3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lums Pond State Park Campground houses well-appointed yurts situated right by the lake, offering an upscale glamping experience with unique amenities. These spacious canvas accommodations include comfortable beds, air conditioning, and futon seating areas, providing essential comfort while maintaining a connection to nature. The park's two lakeside yurts feature modern conveniences like electricity and climate control, making them ideal for those seeking comfort without sacrificing an outdoor experience. "The yurt rental gets you a double sit on top kayak, paddles, and PFDs," noted one reviewer. Beyond the sleeping quarters, each yurt site includes a picnic table and fire ring for evening relaxation. Additional glamping options near North East include Susquehanna State Park's glamping accommodations and Tucquan Park Family Campground's premium canvas structures, all within a short drive.
The surrounding natural landscape enhances the glamping experience with abundant recreational opportunities directly accessible from these premium accommodations. Trails circling Lums Pond provide scenic hiking and mountain biking routes with a 7.5-mile lake trail offering waterfront views and access points. Water enthusiasts appreciate the kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boating options available for rent, allowing glampers to explore the pond at their leisure. One guest shared, "It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course." For adventure seekers, the Go Ape zip line course adds an element of excitement to the glamping experience. Fishing docks provide opportunities for anglers, while the park's disc golf course offers additional entertainment. Most glamping sites in the area operate seasonally, with peak availability from spring through fall, though some locations like Lums Pond remain open year-round.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $17 - $32 / 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
"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."
"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. "
"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
"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."
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from $20 - $90 / night
"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."
"Kids enjoyed the park, they offer a small paddle boat to take any time you want on their little lake on site, the area is beautiful, coworkers are friendly. Happy we came!"
"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."
"Tent sites are lined up along the water which is great for fishing (especially when you need to stay close to the littles sleeping in the tent). Lots of benches lined up along the water."
"The entrance in off the main road turns you into the theme park. Fear not. Turn in and follow the road to the right and into the campground. We stayed on site 123 with a 40 ft Allegro Bus."
"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.
The campgrounds near North East, Maryland sit within the Piedmont region where the terrain transitions from coastal plain to rolling hills at elevations between 100-400 feet. The area experiences all four seasons, with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter lows frequently dipping below freezing. Most campgrounds in this region feature hardwood forest cover and remain open from March through November, though several offer year-round accommodations.
Fishing opportunities: Lums Pond State Park Campground has fishing docks where campers can catch multiple species. "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," notes one visitor who appreciated the peaceful fishing atmosphere.
Hiking trails: Susquehanna State Park Campground offers varied terrain for hikers of all skill levels. A camper shared, "I camped here for just 1 night during a work trip, and was pleasantly surprised with how nice it all was. I went for a lovely 3 mile evening hike on the trail just down the hill behind the campsite. Scared a bunch of deer and checked out the giant old growth trees."
Paddlesports: Local waterways provide multiple paddling options. "We spent a long weekend with family at Lums Pond State Park Campground and so glad we did. Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," explains a visitor who enjoyed the water activities.
Spacious campsites: At French Creek State Park Campground, you'll find well-designed camping areas. "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," reports one satisfied camper.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks high on visitor priorities. "This was a nice, family oriented 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. There was a lot of space so walking our dogs was great," according to a camper at Tucquan Park Family Campground.
Natural surroundings: The region offers diverse landscapes. "This state park is close to Philly but has some wonderful tent sites. There are also cabins and yurts but they aren't dog friendly. Lots of nice trails," writes a visitor about French Creek State Park Campground.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the area fill quickly, especially during peak season. "We do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations. Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. Book early because it fills up fast!" advises an experienced camper.
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts vary by season. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby," reports a winter visitor to French Creek State Park.
Site selection: Choosing the right site matters. "Normally site 35 would have been way too small for our usual gear– a behemoth 9X15 tent- but it was a perfect fit for the tent I was reviewing on this trip. Our friends stayed on site 37 and had plenty of space to pitch it, but many of the sites surrounding ours were very rocky," notes a Susquehanna State Park camper.
Playground access: Country Acres Campground offers excellent facilities for children. "This campground is amazing. I brought my family (4 children - 8 yrs, 6 yrs, 2 yrs, 3 months) and we had a great week. The pool is new and has a sloped entrance so my two year old could play by himself and loved it," shares a satisfied family camper.
Kid-friendly glamping options: For premium glamping close to North East, Maryland, several campgrounds offer upgraded accommodations. "This is a nice quiet little campground. 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," according to a Tucquan Park visitor.
Family activities: Lancaster-New Holland KOA provides a peaceful environment where families can enjoy simple pleasures. "First time here and sites are nice and level. 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," notes a visitor.
Hookup availability: Full-service RV sites require advance planning. "In site #56 at Lums Pond, the site was beautiful park setting with fantastic site— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved. Friendly and helpful staff. Great state park with lots to do."
Site leveling: Many campgrounds feature relatively level sites. "The set up was relatively easy, although one person might have some difficulty. It held up well during an evening thunderstorm," reports a camper about their experience at French Creek State Park.
RV size limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictions. At Country Acres Campground, a visitor noted, "Inaugural trip with travel trailer. Pull-Thru site with all hookups in good working order. Site felt spacious with a nice grass strip. Bath house was immaculate."
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