Pennsylvania campgrounds near Blue Bell provide convenient options for outdoor recreation within 30-45 minutes of the city. Most sites in this region sit between 500-800 feet elevation with a typical camping season running April through November. Several campgrounds feature field sites on grass alongside traditional gravel pads with varying degrees of shade and privacy.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake-In-Wood Campground has a fishing pond stocked seasonally, though some campers note limitations. "Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice," explains one visitor.
Disc golf courses: Green Lane Park combines camping with recreational activities including an 18-hole disc golf course. A camper mentioned, "Phenomenal disc golf course, hiking, and fishing" are available at this Montgomery County park.
Local history exploration: Several campgrounds provide access to historic sites within a short drive. At Village Scene Park, a camper suggested, "For history buffs, check out nearby Morgan Log House, which has some nice historical significance and is super close to VSP."
What campers like
Pool facilities: Most campers appreciate the swimming options at Little Red Barn Campground, with one reviewer noting, "The pool was awesome. The rest was just OK." Another visitor highlighted that "children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. There is also a separate kiddie pool."
Weekend entertainment: Spring Gulch Resort Campground offers scheduled activities, particularly on weekends. "They had a live band one evening. Activities through the day were fun," reported one camper. Another mentioned, "This resort is a lot bigger than you would anticipate from the road/entryway. Tons of amenities for families including mini golf, an arcade, pools, fishing ponds, etc. Not to mention live music on the weekends!"
Privacy in tent areas: Several campers noted that primitive tent sites offer more seclusion than RV areas. "The Tent sites are The Best Thing about this Place, They are a lot more Private and spacious," observed a Little Red Barn camper, while another added "primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds."
What you should know
Bathroom access: Campground bathhouses vary considerably in quality and proximity to sites. At Little Red Barn, a camper warned about "only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites."
Weather preparedness: The Pennsylvania countryside can experience significant storms. At Robin Hill Campground, "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!" warned one RVer.
Seasonal vs. transient mix: Several campgrounds have high percentages of seasonal residents. A visitor to Stonybrook RV Resort commented, "Mostly seasonal campers, we were one of the few transient campers for our visit. Also, no real good area to walk the dogs."
Tips for camping with families
Supervised pool areas: Stonybrook RV Resort maintains well-kept pool facilities. "Their pool looked very nice although we did not use it. Same with their patio set up around the store," noted one visitor, while another mentioned "The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable. There's a nice playground and a GaGa pit."
Recreation equipment loans: Some campgrounds offer complimentary sports equipment. At Spring Gulch, "Lots of sports gear available for free to use within park, has to be returned by 5 when main office closes."
Pet-friendly considerations: Not all areas welcome dogs equally. Green Lane Park allows pets but with limited space, as one visitor noted: "The sites are large but there is NO privacy. The sites are lined up next to each other along the campground driveway and there are absolutely no trees or shrubs between them."
Tips from RVers
Site selection challenges: At Sun Valley Campground, sites vary considerably in quality and size. One RVer reported, "Very large park. Showed up on Wednesday, and was assigned a spot in loop 700 up on a hill in the center of a ring of trailers, past a lot of full-timers. Cable does not work. No internet. 2 bars LTE on T-Mobile."
Leveling requirements: Many RV sites in this region require attention to leveling. "Our site was almost level but in order to reach the electric connection, we were sloped slightly downhill side-to-side," reported one camper at Little Red Barn.
Stay length options: Village Scene Park offers various stay durations with corresponding pricing. "Prices were standard at $46/night; $274/week and $595/month – not great, but not too terribly bad considering you are so near a major metro," noted a visitor staying at this rv campground near Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
