The RV campground scene around Macungie, Pennsylvania centers on its location in Lehigh County, approximately 55 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The area sits at an average elevation of 440 feet and features rolling countryside terrain with moderate humidity levels in summer. Camping options typically remain open from April through October, with limited winter availability.
What to do
Disc golf options: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers an on-site disc golf course as part of their adventure-focused amenities. "Wanted to find a close by place for a night of tent camping and stumbled across this winter time ski resort/spring summer camping and adventure grounds... If you're into Disc golf this place has that too," notes camper Lois.
Mountain biking trails: Visitors can access numerous downhill biking options at Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort, where the winter ski infrastructure transforms for summer use. "If you choose adventure this is the place for you, ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own," explains one camper.
Fishing opportunities: Pine Hill RV Park provides access to nearby fishing areas within a rural setting. "Spend the month of June 2021 at the campground. Full most of the time but, clean and beautiful. Never any loud noise even on the weekends. Meat store less than a mile away, otherwise Walmart and other stores are 15 minutes away," reports camper M.W.
What campers like
Diverse entertainment options: Spring Gulch Resort Campground provides scheduled activities for multiple age groups. "We camped here over Memorial Day weekend and it was full. There was a craft show in the barn which was nice... They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night," shares Kim W.
Quality of campground upkeep: Stonybrook RV Resort maintains exceptionally clean facilities that campers consistently praise. "The laundry area and shower rooms are beautiful and clean. We had an issue with our surge protector and the manager had an electrician out to us quickly who helped us solve a problem," notes Cindy.
Campsite layouts: Some properties offer concrete pads with premium amenities. "Our site(F20) is level and beautiful—spacious and beautifully landscaped," reports Matt S. about Stonybrook RV Resort. "The concrete pad/patio with Breeo smokeless fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and metal patio table and chairs made a great setup."
What you should know
Variable site conditions: Several campgrounds have challenging terrain that affects site quality. "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site! Our usual disconnect and set up time less than an hour," warns Linda F. about Robin Hill Campground.
Seasonal traffic patterns: Many campgrounds experience significant visitor fluctuations. "We were here on Mother's Day weekend and the activity director organized a nice continental breakfast, free chair massages, and raffled off manicure and pedicures," explains Kim W. about Robin Hill.
Highway noise considerations: Village Scene Park and other locations may have ambient road noise. "The first thing that you'll note is that Village Scene Park is located smack dab in the middle of an otherwise sprawling suburban area of the nearby metro Philly," reports Stuart K., adding that "you'll appreciate that the place is incredibly quiet and far enough away from busy traffic."
Tips for camping with families
Water features for children: Lake-In-Wood Campground offers multiple swimming options. "Huge pond for fishing, miniature gold, nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool. Goats to pet and watch," notes Jen R., adding that there are "a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others."
Playground access: Several campgrounds provide dedicated play areas for different age groups. "The playground was luckily right across from us up on the hill. They also have a Frisbee golf course on site," reports Jen R. about Robin Hill Campground.
Novelty accommodations: Some RV campgrounds near Macungie offer unique lodging options beyond standard cabins. "There are a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others. Nice playground for the kids and a small arcade," notes one camper about Lake-In-Wood.
Tips from RVers
Site approach challenges: Appalachian Camping Resort and other campgrounds require careful navigation. "One star taken away because fire pit is within feet from poop sewer connection of neighbor. Thankfully, they didn't use it, but imagine if they had as we were cooking over the open fire," reports Luis B.
Early arrival considerations: Several campgrounds charge additional fees for early check-in. "Check in is at 3pm, we showed up at 2:45 after a 7 hr drive and they made us pay $15 extra. Sites were average. Caught some catfish in the pond," notes Michael K. about Appalachian Camping Resort.
Advance planning for popular weekends: Holiday periods require booking well ahead, especially for premium sites. "We choose Robinhill for our very first camping experience with our TT, we were not disappointed. Staff very friendly, it was nice and quiet and the bathroom was nice and clean," shares Kathy H.
