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Best Tent Camping near Loganville, PA

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Tent camping near Loganville, Pennsylvania provides several options within a 30-mile radius, with sites ranging from primitive to established campgrounds. Susquehannock State Park Campground in Drumore offers tent campsites with walk-in access and scenic views of the Susquehanna River. Mill Creek Camping Area in Lancaster County provides tent-only sites along a creek in a wooded setting. Lower Allen Community Park features primitive tent camping along Yellow Breeches Creek, while Hibernia County Park in Coatesville maintains two camping loops with tent sites in a forested environment.

Most tent campgrounds in the Loganville area operate seasonally, typically from March through October or November. Hibernia County Park's tent sites are available on weekends only during the camping season. Mill Creek Camping Area charges a flat rate of $25 per night for tent camping, with sites that can accommodate multiple tents. Potable water availability varies by location, with some sites like Mill Creek offering drinking water while others require campers to bring their own. Fire rings and picnic tables are standard at most locations, though firewood policies differ. Vault toilets or portable facilities are common at the more primitive tent camping locations.

The tent camping experience near Loganville features wooded sites that provide natural shade and privacy. According to reviews, Mill Creek Camping Area offers "large spaces for multiple tents" with sites "down by the creek making for a cooler camping experience." At Lower Allen Community Park, tent campers can access sites via kayak by putting in upstream and floating down to their campsite. Hibernia County Park provides a more secluded backcountry tent camping experience with "heavily wooded" sites offering "plenty of hammock hanging opportunities," though one visitor noted "there is absolutely no privacy" in some areas where "campsites are right next to each other." Susquehannock State Park features walk-in tent sites that are "a short walk from scenic overlooks and other hiking trails."

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  • Rick W.
    Aug. 15, 2022

    Colonel Denning State Park Campground

    Tent camping sites

    Walk in sites have picnic table and fire ring. Tent pads are level and smooth. Showers and restrooms are close to sites. Strongly recommend...

  • Nate & Erika L.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Susquehanna State Park Campground

    Great State Park Camping

    We decided to stay a weekend at Susquehanna based on the reviews on the Dyrt and itā€™s closer proximity to home. We arrived and were greeted by super friendly rangers who gave us the lay of the land. We found the rangers to be very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife, plants, and trees in the park. They had two display tables full of flora and fauna by the check-in station set up for kids and adults alike to glean some knowledge. On one night while we were there, there was a program run by the rangers where kids could learn about some common native and invasive species.

    We hiked the Green Trail, which had a sign saying it was ā€˜very difficultā€™, but we found it to be no problem for our crew of seven kids aged 3-10 and four adults. We only passed one other hiker. We saw some champion trees, lots of deer, and had some run ins with more than a few spotted lantern flies. One ranger told us they have nine champion trees in the park, weā€™d love to go back and hike to find the others.

    With only two loops, the sites were fairly spaced out with lots of trees between them. We had a spacious electric site for our pop up and camped with friends who had a nice level, secluded tent site. We hardly ever heard any neighbors and all was quiet at night. Each loop shares a bathhouse, and there are some portable toilets spaced around the loop, too. The facilities were cleaned every morning. They even have a large laundry utility sink in the bathhouse should you need it. The only downside we found was that showering at prime time (around 8 or 9 pm) led to very little hot water. A small price to pay for good camping and hiking!

  • Craig F.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Fun Camping and Lake Activities

    We had a wonderful stay at Gifford Pinchot State Park!Ā 

    The camping area at GP is separated into A loop and B loops with approximately 300 sites. All sites had a paved pad, varying in size depending on the location, with tent site being smaller. Most sites have electric and there are 22 full hookup sites in the camping area. Both loops are peninsulas into the lake, which is convenient to launching boats directly from many sites. Loop A is closer to the designated swimming area with a sandy beach and playground. B loop is closer to many of the hiking trails and also several boat launch areas. It is nice that the camping area and amenities are separated from the public day use area. At the entrance to the camping area there are three dump stations.Ā 

    During our stay we were at a full hookup site which was very spacious and often hard to find in PA State Parks. Our site was#299 and for some reason the entire site was paved/blacktop, which was different than all the other sites where the pad was paved and the picnic table area was gravel/grass. While this site made it easy to level our camper, it became quite hot in the afternoon/evening after the sun had baked it all day.

    Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed GP and couldnā€™t believe we hadnā€™t visited before because it is a great state park. Wood is available for purchase at the campground hostsā€™ sites and ice at the park office. As with most PA state parks, quiet hours are at 9:00PM, which is a bit early, and there is no alcohol allowed in the park. We look forward to returning to GP in the future.

  • Nick C.
    Jun. 19, 2022

    Owens Creek Campground ā€” Catoctin Mountain Park

    Cozy and Clean - Lots of Firewood

    The sites are very clean but close to each Other. You can hear the kids and families and all that. The sites have a nice mulched tent pad, fire ring / grill grate, lantern pole and picnic table. There is a firewood hut at the entrance and you can take what you need - just leAve a donation. The bathrooms are very clean and thereā€™s some trails around the creek (dry creek/ nothing impressive)

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 2, 2023

    Owens Creek Campground ā€” Catoctin Mountain Park

    Peaceful w filtered sun

    Owens Creek Campground : (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17ā€™ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5 Price: $15/night w senior pass Usage during visit: very low including Fri night Site Privacy: understory trees, filter l e of site in many sites. Site Spacing: most very nicely spaced Site surface: blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Very quiet Road Noise: Only a bit in first few campsites Through Traffic: no problem Electricity: No Water: Spigots at bathhouses Sewer: No Dump: No Generators: 6 AM to 10 PM Bathroom: Old but very clean.
    Showers: Yes. Double curtains Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (Verizon): Very good Setting: A thick deciduous forest Weather: nice. Cooler because of shade Bugs: A few. Will probably increase as month moves on Solar: Too much shade for fixed solar panels Host: Yes Rig size: Not all sites will accommodate a 22ā€™ trailing. Sites: Pictures are of some of the best sites. My favs: 14 nice woods view , (28 & 29 hear creek,)37. 45, 46

  • Jim N.
    Apr. 29, 2019

    Hibernia County Park

    Hidden gem

    A nice primitive campground - good for a quick trip away. The campground is a county run one that works on a first come first serve basis, which is fine if there are others close by. They are wooded sites and have 2 loops. There is no store, but there a places close to get supplies. The park is dry, no alcohol. No hook ups either. There is an old mansion that gives tours on weekends.

  • A
    Sep. 24, 2020

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Nice Small Campsite Close to DC

    Nice small campsite in MD not too far from DC. One negative was that when it rains it really flushes through the grounds. We had a site on the lower end of the loop and our site was hard to set up as we arrived during a storm and it was very wet even after the rain died down. Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby. Where we were hiking. šŸ˜¬ The positives are as others have pointed out there is a huge park for kids- itā€™s not within walking distance for little kids but itā€™s a very short drive by the entrance to the park. Thereā€™s also another small park on the loop. The restrooms were central and well maintained. We found a small river and swimming hole at the bottom of the hill off to the side opposite the cabins/park. All sites had a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood available from camp host. Hiking poles would have been good for the trails when we had a kid in a pack on our back. Overall a nice close small campground.

  • Sean M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2020

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Great Small Campground - Cool Cabinso

    This is a small gem of a state park campground, one of only two is the massive Patapsco Valley State Park. Itā€™s a bit odd getting here through a suburban neighborhood, but the Hilton area is great. It seem like this area is, possibly unintentionally, geared toward children. There is a massive playground, nature play space, sensory trail, and a small nature center. There are a lot of easy, but beautiful hikes.

    The campground is on the smaller side. You get a fire pit and cooking crate, and a picnic table. The crushed stone at the sites isnā€™t comfortable for tents, and they wonā€™t let you pitch it on the ground, so bring extra pads and alternative ways to secure the tent to the ground. There are helpful and friendly camp hosts always on duty. The bathhouse is nothing special, but itā€™s well maintained and clean. The best part of this campground are the neat mini cabins. Small one room cabins that have electricity and heat. They are a nice touch for those that want to camp, but not completely ā€œrough it.ā€ We found everything reasonably priced.

    Remember: no alcohol or firewood can be brought into the park. Firewood can only be purchased on site due to harmful insects. But the money goes toward the parks volunteer program.

    This is a very nice small campground that is great for kids!

  • K
    Sep. 1, 2021

    Codorus State Park Campground

    Nice campground for primitive tenting

    Large campground but only 15 sites dedicated toā€œroughinā€™ itā€ tent camping. However, those sites are isolated from the others. The tent sites were in very good condition, spaced well, and fairly private. Most sites have plenty of shade and grassy, though a few are dirt only. Many sites within walking distance from the lake(no swimming) and set up for you to store and launch your kayak or other boat. Water, bathrooms, and showers a little distant but everything clean and in excellent condition. Ice and firewood available on the grounds. There is also a small store but I didnā€™t see it because it was open for very limited weekend hours only. Otherwise, major grocery stores are only a few minutesā€™ drive. Definitely going backā€¦!

Guide to Loganville

Tent camping options near Loganville, Pennsylvania offer experiences in Chester County, Lancaster County, and southern Pennsylvania natural areas. The region sits at approximately 500 feet of elevation with mild springs, humid summers, and colorful fall seasons that extend the camping season through October. Most campgrounds in this area feature wooded settings with creek or lake access that provide natural cooling during summer camping trips.

What to do

Creek exploration: At Mill Creek Camping Area in Lancaster, campers can wade in the refreshing stream during hot days. A reviewer notes, "The stream is refreshing and the site stays fairly cool. When it hits the high temperatures a quick dip in the water is amazing."

Hiking and biking trails: Patapsco Valley State Park offers multiple trail systems within a 30-mile drive of Loganville. According to one camper, "You can also gain access to the Patapsco River by traveling down into the river valley along the Forest Glen Trail. This trail follows the Saw Mill Branch Stream and can connect with several trails to make for very interesting hiking adventures."

Kayak camping: The Lower Allen Community Park offers a unique way to access campsites via water. A camper explains, "You can put in a few miles up and float down to your site. There is parking right there. The park is in the suburbs so it's close to lots of things."

Wildlife observation: Visit the Conowingo Dam near Susquehannock State Park Campground where eagle watching is particularly good. As one visitor described, "There's a great bike trail to the Conowingo dam which is a nice place to visit, and a great place to see lots of eagles."

What campers like

Solitude and quiet: Most tent camping areas around Loganville maintain small, intimate campground designs. A reviewer of Hibernia County Park shared, "We LOVE this campground. It's tiny (19 sites in Fiddlers loop), it's quiet, it's heavily wooded. There is NOTHING to do except walk or bike the beautiful trails, spend time on Chamber's Lake, spend time in the hammock and stare at the fire."

Affordable rates: Many campgrounds in the region keep costs reasonable. One camper notes about Hibernia County Park, "Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups."

Natural features: The best tent camping near Loganville offers streams, lakes, and wooded settings that create natural cooling. Mill Creek Camping Area provides "campsite for where we stayed is down by the creek making for a cooler camping experience and love the sound of water flowing at night."

Historic features: Some campgrounds include access to historic structures. At Susquehannock State Park Campground, one visitor mentioned, "There's a working, renovated mill and home at the river also."

What you should know

Camping seasons vary: Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with specific schedules. Hibernia County Park is "only open on the weekends, in season" and Patapsco Valley State Park operates "April 1 to October 30."

Water access considerations: Not all campgrounds provide easy access to drinking water. At Hibernia County Park, "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank."

Reservation systems: Booking methods differ between parks. For Hibernia County Park, "Sites can be reserved on line, by phone, or by 'first come, first served' self-registration."

Trail proximity: Some campgrounds have trails running directly through or adjacent to camping areas. At Hibernia, "The campground is ON the hiking trail so everyone doing the loop walks along the sites."

Toilet facilities: Bathroom options range from primitive to modern. Hibernia County Park has "only pit toilets in Fiddler's loop, however there is a bathroom with running water, flush toilets and electric outlets (no shower) within walking distance of the loop."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated children's play areas. At Patapsco Valley State Park, one visitor noted, "The Hilton entrance of Patapsco Valley Park is perfect for keeping the kids entertained. There is a huge playground, sensory trail and nature discovery center at the entrance to the park."

Family-friendly fishing: Special fishing areas exist for younger anglers. One camper at Hibernia County Park mentioned, "Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too."

Nature activities: Some parks offer educational opportunities for children. Patapsco Valley State Park "seem like this area is, possibly unintentionally, geared toward children. There is a massive playground, nature play space, sensory trail, and a small nature center."

Privacy considerations: When camping with families, site selection matters. One reviewer of Hibernia County Park cautioned, "There is absolutely no privacy. The campsites are right next to each other with hardly any trees... You can see everything other campers do and they can see everything you're doing."

Tips from RVers

Site limitations: While primarily tent-focused, some campgrounds can accommodate smaller RVs. At Hibernia County Park, "though at first glance the sites don't look big enough to house an RV, there are a few sites that will, including #3, #17 & #18 and plenty of sites will fit a small RV or pop up camper."

Utility restrictions: Most tent-focused campgrounds near Loganville have limited or no hookups. Hibernia County Park offers "NO HOOKUPS" and has "NO DUMP STATION. There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee."

Leveling challenges: RV campers should prepare for uneven sites. At Hibernia County Park, the sites "aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix."

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