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Great time with kids
Nice campground had my 6 and 7 year old. The site was pretty private and had bathrooms close. I would definitely go again.
Top-Rated Campgrounds near Yorklyn, Delaware
Campgrounds near Yorklyn, Delaware range from developed RV sites with electric hookups to riverside tent camping across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The Philadelphia-West Chester KOA in Coatesville and Lums Pond State Park Campground offer the most comprehensive camping options within 20 miles of Yorklyn. Both locations accommodate tent camping and RV sites with hookups, while the KOA also features cabins. Several other developed campgrounds dot the area across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland state lines, with options for glamping, yurts, and group camping areas at select locations.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October, though some like Lums Pond remain open year-round. Tent sites at Brandywine Creek Campground provide creek-side locations with natural soundscapes and good access to regional attractions. Reservations are strongly recommended at all developed campgrounds, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when sites fill quickly. The terrain throughout the area consists of rolling hills and river valleys with varying levels of amenities. A visitor noted: "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."
Campground experiences in the Yorklyn vicinity frequently highlight waterfront settings along the Brandywine River and Lums Pond as primary attractions. Several reviewers mention the appeal of riverside camping, with one camper describing the West Chester KOA's river sites as offering "amazing views" despite sometimes being muddy. The region's developed campgrounds generally maintain clean facilities with modern amenities including showers, electric hookups, and in many cases, swimming pools. Families appreciate the recreational options at locations like the KOA campground, which offers activities including miniature golf, swimming, and river access for paddling. The surrounding countryside provides a backdrop of scenic landscapes while still allowing reasonable proximity to Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Amish country attractions.
Best Camping Sites Near Yorklyn, Delaware (108)
1. Lums Pond State Park Campground
50 ReviewsKirkwood, DE18 milesWebsite+1 (302) 368-6989$22 - $40 / 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, PA9 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, PA28 milesWebsite+1 (610) 582-9680$20 - $75 / 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, MD28 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, PA15 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, NJ23 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. Brandywine Creek Campground
3 ReviewsCoatesville, PA12 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."
8. Hibernia County Park
8 ReviewsCoatesville, PA18 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."
9. 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."
10. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
2 ReviewsNewark, MD12 milesWebsite+1 (410) 398-1246
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Recent Reviews near Yorklyn, DE
780 Reviews of 108 Yorklyn Campgrounds
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GuideLums Pond State Park Campground
Spacious, Well Maintained, and Top Notch
This campground has everything. Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle. Plenty of site hookups, areas for tents. There is a camp store, several washer and dryers. The best private, individual shower booths and even a pond to go fishing in.
Stephen W.GuideMill Bridge Village & Camp Resort
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.
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.LegendMelody Lakes Country Estates
More Community Living Than Campground Stay
Tucked just off Route 309 north of Quakertown, Melody Lakes Country Estate feels far less like a traditional campground and much more like a quiet, semi-permanent residential community, with a small pocket of opportunity for the occasional overnight RV stay if you happen to time it right.
While my review from a few years ago provides a ton of detail, I thought I would follow up that review with a topline of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS along with a smattering of new photos.
HIGHLIGHTS:(1) Peaceful, tucked-away setting surrounded by wooded acreage that gives the property a calm, removed feel from nearby roads;(2) Access to a range of community-style amenities including a pool, clubhouse, playground, and small fishing ponds;(3) Proximity to Quakertown makes it relatively easy to access groceries, restaurants, and basic supplies within a short drive;(4) Nearby outdoor options like the Upper Bucks Rail Trail provide a great outlet for hiking and biking;(5) Close to local gems like Kathy’s Country Kitchen, which is well worth the stop if you’re passing through.
LOWLIGHTS:(1) Extremely limited RV availability, with only a handful of spots, making it unreliable for spontaneous overnight stays;(2) Not a true campground experience, as the majority of the property is made up of semi-permanent or seasonal residences;(3) No tent camping options whatsoever, limiting flexibility for different types of campers;(4) Entrance is easy to miss with minimal signage, requiring careful navigation or prior knowledge to find;(5) Unclear availability of full hookups due to the limited number of transient sites and lack of consistent turnover.
Happy Camping!
- Stuart K.Legend
Quakerwoods 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.Scout
French 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.
Guide to Yorklyn
Campers seeking a campsite near Yorklyn, Delaware can choose from several options within 35 miles, with most situated on rolling terrain at elevations between 200-400 feet. The region features deciduous forest landscapes with moderate rainfall even during summer months, creating typically humid camping conditions from June through August. Fall campers experience temperatures ranging from 45-70°F with colorful foliage appearing by mid-October.
What to do
Canoe on the Brandywine River: Visitors to Philadelphia-West Chester KOA can enjoy river activities right from camp. "There are two different playground in the same area to accommodate kids of all ages. They also have pickleball, mini golf and a lovely pool. Nearby are great places to go hiking as well as a canoe and rafting outfit," notes a camper who particularly enjoyed the water activities.
Go fishing at multiple lakes: Fish for northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, and various panfish at French Creek State Park Campground. The park features two lakes where ice fishing is also permitted in winter. "I took her older cousins to the fishing pier, and we didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore," mentioned one camper about their experience at the park.
Hike to Turkey Point Lighthouse: At Elk Neck State Park Campground, campers can access trails leading to a historic lighthouse with Chesapeake Bay views. "The trails were well marked, and the day we took a hike, we ended up on the equestrian trail that runs all the way around the pond. It was a long, but easy hike," commented a visitor describing their experience.
What campers like
Spacious sites with natural sound barriers: At Lums Pond State Park Campground, campers appreciate the site layout. "In February, about 1/4 of the sites were occupied. It was very quiet. The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun. The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern," notes a winter visitor who enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere.
Proximity to attractions: Many campers choose sites based on access to regional points of interest. One camper at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA mentioned it was "Close to Longwood Gardens; Wilmington, Delaware; and a handful of local museums and gardens. Not too far from Philadelphia." This central location makes it ideal for day trips.
Premium amenities at select sites: Some campgrounds offer higher-end options with additional features. "I love, love, love that it is antimicrobial too! It will stay fresher longer," wrote a camper about the facilities at French Creek State Park, while another visitor to the Philadelphia-West Chester KOA praised their "Great site including patio furniture on a paver patio and seating around an upgraded fire pit."
What you should know
Reservation difficulty varies by season: At popular parks, planning ahead is essential. "I understand why it is so difficult to get a reservation at Lums Pond. I don't know if it's the host campers or the management, but they're definitely doing something right," reported one visitor who struggled to secure a spot.
Bathroom quality differs significantly: Facilities range from basic to well-maintained. A camper at Brandywine Creek Campground noted, "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. Campground has private showers and laundry."
Site terrain can present challenges: Not all sites accommodate large 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. So difficult, that I cracked the bottom of my front cap catching the grass and gravel beside the grave road," warned an RVer at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA.
Tips for camping with families
Look for dedicated children's areas: Hibernia County Park offers special fishing opportunities for younger visitors. "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," notes a parent, while another mentioned "We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. Very quiet at night."
Prioritize campgrounds with playgrounds: Multiple reviewers highlight recreational facilities for children. "There is a huge pool that has a beautiful view overlooking the lake. There are trails for mountain biking or hiking, a frisbee golf course, playground at the campground and at the lake," wrote a visitor to French Creek State Park.
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds maintain quieter atmospheres than others. A visitor to Hibernia County Park appreciated this aspect: "The park ranger this weekend was the nicest and very helpful with directions to walk to the playground and indoor restrooms. The lake is about a 3 minute hike down the clearly marked trails."
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions before booking: Many RV sites near Yorklyn have specific limitations. "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," noted a visitor to Lums Pond State Park who appreciated the spaciousness.
Full hookup availability varies: At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville, full hookups come with family-oriented amenities. "Super clean, beautiful campground. So many activities to entertain kids, we couldn't fit it all in!" mentioned one camper about their RV experience at the park.
Consider access roads: Some campgrounds have challenging approach routes. A camper at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA warned, "Don't stay in this site in a big motorhome. The trailers/5th wheels seem better because they 'bend' at the hitch," highlighting the importance of researching access before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Yorklyn, DE?
What camping is available near Yorklyn, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, Yorklyn, DE offers a wide range of camping options, with 108 campgrounds and RV parks near Yorklyn, DE and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Yorklyn, DE?
Which is the most popular campground near Yorklyn, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Yorklyn, DE is Lums Pond State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 50 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Yorklyn, DE?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Yorklyn, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Yorklyn, DE.
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