Washington Crossing State Park offers primitive camping options with basic facilities just 30 minutes from Levittown, Pennsylvania. While the Pennsylvania side features historical buildings and museums, the New Jersey side provides organized group tent camping with minimal amenities. The area spans both sides of the Delaware River and combines Revolutionary War history with outdoor recreation opportunities in a woodland setting.
What to do
Hiking along scenic cliffs: Tohickon Valley County Park provides impressive trails with dramatic views. "It's a small state run campground for tent camping. All the sites have a ton of room to stretch out! There are bathroom facilities which have showers," notes one visitor who appreciated the expansive sites.
Fishing from private docks: At Timberland Lake Campground, guests can fish directly from the property. "Stayed here from June 24th-27th on site 38. It was a really nice size, and the kids could fish right off the dock on the back," shares one camper who enjoyed the convenience of waterfront access.
Historical exploration: Washington Crossing State Park offers unique seasonal events connecting visitors with Revolutionary War history. "Every year, they re-enact Washington's troops crossing the Delaware! It was VERY cold the year I went. To warm up, there is a small visitor's center where they have a reproduction of the famous painting commemorating the moment," writes one reviewer.
What campers like
Wooded privacy: Turkey Swamp Park provides secluded tent and RV camping with natural separation between sites. "Sites are in the woods and widely spaced apart to give you privacy and the feeling of being out in the Forrest. Sites are tent and RV sites and you are allowed to have a tent on the site with an RV at no extra charge," explains one satisfied visitor.
Family activities: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA offers numerous amenities for families seeking glamping near Levittown. "This campground was so well maintained. There was so much to do there a pool, lake, horseshoes, cornhole, playground, big pillow and even more. They offer so many activities during the day and text you so you don't forget," notes one reviewer.
Primitive lakeside spots: For those seeking more remote camping, Round Valley Recreation Area provides waterfront tent sites. "Beautiful and quaint..a nice place to get away and enjoy some nature," reports one camper, while another mentions the "gorgeous sunset, beautiful views" available from the lakeside locations.
What you should know
Group-only camping: Some locations have specific requirements about camping arrangements. At Washington Crossing, "This isn't the place for a cushy RV getaway or individual tenters looking to sneak in for the night, but rather a structured, group-style camping steeped in Revolutionary War atmosphere."
Busy swimming areas: During summer months, pools can reach capacity. At Brendan Byrne State Forest, one visitor noted, "Lots of potable water hydrants around the campground so not far of a walk to fill any water needs you may have. Showers and bathrooms are ok, kept pretty clean."
Tick prevention: Turkey Swamp Park requires vigilance regarding ticks. "By the 2nd day I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2. That was so crazy because we were just sitting by our camper," warns one camper who encountered this issue during their stay.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: French Creek State Park features kid-friendly facilities throughout the property. "There is a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line."
Kid-friendly water activities: Atsion Family Camp provides beach access included with camping. "While camping at atsion family campground, you have free access to the recreation center (the beach and some trails). In the area there are historic buildings and ruins you get to by 'off roading' on all dirt roads."
Fall festivities: Several campgrounds offer seasonal events for families. One visitor noted about Timberland Lake, "We went during the Halloween weekend which was full of excellent activities from pumpkin painting to piñatas and tricker treating. Lake was beautiful."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At Tohickon Family Campground, RVers should consider specific site locations. "Nice new gravel and hook ups. Spacious sites. Large stream with fishing. WiFi good. ATT poor," notes one RV camper about the recently upgraded facilities.
Level sites: French Creek State Park provides paved areas for easier setup. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers."
Water hookups: For those needing full-service RV accommodations near Levittown, Pennsylvania glamping options like Turkey Swamp Park require planning ahead. "Sites are all level, very generous in size, and reasonably spaced apart for privacy. A lantern hook, picnic table, and fire ring complete each site. As mentioned, all roads and camper pads are dirt."
