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ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Good experience
Great campsite, plenty of space. It rained a lot and our campsite was a little muddy (not bad) but nearby campsites had large puddles
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Several campgrounds within 20 miles of Aston, Pennsylvania provide accommodations ranging from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks and cabins. The Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA in nearby Clarksboro, New Jersey offers tent camping, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options within 30-40 minutes of Philadelphia. Ridley Creek State Park features group camping areas with accessible hiking trails and natural surroundings just north of Aston. The region also includes Tinicum Island, which provides boat-in tent camping opportunities along the Delaware River.
Access to most campgrounds remains available year-round, though amenities and operations vary seasonally. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA operates from April through October, while several state park campgrounds like Lums Pond State Park in Delaware maintain year-round availability. Reservation requirements apply at most established campgrounds, with particularly high demand during summer weekends and holidays. Many locations feature electric hookups, water access, and sanitary facilities, though primitive camping areas have limited amenities. As one visitor noted, "Staff were very friendly. Large campground but doesn't feel like it. Easy access to main roads, downtown Philly and Jersey Shore."
Campers consistently rate Ridley Creek State Park highly for its well-marked trails and pet-friendly policies. Several visitors mentioned the quality of hiking experiences, with one camper stating, "Beautiful area to explore and the campground is fairly nice. Bonus points for accepting four legged friends!" Family-oriented amenities are prevalent at KOA locations, where reviewers highlight clean facilities, playgrounds, and organized activities. The camping landscape near Aston provides convenient access to urban attractions while offering natural settings for outdoor recreation. Sites range from those with full hookups and amenities to more basic accommodations, giving visitors options based on their preferred camping style and proximity to Philadelphia.
Best Campgrounds near Aston (123)
1. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
"They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park."
"In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"
2. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
"well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
from $57 / night
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"The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy."
"Everything was within close walking distance and the staff were extremely helpful. Pool and bathrooms were very clean."
from $59 - $86 / night
Check Availability4. French Creek State Park Campground
"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."
from $20 - $84 / night
Check Availability5. Lums Pond State Park Campground
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
"The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them."
from $24 - $46 / night
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7. Old Cedar Campground
"This row of sites lacked the trees for shade and privacy found at most other sites around the campground. The pool was nice and clean."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability8. Four Seasons Family Campground
"They have many amenities form a lake to swim or fish, to playgrounds,theres a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around."
from $50 - $150 / night
Check Availability9. Elk Neck State Park Campground
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Surrounding area
There are lots of tails for hiking in walking distance and also a playground for kids."from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability10. Fort Washington State Park Campground
"It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."
"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"
from $28 - $72 / night
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Drive Time
- 25 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 51 min from Vineland, NJ
- 51 min from Trenton, NJ
- 56 min from Reading, PA
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Recent Reviews near Aston, PA
911 Reviews of 123 Aston Campgrounds
Matt S.
LegendFrench Creek State Park Campground
Quiet Park with a Tight Fit
We spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
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Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
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Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
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The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
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Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
- Probably. While the site geometry required a little extra setup muscle, it’s hard to beat the location if you're visiting the area or catching the balloon festival.
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Dan S.ScoutLazy-K Campground
No idea. Was not allowed in since we couldn't arrive before 4pm.
Choose another campground unless you are certain you can arrive before 4pm. Otherwise, you'll not be allowed in. Owner is belligerent on this point, and from other comments, belligerent on other issues also.
We strongly recommend the nearby French Creek State Park campground.
Nancy W.LegendLums Pond State Park Campground
Clean, big-rig friendly, large sites.
Overall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
- SShannon D.Scout
Lums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond
Bathrooms are clean and staff is nice
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TravelerFrench Creek State Park Campground
It was beautiful
The camp site was amazing. Everything is neat and clean and really beautiful place so quiet.
MBOLScoutSusquehanna State Park Campground
Great time with kids
Nice campground had my 6 and 7 year old. The site was pretty private and had bathrooms close. I would definitely go again.
- SSarah G.
GuideLums Pond State Park Campground
Spacious, Well Maintained, and Top Notch
This campground has everything. Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle. Plenty of site hookups, areas for tents. There is a camp store, several washer and dryers. The best private, individual shower booths and even a pond to go fishing in.
Stephen W.GuideMill Bridge Village & Camp Resort
Great olacevto camp in Lancaster County
We camp here several times thru out the year. Always an enjoyable stay. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Guide to Aston
Campsites near Aston, Pennsylvania range from primitive tent-only areas to modern facilities with full hookups within a 20-mile radius. The region sits along the Piedmont Plateau with an average elevation of 400 feet and receives approximately 45 inches of rainfall annually. Fall camping typically offers temperatures between 45-65°F with colorful foliage peaking in mid-October.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: 5-7 miles north at Ridley Creek State Park offers easily accessible shoreline fishing. "I go camping here almost every year and they a nice open field with two sites and two fire pits. They also have a tone of trails to hike on," notes one visitor about this park's amenities.
Canoeing: 25 minutes from Aston at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA where "In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty."
Disc golf course: 35 miles northwest at French Creek State Park offers challenging woodland play. A visitor mentioned, "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."
What campers like
Level sites with privacy: 28 miles away at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA provides secluded camping spots. "The sites, particularly those on the Brandywine River, have amazing views. They are close enough for you to camp with a group, but most also have a small fence between each site to clearly delineate between the sites," reports one camper.
Clean bathroom facilities: 15 miles east at Lums Pond State Park Campground are consistently mentioned by visitors. "The bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease," explained one reviewer.
Seasonal activities: 25 miles away at French Creek State Park change with the weather. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby. The honor system of payment at the office makes it really easy to come in late and leave early."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most sites within 20 miles fill quickly, especially April through October. At Elk Neck State Park Campground, "The camp host were very friendly and were actually in charge of keeping the bathrooms clean (which they did excellent at)! The bathrooms were nothing fancy but I was impressed with the cleanness."
Site sizes vary considerably: Check dimensions before booking. "About what you expect from a KOA. If you can manage without full hookups, choose the spots down by the creek. The views are the best in the place. Just a little muddy. Otherwise the upper spots are pretty close to each other and in direct sun."
Off-season limitations: Many campgrounds reduce services November-March. "Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Important consideration when choosing campsites near Aston. At Old Cedar Campground, "My grandchildren loved visiting us, pool was clean - they had a few items that they could borrow - fishing was great - playground was adequate. Mini golf was fun for all. There was also activities for the younger kids - making slime."
Swimming options: Limited to specific areas with lifeguards generally present Memorial Day to Labor Day. "Nice campground with plenty of things to do for the kids. Beautiful pool, very nice playground and arcade. The fishing was good everytime we've went."
Recreational programs: Vary by season but most active in summer months. At Philadelphia-West Chester KOA, "The camp playground was brand new when we arrived and they had just broken ground (September 2020). There are two different playground in the same area to accommodate kids of all ages. They also have pickleball, mini golf and a lovely pool."
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Check site maps carefully before reserving. At Four Seasons Family Campground, "Very nice campground with plenty of things to do for the kids. Beautiful pool, very nice playground and arcade. The fishing was good everytime we've went. They allow golfcarts which is a must for me."
Site leveling challenges: Many area campgrounds have sloped sites. "We got there, the host wasn't very friendly. We had to pay $50 per night for a tent site that was sandy mud. The facilities were nice and they had a pool and some other amenities."
Winter camping available: Select campgrounds remain open year-round. "We stayed here in our RV. It was the closest campground to Philly so we called a Lyft to get us into the city. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We also filled our propane tank here. The restrooms were immaculate compared to most campgrounds."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Aston, PA?
What camping is available near Aston, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Aston, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 123 campgrounds and RV parks near Aston, PA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Aston, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Aston, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Aston, PA is Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA with a 4.3-star rating from 21 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Aston, PA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Aston, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Aston, PA.
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