2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Glamping campgrounds near Elkton, MD range from yurts with climate control to safari-style tents with real beds and electricity, with options within a 30- to 40-minute drive. Lums Pond State Park Campground in Bear, Delaware features upscale glamping accommodations within a 30-minute drive of Elkton, Maryland. This scenic state park boasts comfortable yurts with modern amenities, providing a perfect blend of nature and luxury. One reviewer highlighted, "The sites are large and the whole campground is very open with clean bath and shower facilities." Each glamping unit includes electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control options for year-round comfort. The park's location offers easy access from I-95 while maintaining a peaceful, wooded setting ideal for those seeking unique glamping experiences near Elkton. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville also provides premium glamping options with fully-furnished yurts and high-end canvas tents equipped with kitchenettes and private decks.
Hiking trails wind through the natural landscape surrounding these glamping resorts, with Lums Pond featuring a 7-mile hiking trail and 8-mile multi-purpose path perfect for exploring. A visitor noted, "The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities." Water activities abound on the 200-acre pond where glamping guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing opportunities. The Go Ape treetop adventure course provides additional excitement for adventure seekers staying in the luxury accommodations. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, located within a 40-minute drive, rounds out the glamping options with safari-style glamping tents featuring real beds and electricity. These accommodations require booking well in advance as they often fill up quickly, especially during the peak season from April through October.
"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."
"The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade."
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Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $45 / night
"A beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people."
"I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision"
from $21 - $50 / night
"Ran through this camp area in Elkton! Beautiful place!"
"It’s a clean, well kept space, completely surrounded by state forest, very close to shore access along the rivers/bay, hiking/biking trails right out of the campground."
"There is a nice, short nature trail which was nice to walk our dog and she enjoyed getting wet in the river. The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level."
"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."
from $59 - $86 / night
"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."
"Staff is always friendly and the store well stocked. Kids enjoy the water park and nigh time laser tag parties and hay rides. "
"No pets though. B and C loop felt like the spaces were very close to each other. A loop was closed at this point."
"Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $75 / night
"This is a nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites,cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day- Labor Day."
"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."
"We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy."
"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."
"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"We stayed fathers day weekend and they had a breakfast, games and crafts geared towards it."
"The store was stocked well with essentials, and the women running the store was very helpful and friendly. The campground is very well lit and can be navigated easily at night."
"The road for this row is narrow and there is a fence that makes backing in more difficult, especially for a 30+ ft travel trailer."
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.
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.
GuideA beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
LegendWe spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
LegendOverall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
ScoutBathrooms are clean and staff is nice
TravelerThe camp site was amazing. Everything is neat and clean and really beautiful place so quiet.
Camping options near Elkton, Maryland range from basic to full-service campgrounds within the gently rolling Piedmont region. The area sits at elevations between 25-400 feet and experiences hot, humid summers with mild springs and falls. Most campgrounds remain open April through October, with limited winter camping available at select locations.
Water activities on various ponds: At Lums Pond State Park Campground, the 200-acre pond offers electric-only boating options. "We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run. It's a beautiful location and it was still a fun way to spend the day with the kids away from the site," notes a visitor to Susquehanna State Park Campground.
Hiking trail networks: Woodland trails provide access to natural areas year-round. A Susquehanna State Park visitor writes, "We hiked over a bridge and stream which was full of fish I could see! Turned around after I got to the Susquehanna itself. The river was running pretty high and fast, pretty cool to see."
Outdoor adventures for all ages: Beyond standard camping activities, specialized adventure options exist. At Tucquan Park, "They offer a small paddle boat to take any time you want on their little lake on site," according to a camper. Another family at Susquehanna mentioned, "We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run."
Spacious, well-designed sites: Many campgrounds offer ample space between campsites. A French Creek visitor noted, "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. Nice area to wash dishes." This layout provides more privacy than typically found at resort-style campgrounds.
Clean facilities: French Creek State Park Campground maintains well-kept shower buildings and bathrooms. "Bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease," reported one camper. Another stated, "Bathrooms were just okay. Muddy floors - don't know how often floors are cleaned."
Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds offer special events during peak season. At Tucquan Park Family Campground, "They had a lot of events that people participated in like candy bar and regular bingo, corn hole and horse shoe tournaments and a dj." A visitor mentioned, "Clean bathhouses! Fun activities planned through the season."
Limited cell service: Coverage varies widely across campgrounds in the region. At Susquehanna State Park, service is generally reliable, but other locations may have dead zones. The primitive camping area at Tucquan Park Family Campground has "0 cell/GPS service on the entire premises (my carrier is AT&T)."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises a Lums Pond visitor. For premium sites or holiday weekends, reservations should be made 2-6 months in advance.
Site conditions vary: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain. A Susquehanna visitor reported, "It was kind of hard to find a level and rock-free spot large enough for our tent, but we managed!" At French Creek, a camper noted, "Many of the sites were very rocky and left little option for a larger than normal sized tent."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature family-friendly play areas. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA includes "a playground and the bouncy thing that I've seen in some parks," according to one visitor. Another noted, "This campground was so well maintained. There was so much to do there a pool, lake, horseshoes, cornhole, playground, big pillow and even more."
Budget-friendly activities: Many campgrounds include free recreation options. Tucquan Park visitors appreciate that "The people who run it are super helpful and the store is well stocked with anything you need. They have plenty of events and the pool is nice and clean to cool off on those hot camping days."
Camp store supplies: Most locations offer basic supplies, though quality varies. One visitor to Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA mentioned, "The little office store has everything you forgot to pack." Tucquan Park's store received similar praise: "The store is well stocked with anything you need."
Site leveling considerations: For larger RVs, site selection matters. At Lancaster-New Holland KOA, "We stayed in site#106 which was level, covered in clean gravel, had a paver patio with table and chairs, and a nice fire ring with more chairs." At Philadelphia West Chester KOA, one RVer cautioned about certain sites: "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."
Hookup placement: The location of utilities can affect setup. At Woodlands Camping Resort, a visitor noted, "Only 4 50 amp spots, luckily we secured one. No sewer hookup, but there is a dump station in the seasonal/permanent section."
Weather considerations: Many sites lack sufficient drainage during heavy rain. A Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA visitor reported that during a severe thunderstorm, "The bag was in the rain and I was surprised that everything inside was dry! The rain just rolled right off!" Sites at lower elevations tend to experience more flooding issues after sustained rainfall.
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