Best Tent Camping near Kleinfeltersville, PA

Tent campsites near Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania include several established options for primitive camping. Shambala at Mystic Hollow offers tent camping along creekside locations with fifteen walk-in sites. Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area provides secluded tent-only spaces along a stream, making it a popular destination for backcountry tent enthusiasts looking to escape urban environments while still being relatively close to Lancaster.

Most tent campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with Mill Creek Camping Area open from March to November. Fire rings and picnic tables are common amenities at established sites, though several locations like Hibernia County Park feature primitive facilities with vault toilets rather than flush restrooms. A camper mentioned that "the sites are farther from the lake than expected and there are no running water bathrooms" at Hibernia, though they still enjoyed the "clean and wooded sites." Walk-in tent locations typically require campers to carry gear short distances from parking areas, and water sources may be limited to spigots at central locations rather than at individual sites.

Tent-only camping experiences in this region offer varied terrain and natural features. In the Mill Creek area, sites positioned along waterways provide natural cooling during hot weather. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "the stream is refreshing and the site stays fairly cool. When it hits high temperatures, a quick dip in the water is amazing." Tree cover varies significantly between locations, with Hibernia County Park offering more densely wooded sites than some other areas. Tent campers should note that many locations are situated near public trails, which can affect privacy as hikers sometimes pass through or near established campsites. This proximity to trails does provide excellent access to hiking networks but may reduce the sense of seclusion typical of more remote backcountry tent camping areas.

Best Tent Sites Near Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania (26)

    1. Shambala at Mystic Hollow

    1 Review
    Leesport, PA
    18 miles
    +1 (484) 706-2092

    $40 / night

    "Shambala at Mystic Hollow offers great creekside campsites for anyone looking to pitch a tent and enjoy some time by the water.  Check them out and share your experience on the Dyrt!"

    3. Mill Creek Camping Area

    2 Reviews
    Lancaster, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 299-8215

    $23 / night

    "Campgrounds are spaced out large spaces for multiple tents, camping cost $25 a night flat rate, for up to 6 days. Campground will refund you if rain prevents your stay or allow you to rebook."

    4. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground."

    "We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There’s running water available, porta potties are very clean and don’t smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night."

    5. Rolling Hills Retreats

    2 Reviews
    Oley, PA
    28 miles
    +1 (484) 507-4180

    $160 - $380 / night

    "Her boyfriend and I wanted to plan an outdoor camping trip but we’re completely over having no privacy, worrying about my reactive dog, feeling like we had to follow ridiculous rules when going camping"

    6. Susquehannock State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Drumore, PA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 252-1134

    $28 - $72 / night

    "Potable water is available in several places on each loop. The bathhouses are rebuilt recently and are very nice. Some walk in tent sites."

    "This is Organized Group Tenting Only."

    7. Greystone Manor Backyard Camping

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    Concord, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 393-4233

    $25 - $50 / night

    8. Two Log Campground

    1 Review
    Narvon, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 273-3068

    9. Brandywine Meadows Family Campground

    1 Review
    Glenmoore, PA
    26 miles
    +1 (610) 273-9753

    10. Mauch Chunk Lake Park

    10 Reviews
    Nesquehoning, PA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 325-3669

    $20 / night

    "Our first time tent camping was here and it set a great tone."

    "Easy drive from Philly area, courteous staff, very wooded and quiet at night. Has many sites right along the lake edge, some very large."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Kleinfeltersville, PA

834 Reviews of 26 Kleinfeltersville Campgrounds


  • Ra F.
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    OK, but camping gets a low rating.

    The park is lovely, but the camping facilities are subpar, primitive and lack any kind of privacy. I bike toured there. The only potable water was from a near-broken water fountain at the public rest rooms and no electrical connection to recharge electronics. There was also a fair amount of road noise at night. Bathhouse OK, but just basic. Tent spots are just lined up against one another facing a service road.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2020

    Locust Lake State Park Campground

    Serenity on the lakes

    Pretty campground with lots of lake views. We arrived just before dark which was good because the sites were not level front to back. Most sites had a slope but there were some level sites. You can kayak, canoe, paddle board, and fish on the lake. There are 2 boat launches. The store wasn’t much to speak of. Bath houses were clean. We walked around the lake on a paved level path. They advertise no alcohol. This is near the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine tour which we loved. It’s near the Yingling Brewery tour.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 25, 2022

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Campsites Jammed Closely Together

    PROS 

    Reserved 328 days prior to arriving

    $13.50 senior discount 

    Immediately greeted by Loop C camp host who was extremely friendly and helpful 

    Site C3 parking pad level asphalt 

    Metal frame wooden picnic table that was moveable 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Metal fire pit which was cleaned out upon our arrival 

    Some vegetation between sites provided a bit of privacy from neighbors sites 

    Park is 21 miles from Valley Forge National Historical Park. Catch National Park Service 90 minute trolley tour at the Visitor Center. 

    Shady Maple Smorgasbord...authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking…largest buffet in the USA…16 miles from French Creek SP 

    CONS

    $6.50 reservation fee for making my own on-line reservation 

    Horrible signage along PA-345. Never saw very small sign when we where intensely searching 

    Such a large overall park, but camping loop sites are jammed together

    Pitiful low water pressure  in Loop C

    Site sewer connection is high; needs to be knocked down to ground level 

    Short length of site caused creative tow vehicle parking 

    Loop C women’s toilet/shower building a big nasty mess Saturday 

    Trash dumpsters are on the main road near the campground check-in station (not walkable) 

    Noisy campground; 9pm quiet hour not enforced

    Lots of barking dogs 

    No wood sales in park 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • 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! 

    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. 

    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 couldn’t believe we hadn’t visited before because it is a great state park. Wood is available for purchase at the campground hosts’ 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.

  • V
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Knoebels Campground

    Clean, quiet, inexpensive, fun place to camp!

    Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins.

    There is electricity at every site but not water. There are fill stations throughout the campgrounds. Most sites are level and shaded. There are nice sturdy wooden platforms for tent campers.

    The bath houses are clean and well maintained. There are outside sinks with mirrors, laundry facilities, shower stalls, and toilet stalls. Or if you prefer there are also traditional bathrooms with showers.

    Quiet hours are enforced between 10p and 8a.

    Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Wood is available by the bucket near the check in building. Sites are inexpensive and are all a short walk, or free shuttle ride, to the park!.

  • 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.

  • Max C.
    Oct. 14, 2019

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Gorgeous in the fall

    Stayed in B-08 on mid October and had a great trip. The site was non-electric and it seems most of the outer side of this loop is basic camping with the inside of the loop having power. The other loops offer full hookups but opting for this area kept us from being surrounded by massive RV's. Easy back in spot for our car, partially shaded, decent brush cover between sites and able to keep tent about 20 yards from the road on a crushed rock pad. I will say this site has a little bit of slope but nothing that affected our sleep. The fire ring is very high sided and if you're not sitting on a higher camp chairs you kind of miss the fire. Picnic table was sturdy but easy enough to move lnto place to fit our needs. Tons of hike mg within the park including some historic sites at Hopewell Furnace like the blacksmith shop and old residences. Checked in a. It before the stated 3pm time without issues. Very few rangers seen during stay but it is after labor day and most of the seasonal attractions like the pool etc were closed for the season. Very clean bathrooms with easy to use dish sinks on the outside. Overall for a trip that within 75 minutes of Philly you can't go wrong for a quick jaunt out of town.

  • Tara T.
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    Easy Camping

    Green Lane is a beautiful park with a small campground. The spaces are right on top of each other with no tree cover between spots, so you’ll definitely be right up on your neighbors. The fire rings are big and frustrating, the fire sits on a lifted grate so you go through wood like crazy. Lovely park, lovely rangers, but not my favorite spot.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2023

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Convenient to Philadelphia

    General: Four loops with a total of 200 campsites. Two of the loops allow pets (A, C) and two do not. Loop D offers no hookups while Loops A-C offer a mix of no hookups, water/Electric, and full hookups. We had no problem securing a site on a weekday in October with no reservation. There are also two yurts and three cottages. 

    Site Quality: We chose a non-electric site in the B Loop, so this review focuses on this loop. There are abundant trees separating the sites. The pads were paved and B12 was very long. A picnic table and fire ring complete the site. Because the loops are on a slight slope, not all of the sites are completely level, something that would be difficult to determine if making reservations ahead of time. 

    Bathhouse: Pennsylvania state parks get high marks for their modern, clean restrooms and this park (at least the B Loop) was no exception. Hot showers were no additional charge and generous in size. 

    Activities: 35 miles of hiking trails. Be aware that the Hopewell Lake Loop is not very well marked (it appears to be a work in progress) although blazes on trees are abundant for most trails. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent during the summer season, and there is a boat dock for your own boat for fishing (either from a fishing pier or on your boat). There is a huge pool available from Memorial Day through Labor Day (there is an additional fee for this). Some of the trails allow horseback riding. Nearby Hopewell Furnace is accessible via hiking trails, or you can drive there. Other activities include orienteering and disc golf. Make sure you wear blaze orange during the fall hunting season as you will hear hunters! 

    In general, it is obvious Pennsylvania invests in its state park campgrounds and the price is reasonable ($27 for a non-electric site during the week with a $4.50 senior discount). My only complaint is that the dumpsters are a hike from the loops, but this is a minor complaint.


Guide to Kleinfeltersville

Tent camping near Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts, from serene streams to vibrant parks. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several options to explore.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy refreshing dips in the stream at Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area, where you can also take advantage of nearby hiking trails.
  • Experience the beauty of nature while camping at Hibernia County Park, which features a children's pond and access to Brandywine Creek for fishing.
  • Explore the creekside campsites at Shambala at Mystic Hollow, perfect for those who enjoy a tranquil setting with opportunities for water activities.

Tips for tent camping near Kleinfeltersville

  • Be prepared for limited amenities at Mill Creek Camping Area, as it offers no showers or electric hookups, making it essential to bring your own supplies.
  • If you're camping with pets, Hibernia County Park is pet-friendly, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors with your furry friends.
  • For a unique experience, consider Rolling Hills Retreats, which offers glamping options for those who want a bit more comfort while still enjoying the camping vibe.

Features to look for in local campgrounds

  • Many campgrounds, like Greystone Manor Backyard Camping, provide essential amenities such as drinking water and firewood, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Look for campgrounds with reservable sites, such as Brandywine Meadows Family Campground, to secure your spot during peak camping seasons.
  • Consider the accessibility of campgrounds like Two Log Campground, which is conveniently located for easy access to local attractions and activities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kleinfeltersville, PA is Shambala at Mystic Hollow with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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