Best Tent Camping near New Kingstown, PA
Looking for tent camping near New Kingstown? Find the best tent camping sites near New Kingstown. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of New Kingstown, Pennsylvania's most popular destinations.
Best Tent Sites Near New Kingstown, Pennsylvania (13)
1. Lower Allen Community Park
1 Review•12 SavesLewisberry, PennsylvaniaNestled on 110 acres of rolling land, Lower Allen Community Park (LACP) is in the southern part of the Township at 4075 Lisburn Road. It is an ideal location for retreats or meetings, weddings, parties, picnics, family reunions, athletic games and tournaments, special events, or just to simply enjoy family or some quiet time alone. In 2008, Capital Blue Cross and Central Penn Parent Magazine readers awarded LACP as the Second Best Park/Playground. The park offers pavilions, play areas, camp sites and numerous athletic fields for rent. The Camping area is located on the banks of the Yellow Breeches Creek and is perfect for anyone who likes to get back to nature. These “primitive” camp sites are available for tent camping. A nature trail, which winds its way through park pointing out native flowers and foliage, sets the backdrop for your camping getaway.
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$10 - $25 / night
2. Reeds Gap State Park Campground
5 Reviews•27 Photos•30 SavesMilroy, Pennsylvania- Pets
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3. The Hefenfinger's Fish Camp
Be the first to review!•12 Photos•3 SavesSummerdale, Pennsylvania- Reservable
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4. Warm Springs Camp
Be the first to review!•11 Photos•6 SavesShermans Dale, PennsylvaniaNestled along Sherman’s Creek, our campsite sits on six wooded acres with 600 feet of creek frontage. Everything in the pictures is included in your stay! All you need to bring is food and your love of the outdoors. Firewood, charcoal, bedding, toiletries, kitchenware (as pictured), a private shower, sink and composting toilet are all included. The shower and sink have an on demand hot water heater, so no cold showers! Bring your fishing gear and you can reel in Smallmouth Bass, Sunnies, Fall Fish, and Trout all from our property. This campsite is far enough away from the city to enjoy the sounds of nature while still being less than 30 minutes from the shopping and dining and Carlisle and Mechanicsburg. Historic Gettysburg and Lancaster are just over an hour away. Hersheypark is less than an hour away!
This campsite is fully private. As your hosts, we live on the property, so if there are any issues or help needed, we are nearby!
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5. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground
5 Reviews•6 Photos•52 SavesBoalsburg, PennsylvaniaThis 41-acre park is in an isolated area of the Seven Mountains region known as the Stone Creek Kettle. While this Centre County park is small in size, it is surrounded by an 80,000-acre block of Rothrock State Forest.
Penn-Roosevelt is a good base for those seeking low-density recreation on this vast expanse of public land. Popular activities include: hiking on the Mid-State or other State Forest trails, gravel-riding on over 100 miles of Forestry roads, and mountain biking the nearby Cooper’s Gap area, a destination Pennsylvania mountain biking trail system.
Rustic sites, tents only
The 18 rustic campsites are for tents only and are open year-round. Some sites are walk-in for more privacy. All campsites are first-come, first-serve.
Drinking water and non-flush toilets are available.
Due to the isolated location, Penn-Roosevelt provides an excellent opportunity to get away from noise and electric lights.
Park rangers routinely patrol the park and camping fees are paid through a self-registration/payment system.
Please keep food and coolers in vehicles to protect them from wild animals.
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$25 / night
6. Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area
2 Reviews•4 Photos•16 SavesLancaster, Pennsylvania- Pets
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7. Standing Stone Farm
Be the first to review!•6 PhotosMifflintown, PennsylvaniaA relaxing getaway nestled along the Juniata River. Less than one mile from the famous Port Royal Speedway! Come for the race, stay for the fishing, floating, and campfire memories you’re bound to make!
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$25 - $50 / night
8. Shikellamy State Park Campground
3 Reviews•6 Photos•7 SavesSunbury, Pennsylvania- Pets
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9. Mill Creek Camping Area
1 Review•10 SavesLancaster, PennsylvaniaThis primitive tent-only camping area spans 10 acres and has five campsites; each with a picnic table and fire ring.
The Mill Creek Camping Area is located in the southern end of Lancaster County Central Park, in the woods and fields behind the Environmental Center. A driveway leads from Eshelman Mill Road to the camping area parking lot. It is bordered on the west by Mill Creek and includes both woodland and grassy areas.
A permit is required to camp. The maximum stay at the Mill Creek Camping Area is 7 consecutive days (6 nights), followed by a 7 day absence. View the camping brochure for more information.
Parking: Please park your vehicle in the cul-de- sac area. No parking is permitted at the campsites. • Water: Water spigots are located next to Campsite #2 and near Campsite #5. • Electricity: There is no electricity in the camping area. • Restrooms: A port-a-pot is provided near the parking area. Full-service restrooms are available at the Environmental Center from 8 am - dusk. Please note there are no shower facilities. • Trash: Please place all trash in the trash receptacles provided in the cul-de-sac or take it with you. • Fire Rings: Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring. Fires are permitted only in the provided fire rings. • Firewood: A cooking pile of firewood (10-12 pieces) may be purchased for $10. Any dead wood on the ground may be used for fires. The cutting of standing trees and operation of chain saws is not permitted.
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$23 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near New Kingstown, Pennsylvania
826 Reviews of 13 New Kingstown Campgrounds
- RRachel D.
Scout
Old Mill Stream Campground
Ideal for locals
We love this campground for tent camping. Tent sites are lined up along the water which is great for fishing (especially when you need to stay close to the littles sleeping in the tent). Lots of benches lined up along the water. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There is also a playground in the middle of the tent site line, along with a basketball court. It’s not terribly exciting but it serves its purpose.
Great location on route 30, tons and tons of shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions nearby within a 5 minute drive. Lots of 24 hour places in case there was a middle of the night emergency since the little store closes fairly early, it also opens fairly late.
Being attached to Dutch wonderland is great too. It’s awesome to not have to drive home after a day of being at an amusement park.
- KKENNETHScout
Codorus State Park Campground
Nice campground for primitive tenting
Large campground but only 15 sites dedicated to“roughin’ it” 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 didn’t see it because it was open for very limited weekend hours only. Otherwise, major grocery stores are only a few minutes’ drive. Definitely going back…!
- JJennifer L.
Guide
William Houck Campground
Perfectly awesome
We stayed here May 1st, one night, it was a weekday night so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. I start my review with that because we have heard this place can get very busy. They said it has long already been completely (180 sites!) booked for Memorial Day. That being said, we tent camped, it cost about $25. We bought three bags of their kiln dried wood which made for a wonderful and easy fire ($15), the tent sites were perfectly flat with crushed gravel and fire rings. The place was CLEAN as heck, the bathroom/shower were so clean it was like it must have been built last week. I mean seriously in perfect condition, water was hot the sites are not on top of each other and each has its own designated parking area. The surrounding park is seriously gorgeous. You cannot go wrong here, we enjoyed every single second.
- Jeanette M.Scout
Crows Nest Campground
Great for a Weekend Getaway
I don’t normally go camping in a Tent but I feel like it’s something I want you more often, I think this place is a great place to go for the weekend with the kids.
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Norman A.Scout
Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
Nice and quiet.
We camped in a tent. It was nice and quiet. Lots of birds singing, and owls at night. The bathroom is older, but ok.
- EEmily
Traveler
Western Village RV Park
Fun for a weekend
We tent camp here on weekends. Usually check to see what bands are playing or fun activity going on. We live 5 minutes away so it’s a nice “getaway”.
Only downside is the walk to the bathrooms if you tent camp. A long walk if you really got to go.
- MMelissa C.Scout
Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA
Excellent Campground
We have been here tenting twice, once last year and once this summer. They have upgraded the tent sites since last year, no more primitive sites, all the tent sites are now mulch pad with water and electric. Bathrooms are very clean and modern, but a decent walk from tent sites. The facilities are all lovely, staff in the camp store are kind and helpful. The snack bar is very convenient, breakfasts on the weekends in the summer. Close to lots of great activities and there is lots to do at the campground as well. Highly recommend.
- Danielle W.Guide
Cowans Gap State Park Campground
Great camping summer or fall...
We went to Cowans gap last full for a Halloween weekend and the children loved it. We even won the campsite decorating contest. We went this summer and camped in A-tent with friends of ours who had never done it Before & After the amazing trip at callans gap they want to do it again. Awesome beach, nice sights, And a quiet area what more could you want.
- Nancy N.Guide
Granite Hill Camping Resort
Classic RV campground
Classic small RV campground. Not especially great for tent camping.
- GGary C.Guide
Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground
Mid week stay
Nice fairly private tent sites, clean showers and pet friendly.
Lawrence D.Scout
Ferryboat Campsites
Typical tent camping
They offer the typical tent camping environment, mostly out in an open field and good walk to showers/head. Other than that was enjoyable place to stay.
- Amy R.Scout
Merry Meadows Recreation Farm
The best!
Such a wonderful campground. We have visited 5x this year. Wooded sites, open sites, tent sites. All great!
- TTerri S.Traveler
Muddy Run Rec Park - PPL
Very accommodating!
we tent camp and the site was booked over the phone and we got there nd the site was wooded and not enough room for our big tent, but they left us change sites and were very nice
Theresa D.Traveler
Caledonia State Park Campground
Beautiful park, loud road
I tent camped here about 30 yrs ago and was so happy to come back! But, the nearby Rt 30, especially before leaves return to the trees, is a major commuter route and soooo loud!
Dave G.Guide
Gettysburg Campground
Family campground that's great for base camp.
Stayed here in October while family stayed in hotels. This is a family campground and is mostly occupied by RV's who stay long term. Tent sites are spacious and fits 2 cars, sites fit 2-3 tents. The tent sites have numerous walnut trees, so there's a bit of a hazard there when walking around trying to dodge the falling nuts (cars are targets too!). The campground is pretty close to downtown Gettysburg if you're looking for restaurants/shops. It's in the heart of the battlefield access points and trails. The campground usually puts on various activities, parties, etc, mainly kid oriented. This is a nice site/area for base camping in the fall.
- Marie H.Scout
Gettysburg Campground
Best tent camping site in Gettysburg
campground was pretty crowded, but the tent sites were secluded and well kept. staff was extremely helpful. close to the battleground and all attractions.
- ddevon K.Scout
Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
Memorial weekend
Good tent site clean the staff was on top of collecting garbage. Had a few activities. Definitely need my bike next time cool rocks there to play on.
- PPamela A.Traveler
Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
Great place
Nicely wooded, quiet campground. Bathrooms were clean and staff was really nice. Close to Gettysburg museum. They were able to get us in a tent site to save $.
Nick S.GuideCowans Gap State Park Campground
Fantastic weekends here
This is a great place for a long weekend away. The tent sites are nice and they have a number of dog friendly sites. Fun beach area, hikes and fishing.
Andrea N.ScoutGifford Pinchot State Park Campground
Nice campground, needs updating
The campground had a good feel to it. We had a nice view of the lake. We booked a non electric site for our tent camping. The bath houses need updated though. The only negative I can say is that our site did not have a great spot for the tent except by the parking spot and not down by the fire ring.
- LLee P.Traveler
Cedar Lake Family Campground
Amazing campgrounds!
Everything was on point here! The staff run the place like a resort or a cruise ship. So many activities for kids and adults and a huge family atmosphere with staff and campers! Tent site near the lake is HUGE
- KKaren M.Scout
Crows Nest Campground
I’d skip it
Hodgepodge mix of tent sites and long term motor homes on a creek which is nice . Owner is strange and will yell at clients blaming them of chopping down trees when they haven’t or other false claims.
- Mike S.Scout
Camp A While
Quite camp
Nice and quite campground, owners were amazing and very accommodating. Only power sites were all gravel. Could use some grass tent sites with power. Other then that this place was very quite, owners helped haul firewood to our campsite so we didn't have to carry it.
- LLois .Guide
Old Mill Stream Campground
Family camping close to Dutch Wonderland
Family cabins available, tent sites are small. Clean parks with a small stream. Next to Dutch Wonderland, showers are nice, laundry facilities available. Enjoyed our time but only because we were going to the park, not a campground to visit if your looking for quiet and isolation.
Marlaina M.Guide
Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground
Peaceful
We stayed at one of the tent sites. There was an issue with the electric hookup, but the ranger was able to relocate us without issue. It’s small, but peaceful and the ‘regulars’ (as they referred to themselves) were friendly and welcoming. The grounds were well-maintained and the bathrooms very clean.
- DDarrien K.Traveler
Blue Mountain Lakes
Fun place for kids and adults alike
There are two fun ponds where you can rent boats, go fishing, and swim. There's walking paths around the lakes. The tent sites are rustic and in the woods by a creek. The RV sites are more exposed. There's a bar and restaurant and also an arcade. Overall great place.
- Kelly J.
RangerGettysburg Campground
small sites!! but tons to do!!
It is a wonderful place to have Kids. tons of things for them to do. we were in tent sites which felt bigger than most and were right by river. not far to go anywhere walking. porta potties were cleanest I have ever seen even with a ton of recent rain. lots of history nearby .
Guide to New Kingstown
Tent camping near New Kingstown, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from serene parks to private campgrounds, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy kayak camping at the Lower Allen Community Park, where you can paddle along the Yellow Breeches Creek and set up camp right by the water.
- Experience the tranquility of The Hefenfinger's Fish Camp, perfect for fishing enthusiasts looking to relax by the water's edge.
- Explore the hiking trails at Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground, where you can immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Discover these local attractions
- Visit the picturesque Reeds Gap State Park Campground, known for its beautiful creek and family-friendly atmosphere, ideal for a day of picnicking and relaxation.
- Check out the scenic views at Shikellamy State Park Campground, where you can enjoy a picnic while taking in the stunning overlook of the river.
- Experience the charm of Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area, located near a refreshing stream, perfect for cooling off during hot summer days.
Amenities that enhance your camping experience
- Camp at the well-reviewed Warm Springs Camp, which offers drinking water, showers, and fire pits for a comfortable stay.
- Enjoy the rustic charm of Gamlers Boat Yard Campgrounds, where you can pitch your tent and soak in the natural beauty of the area.
- Experience the convenience of Greystone Manor Backyard Camping, featuring amenities like drinking water and firewood, making it a cozy spot for a backyard adventure.
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