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What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
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The rolling hills surrounding Leesport, Pennsylvania feature a diverse range of camping options within a 30-minute drive. French Creek State Park Campground, located 15 miles southeast in Elverson, offers 200 sites across four loops with varying levels of hookups, plus yurts and cabins for those seeking more comfort. Blue Rocks Family Campground near Lenhartsville provides access to the Appalachian Trail with its distinctive "river of rocks" formation that gives the campground its name. The region balances developed RV resorts like Lake-in-Wood Campground and Appalachian Camping Resort with more rustic options, including primitive tent sites at Shambala at Mystic Hollow, a small 15-site campground known for its peaceful setting.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with only a few like French Creek State Park remaining open year-round. Heavy spring rains can create muddy conditions at some locations, particularly at Locust Lake State Park where campers have reported flooding in lower-elevation sites. As one visitor noted, "It rained fairly heavily during our first day there and the sites became extremely muddy, so be prepared if rain is in the forecast." Reservation requirements vary by campground, with state parks typically accepting bookings up to 11 months in advance. Many private campgrounds enforce strict quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, though coverage may be spotty in more remote areas.
Waterfront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors, with several campgrounds offering lake or creek access. At Locust Lake State Park, campers appreciate the "lake front access to put kayaks in and fish" along with "great walking paths around the lake for kids to ride bikes." Family-friendly amenities are common at private campgrounds, with swimming pools, game rooms, and organized activities. The proximity to Pennsylvania Dutch Country adds cultural interest, with one reviewer describing the area as "a combination of rolling hills in a plush countryside punctuated by massive rolled bays of hay in the surrounding fields, covered wooden bridges and the occasional quaint well-preserved charming towns." Noise from nearby highways affects some campgrounds, particularly those close to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Best Campgrounds near Leesport (170)
1. 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."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $75 / night
2. Blue Rocks Family Campground
"According to hikers on the AT, this is what they call Pennsylvania, as they hike through this section of the state. And Blue Rocks Campground doesn't dissapoint."
"Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."
3. Lake-In-Wood Campground
"As we drove up I loved the look and location of the campground. "
"It rained the entire time I was there so we didn’t go in the pool but the campground is walkable, I was able to go running, there are things for kids to do, some animals to go visit on our walks, obviously"
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
4. Appalachian Camping Resort
"It was a nice size and was in a good location - near the ponds, pool, office, and bathhouse - but was still quiet! There were scheduled activities for kids and adults."
"We started our trip Friday afternoon, we pulled into the campground and they had a table set up outside to “check in.” We did not wait in a mile long line to park and go into the office."
5. Robin Hill Campground
"You will get you exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts. The playground was luckily right across from us up on the hill. They also have a Frisbee golf course on site."
"This campground had been let go with poor management for many years, HOWEVER the new management and staff have really turned it around!!"
6. Mountain Springs Camping Resort
"Close to other stores and camping center."
"Large size pool for the bigger folks and a walk in pool for the toddlers. Fun activities for all to enjoy. All the campers that were there when we there are super friendly."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $73 / night
7. Locust Lake State Park Campground
"We had lake front access to put kayaks in and fish which was awesome. Great walking path around lake for kids to ride bikes to parks or beach. Beach area was nice."
"Had a site close to the lake. Many sites (including mine) were not level. The sites sizes were a bit small and i would book during peak season. I would definitely return again off season."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $43 / night
8. Hickory Run Family Camping Resort
"All of the sites are full electric and more than a few have very little space for a family size tent to be safely away from the fire ring. Ours had adequate distance but we got lucky tbh."
"Streams are close by, hiking trails are numerous and Hawk Falls was a high point of the park. Peaceful, crisp air and beautiful Surroundings."
9. Shambala at Mystic Hollow
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
10. Allentown KOA
"This campground is nestled in rhe mountains of Pennsylvania. This campgound is family oriented, it has a pool, a store, a game room. They also do things for different holidays."
"We chose this campground mainly because it was close to home and we could camp and not miss my daughter's soccer practice/game. We were pleasantly surprised by the campground. "
Drive Time
- 12 min from Reading, PA
- 41 min from Allentown, PA
- 41 min from Lancaster, PA
- 44 min from Lebanon, PA
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Recent Reviews near Leesport, PA
1073 Reviews of 170 Leesport Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Peggy C.
TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
Tony F.
Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
Roger V.TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
- LLynn C.Scout
Old Mill Stream Campground
Never Again
The advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
Adam and Suzanne B.GuideBeacon Hill Camping
Great location
We stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Echo Valley Campground
Big sites with lots of trees
We only spent the night and didn't look at the amenities. The manager was very friendly and accommodating.
Guide to Leesport
At the eastern edge of Berks County, Leesport sits at approximately 300 feet above sea level in the lower Schuylkill River watershed. The region's camping season typically runs from April through October, though winter camping options exist at select parks. Most Leesport-area campgrounds experience heavy rainfall in spring, with August being the driest month for tent campers.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Locust Lake State Park Campground, the 52-acre lake contains multiple species for anglers. "We had lake front access to put kayaks in and fish which was awesome," notes one visitor. The park permits ice fishing in winter months when conditions allow.
Boulder field exploration: The distinctive glacier rock formation at Blue Rocks Family Campground provides a unique outdoor experience. "Our children loved to climb all over the rocks, that is where they spent most of the time," shares one camper. The formation extends across several acres and connects to hiking trails.
Appalachian Trail access: Multiple campgrounds offer proximity to the Appalachian Trail with day hike options. "Lovely camp site with access to a lot of amenities, all the while keeping a 'primitive' feel. Super easy access to Appalachian trail. Trail heads begin inside the campsite," reports one Blue Rocks visitor.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Campers consistently mention site separation at French Creek State Park Campground as a significant benefit. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," shares one reviewer. The park's four camping loops provide different experiences based on hook-up needs.
Lake activities: Water access ranks highly in camper satisfaction. "Great walking path around lake for kids to ride bikes to parks or beach. Beach area was nice," writes one Locust Lake visitor. Multiple lakes in the region offer swimming, kayaking, and fishing opportunities from spring through fall.
Site variety: The range of camping options allows visitors to match their preferences. At Mountain Springs Camping Resort, "Our campsite was very large and spacious with a lot of shade which was really nice." The region offers everything from open meadow sites to densely wooded locations.
What you should know
Weather considerations: Spring rains impact camping conditions significantly. A French Creek visitor noted, "We tented in loop D…the only bad part was that it was kind of hard to find a level and rock-free spot large enough for our tent, but we managed!" Always bring extra tarps during wet seasons.
Reservation timing: State parks fill quickly, especially for summer weekends and holiday periods. For the best sites at Hickory Run Family Camping Resort, plan ahead: "Sites are best in the 140-160 loop." Reservations for popular weekends often need to be made 6-11 months in advance.
Traffic noise: Some campgrounds experience road noise, particularly those near Interstate 78. At Appalachian Camping Resort, one camper reported, "VERY loud noise from the Interstate." Request sites furthest from major roads when making reservations.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer playground facilities for children. At Allentown KOA, "2 different playgrounds and a pool that could use some updating. Staff was very helpful and accommodating." Most public playgrounds are open from dawn to dusk.
Creek exploration: Stream access provides natural entertainment for children. "Our site was on a little stream which was relaxing," notes a Blue Rocks visitor. Parents report that small creeks offer safer water play than lake shorelines for younger children.
Biking opportunities: Paved trails at several campgrounds accommodate young cyclists. "Great walking path around lake for kids to ride bikes to parks or beach," reports a Locust Lake camper. Bring bikes with good tread as trails can become muddy after rain.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many campgrounds in the Leesport area have uneven terrain. A Robin Hill camper noted, "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!" Bring additional leveling blocks, especially for spring camping.
Hookup variations: Electric service differs between campgrounds and even within the same park. "There wasn't much room on our site to do anything else. The fire ring was about all the room allowed," shares a Lake-in-Wood visitor. Check site dimensions carefully when booking, especially for larger rigs over 30 feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I camp near Leesport, PA?
Where can I camp near Leesport, PA?
Several quality camping options surround the Leesport area. French Creek State Park Campground offers peaceful camping with easy hiking trails and a lake about 20 minutes from Leesport. For those seeking an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Country experience, Appalachian Camping Resort near Shartlesville provides a convenient base just a short drive away. Blue Rocks Family Campground and Robin Hill Campground are also excellent options within 30 minutes of Leesport, offering wooded settings and proximity to local attractions. If you're looking for free overnight parking while passing through, several retail locations in the region permit overnight stays for self-contained RVs.
What family-friendly activities are available at Leesport campgrounds?
What family-friendly activities are available at Leesport campgrounds?
Campgrounds near Leesport offer abundant family activities throughout the camping season. Pequea Creek Campground provides river tubing opportunities and hosts entertaining events like music bingo on Saturday nights. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA features typical KOA family amenities in a beautiful countryside setting. Many area campgrounds offer swimming pools, fishing ponds, planned weekend activities, and playgrounds. Some locations organize movie nights, craft sessions, and holiday celebrations during peak season. The surrounding area enhances family camping with attractions like covered bridges, roadside farm stands, and proximity to larger destinations including Lancaster and Hershey Park, making it easy to combine camping with regional sightseeing.
Are there RV hookups available at Leesport camping areas?
Are there RV hookups available at Leesport camping areas?
Yes, several campgrounds near Leesport offer comprehensive RV hookups. Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country provides full hookup sites in Amish country with amenities designed for RVers. Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park offers convenient RV sites despite being located near a highway. Most RV parks in the region provide water, electric, and sewer connections, with many accommodating larger rigs. Mountain Springs Camping Resort and Pequea Creek Campground also feature RV-friendly sites with hookups. It's advisable to call ahead during peak season (summer months) as the most desirable sites with full hookups tend to book quickly in this popular region.
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