Kalinda I.
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ScoutPhiladelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
Cute, safe and quiet
Love the staff the community and the solitude. All the amenities are up and working all the time.
Best Campgrounds near New Hope, PA
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.
Best Camping Sites Near New Hope, Pennsylvania (121)
1. Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024
9 ReviewsTitusville, NJ6 milesWebsite+1 (609) 737-0623$50 - $100 / night
"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."
"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"
2. Tohickon Valley County Park
10 ReviewsPoint Pleasant, PA9 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsLebanon, NJ19 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsKintnersville, PA16 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsBloomsbury, NJ18 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsRichlandtown, PA17 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsKintnersville, PA16 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsRichlandtown, PA18 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsBethlehem, NJ22 milesWebsite+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 ReviewsRichlandtown, PA17 milesWebsite+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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Recent Reviews near New Hope, PA
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Sue B.
GuideMohican Walk-In Campsites
Great Spot for many Adventures!
The Mohican Outdoor Center is just steps away from the Appalachian Trail in Southern New Jersey. No matter what your adventure needs, there are many different outing and lodging options. They even host training classes run in conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club. You can come for a day hike, there is a camp store with hiking and backpacking gear as well as helpful staff. In season, there is a chef on-site cooking delicious breakfasts and lunches. You can rent a campsite, share a cottage with others with all the amenities (shared kitchen, bathroom, etc) or rent a cabin. And if you want free camping, hop on the A.T., the nicest A.T. campsite in NJ is just a few miles south of the Mohican Center!
- Sue B.Guide
AT Overlook Campground near Lehigh Gap
Great view
We had to stop short of our intended site as we were caught in a flash rain and thunderstorm. More tents than should have fit parked here for the night.
- MMark P.Scout
Jugtown Mountain Campsites
A decent, clean campground.
I stopped by in early October 2025 for one night, as I was on my home from Dad's. The place is attached to a trailer company. Most of the good camping spots are for RV's. There is a small area up the hill for tents. I was the only one in the Tent area. The restroom was clean and simple; two toilets and two sinks.
Xanthia S.ScoutAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Quiet Secluded Happiness
I got really into camping this year and this was a lovely place really close to my house and I love how easy it is to access and the fact that even if I wasn’t there on time for a check-in, I could still go to my site. Everything’s really easily accessible in terms of water and the bathrooms. I do a lot of car camping so I don’t necessarily do the hike in options, but they also had a bunch of different family locations and there’s a beach that’s really close by if that’s a part of the park, I believe.
Nadine R.GuideJenny Jump State Forest
Calm Camp, Great Trails
This was a great weekend camping trip. Despite extreme thunderstorms both nights I'd stayed, this was still a great experience. The campsites are spaced a little close, but there is good enough separation with trees and shrubs you're not staring right at your neighbor. Everyone staying here was really friendly, and the vibes felt good and safe. Easy access to all hiking trails from this camping area. The staff works hard to maintain a clean and safe park, and had quickly cleared out fallen trees from a strong thunderstorm the night prior. This is a lovely park for solo campers or families.
- Sue B.Guide
AT Group Campsite near Lehigh Gap
Good site for camping
Camped here the night before doing Lehigh Gap, it was less than a mile from the parking at Blue Mountain Rd. (Official A.T. parking). The only downside was my sleeping pad sprung a leak, so it wasn't the best night's sleep. But the site itself was great and I would camp there again.
- LLil T B.Scout
Boulder Woods Campground
This is a have to stay campground
Excellent stay. We spent 2 nights and had 2 sites. Big sites very quiet and the staff I’d exceptional. Even better is the amazing price!
- Ali P.
TravelerHomestead Campground
Here for a week
Beautiful park. Looks like only 2 of the spots are for campers, rest are full time residents. The farther back you go in the park the worse condition the rv are. At time of visit the closest bathroom was under repair, it happens. Aggravating issues: Dump station has no water. People walk their dogs right thru your camp site and then don’t pick up after them.
But yea, beautiful place
Guide to New Hope
Camping options in Bucks County near New Hope, Pennsylvania include established campgrounds within a 20-mile radius, with sites catering to various camping styles. Tohickon Valley County Park offers tent and cabin camping with spacious, wooded sites that provide privacy between campers. Washington Crossing State Park, temporarily closed for 2024, typically provides historical camping experiences along the Delaware River. Several family-oriented private campgrounds like Colonial Woods Family Resort and Ringing Rocks Family Campground accommodate both tent and RV camping with hookup options, while also offering cabin rentals for those seeking more comfortable accommodations.
Most campgrounds in the New Hope area operate seasonally, typically from April through October, with limited year-round options. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when sites fill quickly. Tohickon Valley County Park requires cash or check payment ($30 for in-county residents, $50 for out-of-county visitors) and does not permit pets at campsites. Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours and have restrictions on alcohol consumption, particularly at state-operated facilities. As one camper noted, "Since it was late in the season, I called ahead to make sure this campground was still open. We arrived around 6 pm to a completely empty campground."
The Delaware River creates a natural backdrop for many camping experiences in the region. Campsites at Tohickon Valley County Park receive consistent praise for their generous sizing and natural setting. "The sites are a decent distance from each other. It was nice and quiet. There are trails for hiking and if you're there on a Saturday during polo season you can catch a match down the road at Tinicum Park," reported one visitor. Several campgrounds provide amenities such as showers, toilets, and fire rings, though quality varies between locations. Private campgrounds typically offer more amenities including electric hookups, water access, and camp stores, while public facilities focus on more primitive camping experiences with basic facilities. Historical attractions, particularly at Washington Crossing, add cultural value to camping trips in the area when operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is indoor glamping available in New Hope, PA?
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?
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?
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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