Best Campgrounds near Gilbertsville, PA

Campgrounds surrounding Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania provide a mix of developed facilities and natural settings within an hour's drive. French Creek State Park Campground offers accommodations for tents, RVs, cabins, and yurts with amenities including electric hookups and showers. Boulder Woods Campground, located near Green Lane, features tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options with a range of facilities including electric and water hookups. Most established campgrounds in this region maintain dedicated camping areas with picnic tables and fire rings, while some private properties like Rolling Hills Retreats offer more secluded experiences.

Camping availability typically runs from April through October at many locations, though several campgrounds like French Creek State Park remain open year-round. "The park is lovely, but the camping facilities are subpar, primitive and lack any kind of privacy," noted one visitor about Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, highlighting the varied camping experiences in the region. Road access to most established campgrounds is suitable for passenger vehicles, though RV sites may have specific size restrictions. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when facilities reach capacity. Weather conditions can be unpredictable in spring and fall, with temperatures ranging from cool evenings to warm days.

Camper reviews consistently mention privacy levels as a significant factor in site selection. One camper observed that at Green Lane Park, "the sites are lined up next to each other along the campground driveway and there are absolutely no trees or shrubs between them." Sites at French Creek State Park receive higher ratings for their spaciousness, with a visitor noting, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other." Disc golf enthusiasts particularly enjoy Boulder Woods Campground, which features an extensive course that attracts players from throughout the region. Several campgrounds offer water recreation opportunities, with nearby lakes supporting fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Family-friendly amenities vary considerably between locations, with some offering playgrounds and organized activities while others focus on providing a more natural setting.

Best Camping Sites Near Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania (155)

    1. French Creek State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"

    "Campground Review: French Creek State Park Campground is located in Elverson, Pennsylvania and sits adjacent to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site."

    2. Boulder Woods Campground

    10 Reviews
    Red Hill, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 257-7178

    "Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"

    "It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."

    3. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    Perkiomenville, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 234-4528

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"

    4. Quakerwoods Campground

    15 Reviews
    Coopersburg, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 536-1984

    "If you find yourself careening around the picturesque country roads here in Bucks County you will discover Quakerwoods Campground (named of course after the previous tri-cornered hat-donning Quaker residents"

    "Cute place, far enough away from the city to be reasonably quiet, close enough to go get whatever you might need. Very friendly people. Sometimes gets crowded but still a great campground"

    5. Lake-In-Wood Campground

    22 Reviews
    Narvon, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 445-5525

    $40 - $60 / night

    "It rained the entire time I was there so we didn’t go in the pool but the campground is walkable, I was able to go running, there are things for kids to do, some animals to go visit on our walks, obviously"

    "You must try the family style restaurants in the area, delicious and close by as well. Overall a great experience and I would go again for sure :-)"

    6. Blue Rocks Family Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lenhartsville, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 756-6366

    "According to hikers on the AT, this is what they call Pennsylvania, as they hike through this section of the state. And Blue Rocks Campground doesn't dissapoint."

    "Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."

    7. Evansburg State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Skippack, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 409-1150

    $43 / night

    "It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."

    "Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."

    8. Tohickon Family Campground

    16 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 536-7951

    "Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."

    "Great camping, great hiking, pretty close to stores if you need anything. Staff is incredible!! Very polite, helpful, and just all around awesome People!!!"

    9. Hill Church Getaway

    1 Review
    Boyertown, PA
    5 miles
    +1 (610) 999-1135

    $30 - $50 / night

    10. Rolling Hills Retreats

    2 Reviews
    Oley, PA
    10 miles
    +1 (484) 507-4180

    $160 - $380 / night

    "completely over having no privacy, worrying about my reactive dog, feeling like we had to follow ridiculous rules when going camping so I came across the Dyrt then also found this spot only an hour away from"

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Recent Reviews near Gilbertsville, PA

1015 Reviews of 155 Gilbertsville Campgrounds


  • Gennifer K.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Country Acres Campground

    Nice park

    This was a great campground. Very convenient for local sites, food, and shopping. Super clean, a large pool, and all well maintained.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Locust Lake State Park Campground

    Edit: 1 star- Scout sites before paying!

    Beware: these sites are not travel trailer friendly.

    We booked two nights but upon arriving, we realized that there was no way to fit our trailer (only 25 ft). Trees were growing up in all the sites that were available and most of the ones without trees in the way were pointing in the wrong direction for backing into and NONE were level. Called the office, they told us what other sites were available and we tried every one. Only one was remotely suitable for a travel trailer and we had to drive the wrong way through the loop to be at the right angle to even try backing it in. No luck. I’m honestly shocked that they label some of these sites as RV friendly because wow. We left and had to find other accommodations. Trying to get a refund and currently navigating their phone system/trying to get a refund. Three phone conversations later and I’ll have to call another number on Monday to get the right person to issue the refund. We’ve never stayed at PA parks before but if they’re all like this, then it makes it really hard to plan when some sites are fine for trailers and some aren’t even close. Just heads up.

    UPDATE: Called back during business hours and got the “park manager.” Could only give a partial refund for one of the two nights. I said that they weren’t clear on the condition of the sites and he said there was nothing he could do about it.

  • M
    Oct. 6, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Hard with a large group

    Harder to do with a large group due to the early quiet hours, but park is very nice and well kept

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Stoevers Dam Park

    Park is closed. We were kicked out.

    LThe park is a beautiful city park. There are 7 small, level, back-in sites with electric, a picnic table and fire pit. We arrived in a Sunday and you have to call for a permit, but the office is only open on M-F during working hours. At 8 pm, a police officer told us the park was closed because of a bear, but that they had not gotten around to putting up signs. Wound up in a Walmart instead.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Dog owners read!

    There’s four loops. All connected A through D. We just needed a place to park and sleep so I got D011. Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed. Not sure why when they are at every other loop but we had no where else to go and the area is pretty far off from anywhere else so the ol lab stayed in the camper. The bathrooms are tile and really nice with showers. And it was really quiet and chilly so a nice fall camp site. Just know ahead of time if you’re a dog owner!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Village Scene Park

    Tucked-Away Community Vibe

    I’m following up on my review from over a year ago with updated insights, additional photos and a quick breakdown of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: 

    HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Convenient suburban location near Philadelphia yet surprisingly quiet; (2) Full-hookup RV sites with 30 / 50 amp, water, and sewer; (3) Affordable rates compared to other campgrounds in the region; (4) Smaller, tight-knit atmosphere with friendly long-term residents; (5) Pet-friendly, with walking areas and green space; and (6) Nearby restaurants include Franconi’s Pizzeria for classic pies and cheesesteaks and Appalachian Brewing Company with pub fare and house-brewed beers. 

    LOWLIGHTS: (1) Sites are narrow and can feel cramped, so don’t expect big pull-throughs; (2) Limited amenities with no pool, clubhouse, or playground; (3) Grounds feel more like a residential mobile home park than a campground; (4) Some infrastructure is dated and could use upgrades; and (5) Not much in the way of natural scenery because, um, this is urban camping. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Fort Washington State Park Campground

    Where George Washington Would've Ditched His Tent PPE

    I’m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS:

    HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly 500 acres of lush forest that is perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike; (2) Potable water and non-flush restrooms available year-round, because even Revolutionary War re-enactors need coffee breaks; (3) Over 3.5 miles of trails leading to Hawk Watch observation decks, which birders will marvel at and the rest of us will simply appreciate the vista; (4) Group tenting area that fits 20 to 100 people that is ideal for clans, clubs or covert woodland think tanks; and (5) Convenient to Philly (25 min), great for escaping crowds while still being able to Uber for donuts.

    LOWLIGHTS: (1) No RV or tent-by-the-river solo camping: group-only policy means solo adventurers need to carpool or carry heavy guilt; (2) Bathrooms are primitive and non-flush, so BYOTP as it’s campground chic here, not hotel lobby convenient; (3) Carry-in / carry-out trash policy means becoming one with your garbage until civilization or squirrels show up; (4) Cell service is ‘iffy’ at best, depending on how hard the woods are trying to keep you offline; and (5) No campfire tales about campers as noise is limited and so are late-night s'mores sessions.

    Happy Camping!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2025

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    Great place to stay!

    This Campground is in the town of Lancaster, close to everything. A little complicated getting in, you need to turn in at the Cartoon Network Hotel driveway. Nice showers & friendly staff. Our site was asphalt, that was a treat, tho not all of them were...

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024

    History and Camping with Revolutionary Limits

    Washington Crossing Historic Park, straddling Pennsylvania and New Jersey along the Delaware River, is one of those rare places where you can literally camp in history. The Pennsylvania side is all about historic buildings, museums and picnic spots, while the New Jersey side (Washington Crossing State Park) offers organized group tent camping. This isn’t the place for a cushy RV getaway or individual tenters looking to sneak in for the night, but rather a structured, group-style camping steeped in Revolutionary War atmosphere. First impressions? More Boy Scout jamboree than weekend getaway, but if you’re here for camaraderie and heritage, you’ve hit the mark.

    Facilities are deliberately minimal. On the Pennsylvania side, camping is limited to a handful of Scout-designated sites with portable toilets, no running water and zero frills. Across the river in New Jersey, the official group camping area provides open tent-only sites with no hookups, no pets and strict quiet hours. Think old-school camping: fire rings, pit toilets and a heavy dose of ‘leave no trace’ ethos. Reservations are required, permits are non-negotiable and the max stay tops out at 14 nights. What you do get is a wide, peaceful forest setting with plenty of space for tents, youth groups or scout troops along with the kind of simplicity that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

    Beyond the tent pads, the surrounding parks are rich with history and outdoor options. On the Pennsylvania side, you’ll find the visitor center, historic McConkey’s Ferry Inn, Bowman’s Hill Tower, and interpretive programs that bring the Revolutionary War era to life. Picnic areas and a boat launch offer ways to enjoy the Delaware River. In New Jersey, miles of wooded trails lead you through rolling hills and historic landscapes, perfect for hiking and birdwatching. It’s a spot where history buffs, scouts and nature seekers can all find common ground.

    Insider Tips? Here’s a handful: (1) The best group sites are the ones tucked furthest from the trailhead as (surprise, surprise) they’re quieter and offer more privacy; (2) Stock up before arriving, as there are no supply stores inside the park, so head on over to nearby Weis Markets in Langhorne or ShopRite in Fairless Hills, both of which are on the PA-side; (3) Be sure to bring all your own water as none is available onsite; (4) Kayakers should launch from the Pennsylvania side’s boat access for an iconic paddle on the Delaware River; (5) Visit the park’s historic reenactments, especially the Christmas Day Crossing event as it’s easily the most memorable history lesson you’ll ever get outdoors; and (6) When you’re done camping, fuel up at It’s Nutts Restaurant on the Jersey side in Titusville for classic diner-style comfort food or Francisco’s on the River for Italian fare with Delaware River views.

    Happy Camping!


Guide to Gilbertsville

Camping options near Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania include both seasonal and year-round locations situated in the gently rolling hills of southeastern Pennsylvania. The region sits at elevations between 200-600 feet above sea level, characterized by mixed deciduous forests and small waterways. Weather in this region can change rapidly in spring and fall, with average summer temperatures ranging from 65°F overnight to 85°F during daytime.

What to do

Disc golf courses: Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course that attracts enthusiasts from across the region. "They have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," notes one visitor to Boulder Woods Campground. The course winds through wooded terrain, providing both challenge and scenic play.

Fishing opportunities: Several campsites near Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania offer fishing in stocked ponds and lakes. At French Creek State Park Campground, "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," according to a review. Most fishing locations require a Pennsylvania fishing license, which can be purchased online or at local sporting goods stores.

Hiking trails: The area offers numerous hiking options of varying difficulty. "The park is lovely...with several well marked trails for hiking," mentions a camper about Green Lane Park. Some trails connect directly to campgrounds, making for convenient day hikes without driving. For more experienced hikers, Blue Rocks Family Campground provides "super easy access to Appalachian trail. Trail heads begin inside the campsite."

What campers like

Private, wooded sites: Many campers appreciate sites with natural barriers between neighbors. One camper at Lake-In-Wood Campground noted, "The campground is very large and I would recommend renting a golf cart. They have a big lawn in the middle which rolls down to the lake." The natural settings allow for more peaceful camping experiences away from neighboring sites.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers are consistently mentioned in positive reviews. A camper at Tohickon Family Campground mentioned, "Nice Bathrooms, Quiet and Peaceful, Accessible, Nice Pool." Bathroom cleanliness and shower quality vary considerably between locations, with some offering more updated facilities than others.

Seasonal activities: Campsites in the region offer various scheduled events throughout their operating season. At Blue Rocks Family Campground, "The campground has a great community calendar, and although I personally have never participated, I know that other campers have a wonderful time." Seasonal activities typically include hayrides, themed weekends, and outdoor movies during summer months.

What you should know

Tent site conditions: Tent campers should research specific site conditions before booking. At Tohickon Family Campground, one camper warned, "Don't come if you're in a tent and it has been or will rain. It becomes flooded or turns into a mud pit." Other campgrounds have rocky areas that make tent setup challenging, with a visitor to Quakerwoods Campground noting, "The tent spots are pretty much on top of each other, not much privacy."

Off-season considerations: Several campgrounds operate year-round or have extended seasons. A December visitor to French Creek State Park observed, "Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby." Winter camping requires additional preparation as water systems may be winterized at some locations.

Reservation timing: During peak summer months (June-August), securing reservations well in advance is essential, particularly for weekend stays. Most campgrounds in the region allow bookings 6-12 months ahead, with holiday weekends filling fastest. Many campgrounds use online reservation systems, making it easier to check availability and secure sites.

Tips for camping with families

Playground options: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. A visitor to Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park noted, "It's a beautiful park in a beautiful area but even with it being so close to home, I'd never stay there because I like some privacy." When selecting a family-friendly site, check if playgrounds are centrally located or require crossing roads or camping areas.

Swimming facilities: During summer months, swimming provides welcome relief from heat. At French Creek State Park, a camper observed, "There are two lakes, Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake that you can fish, kayak, canoe or just relax by." Most pool facilities typically operate from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather permitting.

Kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds schedule family-oriented events during summer weekends. A visitor to Boulder Woods Campground commented, "Nice place, a bit too close to the highways," which can be important for families concerned about noise levels. Some campgrounds offer activity schedules posted online or available upon check-in.

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads or tight maneuvering spaces. A camper at Boulder Woods noted, "The spots are tight to get into but the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight." Many campgrounds post maximum RV length restrictions on their websites or reservation platforms.

Hookup availability: Full hookup sites often book quickly during peak season. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, "The roads were very tight and you really had to watch how you drove through because of the trees. Our site was a drive-through but slanted." Some campgrounds offer partial hookups at lower rates, with water fill and dump stations available for shared use.

Leveling considerations: Site grading varies considerably between and within campgrounds. One RVer mentioned about French Creek State Park, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze." Bringing additional leveling blocks is recommended for most locations, as many sites have slight slopes that can affect comfort in larger rigs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Gilbertsville, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Gilbertsville, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 155 campgrounds and RV parks near Gilbertsville, PA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Gilbertsville, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gilbertsville, PA is French Creek State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 81 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Gilbertsville, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Gilbertsville, PA.