Nestled in the eastern Pennsylvania countryside, camping near Bath provides access to diverse terrain ranging from 400-1200 feet in elevation. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. Most campgrounds in this region open from mid-April through mid-October, with several offering pet accommodations during the entire season.
What to do
Hiking accessible trails: Hickory Run State Park offers 44 miles of trails with varying difficulty levels. "Clean, great camp store, dog friendly loop, great hikes accessible from campground!!" notes Christa I., who has visited Hickory Run State Park Campground multiple times.
Rock exploration: Visit the unique geological formations at Ringing Rocks Park, just a short drive from most campgrounds. "Bring a hammer" suggests Gregg G. about Ringing Rocks Family Campground, adding "Lovely trails and the rocks are something else." The rocks make musical sounds when struck with a hammer.
Water recreation: Nockamixon Lake offers boating, fishing, and paddling options. "Great for family fishing and paddle boarding," shares Jennifer A. about the recreation options at the 1,450-acre lake. The area has multiple boat launches and rental facilities for those without their own equipment.
What campers like
Wooded sites with stream access: Camp Taylor Campground provides a natural setting with water features. "We had a beautiful site along the creek, perfect white noise to get a great night sleep," says Karralee B., who appreciates the "very woodsy" environment where "you definitely are in the woods."
Quiet, family-oriented atmosphere: Camp Taylor Campground enforces quiet hours to ensure peaceful evenings. "Unlike many other campgrounds we've been to, they are very good about actually enforcing the quiet hours at night, so you can have an actual peaceful and quiet night around the campfire," notes Dan B.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campsites offer chances to observe local animals. "We saw wild turkeys and deer in the morning," reports Dina S. about her stay at Camp Taylor, while Christina H. at Mountainview Campground enjoyed hearing "foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise!"
What you should know
Campsite selection strategies: Some campgrounds have significant differences between sections. At Driftstone Campground, Kathy G. advises, "The sites along the river would be my first choice, but if you have children, being near the playground might be a good selection as well. Just be cautious of the placement of the dump station and proximity to the site."
Pet policies vary significantly: While many campgrounds accept pets, specific restrictions apply. At Allentown KOA, dogs can enjoy the stream running through camp. Becky M. notes, "Wildlife close also..we saw beautiful fawns drinking in stream," indicating pets should be properly controlled.
Bathroom facilities differ by location: Check what's available at your specific site. Jennifer D. at Hickory Run observes, "We were in the outer loop far from the rest of the campground and they only had ports potties and hand sanitizer. I wish we had been on the inner loop for the bathrooms."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. At Allentown KOA, Kelly J. found "lots of things to do and plenty of room to explore," noting they have "two different playgrounds and a pool that could use some updating."
Swimming options: Driftstone Campground offers water recreation directly from camp. "Great river to play in with kayaks and canoes available. Large pool," says Bonnie C., highlighting the benefit of having multiple swimming options at a single location.
Weekend activities: Many campgrounds schedule regular events. Don Laine Campground visitor Kimi L. shares, "Super friendly staff, you feel like you're a part of the family. Excellent music and entertainment. They have awesome tricky trays, bingo, and more!"
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Prepare for varied terrain. At Mountainview Campground, Sarah notes, "The landing for the camper was even with gravel and the rest of the site was mostly even. The power station was well intact with 15/20, 30, and 50amp."
Access route selection: Some campgrounds have challenging approaches. Jim G. warns about Driftstone: "PLEASE NOTE: if you are towing or have a motorhome, make sure you follow the directions on the website. Coming in from the wrong road could lead you to a hairpin turn and steep hill."
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. Corby M. appreciated the convenience at Allentown KOA: "The gravel site was level, so I didn't even have to unhook from my truck." They also offer dump and fill services for $10 even for non-guests, according to Christoph.
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