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Best Campgrounds near New Hope, PA

821 Reviews

Camping options around New Hope, Pennsylvania range from family-oriented established campgrounds to rustic sites with water access. The area includes several developed facilities within 20 miles of town, including Tohickon Valley County Park in Pipersville and Ringing Rocks Family Campground in Upper Black Eddy. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate tents, RVs, and cabin rentals, with a few offering yurt options. Washington Crossing State Park typically provides tent and glamping sites but is temporarily closed for 2024. Nockamixon State Park offers cabin rentals with electric hookups and water access points for boating and fishing activities.

Reservations are strongly recommended at all established campgrounds in the area, particularly for weekend stays during the peak season from April through October. Many facilities close or reduce operations between November and March. Campground amenities vary significantly, with some offering full hookups for RVs while others maintain a more primitive experience. Most campgrounds provide basic facilities including restrooms, fire rings, and picnic tables. The terrain throughout the region consists of wooded sites with moderate privacy between campsites. As one camper noted about Ringing Rocks Family Campground, "Sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables, easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region."

Water features represent significant draws for campers in the area. Several campgrounds offer lake or river access, with sites at Round Valley State Park and Atsion Family Campground particularly valued for their proximity to water. A visitor to Atsion noted, "I always get site #8 and it has an amazing view of the lake." Campers regularly mention the peacefulness of the region, though some reviews indicate varying experiences with site privacy and noise levels. Sites near lakes or rivers tend to book quickly, especially during summer months. Spruce Run Recreation Area and Colonial Woods Family Resort provide both water recreation opportunities and developed camping facilities with amenities like showers and electric hookups. Little Red Barn Campground and Mountain View Campground offer similar amenities but in more wooded settings away from water.

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Best Camping Sites Near New Hope, Pennsylvania (119)

    1. Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024

    8 Reviews
    Titusville, NJ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 737-0623

    $50 - $100 / night

    "I always look forward to going because it is consistently clean, great for riding bikes and taking pets for a walk and children for a stroll PLUS it is significant  historically and it is enjoyable for"

    "Good for biking and dog walking."

    2. Tohickon Valley County Park

    10 Reviews
    Point Pleasant, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 597-0754

    "Easy to drive in and out. No “camp store/ features” but there’s a local pool with swing sets within walking distance and lots of manageable trails along the cliffs."

    "The Delaware Canal is nearby with the tow path for biking. That makes this a nice Bikepacking stop."

    3. Round Valley State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lebanon, NJ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 236-6355

    "Once you get to the campground trail it’s pretty easy going on asphalt surface."

    "The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."

    4. Ringing Rocks Family Campground

    13 Reviews
    Kintnersville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 982-5552

    "Store has most, if not all you essentials. ( had to get an extension cord because I forgot one of mine) so, if everything was positive, why did I give it four stars??"

    "There are many beautiful sights around including the Delaware River, ringing rocks Park, and Nockamixon. The park is clean and well-maintained, the facilities are clean as well."

    5. Mountainview Campground

    16 Reviews
    Bloomsbury, NJ
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 996-2953

    "We were kindly escorted to our site (a nice refreshing change from having to wander around to find the sites ourselves), which was the one farthest away from the entrance."

    "Close by to a couple of nice state parks. Cute sheep and goats that wander about during the day! Sweet little spot, we'll definitely be back!"

    6. Nockamixon State Park Cabins

    13 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 529-7300

    $70 - $92 / night

    "They have a lot of land so it’s easy to find a secluded spot to hang out away from paths and people!"

    "Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."

    7. Colonial Woods Family Resort

    11 Reviews
    Kintnersville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 847-5808

    $52 / night

    "Dump station location isn’t ideal on a busy morning."

    "The actual tent sites are next to the road, which is a shame because we seem to always get the crap locations furthest from the bathrooms, this makes no sense when RV’s have bathrooms and tents are basic"

    8. Tohickon Family Campground

    16 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    18 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. Spruce Run Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Bethlehem, NJ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 638-8572

    "Park employees and park police drive around through the day. Some big groups of campers got a little rowdy at night. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting."

    "The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day."

    10. Little Red Barn Campground

    6 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 536-3357

    "Long story short, I spent several days looking for a close-by camp site for us to stay at as it was our first time tent camping."

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  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Wonderful campground!

    Great camping, great hiking, pretty close to stores if you need anything. Staff is incredible!! Very polite, helpful, and just all around awesome People!!! They make sure your stay is exactly what you’d want it to be.. getting here was a little tricky having to go around the covered bridge but not anything that would ever deter me and my family from coming back. Overall very impressed!! They even were able To get us in very last minute WITH full hook ups for my trailer!!!!

  • Jessica V.
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Great weekend spot

    We went with friends for a weekend. Both families have little kids and it was a great spot with a playground, construction digging area, and a bunch of activities for the kids to do. We went in September so the pool was closed but it looked like a nice size. Full hook ups which was great! Also they have a nice stream that everyone went fishing at. They are building some new sites at the end of the property.

  • Peyton S.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Wonderful, Easy, Quick trip from Philly

    It’s about an hour away from Philadelphia. We tent camped in loop B. The site was wonderful. Just know it is a gravel site, not grass. The fire pit has a grill attachment and wood was easy to find. Water and bathrooms were close. We hiked around the lake and there were plenty of trails and even rentable kayaks and paddle boards! Would definitely recommend if looking for a quick overnight stay outside of the city.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • J
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Fantastic camping ground

    We went camping with our 2- and 3-year-old kids. We were worried about bugs, but we didn’t even use mosquito repellent and didn’t get a single bite! The campground was super clean too. It was perfect!

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Fantastic PA state park for activities and camping.

    Third year staying over the Labor Day weekend. Campground full but still a very peaceful relaxing stay. Our site was very spacious and open. Tree lined and site was almost level. Paved sites on this loop.

  • Kylie R.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Mountain Vista Campground

    A mix of being able to unplug but also have the ammenities avavilble if wanted/needed

    This campground is very clean, staff and campers are very friendly. It’s a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities(pool/arcade games/movie nights/ and more.)

  • j
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Cranberry Run Campground

    Don’t Stay here!!

    It’s not a campground. It’s where people stash their rvs, some of whom seem to live here permanently. Caretaker was rude. Sites were all rocky and many on steep inclines. Complete waste of our time. Plus, the site looks nothing like the pictures they post, which is an area you can’t camp at. Don’t stay here.

  • Connie R.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Pretty park but needs upkeep and maintenance

    Only stayed one night (8/23/25).  Had an electric site on B 45.  After pulling in and starting to unload, we were getting swarmed with yellow jackets.  There were several entry holes in the ground they were using to enter and exit.  I have never experienced anything like this anywhere.   I would have left but since it was close to dusk, I knew they would all retrieve and go underground.  The smoke with the fire helped but it impacted our stay.  They were everywhere.  I will not be going back anytime during the summer

Guide to New Hope

Camping near New Hope, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: There are numerous trails around the campgrounds. For instance, at Hickory Run State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "The hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly." This makes it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest, have lakes where you can fish. A visitor noted, "The lake has fishing & boat rentals," making it a perfect spot for anglers.
  • Exploring Nature: Campgrounds like Blue Rocks Family Campground are near beautiful hiking trails. One camper shared, "So much hiking to do within walking distance."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At French Creek State Park Campground, a reviewer said, "New bathrooms which were clean," highlighting the park's commitment to cleanliness.
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Lake-In-Wood Campground mentioned, "The sites appeared to all be a very good size," making it comfortable for families and groups.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Camp Taylor Campground have fun activities for kids. One family shared, "The kids are kids!!! They play in the creek, get dirty, build fires and hike on the premises."

What you should know

  • No Alcohol Allowed: Some campgrounds, such as Hickory Run State Park Campground, have strict rules against alcohol. A camper noted, "If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway from the city to quietly enjoy nature....this is not it."
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Worthington State Forest Campground may not have electric hookups or showers. One reviewer mentioned, "The bathrooms were decently clean and had flush toilets," but noted the lack of other amenities.
  • Busy During Peak Season: Popular spots can get crowded, especially in summer. A visitor at Turkey Swamp Park said, "This is a county park... it attracts a lot of people, especially in summer."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. At Camp Taylor Campground, one family enjoyed the "small arcade and playground."
  • Plan for Outdoor Fun: Bring games and outdoor toys. A camper at Lake-In-Wood Campground mentioned, "The campground has a Gnome theme... plenty of things to do for all ages."
  • Pack for Comfort: Make sure to bring comfortable sleeping gear. A visitor at Blue Rocks Family Campground said, "The campground is very family-oriented and a great place for a weekend getaway."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Hickory Run State Park Campground mentioned, "The layout sometimes had it where the sites next to yours had their fire ring behind your camper."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spots: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A visitor at Lake-In-Wood Campground noted, "Some tight spots to navigate through."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest mentioned, "The roads are soft sand and can get rough after a rain storm."

Camping near New Hope, PA, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is indoor glamping available in New Hope, PA?

Indoor glamping options are limited directly in New Hope, but the area does offer some comfortable alternatives. Mountain Vista Campground provides upgraded accommodations, though true indoor glamping isn't their specialty. For a blend of comfort and convenience, Camp Taylor Campground offers more upscale options within driving distance of New Hope, including access to nearby vineyards. For those seeking indoor accommodations with camping amenities, the cabins at Nockamixon State Park provide a solid alternative with reservation options. Most glamping-style accommodations in the region require advance booking, especially during peak tourist seasons from late spring through early fall.

Where are the best campgrounds near New Hope, PA?

For quality camping near New Hope, consider Colonial Woods Family Resort in Upper Black Eddy, offering full amenities including water, toilets, and spaces for larger RVs. Approximately 30 minutes from New Hope, Tohickon Family Campground provides a family-friendly environment with boat access and drive-in sites. If you're seeking a more rustic experience, Ringing Rocks Family Campground offers beautiful natural surroundings with hiking trails nearby. Those looking for a state park experience can explore Nockamixon State Park, though availability may be limited during peak seasons. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, especially during summer months.

What hiking trails are available near New Hope camping areas?

The New Hope area offers diverse hiking opportunities for campers. Worthington State Forest Campground in the Delaware Water Gap provides excellent trail access with varying difficulty levels and beautiful river views. Atsion Family Camp in Wharton State Forest features trails through pine forests with water access points perfect for kayakers. Trails near Tohickon Valley County Park offer scenic creek views and moderate hiking challenges. The Delaware Canal State Park towpath provides a flat, accessible trail running through New Hope itself. Most trails in the region are accessible year-round, though spring and fall offer the most comfortable hiking temperatures and impressive seasonal views.

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