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  • Camper-submitted photo from Lazy-K Campground
    October 13, 2024

    Lazy-K Campground

    A concentration camp

    Worst campsite ever. The owner is constantly in you business. Got accused of speeding all the time. With no proof of speed, idling is speeding... They also do not allow work/repairs on camper or vehicle. Including just checking your oil. Or adding Def fluid which my truck requires to pull my camper. Nothing for the family to do. Laundry room closed due to poor maintenance. Was told if I complain any more I would be kicked out, without a refund. Don't worry I will never go there again. Avoid at all cost.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Quakerwoods Campground
    October 1, 2024

    Quakerwoods Campground

    Quaint Bucks County Camping Outpost

    If you find yourself careening around the picturesque country roads here in Bucks County you will discover Quakerwoods Campground (named of course after the previous tri-cornered hat-donning Quaker residents who settled this vast rich farmland a few hundred years ago) nestled in the verdant, rolling hills of a plush countryside punctuated by massive rolled bays of hay in the surrounding fields, covered wooden bridges and the occasional quaint New England well-preserved charming towns that you will encounter. So, if you have camping on your mind, finding a place like Quakerwoods Campground is quite the find, as it will place you squarely in the heart of one of the most picturesque natural landscapes here in the Keystone State.

    As for the campground, which is just off Exit 44 of PA Turnpike or Exit 60 & 60A off of I78, you’ll encounter a destination offering up 170 mostly back-in slots with full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage) for RVs ranging between $55-$49 in the midst of a fairly decent wooded surrounding, although less so on the interior of the campground and moreso on its perimeter. There’s about 18 tent sites ranging between $40-$45 that  feature 15 amp electric and running water. All RV and tent sites are relatively flat and include a standard-issued picnic table and in-ground fold-up fire ring. Don’t have an RV, 5th Wheeler or Tent? Not a problem, as the good folks here at Quakerwoods will rent you one of their 4-6 person campers for $120/ night.

    The amenities here at Quakerwoods Campground are plenty, inclusive of: 4 Pristine restroom& shower facilities, Wi-Fi service, Free wagon rides(every Saturday), Camp store, Fishing pond, Adult& kid swimming pools, Walking paths, Fishing pond, Game room, Family bingo, Mini golf, Baseball field, Horseshoe pits, Kids Playgrounds, RC track, Front& Back pavilions, Sand Volleyball court, Cornhole, Basketball court, Designated dump stations, water stations, Bonfires, 2 Shuffleboard courts, Ice for sale, Propane refueling station, Laundry-O-Mat, Themed weekends and Pet friendly.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) As a tent camper, I was impressed by how Quakerwoods segregates mi tent pitchin’ bredren from the rest of the folks who bring their homes with them on wheels, placing tent sites across the other side of a small creek on the southwestern periphery near the fishing pond; (2) Should you grow weary of trying to conjure up that next meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler or from the confines of your onboard mini-fridge, while there’s not a ton of restaurants around these parts, there are a few and they are pretty amazing, including favorites Brick Tavern Inn and The West End, McCoole’s @ The Historic Red Lion Inn and Sage Alley Brewery; (3) In the event that you need to replenish any of your supplies, rest assured as in nearby Quakertown, there’s a Giant & Aldi’s grocery store as well as a local Target, Walmart, TJMaxx, Kohl’s and Link Beverages to stock up on the 21+ liquid refreshment; and (4) Should you be towing your canoe or kayak with you and are eager to get the beak of your waterbird wet, then head on over due east of Quakertown Campground to Nockamixon SP where there’s a sizeable, yet skinny lake just begging for you to navigate it and get some good, hard oaring in.

    Happy Camping!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands Camping Resort
    September 22, 2024

    Woodlands Camping Resort

    No frills, but OK

    Staying in the overnight section was just OK. Only 4 50 amp spots, luckily we secured one. No sewer hookup, but there is a dump station in the seasonal/ permanent section. The campground is gated and that is nice, because the surrounding area is not great. *Highlight- super fun restaurant very nearby, great food, live music, on the Elk river. Restaurant is Unwind on the Water.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
    September 17, 2024

    Susquehanna State Park Campground

    Good Near by Camping

    Good near by camping less then 90 minutes from me. Relatively quiet campsite, family friendly. We stayed in site 38 on the Acorn loop,  which had a fair amount of roots and took some work to get leveled , but was manageable once the camper was leveled. Electric worked great. Hiking trails were infested with yellow jackets and stung myself and my wife while hiking. Also Steppingstone farm was closed , but was not indicated on the website prior to camping. If you like beer I recommend checking out Hopkins Brewery, which is about 8 minutes away from the campsite.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville
    September 16, 2024

    Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

    It’s a Kid’s Campground

    Granted it’s a Yogi Bear campground, so the kids were expected. However, adults carrying on well beyond the 11pm quiet time, outrageously loud hay rides well past 9pm on Friday, combined with a ton of golf carts and under age drivers it’s unanimous, we won’t be back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
    September 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
    September 2, 2024

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Excellent State Park campground

    We stayed in loop C that allows pets. Very spacious sites. The paved parking spot was tight but a short walk down to the spacious fire pit picnic table area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park
    August 28, 2024

    Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    OK, but camping gets a low rating.

    The park is lovely, but the camping facilities are subpar, primitive and lack any kind of privacy. I bike toured there. The only potable water was from a near-broken water fountain at the public rest rooms and no electrical connection to recharge electronics. There was also a fair amount of road noise at night. Bathhouse OK, but just basic. Tent spots are just lined up against one another facing a service road.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
    August 21, 2024

    Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

    Ok camp spot- nice if you can get lakefront

    We did 2 weekday nights with our dog and 19’ RV in Aug ‘24.

    The dog friendly sites are limited & not the sites with lake access. It will also cost an extra $5/night.

    Check in was confusing as it is across the street & closes promptly at 4pm. (Not at the recreation area where we pulled in first)

    Site 34 was close to the road with regular traffic noise & car headlights even shined in the camper at night. There is also a fair amount of plane traffic from a small local airport…and several other campers were running generators so it was not exactly quite camping.

    Bathrooms are the typical old nj state park set up- it does the job but it’s seen better days. Dump station works well with trash & recycling drop off next to it. The roads are soft sand and can get rough after a rain storm.

    If you are looking to kayak or canoe on the lake it has a ramp to drop in. That is the main attraction here & there is a beach on the other side of the lake.

    Overall- nothing too special It’s not a site I would return to unless we could get water front, but dogs are not allowed there - so we won’t be rushing back because of that & the proximity to the road .

  • Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia-West Chester KOA
    August 14, 2024

    Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

    Persied Peak Watch

    I'd have stayed at a different site on different conditions, but they have a spot for just about anything, from what I could tell. Staff and grounds are awesome!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beacon Hill Camping
    July 27, 2024

    Beacon Hill Camping

    Small, but nice quiet campground w/ good services

    Stayed 2 nights. Located w/in walking distance of small town of Intercourse, PA, with plenty of shopping and Amish crafts. Very friendly people. Inexpensive stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pequea Creek Campground
    July 9, 2024

    Pequea Creek Campground

    Peaceful, beautiful location

    Beautiful picturesque campground with large spots and a lot of trees. Very quiet and close enough to Lancaster for shopping. Covered bridges and road side shopping are close by. Enjoyed river tubing which is close by to this campground. Music bingo on Saturday night was so much fun. Owners are very nice and helpful.

    Bath house is located at top of steep hill and bathrooms were not very clean. So if you don’t have a camper to use, you might not like the bath house situation.

    I would definitely stay here again due to the beauty and quietness of the camp sites. Thanks Lori and John for a great 4th of July extended weekend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
    June 30, 2024

    Susquehanna State Park Campground

    Good State Park

    We camped here to hike and visit Havre de Grace. For a State Park it's pretty nice. We have a tiny camper so we stayed on the Acorn loop which has a few sites with power. Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites. Beechnut sites are more open and close to the road. It also seemed more crowded and noisy over there. There is a hiking trail right off Acorn loop which was nice, with options for easy or difficult. The staff were super friendly and the bathrooms were kept clean. There was quite a bit of poison ivy though and we had to keep the dogs on tight leashes. Phone service is very spotty but if you wander around Beechnut you can pick some up. Lots of great hiking and there are a couple of great tubing and fishing areas. I would camp there again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
    June 24, 2024

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Unique campsites

    Staying in C loop and here are some tips. If you want starlink, stay toward the entrance of the loop for a good view of the sky. If you want to be away from everyone and don't need a site that has good accessibility, stay in C27. You park at the top of the site and walk your tent and gear down a small slope where you can set up your tent. A little further down is a large-ish area with a fire pit and table. You can't see the roady from there and it looks like a great place to get away from it all! 

    Other sites around C27 have similar set-ups but not so far off the road.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Quakerwoods Campground
    June 22, 2024

    Quakerwoods Campground

    Very nice camp grounds

    Stayed for over a month .very nice and roomy camp site .very close to poconos (golfers)and Lehigh Valley Bethlehem pa.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park South Jersey
    June 17, 2024

    Jellystone Park South Jersey

    Relaxing Father's Day Weekend

    We stayed in Site 122, a Red Carpet Pull-Thru RV site, at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort South Jersey for Father’s Day weekend. This was our third stay at this campground, but the first since new owners took over and converted it to a Jellystone. 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    1. Everything, including our site, was in great condition, clean, and good working order 

    2. Our site was directly across from the Pavilion which was great for Saturday night’s live band 

    3. Our site included a nice concrete pad big enough to park our 45’ motorhome+ toad 

    4. Our site was roomy with plenty of mature shade trees 

    5. The pool and surrounding amenities are nice and clean including lake, snack bar, and ice cream 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    Absolutely, this is a nice place for a few days of downtime.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cecil County Permaculture
    June 15, 2024

    Cecil County Permaculture

    Good campsite for great nature, animals, and a great deal!

    Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Otter Creek Campground
    June 7, 2024

    Otter Creek Campground

    FANTASTIC Campground!!

    FANTASTIC Campground!! Its close proximity to the Susquehanna River, Otter Creek, and the Mason Dixon Trail is absolutely ideal! Sites are spacious and nice! Restrooms clean! Showers good; cost 50¢ for 6 min, but that's fine...ensures enough hot water for everyone and no waste. Most of all, I really liked the campground managers, Scott and Mandy!! They are extremely helpful and friendly, and all around great people!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Stream Campground
    June 3, 2024

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    Super relaxing and easy camping

    My husband stayed here as a kid and wanted to revisit it. It was a great stay! Very easy going place and so well kept up. Some of the cleanest camp bathrooms and showers I have seen. A small amusement park to the side (very local and quiet sound never bothered us) and a small creek to the back of it. Off a busy road but never heard any traffic at all - guess they are far enough away. Was a tranquil little spot right in the thick of it so kind of perfect! Peaceful grounds and friendly people. Pretty perfect and highly recommend. Weather was sublime. Easy to drive to bird in hand too!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pequea Creek Campground
    May 14, 2024

    Pequea Creek Campground

    Loved our stay!

    Lori was great with booking process, the general store has ice, and anything else you could forget. They deliver firewood to your site. We brought our 7 year old and we visited the playgrounds, hiked the trails and explored the creek area. Boat ramp near by, we had site 54 which was nice and private. Site had fire ring, picnic table, water and electric. 25 mins from dt Lancaster which we visited as well. I’d definitely stay there again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Loose Caboose Campground
    May 1, 2024

    The Loose Caboose Campground

    Nice location, not the greatest campground

    We arrived and got setup only to find out the water didn't work. We had crawl into the bushes to get to a hose running down from a campsite up the hill. If we'd have had a long enough hose, I would probably have forgotten that entirely, but having to find a hardware store to get a hose, was annoying.

    The place had an overall dingy, old feeling.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    April 29, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Great place to hike

    Had a nice time camping for two nights. If you like small breweries, about 20 minutes away is Stewarts Brewpub. They have been around since the 1990s!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    April 17, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Great Campground some wuitks

    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. Tent campers….keep your shoes handy, its a hike. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs 12 slideout supernova with 5 bathrooms and a washer/dryer get the closest spot to a quick potty/shower break.



Guide to Hockessin

Camping near Hockessin, Delaware, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: Many campgrounds, like French Creek State Park Campground, have great trails. One reviewer mentioned, “Hiking and biking this park is fun.”
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Elk Neck State Park Campground is a great spot. A camper shared, “The Susquehanna river is full of every kind of fish imaginable!”
  • Exploring Nature: Campers at Lums Pond State Park Campground can enjoy the serene environment. One visitor noted, “Peaceful state park. Clean facilities and lots of room to spread out.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campgrounds like Assateague State Park Campground are praised for their cleanliness. A happy camper said, “The bath houses are always clean and well stocked.”
  • Wildlife: Many campers enjoy seeing wildlife. One reviewer at Bayside Assateague Campground mentioned, “I never used the bathhouses... but the wild horses are amazing.”
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Lake-In-Wood Campground offer activities for all ages. A family shared, “The playground was great. Lots of activities.”

What you should know

  • Site Availability: Some campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground said, “Love this campground. Very hard to snag a spot for a weekend.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. One visitor at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground noted, “The bathroom is older, but ok.”
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A camper at Hickory Run State Park Campground mentioned, “We tent camped in November so it was very very cold.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One family at Blue Rocks Family Campground said, “The playground was great. Lots of activities.”
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Killens Pond State Park Campground shared, “We enjoyed the kayaks and the water park which we thought were very enjoyable for the kids.”
  • Pack Games: Bring outdoor games to keep kids entertained. One reviewer at Tuckahoe State Park Campground noted, “A lot of walking trials, and a pond to fish in.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Dimensions: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Hershey RV and Camping Resort mentioned, “I made a reservation months in advance, but it only guaranteed me a site.”
  • Use Leveling Blocks: Some sites may not be level. A visitor at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground said, “Some sites weren’t level front to back so adjustments needed to be made to level camper.”
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump stations are located. A camper at Susquehanna State Park Campground appreciated the “pump out station was very nice.”

Camping around Hockessin, Delaware, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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