2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lums Pond State Park Campground accommodates tent, RV, and glamping campers with dogs throughout the year. The established campground features pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and fire rings, allowing pets to accompany their owners while enjoying the outdoors. Brandywine Creek Campground provides another pet-friendly option from April through November with spacious sites bordering the creek. Ridley Creek State Park permits dogs on their hiking trails and at the group camping area, maintaining well-marked paths for walking with pets. The pet-friendly campgrounds in this region typically require dogs to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and cleaned up after. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.
Hibernia County Park offers primitive camping with pets allowed, though campers should note there are no hookups available at this quiet, wooded campground. The Lake Loop and Fiddler's Loop provide different site configurations for tent and small RV camping at $15 per night. Trails throughout the parks near Yorklyn connect to various water features where dogs can cool off, including Chamber's Lake at Hibernia, though swimming is not permitted. French Creek State Park and Elk Neck State Park both maintain pet-friendly policies for campers with dogs, providing access to extensive trail networks. Wildlife encounters are possible in these natural settings, so keeping pets leashed protects both the animals and natural environment. The park ranger at Hibernia County Park provides helpful directions to playgrounds and indoor restrooms from the camping areas.
"We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $45 / night
"Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff"
"Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
"Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival."
"The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer."
"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."
"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."
from $15 - $50 / night
"So we make sure to get close spots so we can walk. You can bring pets but we choose not to as we are not at the camp much. We do go fishing while we are here and my daughter loves this place"
"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."
"Had a great weekend trip here, close to DC and Delaware. Wonderful hiking trails with river views. Only caveat- got pretty muddy since it rained the day before and our site didn’t have a tent pad."
"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."
from $21 - $50 / night
"Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice."
"Site next to us had a pipe break, they had a maintenance crew come out immediately and fix it. Amish stores/attractions close by for some entertainment also."
"Small dog park, too small for our two labs. We were in site 50 for this trip, however if you have a decent sized rig I would steer clear of this row."
"Not too close to each other. Has a great view of the valley and Amish farms. Everyone has been very friendly. No pool but the kids seem to enjoy the playground."
"Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!"
from $10 - $16 / night
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.
GuideWe stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
RangerWe stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
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.
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.
GuideMary & her crew run a great campground. Full hookup. Slow schedule during the week-camp store & pool mainly. Saturdays always have activities planned from bingo to quarter auctions, picnics & music. Each Saturday is different. Clean grounds. Nice playgrounds. Kiddie pool & nice size pool from 3-5’ deep. 2 cabins also available.
TravelerThe owner is kind and knowledgeable a lot of live in / snowbirds . Some are very kind but some of the live in’s are crude .
Camping sites near Yorklyn, Delaware range from wooded county parks to full-service campgrounds with RV hookups. The region sits at an elevation of approximately 300 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate featuring warm summers and moderate winters. Most campgrounds in the area experience peak visitation between May and September when temperatures typically range from 70-90°F.
Hiking trail exploration: French Creek State Park offers extensive hiking opportunities with varied terrain. "We loved our stay at this park, and plan to return. There is lots of hiking, the lake is beautiful, at least two playgrounds (perfect for our kids), the bathrooms were well maintained," notes one visitor to French Creek State Park Campground.
Water recreation: Multiple lakes and ponds throughout the region provide fishing and non-motorized boating options. "There is a huge pond that you can rent paddle boats and small v-bottom boats! We did enjoy the paddle boats and saw a few cranes! They offer fishing at the pond which was also enjoyable," reports a camper who visited Lums Pond.
Historic site tours: Explore nearby historic attractions within short driving distance of campgrounds. "Close by there is Hopewell National Furnace and St. Peter's Village with shops and restaurants and hiking trails as well," mentions a camper about French Creek State Park.
Lighthouse visit: Turkey Point Lighthouse offers scenic views and historical interest. "The light house and the view are definitely worth it. Definitely drive to, and then hike to the light house (open most weekends)," advises a visitor to Elk Neck State Park Campground.
Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds in the area offer well-separated sites with natural buffers. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers," shares a camper at French Creek State Park.
Clean facilities: Regular maintenance of bathhouses receives frequent positive mentions. "The bath house in this loop was excellent and includes two dish washing stations outside. The showers had good pressure and hot water. It was cleaned often throughout the weekend," reports a visitor at Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park.
Natural settings: The region offers wooded campsites with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. "We LOVE this campground. It's tiny (19 sites in Fiddlers loop), it's quiet, it's heavily wooded. There is NOTHING to do except walk or bike the beautiful trails, spend time on Chamber's Lake, spend time in the hammock and stare at the fire," explains a camper at Hibernia County Park.
Cultural experiences: Proximity to Amish country provides unique local interactions. "The daily views of fields, farmers plowing with horses or the buggys going by was great. The road seems highly traveled during weekdays," shares a visitor to Lancaster-New Holland KOA.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations. Book early because it fills up fast!" advises one experienced camper.
Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds have limited operating seasons. "We stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! The honor system of payment at the office makes it really easy to come in late and leave early," reports a winter camper at French Creek State Park.
Pet restrictions: Rules for dog-friendly campsites vary by location and campground loop. "We stayed in Loop C, which is the only dog friendly loop in the campground, on sites 35, 37, 39, & 40," mentions a visitor to French Creek State Park Campground.
Primitive options: Budget-conscious campers can find no-hookup sites at county parks. "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank. There is one spigot at the bathroom," notes a camper at Hibernia County Park.
Kid-friendly amenities: Select campgrounds with dedicated children's facilities. "This campground is very family friendly. We saw so many children running around having a great time! They have fairly many camp sites with an amazing view," shares a visitor to Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA.
Swimming options: Several parks offer swimming areas during summer months. "The lake campground is great for families. My kids are age 3-12. The park ranger 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," reports a parent who camped at Hibernia County Park.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds maintain playground equipment for children. "The campground has a 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," notes a family at French Creek State Park.
Educational opportunities: Historical sites provide learning experiences for children. "In summer there is a beach on the North East River for swimming and the Turkey Point Lighthouse is nearby. The town of North East is close and is a quaint town with a Main Street and great little shops," mentions a visitor to Elk Neck State Park.
Site selection: Choose the right loop for your rig size at each campground. "The road on the FHU loop is narrow and hilly. Our site was uphill and at a difficult angle. Plenty of bigger TTs and 5th wheels were camping," advises an RVer at Elk Neck State Park.
Leveling considerations: Many campsites require additional equipment for proper setup. "They aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix," shares a camper with a 28-foot fifth wheel at Hibernia County Park.
Hookup availability: Plan water usage based on available connections. "We had electric however no water or sewer hookup. There was a spigot for water at the next site over from us, so we didn't have to walk far to get fresh water," notes an RVer at Brandywine Creek Campground.
Accessibility challenges: Some dog-friendly campgrounds near Yorklyn have navigation challenges. "In the full hook up loop pay close attention to the lengths specified. The actual pads are fairly level but some of the driveways to them are very sloped. Long rigs will have issues in a few of the sites," warns a visitor at Elk Neck State Park.
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