2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several glamping destinations within a short drive of Atglen, Pennsylvania feature upgraded accommodations for travelers seeking comfort in natural settings. French Creek State Park Campground, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville, and Lake-In-Wood Campground all offer glamping options including yurts with electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control. "We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There's running water available, porta potties are very clean and don't smell and are lit with a street lamp," noted one visitor about Hibernia County Park's glamping sites. Lancaster-New Holland KOA provides glamping accommodations with scenic valley views overlooking Amish farmland, with full-service amenities including clean bathhouses, gravel pads with paver patios, and fire rings with chairs.
The Lancaster region's glamping resorts combine outdoor recreation with proximity to unique local attractions. Visitors staying at these properties can explore nearby Amish country, with several sites offering special tours of local farms and cultural experiences. According to a camper, "Best kept secret in the area. Peaceful, beautiful valley views of Amish country." Hiking trails wind through Hibernia County Park and French Creek State Park, while Lake-In-Wood Campground provides access to on-site water activities. Most glamping accommodations remain open seasonally from April through October or November, with Country Acres Campground operating from March 22 to November 24. The campgrounds also position visitors within convenient driving distance to attractions like Hersheypark (about one hour away), Kitchen Kettle Village, and local outlet shopping centers.
"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
"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. "
"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."
"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."
"The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy."
"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
"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."
"There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing."
"You could see there was a indoor pool setup, arcade, playground, store, ice cream, mini-golf and a huge lake and that was everything we saw from the truck. "
from $40 - $60 / night
"We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There’s running water available, porta potties are very clean and don’t smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night."
"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
"We first had a 2 point site near the river, but when it rains the sites get flooded with runoff from the campground. We moved to a full hookup on the Delaware section."
"I got an amazingly large site with a nice fire pit and picnic table. The site was very level so that was great! Nice indoor and outdoor pools! Cable TV isn't free, but I never use it anyway."
"We have been here a few times it is a great quite campground in the middle of Amish country and close to about everything"
"Level sites with a table and grass surrounding gravel pad . Good hookup’s. Backed up to beautiful working Amish farm . Serene and peaceful the only words that come to mind."
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!
GuideWe booked two nights mid October not realizing that it's duck hunting season and that hunting is allowed RIGHT by the campground - with kids everywhere. We were jolted out of sleep at 5 am by gun fire right near our site. It kept up for the next hour. In addition, the bathrooms, although clean are in poor condition. Peeling paint everywhere with bare concrete in the showers. For such a pretty site, we had a miserable stay. We left after one night.
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.
TravelerThere was no hot water in the showers. There are no dog poo stations. There is a dumpster marked “STAFF ONLY”. It’s nice they have a place to stuff the staff!
TravelerOMG! Next to busy interstate, railroad tracks and shooting range. Way to much for me!
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.
ScoutPicked the nicest days of the week. Got here and the carousel, Ferris wheel, restaurant, and ice cream shoppe are closed. They are apparently only open 2 days a week, maybe 3. I would have just went down the road to the KOA had I not known this.
The Pennsylvania countryside surrounding Atglen offers campers a rolling landscape with elevations ranging from 250 to 600 feet above sea level. Located in a transition zone between the Piedmont and Ridge Valley regions, the area experiences moderate seasonal weather with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. Most campgrounds near Atglen remain open from April through October, with some sites featuring modified winter operations.
Fishing at multiple lakes: French Creek State Park provides two fishing options at Hopewell and Scotts Run lakes with species including "northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish." Both lakes allow ice fishing during winter months with monitored ice thickness.
Hiking trail networks: Philadelphia-West Chester KOA offers access to the Brandywine River trails, with one camper noting, "Nearby are great places to go hiking as well as a canoe and rafting outfit. We choose to do both on this trip and weren't disappointed with either."
Seasonal activities: At Hibernia County Park, visitors can participate in organized events like the Old Fiddlers Picnic in August. "Hibernia annually hosts the (super fun!) 'Old Fiddlers Picnic' (Folk/Americana/Bluegrass etc. music & arts, beginner to pro!) the second weekend in August," shares one camper.
Historical sites exploration: Country Acres Campground provides free tickets to local cultural experiences, with a reviewer mentioning, "There are free tickets available for the Amish Farmland Bus Tour," allowing visitors to learn about local farming practices and traditions.
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the natural separation at French Creek State Park Campground, where "the campsites are not right on top of one another. There is a lot of shade and the campground is laid out well." Another visitor noted sites "were not on top of each other. Sites were spacious."
Clean facilities: Reviewers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms and showers, with one Country Acres Campground visitor stating, "This campground is probably the most well maintained campground we have ever stayed at. The grounds are beautiful, facilities above and beyond the expected."
Scenic valley views: Lancaster-New Holland KOA campers repeatedly mention the Amish countryside views as a highlight. One visitor described the campground as "Peaceful, serene, and a little slice of heaven with super clean bathrooms and friendly host."
Unique accommodations: For those interested in yurt camping near Atglen, Pennsylvania, several options exist including Lake-In-Wood Campground which features specialized glamping structures. "There are a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others," reports one visitor.
Seasonal variation in occupancy: Weekends fill quickly during summer months. One camper at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA advised, "It gets very full on the weekends here," particularly during Halloween weekends in October when special activities draw larger crowds.
Agricultural smells: Being in farm country means occasional agricultural odors, as one Old Mill Stream Campground visitor noted: "The overwhelming impression of this campground was the smell of cow manure from the nearby dairy farm feedlot. The smell was not present the first day or so we were there and we enjoyed sitting outside in the afternoon, but when the wind shifted the horrid smell drove us inside."
Limited winter operations: Most campgrounds operate seasonally with reduced services in colder months. When staying at French Creek State Park in December, one camper mentioned: "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."
Site selection considerations: Level sites can be challenging at some locations. A French Creek visitor warned, "it was kind of hard to find a level and rock-free spot large enough for our tent, but we managed!"
Age-appropriate campgrounds: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville specializes in children's programming but consider the age range. One visitor cautioned: "We had stayed in this campground about 5 years ago and we loved it. We returned this year with my 12 and 14 year olds and a 12 year old friend. The kids were bored."
Water activities for children: Several locations offer kid-friendly water options. At Hibernia County Park, "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," and another family mentioned, "My kids are age 3-12. There's running water available, porta potties are very clean and don't smell and are lit with a street lamp."
Cost-saving options: Hibernia County Park offers budget-friendly primitive camping at $15 per night. "Super great price at $15/night as well," noted one parent, making it an affordable weekend option for families watching their budget.
Bathroom considerations: For families with young children, bathroom quality and proximity matter. One camper at Country Acres Campground commented, "The new bathhouse has better restrooms than my own home! Everything is clean and well managed."
Maneuverability challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turning areas. A Philadelphia-West Chester KOA camper reported: "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. So difficult, that I cracked the bottom of my front cap catching the grass and gravel beside the grave road."
Site dimensions: When considering yurt camping or RV camping around Atglen, Pennsylvania, be aware of site limitations. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, an RVer noted, "The roads were very tight and you really had to watch how you drove through because of the trees. Our site was a drive-through but slanted. There wasn't much room on our site to do anything else."
Levelness varies by campground: Many Lancaster area campgrounds require leveling equipment. At French Creek State Park "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze," while at other locations, guests may need blocks and leveling systems.
Hookup availability: Research utility connections before arrival as they vary widely. At Hibernia County Park, "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."
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