Campsites near Coopersburg, Pennsylvania range from primitive forest sites to full hookup areas within 20 miles of town. The region sits at approximately 600 feet elevation in the rolling hills of eastern Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, with camping options spanning across Bucks and Berks counties. Weather conditions typically allow for comfortable camping from April through October, with summer highs averaging in the mid-80s and evening temperatures cooling to the mid-60s.
What to do
Disc golf at Boulder Woods: The course at Boulder Woods Campground is a major draw for disc golf enthusiasts. "They sell disc golf things in the store as well. This course is huge and brings in groups who play for the day," notes one visitor. The campground hosts tournaments throughout the season.
Visit Ringing Rocks Park: Located minutes from Ringing Rocks Family Campground, this unique geological formation allows visitors to create metallic sounds by striking certain rocks. "Mom was away so took 3 babies on a trip. Went to Ringing Rocks county park and the kids were having so much fun making music they didn't want to leave," shares one camper.
Paddle on local waterways: The Delaware River and Nockamixon Lake provide paddling opportunities. Multiple boat launches are available at Nockamixon State Park Cabins, though be prepared for varied conditions. "You can kayak there but the whole lake permits wakes so expect for some choppiness as the boats go back and forth."
What campers like
Private tent sites: Some campgrounds offer secluded tent camping areas separated from RVs. At Tohickon Family Campground, "We went with friends for a weekend. Both families have little kids and it was a great spot with a playground, construction digging area, and a bunch of activities for the kids to do."
Fishing opportunities: Many local camping areas feature fishing ponds or lake access. One visitor to French Creek State Park Campground noted, "There are two lakes, Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake that you can fish, kayak, canoe or just relax by. There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish."
Fall camping season: The autumn months offer excellent camping conditions with fewer crowds. A camper at Lake Towhee County Park reported, "Deciduous forest with nice fall color. There are trails from the campground to the lake. Day use area with playground is walking distance. Perfect fall weather."
What you should know
Site terrain varies significantly: Many campgrounds feature rocky terrain that can be challenging for tent setup. At Mountain View Campground, "The ground is moderately rocky, so there may be some slight troubles getting tent stakes in the ground."
Flooding concerns in wet weather: Some tent sites become problematic after rain. One camper at Tohickon Family Campground warned, "Don't come if your in a tent And It Has Been or will rain, It Becomes Flooded or turns into A mudPit."
Campground policies differ: Rules around arrival times, quiet hours, and site occupation vary widely between facilities. At Mountain View, a visitor noted, "I reserved two nights, but the first night we were not going to be able to arrive until after 9. After talking to them, they would not allow us to come late, but did refund the first night."
Tips for camping with families
Choose campgrounds with dedicated kid activities: Some facilities offer scheduled events for children. A family visiting Colonial Woods Family Resort shared, "They did a few activities the one we did go to was the casino night where they had separate play areas for kids and adults. All the money made is donated to Shriners Children's Hospital."
Consider bathroom proximity: When camping with children, bathroom location becomes important. A visitor to Little Red Barn Campground advised, "Only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites." This is particularly relevant for tent campers with young kids.
Look for water features: Swimming pools or splash pads provide entertainment for children during hot weather. "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," reported one Colonial Woods visitor, though they added, "The posted pool hours were not as described they don't really tell you but it was open a little later."
Tips from RVers
Site access challenges: Many local campgrounds have narrow roads and low-hanging trees. One RVer at Colonial Woods warned, "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed (almost took my ac out with a huge limb)."
Consider site layout before booking: RV sites vary greatly in size, levelness, and hookup locations. "The sites are all covered in stone, and I don't mean just the area where you park, I mean it was like camping on a stone driveway," reported one Colonial Woods camper, adding that "while the seasonal sites have lots of room the transient sites are much more on top of each other."
Dump station logistics: Plan for potentially busy dump stations during peak checkout times. At Colonial Woods, "Dump station location isn't ideal on a busy morning. I heard they might work on a second dump location and was told to ask if it's ok to stick around until it dies down if our site isn't needed soon."
