3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lums Pond State Park Campground accommodates luxury glamping through yurt accommodations set on spacious sites among mature trees. The park's glamping options house comfortable beds with full bedding, electricity, and temperature control for year-round comfort. Located in Bear, Delaware, approximately 8 miles from Delaware City, this glamping destination offers a boutique camping experience with clean facilities and modern amenities including nearby showers and restrooms. Each yurt opens to picnic areas where guests can enjoy meals outdoors while surrounded by natural scenery. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, another glamping option in the region, features canvas glamping tents with raised platforms and comfortable furnishings for an elevated outdoor experience. "The sites are large and the whole campground is very open. There is a small camp store with the essentials and very clean bath and shower facilities. The pond is huge; perfect for kayaking or canoeing," one visitor noted.
Glamping visitors at Lums Pond access numerous outdoor activities including hiking along scenic trails circling the 200-acre pond. The property connects to extensive trail systems ideal for nature photography and wildlife viewing. On-site water recreation includes kayaking and canoeing with rental equipment available during warmer months. The Go Ape treetop adventure course provides a unique experience for glamping guests seeking additional excitement. Several glamping locations in the region feature fire rings with complimentary firewood and evening programming like stargazing events. According to a camper, "We enjoyed Lums Pond for what it was - a safe and reasonably quiet place. The showers were decent and the park itself can feel intimate depending on what site you have." Reservations for glamping accommodations should be secured well in advance, especially for summer weekends when these unique overnight options frequently reach capacity.
"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."
"The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $45 / night
"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"We stayed fathers day weekend and they had a breakfast, games and crafts geared towards it."
"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."
"It’s a clean, well kept space, completely surrounded by state forest, very close to shore access along the rivers/bay, hiking/biking trails right out of the campground."
"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."
from $59 - $86 / night
"My wife and I chose site #10 based on its close proximity to the lake and fishing access. Even when I put my waders on, I pulled in algae almost every time. There is a ton of algae in this lake."
"Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."
from $20 - $65 / night
"We stayed in Site# 51 in the Fence Loop- a pull-thru with 50-amp, water, and sewer. The hookups seemed to work just fine. The all-grass site just fit our 37’ motor home(see photos). "
"We were helping some friends get their house ready to sell and this was the only place that had a spot for the time frame we needed.)
The staff was nice and friendly. The place was well kept."
from $31 - $50 / night
"A beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people."
"I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision"
from $21 - $50 / 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."
"Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $90 / night
"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. "
ScoutWe stayed at the group site campground with our horse. We found the sites to be large, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they have fall activities for the family, at the lake and nature hikes. The porta potty's are very clean, have hand sanitizer and plenty of paper. Will be returning again in a few weeks. Plenty of trails to ride on. A true gem in our own backyard.
TravelerCountry Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
ScoutThe advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
GuideThis campground is part of the Wharton State Forest and has several campgrounds in the area. Great wooded sites right on a lake. Pretty good separation between sites with good tree separation between sites. Some road noise not overly affecting site.
ScoutThe campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
ScoutMy check in was for 8-6-2026, and bc I’m a new driver and wanted to beat traffic I got there early (7am) so I sit there waiting till check in time. When suddenly the park police show up. He’s accusing me of camping over night there. I told him simply I wasn’t and where I was night prior (would never sleep somewhere without permission). So we go to the store to kill time before we check in. Come back for Check in and the whole staff in just the office alone were so arrogant and cold to my mom and I, leaving rude comments to us and not only where they like that but the staff outside the office was acting like that alongside the rangers and park police. They would watch us the whole visit in the distance parking there cars a little ways watching everything we did,even driving by slowly a bunch of times in just an hour alone. My mom and I couldn’t do anything with out them showing up 2 mins later. Example we were walking our dog enjoying our time(trying to) and all of a sudden one of the office ladies pulls up right in front of us speeding, parks their car, gets out and walks a distance from us standing there and taking pictures of us…. For walking our dog who’s on a leash and didn’t even do anything. The whole trip we felt uncomfortable and unwanted and to find out they police when we were going on walks where coming up to campers near us bribing them with free firewood to get any information on use (told to us by other camper). I paid a lot of money to be harassed and followed the whole time. We never did anything we abide by every rule and keep to ourselves everywhere we go. They even made my mother cry…
ScoutFirst time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
GuideI personally did not like this campsite. First of all, our site tag was leftover from SEPTEMBER. Did no one look at any of these sites and leave someone else’s registration posted there for almost a year? Wild. Our campsite had trash leftover from previous campers. The whole campground was loud - from other campers to just the sounds from the nearby road. If you are looking for peace it is NOT here. If you’re looking to have loud music time all night with no repercussions as your kids ride around yelling and carrying on past midnight then you’ll have a blast. The pros of this campsite was supposed to be the access to Lake Atsion but we were turned away at the gate at 12:30 as they stated they were at capacity. Checking into our campsite they specifically asked if we would be utilizing the recreation area so we would have a pass for entry, but that’s seemingly not in their logistical headcount. I would not visit here again.
GuideA beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
Yurt camping near Delaware City, Delaware offers options in a region where the coastal plain meets the Piedmont plateau at elevations typically less than 100 feet above sea level. The camping area experiences humid subtropical climate with hot summers reaching 85-90°F and mild winters averaging 35-45°F. Most sites are established in wooded areas with access to both riverfront and inland water features.
Treetop adventures: Go Ape at Lums Pond State Park Campground offers a unique aerial experience. "Lots of boating, kayaking and fishing on the pond and a decent amount of hiking. There's an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp," notes Ellen B.
Fishing: Diverse catch opportunities in the region's ponds and rivers. At Woodlands Camping Resort, "fishing was great," according to Craig W. The resort connects to trails and shore access along rivers and bay areas.
Hiking: Well-marked trail systems throughout the area with varying difficulty levels. At French Creek State Park, "There are trails for walking, hiking or biking as well as a frisbee golf course in the woods," shares Jen R. Many trails connect campgrounds to water features and historic sites.
Canoeing: Flat water paddling on multiple waterways with rental options. "The river was running pretty high and fast, pretty cool to see," Anne L. remarks about her experience at Susquehanna State Park after an evening hike to the river.
Full hook-up sites: Modern amenities with convenient setups. At Lums Pond State Park Campground, "The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun. The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern. There are separate, individual shower rooms," reports Adam and Suzanne B.
Private campsites: Natural screening between neighboring areas. A camper at French Creek State Park Campground shares, "As long as you don't stay right across from the bath houses you will find ample shade at your site. There are so many trees and brush in between most sites you can't even really see your neighbors."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses throughout regional campgrounds. "Bath house was immaculate; by far the cleanest I have ever seen in a campground. Must have been recently renovated," notes Jen V. about Susquehanna State Park.
Wildlife viewing: Natural habitats where campers regularly spot native species. "We enjoyed watching the cows eating and interacting. I intentionally reserved the site we had to be close," Matt S. explains about his unique experience at Old Cedar Campground.
Reserve well ahead: Limited availability especially for premium sites. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Lums Pond. This applies particularly for yurt camping options in Delaware City area where capacity is limited.
Site conditions vary widely: Some have concrete pads while others are more rugged. At Parvin State Park Campground, one camper reported, "Our specific site was supposed to have a tent pad but there wasn't a spot cleared for our tent and we had to move the heavy picnic table so we weren't putting up our tent on top of the fire ring."
Water quality differs: Some facilities have iron-rich water. "The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing," notes Frank J. at Parvin State Park, adding "The toilets were clean but had the orange staining from the iron in the water."
Seasonal operations: Not all campgrounds open year-round. While Lums Pond operates all year, Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA has specific opening dates, with a camper noting, "This does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change."
Playground proximity: Choose sites strategically near play areas if traveling with children. At Susquehanna State Park Campground, "For kids, the playground was fantastic, though, it was not shaded. It is also in the middle of the Acorn and Beechnut loop," Jennifer S. explains.
Kid-friendly programming: Scheduled activities keep children entertained throughout your stay. "Every Saturday they had an organized activity for the kids... EVERYONE was extremely friendly," shares Craig W. about Old Cedar Campground, which offers fishing and playground access.
Water recreation options: Pools and splash features available at select locations. At Jellystone Park™ Quarryville, "the water park was GREAT for kids and adults. Super clean. Lots to do. Well worth a week," according to Aaron E.
Wildlife education opportunities: Nature encounters provide learning experiences. One camper shared, "We scared a bunch of deer (ok they scared me!!) and checked out the giant old growth trees, hiked over a bridge and stream which was full of fish I could see!" during their stay at Susquehanna State Park.
Site selection matters: Concrete pads provide easier setup. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," reports Jen R. about French Creek State Park, making it ideal for yurt camping near Delaware City.
Hookup locations vary: Check utility placement before reserving. At Old Cedar Campground, Matt S. cautions, "The water hookups are shared every other site. I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses."
Access challenges: Some sites have difficult angles for larger rigs. "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," explains Matt S. about Philadelphia West Chester KOA, adding "Don't stay in this site in a big motorhome."
Temperature management: Sites with tree cover provide natural cooling. "The site was covered and it was cool around 4:30pm when the sun went behind the trees. It didn't look like all sites had that much cover so be careful," advises Aaron E. about campsite selection during hot weather.
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