Cabin camping near Douglassville, Pennsylvania offers year-round accommodations in the hilly terrain of eastern Berks County, where elevations range from 200 to 600 feet above sea level. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer highs averaging 85°F and winter lows typically reaching 20°F. Several campgrounds maintain open status even during colder months, though amenities may be limited compared to peak season.
What to do
Explore boulder fields and hiking trails: Blue Rocks Family Campground sits at the base of the Pinnacle Trail with a unique glacier rock field for exploration. "Lovely camp site with access to a lot of amenities, all the while keeping a 'primative' feel. Super easy access to Appalachian trail. Trail heads begin inside the campsite," notes one visitor.
Fish in stocked lakes: French Creek State Park Campground offers fishing in two lakes with multiple species. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish. Ice fishing is also allowed at both lakes and the ice thickness is monitored," explains a camper.
Play disc golf: Boulder Woods Campground features a dedicated disc golf course that attracts enthusiasts. "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," shares one reviewer who discovered a new hobby during their stay.
What campers like
Level sites with paved areas: "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," reports a camper at French Creek State Park Campground.
Private wooded settings: Blue Rocks Family Campground offers secluded sites separated by natural features. "Great amenities, private and spaced out primitive sites. One mile off the Appalachian trail," writes one visitor who appreciated the natural buffer between campsites.
Rural views and cultural experiences: Lancaster-New Holland KOA provides unique perspectives of local agriculture. "Great KOA in all aspects: location, views, friendly, cleanliness. Gorgeous Amish Views," notes a camper who enjoyed watching the surrounding farmland.
What you should know
Site selection matters for large tents: At Spring Gulch Resort Campground, tent sites can vary significantly. "Campsites can be on top of each other and can be very rocky or muddy. We actually broke quite a few tent stakes just trying to get our footprint down," warns one camper about the terrain conditions.
Bathroom facilities vary by season: "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! The honor system of payment at the office makes it really easy to come in late and leave early, make sure you have cash on you," advises a winter camper at French Creek State Park.
Weekend vs. weekday experiences differ: The Lancaster-New Holland KOA has different staffing patterns that affect amenities. "Staff was nice but not enough staffing to keep amenities like pool open after 5 during the week," notes a visitor who found limited access to facilities on weekdays.
Tips for camping with families
Choose loops with playground access: "There is a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line," reports a family staying at French Creek State Park.
Consider activity-focused campgrounds: Lake In Wood Resort offers multiple recreation options in one location. "This place has everything! Mini golf, playgrounds, indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, Cafe, arcade, camp store, pond with fishing, kayak and peddle boat rentals, hiking, fenced in dog area, walking trails," details a family who visited with children.
Look for specialty accommodations: "They also have specialty rental cottages and a real tipi and caboose. Great place to bring a family!" recommends a visitor to Lake In Wood Resort, highlighting the unique lodging options beyond standard cabins.
Tips from RVers
Site backing challenges for large rigs: At Philadelphia-West Chester KOA, certain sites present maneuverability issues. "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. Don't stay in this site in a big motorhome. The trailers/5th wheels seem better because they 'bend' at the hitch," advises an RVer.
Utility placement and reliability: "Clean and level gravel site with well-maintained utility hook-ups," notes a Philadelphia-West Chester KOA guest, indicating the ease of connection to essential services.
Seasonal site restrictions: "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," shares a disappointed visitor at Boulder Woods Campground, revealing an important policy for those considering longer stays.