Cabin camping near Chester Springs, Pennsylvania provides easy access to Lancaster County's rural landscapes. Located in the Piedmont Uplands at elevations of 400-600 feet, the area experiences moderate seasonal temperature variations with summer highs averaging 82-87°F. Winter camping is available at select locations with sites remaining open year-round for those seeking off-season cabin rentals.
What to do
Hiking at Evansburg: Follow the trail network along Skippack Creek with multiple access points for different difficulty levels. "Lots of tree cover running along a small running creek," notes a visitor at Evansburg State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Cast for warm water species including northern pike, bass, and walleye at multiple park lakes. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," according to a camper at French Creek State Park.
Disc golf course: Enjoy the extensive course at Boulder Woods Campground which attracts tournament players. "The camp ground has a very large golf disc course and they seem to have tournaments. They sell disc golf things in the store as well. This course is huge and brings in groups who play for the day," shares one reviewer.
Amish countryside exploration: Walk to local craft shops and arrange guided tours from Beacon Hill Camping. "Within walking distance are Amish shops, and guided tours into the Amish countryside. Restaurants are nearby," notes a visitor who appreciated the location.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate well-designed campgrounds with adequate room between sites. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," reports a visitor at French Creek State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities rank high on camper priorities. "Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes," mentions another French Creek camper.
River views: Waterfront sites offer special appeal to many cabin campers. "The sites, particularly those on the Brandywine River, have amazing views. They are close enough for you to camp with a group, but most also have a small fence between each site to clearly delineate between the sites," explains a visitor at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA.
Year-round availability: Some campgrounds offer extended seasons. "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," notes a winter visitor to French Creek State Park.
What you should know
Tent site conditions: Gravel or rocky tent pads can be challenging at some locations. "Campsite options are fairly level, but are very rocky, so this is something to keep in mind if you are tent camping. We have heavy duty solid steel pegs and still had trouble pegging everything down," advises a camper at Spring Gulch Resort Campground.
RV site size restrictions: Some parks limit the age of seasonal RVs. "They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer. Ours is 13. Very disappointed," shares a Boulder Woods visitor.
Reservation requirements: Book well in advance for cabins, especially during peak seasons. "We spent the Memorial Day weekend at Philadelphia/West Chester KOA Holiday in Coatesville, PA and had a good time. We paid $135/night for Back-in Patio Site #25," reports a holiday weekend camper.
Bath house conditions: Quality varies significantly between campgrounds and seasons. "The bathroom at the campground is very nice and new however it is a little on the dirty side. I don't know if they have anyone who goes around to clean the bath houses but it certainly was in need of cleaning," notes a French Creek camper.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Many parks offer dedicated play areas for children. "The park playground was brand new when we arrived and they had just broken ground. There are two different playground in the same area to accommodate kids of all ages. They also have pickleball, mini golf and a lovely pool," reports a visitor at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA.
Swimming options: Pools provide recreation during summer months. "Great swimming pool, immaculately clean bathrooms and showers. Well wooded campground with friendly staff and guests," notes a camper at Sun Valley Campground.
Activity schedules: Some campgrounds offer organized programming. "There was a Leibys ice cream truck and food stand open the whole weekend. There were also planned activities for children and adults," shares a Sun Valley visitor.
Loop selection: Different camping loops offer varied experiences. "We also checked out the other loops for future use and found Loop A to have very spacious, less rocky sites, however, there was little shrubbery between each site, making them less private than the sites in Loop C," advises a French Creek camper.
Tips from RVers
Site approach challenges: Some locations present access difficulties. "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," warns a camper at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA.
Winter camping considerations: Year-round options exist but with limitations. "This does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change," advises a visitor to Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA.
Hookup availability: Different sites offer varied amenities. "We stayed in Loop C, which is the only dog friendly loop in the campground, on sites 35, 37, 39, & 40. Thankfully, a short walk to the bathroom facilities for us tent campers," shares a French Creek visitor who camped with friends in both tent and RV sites.
Internet access: Connectivity varies by location. "Internet was ok and they ask folks to not stream. Minutes from downtown Intercourse, Pa," notes a Beacon Hill Camping visitor about their rural location.
