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Best Campgrounds near Chesterbrook, PA

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Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania provides access to a variety of mixed-use campgrounds within a short drive of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. French Creek State Park Campground, located about 20 miles northwest of Chesterbrook, offers 200 campsites with options for tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Other nearby options include Philadelphia-West Chester KOA in Coatesville and Evansburg State Park Campground, both offering a mix of tent sites, RV spaces with hookups, and cabin accommodations. The region includes both state park facilities with modern amenities and more rustic camping areas set among the rolling hills and woodlands of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Many campgrounds in the area operate year-round, though seasonal considerations affect availability and conditions. French Creek State Park maintains full services throughout the year, while some smaller facilities like Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park operate only from April through October. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months when Philadelphia residents seek outdoor escapes. The terrain throughout the region features moderate hills with some rocky areas that can affect tent placement. Several campgrounds offer water recreation opportunities, including fishing and boating at lakes and ponds. As one visitor noted about French Creek State Park, "Great local getaway. We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away."

Campers report high satisfaction with sites that offer water access and recreational amenities. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA receives positive reviews for its riverside location and family-friendly atmosphere. According to one visitor, "This is a really nice KOA not too far from downtown Philly. The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills." Many campgrounds in the region feature swimming pools, hiking trails, and organized activities during peak season. Sites with full hookups tend to fill quickly, particularly at French Creek State Park where the pet-friendly loop is especially popular. The proximity to historical sites like Valley Forge National Historical Park and Hopewell Furnace adds cultural interest for campers looking to combine outdoor recreation with educational experiences. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may vary in more remote camping areas.

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Best Camping Sites Near Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania (134)

    1. French Creek State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"

    "Campground Review: French Creek State Park Campground is located in Elverson, Pennsylvania and sits adjacent to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site."

    2. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    Gradyville, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 892-3900

    $57 / night

    "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."

    "We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"

    3. Evansburg State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Skippack, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 409-1150

    $43 / night

    "It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."

    "Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."

    4. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

    17 Reviews
    Downingtown, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 486-0447

    $59 - $86 / night

    "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."

    "Everything was within close walking distance and the staff were extremely helpful. Pool and bathrooms were very clean."

    5. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    20 Reviews
    Paulsboro, NJ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 423-6677

    "They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park."

    "In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"

    6. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ambler, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 591-5250

    $28 - $72 / night

    "It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."

    "Come for Militia Hill, hawk watching, cross country ski, or disc golf, and the trails along the Wissahickon Creek."

    7. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    Perkiomenville, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 234-4528

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"

    8. Boulder Woods Campground

    10 Reviews
    Red Hill, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 257-7178

    "Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"

    "It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."

    9. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."

    "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."

    10. Village Scene Park

    3 Reviews
    Hatfield, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 362-6030

    $48 / night

    "We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"

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  • Peyton S.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Wonderful, Easy, Quick trip from Philly

    It’s about an hour away from Philadelphia. We tent camped in loop B. The site was wonderful. Just know it is a gravel site, not grass. The fire pit has a grill attachment and wood was easy to find. Water and bathrooms were close. We hiked around the lake and there were plenty of trails and even rentable kayaks and paddle boards! Would definitely recommend if looking for a quick overnight stay outside of the city.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    In Amish area, next to an amusement park

    Our kids where happy with the small playground and with a few dollars they could have some fun in the small arcade/gameroom. In the area you have Lancaster, Amish area and an amusement park (that is a bit outdated). The camping has a bit over 100 spots. They are just oké.

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Elk Neck State Park Campground

    More than correct stay for a pass through or short period

    Check in at the store (without reservation), went very smooth. Only the north east loop was open because it was calm. All spots are full hook up, all fine. There was a small play area for the kids and the restrooms/ shower where clean. No complaints.

  • Scott J.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Sun Valley Campground

    My Happy Place

    My wife and I have been seasonal camper for 4 years and love it. We had visited numerous campgrounds and found Sun Valley to be the atmosphere there beyond our expectations. The minute you walk into the office you get that" aha" moment. The office greets you with a smile and " Welcome to Sun Valley, how can I help you ". That alone told us these folks are here to make your stay enjoyable. They go above and beyond any campground we have ever been to. The activities go above and beyond. The Saturday night bands are concert worthy. We have enjoyed our stay more than you ever imagined. For the past 4 years it has been our "Happy Place"

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Fantastic PA state park for activities and camping.

    Third year staying over the Labor Day weekend. Campground full but still a very peaceful relaxing stay. Our site was very spacious and open. Tree lined and site was almost level. Paved sites on this loop.

  • Connie R.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Pretty park but needs upkeep and maintenance

    Only stayed one night (8/23/25).  Had an electric site on B 45.  After pulling in and starting to unload, we were getting swarmed with yellow jackets.  There were several entry holes in the ground they were using to enter and exit.  I have never experienced anything like this anywhere.   I would have left but since it was close to dusk, I knew they would all retrieve and go underground.  The smoke with the fire helped but it impacted our stay.  They were everywhere.  I will not be going back anytime during the summer

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    Good stay

    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. Plenty of room to maneuver a big rig. All gravel sites and we had full hookup with 50 Amp.

  • Barbara P.
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Spring Gulch Resort Campground

    BED BUGS in Cabin

    I believe Cabin 1409 is infested with BED BUGS! After a short stay in this cabin(7/28-7/30) I came home with 80+ bug bites that I'm certain were from BED BUGS. A dozen of them were on my eyelid! My dermatologist gave me a high strength dosage of prednisone to combat the swelling and itching. We promptly advised the property manager, who was sympathetic, but once our claim for damages(mostly items we had to throw out due to contamination) reached the insurance company, the process stalled. It's been 19 days and now the insurance adjuster is out of the office for another week- having provided no updates or feedback on our claim. I wish I had posted this earlier, as I wonder if the cabin that Michael M complained about in his Aug. 4 YELP review was the very same cabin. I had hoped our conversations with the property manager would have prevented additional folks from the same fate. I also wish I had read a few earlier reviews that warned of BED BUGS. I continue to fear an infestation in my home, in the event we brought home nymphs or eggs or the bugs themselves. I'm constantly vacuuming and looking under seat cushions and my mattress. I now dry all my laundry on high for 60 minutes, knowing it's damaging my clothes, but also knowing it's the best way to kill the bugs and their eggs- which can go dormant and survive for a year without biting again. Zero stars. Choose to stay elsewhere!

Guide to Chesterbrook

Camping near Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to escape into nature.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at French Creek State Park Campground. "Hiking and biking this park is fun," says a visitor, highlighting the park's diverse trails.
  • Fishing and Tubing: At Susquehanna State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and tubing on the Susquehanna River. One camper noted, "Has access to Susquehanna River, nice hiking trails."
  • Exploring Local Attractions: If you’re near Hershey RV and Camping Resort, don’t miss out on Hershey Park. A visitor mentioned, "We stayed here for chocolate world and it was about a 20-minute drive to there."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Elk Neck State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff."
  • Clean Facilities: Many visitors rave about the cleanliness of the bathrooms at Lums Pond State Park Campground. "Great bath houses, always super clean," shared a happy camper.
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Blue Rocks Family Campground is noted for its family-oriented vibe. A reviewer mentioned, "Beautiful campground! Very family-oriented and a great place for a weekend getaway in the woods!"

What you should know:

  • No Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, like Elk Neck State Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A camper pointed out, "It is pristine… The bathrooms are immaculate."
  • Site Selection: At Hershey RV and Camping Resort, sites are first-come, first-served. One visitor noted, "This campground does not reserve your site."
  • Wildlife Awareness: Campers at Locust Lake State Park Campground should be cautious of wildlife. A reviewer mentioned, "Facilities are disgusting and you’re right on top of neighbors," indicating the need for awareness in shared spaces.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Turkey Swamp Park. A camper shared, "There’s a nice playground in the campground."
  • Secluded Sites: Choose sites that offer some privacy. A family at Lums Pond State Park Campground found, "Very level and spaced apart from neighbor if you pick the right spots."
  • Plan for Rain: Be prepared for wet weather, especially at campgrounds like Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest. One visitor noted, "Many sites, including ours, experienced flooding."

Tips from RVers:

  • Level Sites: Look for level sites to make setup easier. A reviewer at Locust Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Electric only, no water hookups. Small but very pretty lake."
  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Hershey RV and Camping Resort said, "I was stuck with a water and electric which is the same price as full hookup."
  • Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise levels, especially at busy campgrounds like Susquehanna State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "I just never understand people who watch movies and TVs and listen to talk radio when they camp."

Camping near Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. With various campgrounds to choose from, families and RVers alike can find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Chesterbrook, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Chesterbrook, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 134 campgrounds and RV parks near Chesterbrook, PA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Chesterbrook, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Chesterbrook, PA is French Creek State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 79 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Chesterbrook, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Chesterbrook, PA.

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