Maple Glen's surrounding woodlands offer some of the best yurt camping opportunities in southeastern Pennsylvania's Montgomery County. The terrain features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 300 to 500 feet above sea level, with forests dominated by oak, maple and hickory trees. Local campgrounds experience cold winters with temperatures often below freezing from December through February, while summer temperatures typically reach the mid-80s with moderate humidity.
What to do
Hiking creek-side trails: Evansburg State Park features miles of trails running alongside small creeks. "Great park to do everything outdoorsy including, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing. I cought a beautiful Brown Trout here a few weeks ago! Great park," notes a camper at Evansburg State Park Campground.
Disc golf courses: Boulder Woods Campground maintains a full disc golf course through wooded terrain. "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," shares a visitor to Boulder Woods Campground.
Historical exploration: Washington Crossing State Park preserves Revolutionary War history accessible from camping areas. "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," reports a visitor.
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: French Creek's spacious camping spots provide natural separation between neighbors. "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," writes a camper at French Creek State Park Campground.
Yurt accommodations: Tohickon Valley Park offers yurt options with solid platforms and comfortable beds. "No electrical and no pets allowed in camp sites. But plenty of trees and huge fire rings in each spot. An RV would have a tough time but for car camping it's great," notes a visitor at Tohickon Valley County Park.
Clean facilities: Little Red Barn Campground maintains well-kept shower buildings. A tent camper mentioned, "This was a quick two night stay at a campground that was heavily populated with seasonal rentals. We were tossed into a site in the middle of the seasonals. There was one bath house for the whole place. The pool was awesome."
What you should know
Primitive site locations: When tent camping, check the distance from sites to bathrooms. At Little Red Barn Campground, a visitor advised: "Primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds. Cons: only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites, E/W sites are between RVs."
Seasonal closures: Many yurt camping facilities near Maple Glen operate on limited schedules. "The campground is as basic as they get. Sites are close to each other with absolutely no privacy. Bathrooms however are nice and clean with plenty of them around the park," notes a camper at Green Lane Park.
Alcohol restrictions: State parks typically prohibit alcohol while private campgrounds allow it. At Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, a camper mentioned: "My husband and I stayed for a week in one of the glamping tents. The staff was very friendly and the tents were more glamorous than we had tried before, but definitely had a good combination of woodsy and comfort."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access during hot months: Boulder Woods offers a swimming pool for family cooling off. "We had a great time. Enjoyed a nice long weekend out of the city. Clean amenities. Will be coming back!" noted a family at Boulder Woods Campground.
Off-season quieter stays: French Creek State Park sees fewer visitors during spring and fall. "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. I'm a women in my thirties traveling alone and I felt very safe here," shares a camper.
Children's programming: Quakerwoods Campground runs organized activities for younger visitors. One visitor shared: "Ive been here a a couple different times and stayed in different sites each time and always had a great time!"
Tips from RVers
Site leveling preparedness: French Creek State Park offers paved pads that help with RV leveling. "We were in the D loop which is rustic with no hookups. Quiet, very few people mid-week. Spacious sites. Bathrooms were just okay. Muddy floors - don't know how often floors are cleaned," advises an RV camper.
Maneuverability in wooded areas: Quakerwoods Campground offers assistance for larger rigs in tight spots. "The spots are tight to get into but the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight. Gorgeous place though," recommends an RV owner.
Hookup availability: Check which utilities are offered at specific sites. "Stayed overnight on a drive, good cell service and lots of foliage between sites keeps them pretty private. Plenty of space, picnic table, fire ring, basic bathroom facilities," notes a French Creek visitor.
