown, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 486-0447

    $59 - $86 / night

    "There is a nice, short nature trail which was nice to walk our dog and she enjoyed getting wet in the river. 

    The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level."

    "I did have major trouble backing in because the road is too narrow for a 45’ motorhome to back in on a nearly 90-degree angle."

    3. French Creek State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $75 / night

    "No pets though. B and C loop felt like the spaces were very close to each other. A loop was closed at this point."

    "Campground Review: French Creek State Park Campground is located in Elverson, Pennsylvania and sits adjacent to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site."

    4. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    20 Reviews
    Paulsboro, NJ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 423-6677

    "This is a nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites,cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day- Labor Day."

    "I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself."

    5. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

    19 Reviews
    Quarryville, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 610-4505

    "We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."

    "Staff is always friendly and the store well stocked.   Kids enjoy the water park and nigh time laser tag parties and hay rides.   "

    6. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There’s running water available, porta potties are very clean and don’t smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night."

    "Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."

    7. Lancaster-New Holland KOA

    12 Reviews
    Narvon, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 354-7926

    "The store was stocked well with essentials, and the women running the store was very helpful and friendly. The campground is very well lit and can be navigated easily at night."

    "The road for this row is narrow and there is a fence that makes backing in more difficult, especially for a 30+ ft travel trailer."

    8. Woodlands Camping Resort

    3 Reviews
    White Hall, MD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 398-4414

    9. Lake-In-Wood Campground

    22 Reviews
    Narvon, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 445-5525

    $40 - $60 / night

    "There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing."

    "My family and I stayed at Lake In Wood for 4 days. The campground is very well maintained , and the staff is very nice."

    10. Country Acres Campground

    11 Reviews
    Concord, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 983-3064

    "We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy."

    "Nice bath houses. Well maintained with friendly staff. Reasonably priced and great location."

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  • Brie A.
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Starlite Camping Resort

    Offers a wide variety of amenities and activities

    Starlite offers a wide variety of amenities such as a community pool, general store, snack bar, playground area, toilets, indoor shower stalls, daily activities, pets permitted, water/electric utilities and laundry units. Staff was very friendly! Loved the cleanliness and atmosphere as well!

  • E
    Aug. 4, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Impromtu tent camping success!

    I was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.

    Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.

    The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.

    The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.

    The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.

    The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.

    Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.

    All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.

  • Michelle L.
    May. 31, 2021

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Perfect even in the Rain

    First time camping at this park and it was perfect. Even though it rained all weekend, we explored the area by car, even tried some fishing off the pier and we got to get some much needed rest and relaxation in. D Loop seemed like the best loop (for tent campers such as us). Pretty spacious between sites. No pets though. B and C loop felt like the spaces were very close to each other. A loop was closed at this point. Bathhouses can use an upgrade but has flush toilets and hot showers which is all you need.

  • Travyl Couple !.
    Dec. 31, 2019

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Close to Philadelphia

    We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting family In Philadelphia. It is a 20 minute ride into Philly and Uber was was quick and responsive.

    *note- this does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change.

    This is a nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites,cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day- Labor Day. They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park.

    We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park. This is a great area to explore with gorgeous views and easy access to the River trail. (There are rentals for everything here- kayaks/bikes etc)

    IF we had a car with us- we would have considered taking the ferry from Camden’s Ferry Terminal next to Wiggins Park to Philly. (This is also near the Adventure Aquarium and the battleship New Jersey) Here is a link to information about the ferry-

    https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/riverlink-ferry

    This is a great location for exploring Philadelphia.

    Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith

  • J
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Peaceful New Jersey

    I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself. Maybe that's why it was so peaceful, but every night after my cacophonous conference in Philadelphia, I couldn't wait to turn down Timberlane Road and see that little KOA sign glowing in the darkness. In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2022

    Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

    Nice Campground Near Philadelphia

    West Chester KOA This is a really nice KOA not too far from downtown Philly. The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy. A bridge nearby the campground was washed out earlier by a hurricane so we had to take an alternative route going about thirty minutes out of our way. (Make sure you check their website for directions!) There is a lot to do in the surrounding area like visiting the historical sites in downtown Philadelphia, Valley Forge, or exploring Amish country. 

    This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities and activities for kids– swimming pool, jump pad, miniature golf, volleyball, butterfly garden, gem mining, playground, store, dog park, nature trail, etc. There is a large pool area with pavilion but it was closed during our stay since we were there early in the season. The campground is right on the Brandywine River which is a slow meandering pretty river that is great to get your feet wet or go for a paddle. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent if you have time and as there is very little current in the river you can paddle out and back without any trouble. There is a nice, short nature trail which was nice to walk our dog and she enjoyed getting wet in the river. 

    The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level. Our site (#27) was level for our RV but the patio sloped downhill and we could not use our picnic table or find a level spot for our chairs. Some sites are “premiums” with paved patios, Adirondack chairs, fancy firepits, BBQ grill, and tables and chairs with an umbrella. These sites are really nice, but you pay a lot more for them. Some sites are located adjacent to the river with nice waterfront views, but beware some might be muddy. There are lots of camping cabins and a couple of glamping tents. 

    Overall, the campground is very clean with no trash lying around and the grass was mowed and trimmed. The 50-amp electric was good as was the water pressure. The sewer connection uphill from our site so it did not drain properly. There is basic cable but since you are so close to Philly there are plenty of over-the-air channels. The Wi-Fi at our site worked well. Garbage is picked up at your site. The surrounding area has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and interesting things to see and do.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 25, 2022

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Campsites Jammed Closely Together

    PROS 

    Reserved 328 days prior to arriving

    $13.50 senior discount 

    Immediately greeted by Loop C camp host who was extremely friendly and helpful 

    Site C3 parking pad level asphalt 

    Metal frame wooden picnic table that was moveable 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Metal fire pit which was cleaned out upon our arrival 

    Some vegetation between sites provided a bit of privacy from neighbors sites 

    Park is 21 miles from Valley Forge National Historical Park. Catch National Park Service 90 minute trolley tour at the Visitor Center. 

    Shady Maple Smorgasbord...authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking…largest buffet in the USA…16 miles from French Creek SP 

    CONS

    $6.50 reservation fee for making my own on-line reservation 

    Horrible signage along PA-345. Never saw very small sign when we where intensely searching 

    Such a large overall park, but camping loop sites are jammed together

    Pitiful low water pressure  in Loop C

    Site sewer connection is high; needs to be knocked down to ground level 

    Short length of site caused creative tow vehicle parking 

    Loop C women’s toilet/shower building a big nasty mess Saturday 

    Trash dumpsters are on the main road near the campground check-in station (not walkable) 

    Noisy campground; 9pm quiet hour not enforced

    Lots of barking dogs 

    No wood sales in park 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • J
    Feb. 3, 2020

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Very Friendly

    My husband and I stayed for a week in one of the glamping tents. The staff was very friendly and the tents were more glamorous than we had tried before, but definitely had a good combination of woodsy and comfort. The only thing we didn't really like was that there are A LOT of RV sites, and it's kind of a bummer to just stare at a bunch of RVs lol also next time we will look for somewhere with opportunities for hiking and various activities. This campground has a playground, so good for kids, but not so much an all adults stay.

  • Jen R.
    Sep. 21, 2021

    Lake In Wood Resort

    Very nice and large campground

    This place has everything! Mini golf, playgrounds, indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, Cafe, arcade, camp store, pond with fishing, kayak and peddle boat rentals, hiking, fenced in dog area, walking trails. Not to mention all of the different cabins and specialty houses you can rent like the tree house, train caboose and others. Everything is very clean and the roads are paved which make it great for riding bikes. There are open field areas so you can drive RC cars, play volleyball, catch, Frisbee or whatever. Lots to do here and something for everyone. Nice size sites as well. Ours was nice with a lower fire pit area. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the seasonal site behind us had their solar lights on the whole time. They were very bright and made it difficult to enjoy the fire at night.

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