Coopersburg sits at the southern edge of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, with elevations ranging between 400-700 feet above sea level. The area experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers reaching 85°F and winters dropping to 20°F. Fall camping season typically extends from September through early November when humidity drops and temperatures average 50-65°F during the day.
What to do
Creek fishing access: At Tohickon Family Campground, you can fish in their large stream that runs through the property. "Nice new gravel and hook ups. Spacious sites. Large stream with fishing. WiFi good. ATT poor," notes one camper at Tohickon Family Campground.
Disc golf courses: Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course popular with enthusiasts. "They have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," shares a visitor who stayed at Boulder Woods Campground.
Ringing rocks exploration: Pack a hammer when visiting Ringing Rocks Park near Upper Black Eddy. "Lovely trails and the rocks are something else," explains one camper who gave the unique geological formation a 5-star rating after staying at nearby camping facilities.
Swimming options: Colonial Woods Family Resort offers multiple water recreation areas. "The pooL and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," mentions a camper who enjoyed the Colonial Woods Family Resort facilities.
What campers like
Secluded tent sites: For those seeking a more rustic experience, Little Red Barn Campground provides wooded tent sites. "Primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds," reports a camper who specifically requested to move from an RV area to the more secluded tent camping section.
Quiet surroundings: Mountainview Campground offers a peaceful atmosphere away from urban noise. "This place was just so calming and quiet, it was really just such a relaxing place to be. There was no irritation from loud, busy nearby roads, no city noise, no people yelling or stomping about," describes a visitor at Mountainview Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds offer opportunities for nature observation. "Only shortly after we settled into our tent did we hear foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise!" shares an enthusiastic Mountainview Campground visitor.
Lake access: Lake Towhee County Park provides lake-based recreation opportunities. "There is a (dirt) boat ramp but there was a red flag warning, and the lake had a lot of algae bloom," notes a recent visitor to Lake Towhee County Park.
What you should know
Site layout variations: At French Creek State Park Campground, site quality and privacy differ between loops. "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," explains a detailed review from French Creek State Park Campground.
Seasonal restrictions: Many campgrounds in the region operate only from April through October. Some facilities like pools close after Labor Day weekend regardless of weather conditions.
Bathroom facility distances: At Little Red Barn Campground, tent campers should note: "Only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites, E/W sites are between RVs."
Firewood regulations: Most campgrounds prohibit gathering your own firewood but sell it on-site. "They do not allow you to gather your own firewood, but they do sell it in their camp store," reports a Mountainview Campground visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Halloween weekend events: Ringing Rocks Family Campground offers special seasonal activities. "We went on Halloween weekend and they had so much for the kids to do! Friendly staff and clean sites!" shares an excited visitor at Ringing Rocks Family Campground.
Playground options: Allentown KOA features multiple play areas. "2 different playgrounds and a pool that could use some updating. Staff was very helpful and accommodating," notes a camper who visited with children.
Educational opportunities: French Creek State Park holds Sunday morning "Church at the Park" services. "They hold a Sunday morning 'Church at the Park,' which we were planning to go to, but then it rained, and we didn't know there was a rain location (the park office), so we ended up missing that."
Family-friendly glamping close to Coopersburg, Pennsylvania: Quakerwoods Campground offers activities throughout weekends. "I like it here. Cute place, far enough away from the city to be reasonably quiet, close enough to go get whatever you might need. Very friendly people," explains a visitor at Quakerwoods Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: At Boulder Woods, maneuvering larger vehicles requires some skill. "We just got a camper and new car.... we wanted to go just for one night to see how it goes... plus taking a special needs grandson... wanted to see how he did."
Convenience amenities: Allentown KOA offers special services for travelers. "They allow to dump and fill fresh water (sign at the entrance says that as well) for a small 10$ which is quite nice. Was quick and convenient, lady at the front desk was very kind!"
Age restrictions for seasonal camping: Boulder Woods Campground has specific requirements for longer-term stays. "Three years ago, we fell in love with this campground. We knew we had to find an rv and become seasonals. Fast forward, we bought one, went to talk to them... They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer. Ours is 13."
Pull-through site availability: For easier setup, certain campgrounds offer convenient access. "When I arrived, check-in was easy and professional. A host had me follow him to a super convenient pull-through site, and stayed to make sure I was all set. The gravel site was level, so I didn't even have to unhook from my truck."
