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Best Campgrounds near Ambler, PA

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Campgrounds around Ambler, Pennsylvania feature a mix of state park facilities and private camping areas situated in Philadelphia's northwestern suburbs. Fort Washington State Park offers tent camping with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fires allowed, though group camping appears to be the primary option. Evansburg State Park, located near Collegeville, provides more diverse accommodation types including tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. Most established campgrounds in the region maintain easy vehicle access with drive-in sites, though some parks like Evansburg also offer walk-in and boat-in camping opportunities.

Campers should check specific reservation requirements as most sites in the area require advance booking. The terrain ranges from well-maintained park settings to more natural environments with varying levels of facilities. According to one visitor, "Evansburg State Park has plenty of hiking trails, though the only downside is having to haul gear by foot to the campsite." Several reviews mention muddy conditions at certain times of year, with one camper noting that Evansburg is "the muddiest State Park I've ever experienced." Camping season varies by location, with some parks like French Creek State Park open year-round, while others such as Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park operate from April through October.

The mixed-use campgrounds near Ambler provide diverse outdoor experiences despite their proximity to suburban areas. Fort Washington State Park offers historical significance as it "lies in significance from the Revolutionary War when it housed troops led by then General George Washington." Several visitors highlight the recreational opportunities beyond camping, with parks featuring amenities like fishing, hiking trails, and bird watching. Evansburg State Park receives consistent praise for its outdoor activities, with a reviewer describing it as "a great place to do everything outdoorsy including hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing." For those seeking private options, Boulder Woods Campground in Green Lane provides tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations with more extensive amenities including a market, firewood, and shower facilities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Ambler, Pennsylvania (120)

    1. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ambler, PA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (215) 591-5250

    $28 - $72 / night

    "It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."

    "Come for Militia Hill, hawk watching, cross country ski, or disc golf, and the trails along the Wissahickon Creek."

    2. French Creek State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    30 miles
    Website
    +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"

    "Campground Review: French Creek State Park Campground is located in Elverson, Pennsylvania and sits adjacent to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site."

    3. Evansburg State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Skippack, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 409-1150

    $43 / night

    "It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."

    "Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."

    4. Village Scene Park

    3 Reviews
    Hatfield, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 362-6030

    $48 / night

    "We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"

    5. Boulder Woods Campground

    10 Reviews
    Red Hill, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 257-7178

    "Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"

    "It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."

    6. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    Gradyville, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +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"

    7. Tohickon Family Campground

    16 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 536-7951

    "Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."

    "Great camping, great hiking, pretty close to stores if you need anything. Staff is incredible!! Very polite, helpful, and just all around awesome People!!!"

    8. Alverthorpe Private Park

    3 Reviews
    Jenkintown, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 884-6538

    $1 - $100 / night

    9. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    20 Reviews
    Paulsboro, NJ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 423-6677

    "They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park."

    "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"

    10. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    Perkiomenville, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 234-4528

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"

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  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Wonderful campground!

    Great camping, great hiking, pretty close to stores if you need anything. Staff is incredible!! Very polite, helpful, and just all around awesome People!!! They make sure your stay is exactly what you’d want it to be.. getting here was a little tricky having to go around the covered bridge but not anything that would ever deter me and my family from coming back. Overall very impressed!! They even were able To get us in very last minute WITH full hook ups for my trailer!!!!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Brandywine Creek Campground

    Brandywine

    We are on the third week of a four week trip. Campground is well maintained, quiet. This was our home while exploring Philadelphia. Uber to Downgrown, Septa or Amtrak to town. Reverse to camp. Very enjoyable. Hickory nut tree beside camper shared at times.

  • Jessica V.
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Great weekend spot

    We went with friends for a weekend. Both families have little kids and it was a great spot with a playground, construction digging area, and a bunch of activities for the kids to do. We went in September so the pool was closed but it looked like a nice size. Full hook ups which was great! Also they have a nice stream that everyone went fishing at. They are building some new sites at the end of the property.

  • Peyton S.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Wonderful, Easy, Quick trip from Philly

    It’s about an hour away from Philadelphia. We tent camped in loop B. The site was wonderful. Just know it is a gravel site, not grass. The fire pit has a grill attachment and wood was easy to find. Water and bathrooms were close. We hiked around the lake and there were plenty of trails and even rentable kayaks and paddle boards! Would definitely recommend if looking for a quick overnight stay outside of the city.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • Scott J.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Sun Valley Campground

    My Happy Place

    My wife and I have been seasonal camper for 4 years and love it. We had visited numerous campgrounds and found Sun Valley to be the atmosphere there beyond our expectations. The minute you walk into the office you get that" aha" moment. The office greets you with a smile and " Welcome to Sun Valley, how can I help you ". That alone told us these folks are here to make your stay enjoyable. They go above and beyond any campground we have ever been to. The activities go above and beyond. The Saturday night bands are concert worthy. We have enjoyed our stay more than you ever imagined. For the past 4 years it has been our "Happy Place"

  • J
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Fantastic camping ground

    We went camping with our 2- and 3-year-old kids. We were worried about bugs, but we didn’t even use mosquito repellent and didn’t get a single bite! The campground was super clean too. It was perfect!

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Fantastic PA state park for activities and camping.

    Third year staying over the Labor Day weekend. Campground full but still a very peaceful relaxing stay. Our site was very spacious and open. Tree lined and site was almost level. Paved sites on this loop.

Guide to Ambler

Campsite options near Ambler, Pennsylvania include several county-managed and private camping areas within a 30-mile radius. The region features rolling hills with elevations generally between 200-500 feet and experiences distinct seasons with humid summers and cold winters. Most campgrounds in this area open from April through October, though a few offer year-round availability with winterized facilities.

What to do

Fishing adventures: Green Lane Park offers multiple fishing opportunities with species including northern pike, chain pickerel, and bass. "Phenomenal disc golf course, hiking, and fishing" notes one visitor to Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park.

Disc golf courses: Boulder Woods Campground maintains an extensive disc golf facility that hosts tournaments. A camper mentions, "They have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf."

Historical exploration: Several campgrounds provide access to Revolutionary War sites. At Fort Washington State Park Campground, visitors can explore military history. One reviewer notes: "If, like me, you are trying to explore the wonder and splendor of Valley Forge and have stumbled across Fort Washington SP enroute, then what a little gem you have discovered."

Bird watching: Fort Washington State Park offers exceptional bird watching opportunities. A visitor explains: "Should you call yourself a bird watcher, you'll be particularly interested as from this very spot you can view the beautiful raptors that migrate here on a seasonal basis in both the Spring and Autumn."

What campers like

Quiet settings: Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere despite proximity to suburban areas. A reviewer at French Creek State Park Campground states: "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."

Diverse accommodation options: Beyond standard tent sites, several campgrounds offer alternative lodging. At French Creek State Park, a reviewer notes: "There are 200 individual sites in four loops, some with full hookups for RVs, some with electric only but mostly primitive sites. There are also several cottages, cabins and yurts available as well."

Shade coverage: The wooded nature of many sites provides natural temperature regulation. A camper at Boulder Woods Campground mentions: "The tent sites are on dirt and not stone which we enjoyed, I hate stone under my tent. The general store had everything plus, and very reasonably priced."

What you should know

Mud conditions: Several campgrounds in the area can become extremely muddy after rain. At Evansburg State Park Campground, a visitor advises: "The only downside, I've ever experienced is I find Evansburg to be the muddiest State Park I've every experienced; I always bring a pair of sneakers to change out of my hiking boots."

Site proximity issues: Some campgrounds feature closely spaced sites with minimal privacy. A visitor to Deep Creek Campground notes: "The spaces are right on top of each other with no tree cover between spots, so you'll definitely be right up on your neighbors."

Gear transportation challenges: Walk-in sites may require significant effort. One camper explains about Evansburg: "This hidden gem of a campground is beautiful. There is plenty of hiking trails. Only downside is having to haul gear by foot to the campsite. Some are further than others."

Frequently Asked Questions

What kids activities are available at Ambler Borough Park?

Ambler Borough Park offers a variety of kid-friendly amenities including a modern playground with climbing structures, swings, and slides suitable for different age groups. The park features open green spaces for games and picnics, plus sports facilities including baseball fields and basketball courts. While not directly at the park, families looking for additional outdoor recreation nearby might consider visiting French Creek State Park Campground, which offers hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and nature programs that make for excellent day trips from Ambler.

Where can I find camping near Ambler?

The Philadelphia area offers several camping options near Ambler. Fort Washington State Park Campground provides drive-in sites with toilets and is conveniently located to Ambler. For a family-friendly experience, Philadelphia-West Chester KOA offers a beautiful countryside setting with rolling hills, just a short drive from downtown Philadelphia. While the roads leading there can be narrow and windy, this KOA makes a great base for exploring the Ambler area and broader Philadelphia region.

What camping is available near Ambler, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Ambler, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 120 campgrounds and RV parks near Ambler, PA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Ambler, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ambler, PA is Fort Washington State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 6 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ambler, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Ambler, PA.

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