French Creek State Park Campground offers a diverse camping experience near Green Lane, Pennsylvania. Located in Chester and Berks counties approximately 15 miles southeast of Reading, the 7,526-acre park has 200 individual sites across multiple loops. Cabins near Green Lane include options for every comfort level, with most requiring specific preparation for an optimal stay.
What to do
Hiking and exploration: At Blue Rocks Family Campground, visitors can experience a unique glacier rock field. "There is a pool, playground, arcade, fishing pond, glacier rock field to explore and hiking trials. Not to mention a great place for bike riding as well," notes one visitor who enjoyed the diverse activities.
Disc golf: Boulder Woods Campground features a popular course that attracts enthusiasts. "The name says it all. It has boulders and woods. They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," shares a camper who discovered a new hobby during their stay.
Lake activities: Multiple water bodies provide fishing and boating opportunities. "French Creek State Park is a beautiful state park with so many wonderful activities. There really is something for everyone here and if you can't find it you aren't looking very hard," explains a reviewer who appreciated the diverse recreational options at French Creek State Park Campground.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spaces away from neighbors. "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," according to a French Creek State Park visitor who valued the campground layout.
Family-focused events: Colonial Woods Family Resort schedules regular activities for all ages. "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times. They did a few activities the one we did go to was the casino night where they had separate play areas for kids and adults," shares a camper who enjoyed the organized entertainment.
Quiet atmosphere: Despite full occupancy, several parks maintain a peaceful environment. "It was quiet and our neighbors were respectful of the quiet hours and our space. It was a wonderfully peaceful weekend for us all," notes a visitor to French Creek State Park who was pleasantly surprised by the tranquility despite every site being booked.
What you should know
Site selection matters: Not all sites accommodate larger tents or equipment equally. At Ringing Rocks Family Campground, "the tent sites are very close together, and when we stayed the RV campers get really rowdy at night past quiet hours which sucked having our 7 year old with us trying to sleep."
Bathroom access: Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. "The primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds. Only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites," explains a Little Red Barn Campground visitor who discovered the trade-off between seclusion and convenience.
Seasonal timing: Some amenities operate on limited schedules. "The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult," notes a Little Red Barn camper describing specific seasonal guidelines.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Select sites near recreational areas for convenient child entertainment. At Nockamixon State Park Cabins, "The cabins are full electric with heat and are well appointed. It was an excellent fall trip location for a family with young children," shares a visitor who found the setup ideal for younger campers.
Water activities: Lakes provide cooling options during summer visits. "We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run. It's a beautiful location and it was still a fun way to spend the day with the kids away from the site," explains a French Creek visitor who enjoyed time on the water despite not catching fish.
Emergency supplies: Proximity to towns allows for quick supply runs. "Should you grow weary of trying to conjure up that next meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler or from the confines of your onboard mini-fridge, while there's not a ton of restaurants around these parts, there are a few and they are pretty amazing," notes a Village Scene Park visitor describing nearby food options.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Some rental cabins near Green Lane, Pennsylvania provide more even foundations than RV sites. "The sites are narrow and can feel cramped, so don't expect big pull-throughs," explains a visitor to Village Scene Park who discovered the limited space.
Road conditions: Larger rigs face challenges at certain campgrounds. "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed (almost took my ac out with a huge limb). Now if you're not big rig camping like we do, this place is great for you," warns a Colonial Woods Family Resort visitor who struggled with a fifth wheel.
Utility hookups: Available connections vary between parks and specific sites. "Varies. Sites 68 and 69 are next to the field sites and aside from having electricity and water and a faint gravel camper pad, there is not much to distinguish them from the field sites," explains a Little Red Barn Campground visitor describing the inconsistent site amenities.
