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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.
"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"
from $50 - $100 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
from $70 - $92 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $52 / night
Check Availability"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!!!"
"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."
"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."
GuideThis campground is part of the Wharton State Forest and has several campgrounds in the area. Great wooded sites right on a lake. Pretty good separation between sites with good tree separation between sites. Some road noise not overly affecting site.
ScoutRestrooms are filthy with mold and mildew.
Water puddled on the restroom floor.really gross.
Cabin was mostly clean. The windows were full of dirt and bugs on the tracks.mattresses were terrible.The fireplace was nice. Kitchen was clean.
Can t wait to move on to a cleaner park.
ScoutOn Friday, September 4, 2026, I rented a trailer and brought my family to Cheesequake State Park to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary over the extended Labor Day weekend. Around 9:20 PM—well before the park's designated 10:00 PM quiet hours—we were sitting inside our canopy, playing Jenga, and listening to low background music. Two officers from the Matawan Police Department approached our campsite. They were polite and courteous, simply offering a standard reminder to wrap things up by 10:00 PM. Before they could leave, however, a third, senior officer intervened. Wanting to"show them how it's done," he made the two polite officers return and stand by to watch as he demonstrated how to aggressively harass campers. Flashlight in hand, the senior officer approached with an immediate hostile attitude, treating us like criminals as he demanded to know who rented the site. He began reiterating rules and claimed we had too many vehicles. We had three cars, one belonging to my brother-in-law's girlfriend, who was visiting with her daughter. She had paid the$10 visitor fee at the main office and was instructed by staff to obtain the gate access code from us, the primary renters, if she got locked in. No staff member ever informed her of an 8:00 PM visitor departure deadline, leading us to reasonably assume visitors were permitted until quiet hours began at 10:00 PM. The officer rudely snapped that she had been given wrong information. The senior officer then used profanity in front of three small children, aggressively telling her to ("get her shit and get the fuck out!") in that manner or use profanity, the officer went from hostile to furious. He angrily declared that these were official violations and threatened that he could be issuing us tickets instead. Desperately searching for anything and everything to throw at us, he demanded that we turn off our idling car—which was supplying power to our campsite—and instructed us to make sure the campfire was doused before shutting down for the night. He then proceeded to shine his flashlight into our private setup—including our canopy, tents, and the inside of our trailer—searching for any other possible violation while the two polite officers were forced to watch. What was supposed to be a special 10th wedding anniversary celebration with my family was completely ruined by a senior officer misusing his authority to put on an unnecessary display of intimidation. Worse than just ruining our night, he spent that evening teaching those two police officers how to be bad cops. He corrupted two officers in real time, demonstrating firsthand exactly why most people have lost faith in the police force. The next day we was ready for them. We turned off our lights and quietly by the fire while they went next door to harass an asian family that had just set up camp and had their leds lights on.
RangerWe stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
GuideBooked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
GuideBeautiful campground but made the mistake of going on a holiday weekend, the campgrounds next to us were screaming and blasting music all day and throughout the night so we ended up leaving early. A beautiful campground when there aren’t noisy capers ruining it.
GuideI got there late in the afternoon and the place remained busy with people coming and going until well after dark. By 10, it finally settled down and no one bothered me the rest of the night.
RangerWe camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
TravelerAnother great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
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?
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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