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Great olacevto camp in Lancaster County
We camp here several times thru out the year. Always an enjoyable stay. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Best Campgrounds near Hockessin, DE
Camping options around Hockessin, Delaware include several established campgrounds within driving distance of this northern Delaware community. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA in nearby Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Lums Pond State Park in Bear, Delaware provide the closest developed camping facilities, both within 30 minutes of Hockessin. These campgrounds accommodate various camping styles with tent and RV sites, plus cabin options. The region features a mix of state parks and private campgrounds offering year-round or seasonal availability, with most facilities concentrated along waterways like Brandywine Creek and Lums Pond.
Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, particularly during summer months and weekends. The Philadelphia-West Chester KOA operates from April through November, while Lums Pond State Park and several other nearby facilities remain open year-round. Water and electric hookups are standard at most locations, with full-hookup sites available for RVs at select campgrounds. The terrain throughout the region is generally rolling with some riverside locations subject to occasional flooding or mud. A visitor noted of the West Chester KOA: "The tent sites are right along the creek which is nice. The only tiny drawback is the bathroom is kind of far from the sites, up a steep hill."
Waterfront sites consistently receive positive feedback from campers staying in the area. The Brandywine River and Lums Pond provide scenic backdrops for many camping locations, with fishing, paddling, and swimming opportunities during warmer months. Campgrounds like Brandywine Creek Campground offer spacious tent sites along the water, providing pleasant natural sounds and views. Family-friendly amenities are common at the larger established campgrounds, with swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities available at locations like the Philadelphia-West Chester KOA. A recent review of Brandywine Creek Campground mentioned, "The tent sites are spacious and they all border the creek which is a nice sound at night, as well as a good morning view." Mixed-use campgrounds throughout the region balance natural settings with convenient access to Philadelphia, Wilmington, and other nearby attractions.
Best Camping Sites Near Hockessin, Delaware (105)
1. Lums Pond State Park Campground
49 ReviewsKirkwood, DE17 milesWebsite+1 (302) 368-6989$27 - $45 / night
"Great place to stay and check out “Lower, slower Delaware.”"
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
2. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA
17 ReviewsDowningtown, PA10 milesWebsite+1 (610) 486-0447$59 - $86 / night
"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."
"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."
3. French Creek State Park Campground
82 ReviewsGeigertown, PA29 milesWebsite+1 (610) 582-9680$24 - $122 / night
"We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"
"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."
4. Elk Neck State Park Campground
60 ReviewsPerryville, MD27 milesWebsite+1 (410) 287-5333$21 - $55 / night
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Surrounding area
There are lots of tails for hiking in walking distance and also a playground for kids."5. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
10 ReviewsGradyville, PA16 milesWebsite+1 (610) 892-3900$57 / night
"well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
6. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
21 ReviewsPaulsboro, NJ24 milesWebsite+1 (856) 423-6677"This is a very nice KOA, just over the Delaware River from Philly. The park is clean, quiet, full of families. The staff are friendly and welcoming."
"They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park."
7. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
2 ReviewsNewark, MD11 milesWebsite+1 (410) 398-12468. Jellystone Park™ Quarryville
19 ReviewsQuarryville, PA24 milesWebsite+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."
"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."
9. Brandywine Creek Campground
3 ReviewsCoatesville, PA13 milesWebsite+1 (610) 942-9950"Girlfriend and I stayed here while we visited nearby Longwood Gardens. The tent sites are spacious and they all border the creek which is a nice sound at night, as well as a good morning view."
"Close to Valley Forge military park, and convenient to Philadelphia by train."
10. Hibernia County Park
8 ReviewsCoatesville, PA19 milesWebsite+1 (610) 383-3812$15 - $50 / night
"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"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."
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Recent Reviews near Hockessin, DE
755 Reviews of 105 Hockessin Campgrounds
Nicole S.
LegendLake-In-Wood Campground
Sun Retreats Lancaster County - Easter Weekend
Like always we like to begin our camping season with a Easter Weekend Trip, my husband's family is partial to the Lancaster Area, so we headed there to Sun Retreats Lancaster. As we drove up I loved the look and location of the campground. You could see there was a indoor pool setup, arcade, playground, store, ice cream, mini-golf and a huge lake and that was everything we saw from the truck. We pulled up to a gate and a guy came out of the shed next to it to check us in.
The campground looked well maintained, the sports were on both sides of the lake and they offered many different options like woods or open, pull through or back up. We choose a really wooded site. It was tight getting in but I can't complain I don't drive the truck. It seemed like there was a fair amount of seasonal sites but they didn't overwhelm the place. I could see also a lot of cabins there were some shaped like teepees, a frontier cabin, and a caboose. They had a fair amount of open grass to play and enjoy. You can bring your own golfcart or they have on site rentals also.
They had an activity list that would help keep everyone busy, they had a mini golf course that was in great shape, an arcade which was definitely lacking in the game department, I think there was 4 pinball machines, 2 Skee ball, 3 racing games, and the play to you win machine. The playground x2 were both in great condition with a lot to keep kids playing on. I can only comment on the indoor pool which at the time was said to be under construction however still open, the water was on the colder side and the hot tube the same temp as the pool, the ceiling had been ripped off so the iron rusting beams were exposed and rust falling down. The kids still went in the pool unfortunately the air from the open window made them too cold so we didn't stay long. I am hoping it will be finished because the concept of the indoor-outdoor pool area looks so fun.
The staff was extremely helpful and super friendly. The store was fully stocked with everything you could want. The bathrooms were all kept so clean and in working order with hot water. We enjoyed the area we ventured out to see the Choo Choo barn, the green dragon flea market, and kitchen kettle village which are a must if your in the area. We also choose to hike the Welsh Preserve and Money Rock. The lake had a path you could walk completely around and you could choose to fish if that's your thing.
I would definitely return to this campground again, we had 8 sites in total and we all really thought it was a wonderful place and really enjoyed our holiday weekend there. It was very busy but the staff was present but not overbearing. People were very respectful and friendly.
Stuart K.LegendQuakerwoods Campground
Quaint Country Camping in Classic Bucks County
Tucked into the rolling farmland and lush hillsides of Bucks County just off Exit 44 of the PA Turnpike and Exits 60/60A from I-78, Quakerwoods Campground delivers a postcard-perfect countryside setting with wide-open skies, neighboring hay fields, rustic barns and charming small towns that feel pulled straight from a New England travel guide. With roughly 170 RV sites, a small collection of tent sites and several rental campers, the campground strikes a balance between peaceful rural escape and full-featured family campground energy.
HIGHLIGHTS:(1) Gorgeous pastoral setting with surrounding farmland, rolling hills and a distinctly peaceful countryside atmosphere;(2) Excellent full-hookup RV infrastructure with mostly back-in sites offering 30/50 amp electric, water and sewer, along with flat pads, picnic tables and in-ground fire rings;(3) Exceptionally strong amenity package including adult and kids swimming pools, mini golf, baseball field, RC track, shuffleboard, fishing pond, game room, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, cornhole, themed weekends, bingo and Saturday wagon rides;(4) Clean and plentiful facilities including four well-kept restroom and shower buildings, laundry, camp store, dump stations, water stations, propane refills and ice sales; and(5) Outstanding access to regional attractions including Nockamixon State Park for kayaking and canoeing, plus great nearby dining at Brick Tavern Inn, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn and Sage Alley Brewery.
LOWLIGHTS:(1) Interior sections of the campground offer less tree cover and privacy compared to the wooded perimeter sites;(2) Tent camping is limited in number and clustered separately, which may feel slightly isolated to some campers;(3) Restaurant options are not immediately adjacent, requiring a short drive for dining;(4) Weekend popularity and themed events can increase noise and traffic levels; and(5) RV rates trend toward the higher end during peak season.
Happy Camping!
- RRandy L.
ScoutFrench Creek State Park Campground
French Creek State Park
This is our 3rd time at this park, it is one of our favorites. Well maintained, very quiet. We stay in Loop A (full hookup) pet friendly. Sites are spacious, generally large but they are all back-in sites.
- CCatherine M.
TravelerLums Pond State Park Campground
You want peace ??
This is the most quietest campground. Perfect when you need to go somewhere to think. The people here are very nice. The wildlife is amazing
- DDeanie S.Scout
Delaware Motel and RV Park
Thoughts
Okay so I haven't actually been here yet I am looking for somewhere to put my rv long term. I guess I was just wondering why the other person made this place sound so horrible. Is it because of the people who can only afford to survive long term at this campsite or was this another time that stigma took over instead of knowledge or is the place a real dangerous dump. I guess I need to check this place out for myself.
Kalinda I.ScoutPhiladelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
Cute, safe and quiet
Love the staff the community and the solitude. All the amenities are up and working all the time.
Jenni D.ScoutHidden Acres Camping Grounds
Hidden gem
Small family owed for 50 plus years. They care about their guests and treat everyone like they are part of the family. The only thing about this campground is that it doesn't allow tents. Only RVs and pull behind.
Xanthia S.ScoutAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Quiet Secluded Happiness
I got really into camping this year and this was a lovely place really close to my house and I love how easy it is to access and the fact that even if I wasn’t there on time for a check-in, I could still go to my site. Everything’s really easily accessible in terms of water and the bathrooms. I do a lot of car camping so I don’t necessarily do the hike in options, but they also had a bunch of different family locations and there’s a beach that’s really close by if that’s a part of the park, I believe.
Guide to Hockessin
Camping sites near Hockessin, Delaware span across three states in the Mid-Atlantic region, with options scattered throughout northern Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and northeastern Maryland. The terrain primarily consists of rolling hills with elevations ranging from 100-300 feet above sea level. Winter camping is available at several year-round facilities like Lums Pond State Park, where sites remain open even during January and February when temperatures typically drop to the 30s.
What to do
Hiking trails at Turkey Point: At Elk Neck State Park Campground, the lighthouse trail is a must-visit attraction. "Definitely drive to, and then hike to the light house (open most weekends) the light house and the view are definitely worth it," notes David G. The park offers "lots of great hiking" with well-marked trails.
Water activities on multiple lakes: French Creek State Park Campground provides two lakes for recreation. "There are two lakes, Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake that you can fish at, kayak, canoe or just relax by," says Jen R. The campground also features "lots to do with plenty of access to water and hiking," according to another camper.
Family recreation facilities: Year-round activities are available at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, where "they have pickleball, mini golf and a lovely pool." One visitor mentioned, "They have activities like mini golf, pedal carts, jump pillow and a pool. Being on the Brandywine, you can fish and rent canoes. The river is usually very calm and good for a float."
What campers like
Well-maintained bathroom facilities: Lums Pond State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its clean facilities. One camper noted, "The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern. There are separate, individual shower rooms." Another camper explained, "The bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease."
Creekside tent sites: Many campers appreciate the waterfront locations at various campgrounds. At Brandywine Creek Campground, "The tent sites are spacious and they all border the creek which is a nice sound at night, as well as a good morning view." Similarly, tent campers at French Creek mention "a nice picnic area with grills and picnic tables right by the boat landing."
Privacy between sites: Site layout and vegetation create separation at several campgrounds. At French Creek State Park, "The campsites are not right on top of one another. There is a lot of shade and the campground is laid out well." One visitor observed, "There are so many trees and brush in between most sites you can't even really see your neighbors."
What you should know
Reservation challenges: Peak season bookings require advance planning. At Lums Pond, a camper commented, "I understand why it is so difficult to get a reservation at Lums Pond... They're definitely doing something right." Another visitor advised, "Book early because it fills up fast!"
Bathroom distance issues: Some campgrounds have inconvenient bathroom layouts. A camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park observed, "Some engineering genius put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most. Tent campers... keep your shoes handy, it's a hike." Other sites may require walks uphill to reach facilities.
Seasonal limitations: Facility availability changes by season. "We arrived to find what seemed like a large field! Very few trees, not much shade at all," reported one off-season visitor. Several campgrounds close entirely during winter months, with Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA closing from late fall until April.
Tips for camping with families
Age-appropriate activity planning: Different campgrounds target specific age groups. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, a visitor cautioned, "We returned this year with my 12 and 14 year olds and a 12 year old friend. The kids were bored." However, another camper noted it's "very family friendly. We saw so many children running around having a great time!"
Kid-friendly water features: Swimming options vary across campgrounds. Hibernia County Park offers specialized fishing areas, as one visitor described: "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing." At French Creek, "There is a huge lake where you can rent canoes and kayaks. A huge pool that has a beautiful view overlooking the lake."
Playground accessibility: Consider proximity to play areas when selecting sites. One camper appreciated that French Creek has a "nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for large rigs: Campground roads can present challenges for bigger vehicles. At Philadelphia-West Chester KOA, one RVer warned, "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. So difficult, that I cracked the bottom of my front cap catching the grass and gravel beside the grave road."
Leveling considerations: Site preparation varies widely between campgrounds. At French Creek State Park, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze." However, at Hibernia County Park, "They aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Hockessin, DE?
What camping is available near Hockessin, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, Hockessin, DE offers a wide range of camping options, with 105 campgrounds and RV parks near Hockessin, DE and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Hockessin, DE?
Which is the most popular campground near Hockessin, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hockessin, DE is Lums Pond State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 49 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hockessin, DE?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hockessin, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Hockessin, DE.
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