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Camping options around Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania range from established campgrounds to rustic cabins within easy reach of Philadelphia's historic sites. The Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA offers full-hookup RV sites, tent areas, cabins, and glamping accommodations just across the Delaware River in New Jersey. Ridley Creek State Park provides group camping facilities with electric hookups and picnic tables in a wooded setting approximately 15 miles northwest of Sharon Hill. For water enthusiasts, Tinicum Island offers free primitive tent camping accessible only by boat along the Delaware River.
Many campgrounds in the Sharon Hill area remain open year-round, though amenities and accessibility vary seasonally. The Philadelphia-West Chester KOA, located in the rolling countryside about 30 miles west, requires navigating narrow, winding roads. "A bridge nearby the campground was washed out earlier by a hurricane so we had to take an alternative route going about thirty minutes out of our way," noted one camper, highlighting the importance of checking current directions before arrival. Most developed sites require reservations, especially during summer weekends when Philadelphia-area campgrounds reach capacity quickly. Cell coverage is generally reliable throughout the region, though some waterfront and more remote areas may have spotty service. Seasonal campgrounds like Old Cedar in nearby Monroeville, New Jersey typically operate from April through October.
Waterfront locations receive particular praise from visitors exploring the area. Several campers mentioned the Atsion Family Campground in Wharton State Forest as a highlight, with one noting "I always get site #8 and it has an amazing view of the lake." The campground provides free access to recreation areas including beaches and trails. For those seeking an urban camping experience, Philly Love Boats at Pier 5 Marina offers unique "urban glamping" directly on the water with views of the Philadelphia skyline. French Creek State Park, though farther from Sharon Hill, draws positive reviews for its extensive trail system, lakes for fishing and paddling, and varied camping options including cabins and yurts. Proximity to historic sites like Hopewell Furnace and Valley Forge makes these campgrounds popular bases for exploring both natural areas and cultural attractions.
"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"
"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"
from $57 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"This row of sites lacked the trees for shade and privacy found at most other sites around the campground. The pool was nice and clean."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
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Check Availability"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."
"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"
from $28 - $72 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $59 - $86 / night
Check Availability"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
"The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"They have many amenities form a lake to swim or fish, to playgrounds,theres a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around."
from $50 - $150 / night
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ScoutWe needed a pit stop….as a pit stop it serves its purpose…..would not stay here more than a night. Lots of seasonal run down campers. Tarps over campers. Bathrooms are neglected. Agree with previous reviewer that they have given into the seasonal camper.
ScoutChoose another campground unless you are certain you can arrive before 4pm. Otherwise, you'll not be allowed in. Owner is belligerent on this point, and from other comments, belligerent on other issues also.
We strongly recommend the nearby French Creek State Park campground.
LegendOverall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
ScoutBathrooms are clean and staff is nice
TravelerThe camp site was amazing. Everything is neat and clean and really beautiful place so quiet.
GuideThis campground has everything. Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle. Plenty of site hookups, areas for tents. There is a camp store, several washer and dryers. The best private, individual shower booths and even a pond to go fishing in.
GuideWe camp here several times thru out the year. Always an enjoyable stay. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
LegendLike always we like to begin our camping season with a Easter Weekend Trip, my husband's family is partial to the Lancaster Area, so we headed there to Sun Retreats Lancaster. As we drove up I loved the look and location of the campground. You could see there was a indoor pool setup, arcade, playground, store, ice cream, mini-golf and a huge lake and that was everything we saw from the truck. We pulled up to a gate and a guy came out of the shed next to it to check us in.
The campground looked well maintained, the sports were on both sides of the lake and they offered many different options like woods or open, pull through or back up. We choose a really wooded site. It was tight getting in but I can't complain I don't drive the truck. It seemed like there was a fair amount of seasonal sites but they didn't overwhelm the place. I could see also a lot of cabins there were some shaped like teepees, a frontier cabin, and a caboose. They had a fair amount of open grass to play and enjoy. You can bring your own golfcart or they have on site rentals also.
They had an activity list that would help keep everyone busy, they had a mini golf course that was in great shape, an arcade which was definitely lacking in the game department, I think there was 4 pinball machines, 2 Skee ball, 3 racing games, and the play to you win machine. The playground x2 were both in great condition with a lot to keep kids playing on. I can only comment on the indoor pool which at the time was said to be under construction however still open, the water was on the colder side and the hot tube the same temp as the pool, the ceiling had been ripped off so the iron rusting beams were exposed and rust falling down. The kids still went in the pool unfortunately the air from the open window made them too cold so we didn't stay long. I am hoping it will be finished because the concept of the indoor-outdoor pool area looks so fun.
The staff was extremely helpful and super friendly. The store was fully stocked with everything you could want. The bathrooms were all kept so clean and in working order with hot water. We enjoyed the area we ventured out to see the Choo Choo barn, the green dragon flea market, and kitchen kettle village which are a must if your in the area. We also choose to hike the Welsh Preserve and Money Rock. The lake had a path you could walk completely around and you could choose to fish if that's your thing.
I would definitely return to this campground again, we had 8 sites in total and we all really thought it was a wonderful place and really enjoyed our holiday weekend there. It was very busy but the staff was present but not overbearing. People were very respectful and friendly.
LegendTucked just off Route 309 north of Quakertown, Melody Lakes Country Estate feels far less like a traditional campground and much more like a quiet, semi-permanent residential community, with a small pocket of opportunity for the occasional overnight RV stay if you happen to time it right.
While my review from a few years ago provides a ton of detail, I thought I would follow up that review with a topline of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS along with a smattering of new photos.
HIGHLIGHTS:(1) Peaceful, tucked-away setting surrounded by wooded acreage that gives the property a calm, removed feel from nearby roads;(2) Access to a range of community-style amenities including a pool, clubhouse, playground, and small fishing ponds;(3) Proximity to Quakertown makes it relatively easy to access groceries, restaurants, and basic supplies within a short drive;(4) Nearby outdoor options like the Upper Bucks Rail Trail provide a great outlet for hiking and biking;(5) Close to local gems like Kathy’s Country Kitchen, which is well worth the stop if you’re passing through.
LOWLIGHTS:(1) Extremely limited RV availability, with only a handful of spots, making it unreliable for spontaneous overnight stays;(2) Not a true campground experience, as the majority of the property is made up of semi-permanent or seasonal residences;(3) No tent camping options whatsoever, limiting flexibility for different types of campers;(4) Entrance is easy to miss with minimal signage, requiring careful navigation or prior knowledge to find;(5) Unclear availability of full hookups due to the limited number of transient sites and lack of consistent turnover.
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Camping options near Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania range from full-service RV sites to primitive tent camping, all within a 30-mile radius of this Philadelphia suburb. Located in Delaware County at an elevation of just 75 feet above sea level, Sharon Hill experiences humid summers with temperatures often reaching the high 80s and relatively mild winters. Seasonal flooding can affect riverfront campsites during spring rainy periods, so checking weather forecasts before booking waterfront sites is recommended.
Hiking at Ridley Creek State Park: This 2,600-acre park offers 13 miles of hiking trails just 15 miles from Sharon Hill. Visitors praise the diverse terrain and wildlife viewing opportunities. "We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back," notes one camper at Ridley Creek State Park. Another mentions, "well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog."
Water activities at Lums Pond: Located about 25 miles south in Delaware, this state park features a 200-acre pond perfect for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. "Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," reports a visitor to Lums Pond State Park Campground. Electric motors are permitted but gas motors are prohibited on the pond.
Birdwatching at Fort Washington: The park's Hawk Watch observation area provides excellent bird viewing opportunities, especially during migration seasons. "If, like me, you are trying to explore the wonder and splendor of Valley Forge and have stumbled across Fort Washington SP enroute, then what a little gem you have discovered," writes a reviewer at Fort Washington State Park Campground. Birdwatchers can spot "Dark-eyed Junco, Common Loon, Blue Heron, Osprey, Cooper's Hawk, Bald Eagles" and many other species.
Peaceful settings: Many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere at several campgrounds near Sharon Hill. At Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, one camper notes, "I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself. Maybe that's why it was so peaceful, but every night after my cacophonous conference in Philadelphia, I couldn't wait to turn down Timberlane Road and see that little KOA sign glowing in the darkness."
Modern amenities: Clean facilities and updated hook-ups matter to campers in this region. A visitor to French Creek State Park Campground commented, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes. Very nice playground area and clean."
Waterfront views: Campsites with water views rank highly among campers' favorites. At the Philadelphia-West Chester KOA, "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."
Seasonal operation: Many campgrounds in the Sharon Hill area operate on limited seasonal schedules. Old Cedar Campground in nearby Monroeville, New Jersey typically operates from "April 21 to October 9," according to their listing. Some sites open earlier or close later depending on weather conditions and demand.
Reservation requirements: Most campsites near Sharon Hill require advance booking, especially for weekend stays. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA fills quickly during summer months. One camper advised, "This is a very nice KOA, just over the Delaware River from Philly. The park is clean, quiet, full of families. The staff are friendly and welcoming."
Access limitations: Some camping locations have specific entry requirements or challenging access. Tinicum Island offers free primitive tent camping but is "accessible only by boat," making it suitable only for those with watercraft. A visitor simply noted, "A great place to stay if you have a watercraft."
Urban camping options: For a unique experience, urban camping is available within Philadelphia itself. Philly Love Boats at Pier 5 Marina offers "urban glamping" on boats with views of the Philadelphia skyline. Though unconventional for traditional campers, it provides an alternative option for those wanting to stay close to city attractions.
Playground facilities: When camping with children, look for sites with dedicated play areas. At Old Cedar Campground, a camper observed, "My grandchildren loved visiting us, pool was clean - they had a few items that they could borrow - fishing was great - playground was adequate. Mini golf was fun for all. There was also activities for the younger kids - making slime."
Activity planning: Family-friendly campgrounds often schedule regular events for children. "They offer so many activities during the day and text you so you don't forget," notes a visitor to Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, adding that "There was so much to do there a pool, lake, horseshoes, cornhole, playground, big pillow and even more."
Proximity to attractions: Choose campsites with convenient access to regional attractions. French Creek State Park provides a central location for exploring multiple points of interest. One camper reported it's "Close to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site" and offers "decent spacing between sites."
Site selection concerns: RV campers should verify site dimensions before booking. At Philadelphia-West Chester KOA, a camper with a 45-foot motorhome warned: "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."
Hookup availability: Full hookups can be limited at state parks near Sharon Hill. At Lums Pond State Park, all sites "were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer." This renovation makes it particularly appealing to RVers seeking modern conveniences.
Seasonal preparation: RVers camping in colder months should prepare accordingly. A winter camper at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA mentioned, "It was cold so we asked to be put close to bathrooms so we could leave camper winterized. They accommodated us nicely." Many campgrounds remain open year-round but with reduced services during winter months.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sharon Hill, PA is Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA with a 4.3-star rating from 21 reviews.
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