Best Tent Camping near Yorklyn, DE

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Best Tent Sites Near Yorklyn, DE (20)

    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    1. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    10 Photos
    186 Saves
    Gradyville, Pennsylvania

    Group Camping only by arrangement/reservation Qualified organized groups can use the 120-person area from April to October. A restroom with flush toilets, but no showers, is available. To reserve a group tent campsite, call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park

    2. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    14 Photos
    104 Saves
    Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    The campground is open Friday and Saturday nights only. Two camping units are permitted at each site, one unit must be a tent. Sleeping in personal vehicles is not permitted.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Equestrian

    $15 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground

    3. Blackbird State Forest Campground

    6 Reviews
    19 Photos
    96 Saves
    Townsend, Delaware

    Open for camping 365 days a year at a cost of $25 per night per site. Online reservations only and credit card is required. Blackbird State Forest, located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties, is Delaware's northernmost state forest. It is only a 30-minute commute from Wilmington and Newark. The ten tracts of Blackbird State Forest are open year-round at no cost to the public for nature walks, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. The forest features a 1/2-mile, wheelchair-accessible wildlife and nature interpretation trail on the Tybout Tract as well as the Blackbird Education Center on the Meadows Tract.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Evansburg State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Evansburg State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Evansburg State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Evansburg State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Evansburg State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Evansburg State Park Campground

    4. Evansburg State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    10 Photos
    101 Saves
    Skippack, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $43 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Susquehannock State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Susquehannock State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Susquehannock State Park Campground

    5. Susquehannock State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    3 Photos
    68 Saves
    Drumore, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Washington State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Washington State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Washington State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Washington State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Washington State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Washington State Park Campground

    6. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    27 Photos
    79 Saves
    Ambler, Pennsylvania

    ORGANIZED GROUP TENTING: This rustic area is open year round and has a maximum capacity of 220 people. Groups must call the reservation system to reserve a site.

    To reserve a group tent campsite, call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Tinicum Island

    7. Tinicum Island

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    10 Saves
    Essington, Pennsylvania

    Little Tinicum Island has 1 designated campsite on the Island. It is located in the Delaware River is the site of one of the few tidal mud flats in Pennsylvania. This is also the site of several wetland species of plants and animals not commonly found in Pennsylvania. The island is a good place to observe waterfowl as well as some uncommon plants.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    2 Photos
    85 Saves
    Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania

    DEEP CREEK CAMPGROUND The campground’s are open from April 1 through November 1. The location is near the Park’s Main Office area at 2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, grill and picnic table. No electric, no water hookup, and no RV dump station. Maximum RV length 25 ft. There is a bath house at Deep Creek Campground with showers and restrooms. Non-Profit Organized Group Camp Area: For use by non-profit groups and by reservation only. Please bring your own drinking water. Dog friendly campground. Please keep dogs on leashes and clean up after your dog.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 - $30 / night

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      9. Two Log Campground

      1 Review
      Narvon, Pennsylvania
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      Recent Tent Reviews in Yorklyn

      623 Reviews of 20 Yorklyn Campgrounds


      • Paula The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
        Jan. 3, 2025

        Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

        Great to find a place open for overnight

        It was cold so we asked to be put close to bathrooms so we could leave camper winterized. They accommodated us nicely. The park is better looking toward the back but the sites are kind of crowded together and bare.

      • Renee P.
        Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
        Nov. 1, 2024

        French Creek State Park Campground

        Beautiful place

        First time camper, and I'm glad this is the site I started at. Bathrooms are very clean. They have showers as well, but I didn't get to use one. Very quiet, and you get to see a bit of wildlife scattered around. They do not sell would at the sites, so you'd have to go out of your way to get them. Bring cash cause some locals don't accept cc/dc. Also, if you're tent camping, make sure you pick a place that's not too rocky. My site was A 24 and it was mostly rocks. Otherwise, I will be coming back very room!

      • Frank J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Parvin State Park Campground
        Oct. 21, 2024

        Parvin State Park Campground

        Good size camp sites

        Bathrooms were clean but most of the faucets on the sinks were broken. The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing. Most of the showers were out of order. The toilets were clean but had the orange staining from the iron in the water. I stayed at Site#8 in a travel trailer. Site was level and easy in and out. Large site off the main road to other sites. Nice hiking trails. Staff very nice. The dump station is sometimes secured has a combination lock. Ask for the combination during check-in. Note: Some sites are right next to hiking trails. If you want privacy, don't choose them.

        Verizon cell service was between 1 and 2 bars.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Lazy-K Campground
        Oct. 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.

      • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Quakerwoods Campground
        Oct. 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!

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands Camping Resort
        Sep. 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.

      • Brett D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
        Sep. 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.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville
        Sep. 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.

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

      • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
        Sep. 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.

      • Ra F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park
        Aug. 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.

      • L
        Camper-submitted photo from Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
        Aug. 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 .

      • Stephen S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia-West Chester KOA
        Aug. 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!

      • Jodi B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Tohickon Family Campground
        Aug. 5, 2024

        Tohickon Family Campground

        Its ok. Nothing special about it.

        We recently went camping with a tent there. Not tent friendly first night we slept on rocks second night we got moved to a spot which actually had some grass. Everything has weird hours. The cafe is only open on weekends and the store is only open from like 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. and that's it. The pool hours are good they're from 11:00 to 7:00. The bath houses are fine. It's just that there's nothing to do in the morning time nothing at all the lake that you want to call it or river it was all green like there's better campsites out there but this one isn't that bad If you're just staying for a night or two but just do not use a tent.

      • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Beacon Hill Camping
        Jul. 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.

      • pThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pequea Creek Campground
        Jul. 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!

      • V
        Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
        Jun. 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.

      • Inez W.
        Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
        Jun. 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.

      • k
        Camper-submitted photo from Quakerwoods Campground
        Jun. 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.

      • Matt S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park South Jersey
        Jun. 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.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cecil County Permaculture
        Jun. 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!

      • Gerald B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Otter Creek Campground
        Jun. 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!!


      Guide to Yorklyn

      Tent camping near Yorklyn, Delaware offers a variety of scenic locations perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

      Tent campers should check out Ridley Creek State Park

      • Enjoy group tent camping at Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park, where you can have fires, bring pets, and access drinking water.
      • This park features numerous trails for hiking, making it a great spot for those who love to explore the outdoors.
      • With picnic tables and firewood available, it's an ideal setting for a cozy camping experience.

      Local attractions for outdoor fun

      • Hibernia County Park offers a beautiful setting with a children's pond and plenty of hiking trails, perfect for family outings.
      • For a unique experience, visit Tinicum Island, accessible by boat, where you can enjoy a peaceful retreat surrounded by water.
      • Explore the scenic views at Susquehannock State Park Campground, which features hiking trails leading to stunning overlooks of the Susquehanna River.

      Activities to enjoy while camping

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Yorklyn, DE?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Yorklyn, DE is Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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