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Scout100 Mile View Camping
What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
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Several RV parks surround Emmaus, Pennsylvania with varying site dimensions and amenities. Robin Hill Campground in Lenhartsville operates from April through November with full hookup sites including 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. Appalachian Camping Resort in Shartlesville features gravel pads suitable for motorhomes and offers similar utility options, while Spring Gulch Resort Campground extends its season into December with pull-through sites. RV sites at Sun Valley Campground accommodate larger rigs on primarily level gravel pads with full hookups. "Our site was a good size for our motor home plus toad. It was level and covered in gravel, like all sites and roadways within the campground."
Navigation to mountain RV parks may require careful driving due to narrow roads and elevation changes. Most area campgrounds provide sanitary dump stations, with some offering at-site sewer connections. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near larger towns. Pine Hill RV Park in Kutztown maintains 50-amp electrical service ideal for larger motorhomes with heavy power requirements. Pet-friendly policies exist at most parks, though many designate specific loops or areas for campers with animals. Seasonal availability typically runs April through October, though several parks remain open year-round with limited winter services. Propane refill stations are less common, requiring planning for extended stays during colder months.
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1. Robin Hill Campground
"It's too bad it is mainly seasonal sites back there. This campground is called Robin HILL for a reason. You will get you exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts."
"Although they do have sites for tents, this seems to be better suited for RVers and renting cabins. Many of the people we met during our stay are regulars."
2. Appalachian Camping Resort
"We stayed at Appalachian to visit a friend who has a seasonal site. Our site was full hook up."
"Family friendly. Lots for the kids to do."
3. Spring Gulch Resort Campground
"There was a craft show in the barn which was nice. Only two dump stations for a pretty large park. We would camp here again but not over a holiday."
"The campsites available are primitive or have water and electric and bathhouses / restrooms are located in a few spots around the park. Fire rings are at each site, but appear to get moved a lot."
4. Sun Valley Campground
"Well wooded campground with friendly staff and guests. The only minor complaint is that the camp store was sparsely supplied. B+ little gem of a campground."
"Showed up on Wednesday, and was assigned a spot in loop 700 up on a hill in the center of a ring of trailers, past a lot of full-timers. Cable does not work. No internet. 2 bars LTE on T-Mobile."
5. Stonybrook RV Resort
"We spent four nights at Stonybrook RV Resort in Lehighton, PA, for a quiet wedding anniversary getaway— and so glad we did. We paid$150 per night total for a FHU 50 Amp Premium Back-in site (#F20)."
"We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow."
6. Village Scene Park
"The two ladies had a greater handle on the operations of the very nice facility."
"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"
Check Availabilityfrom $48 / night
7. Lake-In-Wood Campground
"My family and I stayed at Lake In Wood for 4 days. The campground is very well maintained , and the staff is very nice."
"From the spotlessly clean grounds to the nice facilities this is a favorite of ours. There are lots of seasonal sites but there also lots of visitors too."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
8. Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort
"Wanted to find a close by place for for a night of Tent camping and stumbled across this winter time ski resort/ spring summer camping and adventure grounds."
"Staff was nice & showed us to our campground, hauled our firewood, and checked in regularly to make sure we didn’t need anything. Restrooms were really clean."
9. Pine Hill RV Park
"The campsites are nice, the park is clean, and convenient to I-78. It is set in a rural area surrounded by fields and pastures which makes for a peaceful setting."
"Staff is great playground for the kids and fire pits if you free request one. Meat store less than a mile away other wise Walmart and other stores are 15 minutes away."
Check Availabilityfrom $58 / night
10. Thousand Trails Scotrun
"We came in at end of season, so pretty much everything seems closed. But, it’s a beautiful campground and the part of PA is great too."
Drive Time
- 13 min from Allentown, PA
- 44 min from Reading, PA
- 50 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 55 min from Trenton, NJ
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Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Stuart K.LegendLowe's - W Windsor
Upscale Parking Paradise at This Home Fixer-Upper
Located just off US Route 1 in the upscale Princeton area, this spacious Lowe's serves up a surprisingly pleasant patch of pavement for weary road warriors looking to catch some shut-eye. Set back roughly 80 yards from the highway, this big blue home improvement retailer offers a generously sized parking lot with relatively manageable traffic, good maneuverability and a quieter atmosphere than you might expect from such a busy suburban retail corridor. The western and southern edges of the lot are particularly appealing for an overnight stay, and with Trader Joe's, Starbucks and several other retailers nearby, convenience certainly isn't in short supply. Better yet, the store management was friendly and accommodating when we called ahead to arrange our overnight visit.
HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Spacious, paved parking lot with plenty of room to maneuver larger rigs; (2) Convenient access to US Route 1 and nearby I-95; (3) Western and southern parking areas offer quieter spots away from the busiest customer traffic; (4) Excellent nearby conveniences, including Trader Joe's, Starbucks and several dining options; and (5) Friendly store management that welcomed our overnight stay, plus surprisingly good opportunities for outdoor recreation nearby.
LOWLIGHTS: (1) Some daytime retail traffic and occasional road noise, although nothing terribly disruptive; (2) No RV hookups, dump station or dedicated overnight camping facilities; (3) Parking areas closest to the store can become crowded during business hours; (4) Limited greenery and little of the scenery you'd expect from a traditional campground; and (5) While the overnight experience was excellent, this is still a commercial parking lot rather than a destination for an extended stay.
Happy Overnighting!
Peggy C.
TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
Tony F.
Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
Adam and Suzanne B.GuideBeacon Hill Camping
Great location
We stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Echo Valley Campground
Big sites with lots of trees
We only spent the night and didn't look at the amenities. The manager was very friendly and accommodating.
Thomas B.
RangerTohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
Brian T.ScoutCountry Acres Campground
Excellent But.
The campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
Guide to Emmaus
Cabin rental options near Emmaus, Pennsylvania provide alternatives to traditional RV camping. The region sits within Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley at elevations ranging from 400-1,000 feet, creating varied terrain for camping experiences. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, making cabin accommodations particularly valuable during colder months from November through March.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers a fishing pond, though one visitor notes "Not much fish to catch but overall the experience is always worth it." The campground provides clean facilities in a beautiful setting.
Adventure activities: Beyond traditional camping, some parks feature extensive recreational options. "If you choose adventure this is the place for you, ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own. You can also Zip line or swing through the trees if you would rather," explains a visitor about Blue Mountain.
Winter camping options: While most campgrounds close seasonally, some remain open year-round. "Spend the month of June 2021 at the campground. Full most of the time but, clean and beautiful. Never any loud noise even on the weekends," writes a camper about Pine Hill RV Park, which operates April through November but offers exceptional quiet even during busy periods.
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathroom facilities. At Blue Mountain, one visitor mentioned that "Restrooms were really clean" and staff "checked in regularly to make sure we didn't need anything." This level of service creates a more comfortable experience for those without self-contained facilities.
Spacious tent sites: For tent campers, Appalachian Camping Resort offers generous spaces. "Tent site was very spacious and clean. Kids loved fishing in the pond. Restrooms/Bath House very well maintained," writes one reviewer.
Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds offer scheduled events. "There was a craft show in the barn which was nice," notes a camper about Spring Gulch Resort Campground, which provides organized activities during holiday weekends when the campground reaches capacity.
What you should know
Terrain variations: Campground terrain varies significantly across the region. "Robin HILL for a reason. You will get you exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts," explains a visitor to Robin Hill Campground, highlighting the hilly nature of some properties.
Site drainage issues: Heavy rain can affect site conditions. Some campgrounds struggle with drainage: "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!" warns a Robin Hill Campground visitor.
Reservation timing: For popular weekends, advance booking becomes essential. "We were assigned a spot in loop 700 up on a hill in the center of a ring of trailers, past a lot of full-timers," reports a Sun Valley camper, suggesting that late reservations may result in less desirable site assignments.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: When traveling with children, check playground availability and proximity. "The playground was luckily right across from us up on the hill. They also have a Frisbee golf course on site," notes a camper at Robin Hill, highlighting kid-friendly amenities.
Activity planning: Some campgrounds offer extensive family programs. "The activity director organized a nice continental breakfast, free chair massages, and raffled off manicure and pedicures. They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night," reports a visitor about Robin Hill's Mother's Day weekend.
Off-site excursions: Lake-In-Wood Campground provides a convenient base for regional exploration. "You must try the family style restaurants in the area, delicious and close by as well," recommends one camper, noting the campground's proximity to Lancaster County attractions.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven sites at some campgrounds. "We had a great time at this campground. Our particular site was a bear to park in but once situated we were very happy," reports a camper at Sun Valley, emphasizing the importance of leveling blocks and stabilizers.
Accessibility considerations: RV sites near Emmaus, Pennsylvania often require careful navigation. "Roads and campsites are gravel and very easy for RVs of any size to navigate the roads and sites. The majority of their sites are pull-thrus catering to the many RVs that stop for a night or two," explains a visitor about Pine Hill RV Park, highlighting its convenience to Interstate 78.
Hookup placement: The location of utilities can affect your camping experience. "All the hook-ups were well-placed and worked well (including the cable)," notes a Pine Hill visitor, though they caution about "the pine sap everywhere that we stuck to our shoes and we tracked everywhere," a consideration when setting up outdoor living areas.
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