1 campground with availability next weekend
Several tent camping options surround Felton, Pennsylvania, with Mill Creek Camping Area in Lancaster providing walk-in tent sites along a stream. Susquehannock State Park Campground offers tent camping with hiking access to the Susquehanna River, while Hibernia County Park provides primitive tent sites with nearby lake access approximately 30 miles from Felton.
The tent camping experience varies across these locations. At Mill Creek Camping Area, sites feature dirt pads with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites cost $25 per night for up to six days, with refunds available during rain cancellations. Hibernia County Park's tent sites are priced at $15 per night with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. Most locations provide pit toilets or vault toilets rather than flush facilities. Firewood is available at several campgrounds, though Susquehannock requires purchase on-site due to invasive species concerns.
Tent campers will find varying levels of privacy and natural settings. Hibernia County Park offers two camping loops - Lake Loop and Fiddler's Loop - with heavily wooded sites providing hammock opportunities, though the sites lack defined boundaries. The Mill Creek area features creekside tent sites that provide natural cooling during hot weather, though hikers frequently pass through the camping area. A visitor noted, "The stream is refreshing and the site stays fairly cool. When it hits high temperatures a quick dip in the water is amazing." Some locations like Lower Allen Community Park offer unique opportunities for kayak-to-tent camping along Yellow Breeches Creek, with sites that can be reserved through the township office.
"Potable water is available in several places on each loop. The bathhouses are rebuilt recently and are very nice. Some walk in tent sites."
"This is Organized Group Tenting Only."
Available next weekend
from $28 - $72 / night
"Campgrounds are spaced out large spaces for multiple tents, camping cost $25 a night flat rate, for up to 6 days. Campground will refund you if rain prevents your stay or allow you to rebook."
from $23 / night
"We had a site on the lower end of the loop and our site was hard to set up as we arrived during a storm and it was very wet even after the rain died down."
"There is a massive playground, nature play space, sensory trail, and a small nature center. There are a lot of easy, but beautiful hikes. The campground is on the smaller side."
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"The park is in the suburbs so it’s close to lots of things. They do lock the park at dusk though. They have portapotties, fire pits, and picnic tables."
from $10 - $25 / night
"Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground."
"We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There’s running water available, porta potties are very clean and don’t smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night."
from $15 - $50 / night
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TravelerCountry 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!
GuideGreat campsite. Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses. Dog friendly. Staff was very helpful and curious.
GuideWe booked two nights mid October not realizing that it's duck hunting season and that hunting is allowed RIGHT by the campground - with kids everywhere. We were jolted out of sleep at 5 am by gun fire right near our site. It kept up for the next hour. In addition, the bathrooms, although clean are in poor condition. Peeling paint everywhere with bare concrete in the showers. For such a pretty site, we had a miserable stay. We left after one night.
GuideWhere we were camping had blown up their dump station. Artillery Ridge helped us out. $10. to dump. If we come to camp in Gettysburg, it will be hear.
GuideYou just can't beat a pennsylvania park. This one is not an exception. Nice clean restroom, plenty of room. Now, what cost a star. Yes, it rained like hell. When we broke camp and go dump. The dump station was overflowing with sewer. Go to the guard shack to tell them, and find another site. None there. Can I go to an unused full hookup to dump? No! I would have to pay for the site. Two hours later, we found a place to dump for $10.
ScoutThe advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
GuideThis pet friendly campground in Caledonia State Park is .8 miles from the larger Chinquapin campground (no pets), ranger station and swimming pool. Our site #171 was level, paved, full hook ups and next to modern clean bathrooms with flush toilets, warm showers and outside dish washing sinks. Many available sites with and without services on a Sunday in October. There were a good number of friendly, tidy, long term campers with large wall tents. (They allow 21 day stays after Labor Day)
GuideWe 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.
ScoutThe 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.
Tent camping options near Felton, Pennsylvania spread across mostly wooded terrain at elevations ranging from 400-700 feet. Campsites in this region typically remain open from April through October, with seasonal closures during winter months. Weekend reservations fill quickly during peak summer months when daytime temperatures regularly exceed 85°F.
Explore hiking trails: At Susquehannock State Park Campground, multiple trails lead to scenic river views. "There are lots of long scenic hiking trails down to Deer creek and to the Susquehanna River. There's a great bike trail to the Conowingo dam which is a nice place to visit, and a great place to see lots of eagles," reports David G.
Fishing opportunities: Hibernia County Park offers dedicated fishing areas for different age groups. "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," notes Anna, making this an excellent spot for introducing kids to the sport.
Kayaking access: Lower Allen Community Park provides direct water access for paddlers. "You can put in a few miles up and float down to your site. There is parking right there," explains Joann, who appreciates the convenience for kayak camping along Yellow Breeches Creek.
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature recreational areas for children. "There is a huge playground, nature play space, sensory trail, and a small nature center. There are a lot of easy, but beautiful hikes," writes Sean M. about Patapsco Valley State Park.
Waterfront cooling: Mill Creek Camping Area provides tent sites along a stream that helps moderate summer temperatures. "Campsite for where we stayed is down by the creek making for a cooler camping experience and love the sound of water flowing at night," shares Meagan J.
Budget-friendly rates: Hibernia County Park offers affordable camping options at $15 per night with basic amenities. "Super great price at $15/night as well. Each site has a large picnic table and a fire ring with a built in grill," Anna comments.
Hammock spots: Hibernia County Park features heavily wooded sites conducive to hammock camping. "Most sites are heavily wooded which means plenty of hammock hanging opportunities. The sites are mostly grass, and not very well defined," explains Jennifer S.
Wildlife viewing: Bird watching opportunities exist along trails and waterways. "It's look out over the Susquehanna River is fantastic and puts you up with the birds," notes Nick S. about the scenic vantage points at Susquehannock State Park.
Reservation systems vary: Some campgrounds require advance booking while others operate first-come, first-served. Mill Creek Camping Area charges "$25 a night flat rate, for up to 6 days. Campground will refund you if rain prevents your stay or allow you to rebook," according to Meagan J.
Limited privacy: Tent sites at some locations lack defined boundaries. "There is absolutely no privacy. The campsites are right next to each other with hardly any trees... You can see everything other campers do any they can see everything you're doing," cautions Abi D. about her experience at Hibernia County Park.
Trail traffic: Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area has trails that can become congested. "When it rains it really flushes through the grounds. We had a site on the lower end of the loop and our site was hard to set up as we arrived during a storm," reports Alexandra T.
Hiker interference: Some campsites experience foot traffic from day visitors. "Hikers take any trail instead of marked trails regardless of families camping in a private areas. When I made the reservation it was noted that hikers were not allowed on campsites," reports Sakina P. about Mill Creek Camping Area.
Seek accessible amenities: Look for campgrounds with child-friendly facilities. "My kids are age 3-12. There's running water available, porta potties are very clean and don't smell and are lit with a street lamp," notes Anna about the Lake Campground at Hibernia County Park.
Consider playground proximity: Some campgrounds feature play areas within the camping loops. "There is a huge playground, sensory trail and nature discovery center at the entrance to the park. The nature center was closed when we visited, but the kids still enjoyed the sensory trail and playground," reports Angel G.
Evaluate trail difficulty: Assess hiking options based on children's abilities. "The hike I did was not very long but was well worth it. The trail was well marked but there was some confusion at one point on where we were suppose to go," shares Anthony S., suggesting careful navigation when bringing children.
Check site angles: Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area requires careful positioning for larger vehicles. "The crushed stone at the sites isn't comfortable for tents, and they won't let you pitch it on the ground, so bring extra pads and alternative ways to secure the tent," advises Sean M.
Water planning: Many campgrounds near Felton lack hookups, requiring self-sufficiency. "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank," Jennifer S. recommends for Hibernia County Park.
Limited dump facilities: RV campers should plan for waste management. "There is NO DUMP STATION. There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee, otherwise, you'll have to look for a truck stop on the way home," Jennifer S. notes about facilities at Hibernia County Park.
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