Pet-friendly campgrounds near New Hope offer tent sites, cabins, and RV hookups within a 30-minute drive radius. The Upper Bucks County region sits at approximately 400 feet above sea level with humid continental climate patterns that create warm summers reaching 85°F and cold winters dropping below freezing. Camping options span both sides of the Delaware River with several state parks featuring diverse terrain.
What to Do
Fishing at stocked ponds: Colonial Woods Family Resort maintains a fishing pond on their property where campers can fish without leaving the campground. "The pooL and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times. They had a playground, lake where you could fish, cornhole, and minigolf," notes Nicole S. from Colonial Woods Family Resort.
Explore Round Valley Reservoir: This 2,350-acre freshwater reservoir offers kayaking and canoeing opportunities. "Beautiful and quaint..a nice place to get away and enjoy some nature," says Ryan M. about Round Valley State Park Campground. The reservoir is 180 feet deep at its center and known for its trout fishing.
Boat rentals: Nockamixon State Park has boat rentals available during peak season. "If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake. There is a place here swim as well even though we never swam," explains a reviewer. The lake permits wakes, so kayakers should expect some choppiness.
What Campers Like
Private wooded sites: Mountain View Campground offers secluded tent sites set apart from RV areas. "Our spot was #27 and pretty spacious. The showers were free and clean with hot water and decent pressure. The landing for the camper was even with gravel and the rest of the site was mostly even," says Sarah from Mountainview Campground.
Seasonal activities: Quakerwoods provides themed weekend events throughout their April-October season. "We've tent camped here three or four times. It's a quiet wooded campground (not all spots, but most). Easy to get to, and friendly family ownership," says Robert J. about the camping experience at this dog-friendly option.
Rustic cabin options: Lake Towhee County Park features minimal amenities but peaceful surroundings. "Very secluded and set back in the woods, but only a short drive to Nockamixon. Would definitely go again!" reports Emily G. about Lake Towhee County Park. The park maintains 13 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and garbage cans.
What You Should Know
Tent site challenges: Some campgrounds have better terrain for tents than others. "Don't come if your in a tent And It Has Been or will rain, It Becomes Flooded or turns into A mudPit," warns a camper about Tohickon Family Campground. Request elevated sites when booking during rainy seasons.
Bathroom access: Primitive sites often mean longer walks to facilities. "If you're tent camping the bathrooms are FAR and I highly doubt no one has ever peed outside at night instead of navigating through the night to them," notes Erika T. about Ringing Rocks Family Campground.
Quiet hour enforcement: Rules vary by location, with some strictly enforcing and others more relaxed. "We had a group that can be somewhat rowdy with music into the night and they tolerate us well," mentions one Quakerwoods camper, while other campgrounds enforce strict 10 PM quiet times.
Tips for Camping with Families
Halloween weekends: Ringing Rocks Family Campground offers special Halloween activities. "We went on Halloween weekend and they had so much for the kids to do! Friendly staff and clean sites!" shares Shannon C. about Ringing Rocks Family Campground. Many local campgrounds run these events in September and October.
Playground options: Multiple campgrounds feature kid-friendly play areas. "Mom was away so took 3 babies on a trip. Kids had a blast with hay rides and playground. All other campers were very nice and courteous of noise curfew," reports Justin B. about his family experience.
Splash zones: Some campgrounds offer water play areas separate from swimming pools. "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," notes a Colonial Woods camper. These areas typically operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing concerns: Transient RV sites tend to be closer together than seasonal ones. "While the seasonal sites have lots of room the transient sites are much more on top of each other," explains IAN P. about Colonial Woods. Request end sites or those along perimeters for more privacy.
Road navigation challenges: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads unsuitable for larger rigs. "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed (almost took my ac out with a huge limb)," warns Brian C. about Camp Carr Campground. Call ahead to confirm access for rigs over 30 feet.
Hookup positioning: Watch for hookup locations when selecting sites. "Outside sites are very close together, and when we stayed the RV campers get really rowdy at night past quiet hours which sucked having our 7 year old with us trying to sleep," notes a tent camper about RV areas at local campgrounds.
