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Clean bathrooms and hot showers, great hiking and beautiful sites.
Tent Camping near Chester Springs, PA
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Tent campsites around Chester Springs, Pennsylvania range from established campgrounds with basic amenities to more primitive sites in wooded settings. Hibernia County Park offers affordable tent camping with sites set along two small loops—Lake Loop and Fiddler's Loop—where campers can enjoy a heavily wooded experience within 15 miles of Chester Springs. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park provides another tent camping option with designated sites available from April through October.
Most tent campgrounds in the Chester Springs region feature basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables, though hookups are generally unavailable for tent campers. Hibernia County Park's tent sites include fire rings with built-in grills and picnic tables for $15 per night, but campers should note the lack of showers and hookups. Porta-potties and bathrooms with running water are available at some locations, while others offer only vault toilets. The tent sites at Green Lane Park are arranged with minimal privacy, often lined up facing service roads, making them less ideal for those seeking seclusion.
The wooded tent campsites throughout the region provide access to numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Hibernia County Park features multiple easy walking trails, the longest being around two miles, plus access to Chamber's Lake for non-motorized boating and fishing. The heavily forested sites offer ample hammock-hanging opportunities and natural shade during summer months. Green Lane Park, while lacking privacy between sites, offers a beautiful natural setting with trails and water activities. A camper noted, "The park is lovely, but the camping facilities are subpar, primitive and lack any kind of privacy." Another review highlighted that Hibernia County Park is "great for families" with "running water available, porta potties are very clean and don't smell and are lit with a street lamp."
Best Tent Campgrounds near Chester Springs (27)
1. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
"Terrific space for exploring"
"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."
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Get a text when availablefrom $57 / night
2. Hibernia County Park
"Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $50 / night
3. Evansburg State Park Campground
"Lots of tree cover running along a small running creek"
"You need a license to fish, and if you plan on catching Trout you need the Trout endorsement on the fishing licence, currently$9.90.The restroom facilities we're clean."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $43 / night
4. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park
"Clean restrooms, lots of open space!"
"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $30 / night
5. Fort Washington State Park Campground
"I’m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"
"The give you firewood—-if you bring your own, leave with any left over."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $28 - $72 / night
6. Brandywine Meadows Family Campground
7. Two Log Campground
8. Boulder Ridge Farm
"We'd like to welcome Joe, your host, to our platform! This property is close to town yet so serene. 2WD is fine but 4WD will make your experience getting to the property a bit more smooth."
"Plenty of fire wood, really cool huge rocks and waking up to owls was awesome."
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from $20 - $30 / night
9. Rolling Hills Retreats
"Her boyfriend and I wanted to plan an outdoor camping trip but we’re completely over having no privacy, worrying about my reactive dog, feeling like we had to follow ridiculous rules when going camping"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
from $160 - $380 / night
10. Tinicum Island
Drive Time
- 32 min from Reading, PA
- 41 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 49 min from Lancaster, PA
- 1 hr from Allentown, PA
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Tent Camping Reviews near Chester Springs, PA
872 Reviews of 27 Chester Springs Campgrounds
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sorcha A.
TravelerShady Oak Campground
Easy access to Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch areas. Friendly, welcoming staff and plenty of colorful trees in the autumn. The only RV park in the area that is open year round.
Stuart K.
LegendWashington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024
Revolutionary History near Delaware River
Nestled along the picturesque Delaware River in beautiful Bucks County, Washington Crossing Historic Park is one of those destinations where American history practically jumps out from behind every tree. This sprawling, beautifully preserved historic park commemorates George Washington's daring Christmas night crossing of the Delaware in 1776, with charming colonial buildings, expansive green spaces, shaded walking paths and lovely riverfront scenery. Divided into Upper and Lower sections, the park offers plenty to explore, from historic homesteads and interpretive exhibits to scenic picnic areas and the impressive Bowman's Hill Tower. Unfortunately, while the park delivers a wonderful outdoor experience, traditional overnight camping isn't part of the equation unless your a Boy Scout or accompanying one of their troops.
HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Spectacular Revolutionary War history at the very site of Washington's legendary Delaware River crossing; (2) Beautifully maintained grounds featuring mature trees, open lawns and scenic riverfront views; (3) Fascinating colonial-era buildings, historic demonstrations and educational exhibits that bring America's founding history to life; (4) Wonderful recreational opportunities, including walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking and picnicking; and (5) Convenient proximity to charming New Hope, the Delaware Canal towpath and Bowman's Hill Tower, offering plenty of opportunities to extend your adventure.
LOWLIGHTS: (1) No conventional public tent or RV camping, with overnight group camping restricted to organized Scout groups by prior arrangement; (2) No dedicated RV campsites, electrical hookups, water connections or dump station; (3) Park grounds generally close at sunset, limiting opportunities to linger into the evening; (4) Some historic buildings and attractions require admission fees or operate on limited schedules; and (5) Periodic restoration projects and special events can restrict access to certain areas, while the historic Washington Crossing Bridge's three-ton weight limit makes it unsuitable for larger RVs.
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Peggy C.TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country 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!
- LLynn C.Scout
Old Mill Stream Campground
Never Again
The 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.
Adam and Suzanne B.
GuideBeacon Hill Camping
Great location
We stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
Thomas B.
RangerTohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
Brian T.ScoutCountry Acres Campground
Excellent But.
The 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.
Virginia F.TravelerPinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park
Noise
OMG! Next to busy interstate, railroad tracks and shooting range. Way to much for me!
Guide to Chester Springs
Tent camping near Chester Springs, Pennsylvania centers around waterways and conservation areas rather than wilderness. Located in the Piedmont region at elevations ranging from 300-650 feet, this area contains numerous creeks and small lakes that shape the camping terrain. Summer camping temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with moderate humidity, making spring and fall particularly comfortable for overnight stays.
What to do
Hiking trails: Evansburg State Park offers several well-marked trails for day hiking. One camper noted, "Great park to do everything outdoorsy including hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing. I caught a beautiful Brown Trout here a few weeks ago!" The park requires fishing licenses with a Trout endorsement, currently $9.90 extra.
Disc golf: Green Lane Park features a popular disc golf course along with hiking and fishing options. According to a visitor, "Phenomenal disc golf course, hiking, and fishing" make this a great outdoor recreation spot within 20 miles of Chester Springs.
Bird watching: Fort Washington State Park serves as a prime location for seasonal bird watching. "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," writes one visitor who observed various species including Dark-eyed Junco, Cooper's Hawk, and Bald Eagles.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Some campsites around Chester Springs offer secluded settings with natural features. At Boulder Ridge Farm, campers appreciate the geological features and wildlife: "Great place to escape the stress of everyday life. Plenty of firewood, really cool huge rocks and waking up to owls was awesome."
Group camping options: Ridley Creek State Park provides group camping facilities in a natural setting. One camper shared, "I go camping here almost every year and they have a nice open field with two sites and two fire pits. They also have a tone of trails to hike on." This setup works particularly well for first-time campers or organized groups.
Accessibility: Many campsites in the region are located within an hour's drive of Philadelphia, making them convenient weekend getaways. A camper at Rolling Hills Retreats shared, "5 of us went here for my best friend's birthday weekend... only an hour away from Philly. It rained the weekend we went but it didn't ruin our time whatsoever."
What you should know
Campsite privacy varies: Some campgrounds offer minimal separation between sites. At Green Lane Park, "Sites are close to each other with absolutely 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."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially during peak season (May-September). Some smaller campgrounds like Boulder Ridge Farm operate on a reservation-only basis with limited sites available.
Primitive facilities: Many campgrounds provide basic facilities only. At Fort Washington State Park, "The dozen or so scattered sites are very well shaded, fairly clean with decent, not great, amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings and stand-up BBQ grill. There were also a few scattered water spigots and drinking fountains."
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