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Best Campgrounds near Newtown, PA

725 Reviews

Campgrounds near Newtown, Pennsylvania include a mix of established camping areas and recreational facilities within 25 miles of town. Tohickon Valley County Park offers tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts in a wooded setting, while Nockamixon State Park features cabin accommodations with electric hookups in a lake-adjacent environment. Several private family campgrounds like Colonial Woods Family Resort and Ringing Rocks Family Campground provide more developed options with full amenities including electric hookups, water access, and shower facilities.

Seasonal operations affect camping availability throughout the region, with many facilities operating from April through October. Washington Crossing State Park remains temporarily closed for 2024, limiting options on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. Most established campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends when facilities reach capacity quickly. Many sites offer fire rings, picnic tables, and access to toilets, though amenities vary significantly between primitive and developed areas. As one camper noted about Washington Crossing, "The camp ground is secluded and right on the Delaware River. Very enjoyable."

The Delaware River corridor shapes much of the camping experience in the Newtown area, with several campgrounds offering boat-in access and riverside sites. Campers consistently mention water access as a highlight, with options for fishing, kayaking, and other water activities. Round Valley State Park Campground receives particularly high ratings (4.56/5) for its hike-in and boat-in tent sites. Developed campgrounds in the region generally provide showers, flush toilets, and trash service, while more remote options offer a more primitive experience. Family-friendly amenities prove common at private campgrounds, with reviews highlighting the variety of recreational activities available. Several visitors mentioned the historic significance of Washington Crossing as an added draw, noting its connection to Revolutionary War sites and annual reenactments.

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Best Camping Sites Near Newtown, Pennsylvania (104)

    1. Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024

    9 Reviews
    Titusville, NJ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 737-0623

    $50 - $100 / night

    "Washington Crossing Historic Park, straddling Pennsylvania and New Jersey along the Delaware River, is one of those rare places where you can literally camp in history."

    "I always look forward to going because it is consistently clean, great for riding bikes and taking pets for a walk and children for a stroll PLUS it is significant  historically and it is enjoyable for"

    2. Tohickon Valley County Park

    10 Reviews
    Point Pleasant, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 597-0754

    "Easy to drive in and out. No “camp store/ features” but there’s a local pool with swing sets within walking distance and lots of manageable trails along the cliffs."

    "The Delaware Canal is nearby with the tow path for biking. That makes this a nice Bikepacking stop."

    3. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ambler, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 591-5250

    $28 - $72 / night

    "It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."

    "m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"

    4. Round Valley State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lebanon, NJ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 236-6355

    "Once you get to the campground trail it’s pretty easy going on asphalt surface."

    "The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."

    5. Alverthorpe Private Park

    4 Reviews
    Jenkintown, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 884-6538

    $1 - $100 / night

    "year ago with some refreshed insight, additional photos and, well, because once wasn’t enough, here’s a quick reel of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS:  HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Hidden slice of suburban woodland tucked"

    6. Tohickon Family Campground

    16 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 536-7951

    "Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."

    "Great camping, great hiking, pretty close to stores if you need anything. Staff is incredible!! Very polite, helpful, and just all around awesome People!!!"

    7. Nockamixon State Park Cabins

    13 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 529-7300

    $70 - $92 / night

    "They have a lot of land so it’s easy to find a secluded spot to hang out away from paths and people!"

    "Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."

    8. Ringing Rocks Family Campground

    13 Reviews
    Kintnersville, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 982-5552

    "Store has most, if not all you essentials. ( had to get an extension cord because I forgot one of mine) so, if everything was positive, why did I give it four stars??"

    "There are many beautiful sights around including the Delaware River, ringing rocks Park, and Nockamixon. The park is clean and well-maintained, the facilities are clean as well."

    9. Colonial Woods Family Resort

    11 Reviews
    Kintnersville, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 847-5808

    $52 / night

    "Dump station location isn’t ideal on a busy morning."

    "Just walking around the campground is beautiful. Will definitely come back, the best campground for complete family fun!"

    10. Mountainview Campground

    16 Reviews
    Bloomsbury, NJ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 996-2953

    "We were kindly escorted to our site (a nice refreshing change from having to wander around to find the sites ourselves), which was the one farthest away from the entrance."

    "Close by to a couple of nice state parks. Cute sheep and goats that wander about during the day! Sweet little spot, we'll definitely be back!"

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725 Reviews of 104 Newtown Campgrounds

  • Glenn G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 11, 2025

    Bass River State Forest

    Large Sites and Quiet

    Really pleased by our experience. The sites were large and well laid out. Bathhouse / showers were okay, but clean and in good repair.  Verizon service was consistently 1 bar and hit 2 bars when I was lucky.  Close enough to everything I wanted to visit on this trip. The Gateway National Recreation Area is about 90 minutes north.   The Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is 25-30 minutes south and Cape May is about 70 minutes south.  We'll be going back.

  • L
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Boulder Woods Campground

    This is a have to stay campground

    Excellent stay. We spent 2 nights and had 2 sites. Big sites very quiet and the staff I’d exceptional. Even better is the amazing price!

  • Ali P.
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Homestead Campground

    Here for a week

    Beautiful park. Looks like only 2 of the spots are for campers, rest are full time residents. The farther back you go in the park the worse condition the rv are. At time of visit the closest bathroom was under repair, it happens. Aggravating issues: Dump station has no water. People walk their dogs right thru your camp site and then don’t pick up after them.

    But yea, beautiful place

  • M
    Oct. 6, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Hard with a large group

    Harder to do with a large group due to the early quiet hours, but park is very nice and well kept

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Dog owners read!

    There’s four loops. All connected A through D. We just needed a place to park and sleep so I got D011. Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed. Not sure why when they are at every other loop but we had no where else to go and the area is pretty far off from anywhere else so the ol lab stayed in the camper. The bathrooms are tile and really nice with showers. And it was really quiet and chilly so a nice fall camp site. Just know ahead of time if you’re a dog owner!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Village Scene Park

    Tucked-Away Community Vibe

    I’m following up on my review from over a year ago with updated insights, additional photos and a quick breakdown of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: 

    HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Convenient suburban location near Philadelphia yet surprisingly quiet; (2) Full-hookup RV sites with 30 / 50 amp, water, and sewer; (3) Affordable rates compared to other campgrounds in the region; (4) Smaller, tight-knit atmosphere with friendly long-term residents; (5) Pet-friendly, with walking areas and green space; and (6) Nearby restaurants include Franconi’s Pizzeria for classic pies and cheesesteaks and Appalachian Brewing Company with pub fare and house-brewed beers. 

    LOWLIGHTS: (1) Sites are narrow and can feel cramped, so don’t expect big pull-throughs; (2) Limited amenities with no pool, clubhouse, or playground; (3) Grounds feel more like a residential mobile home park than a campground; (4) Some infrastructure is dated and could use upgrades; and (5) Not much in the way of natural scenery because, um, this is urban camping. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Fort Washington State Park Campground

    Where George Washington Would've Ditched His Tent PPE

    I’m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS:

    HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly 500 acres of lush forest that is perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike; (2) Potable water and non-flush restrooms available year-round, because even Revolutionary War re-enactors need coffee breaks; (3) Over 3.5 miles of trails leading to Hawk Watch observation decks, which birders will marvel at and the rest of us will simply appreciate the vista; (4) Group tenting area that fits 20 to 100 people that is ideal for clans, clubs or covert woodland think tanks; and (5) Convenient to Philly (25 min), great for escaping crowds while still being able to Uber for donuts.

    LOWLIGHTS: (1) No RV or tent-by-the-river solo camping: group-only policy means solo adventurers need to carpool or carry heavy guilt; (2) Bathrooms are primitive and non-flush, so BYOTP as it’s campground chic here, not hotel lobby convenient; (3) Carry-in / carry-out trash policy means becoming one with your garbage until civilization or squirrels show up; (4) Cell service is ‘iffy’ at best, depending on how hard the woods are trying to keep you offline; and (5) No campfire tales about campers as noise is limited and so are late-night s'mores sessions.

    Happy Camping!

  • S
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Private wooded sites

    Nice, remote, private. Some sites unlevel. Bring a LONG water hose. Nice lake. Showers and washers and dryers.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Batona — Wharton State Forest

    Good spot to sleep

    The camp road was kinda hard to get around direction wise you couldn’t tell what was a road and what was a campsite. It was Saturday night and only two other campers but one was a huge group but thankfully not too loud. Two pit toilets that was pretty bad shape but we are used to disperse camping without toilets so we didn’t complain.

Guide to Newtown

Camping near Newtown, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From family-friendly campgrounds to serene spots for RVers, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the scenic trails at French Creek State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, “Hiking and biking this park is fun. It’s a great place to camp and enjoy downtime!”
  • Fishing and Boating: At Round Valley State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A visitor noted, “The water is beautiful and clean, although there is no swimming.”
  • Family Activities: Blue Rocks Family Campground is perfect for families. One happy camper said, “The playground was great. Lots of activities. Ice cream parlor was a bonus!”

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Mountain Vista Campground. A reviewer shared, “All sites have ample room. Lots of pull-through for bigger rigs.”
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the facilities. At Camp Taylor Campground, one visitor said, “Bathrooms were very clean and shower area as well.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpful staff. At Turkey Swamp Park, a reviewer noted, “The ranger was really nice.”

What you should know:

  • No Alcohol Allowed: Some campgrounds, like Worthington State Forest Campground, have strict no alcohol policies. A camper mentioned, “If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway from the city to quietly enjoy nature...this is not it.”
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest may have fewer amenities. One visitor said, “The bathrooms are the typical old NJ state park set up - it does the job but it’s seen better days.”
  • Busy During Peak Season: Campgrounds can get crowded, especially in summer. A reviewer at Worthington State Forest Campground noted, “If you’re looking for a place to be a recluse, this is not the campsite to go.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Blue Rocks Family Campground that offer playgrounds and activities. One parent said, “This is our third trip here and we have a blast!!”
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Lake-In-Wood Campground mentioned, “The campground has a Gnome theme, there are plenty of things to do for all ages.”
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep the kids happy with snacks. A reviewer at Camp Taylor Campground noted, “The camp store had a few necessities and importantly for us, frozen treats.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Mountain Vista Campground said, “Some sites are a bit small.”
  • Be Prepared for Road Noise: Some campgrounds, like Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest, are near roads. A camper mentioned, “There was car noise, but it wasn’t really an issue to us.”
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A reviewer at Lake-In-Wood Campground noted, “The camp store was well stocked also.”

Camping near Newtown, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you're with family or enjoying a solo trip, there's a campground that fits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of camping facilities are available in the Newtown area?

The Newtown area offers diverse camping facilities ranging from full-service campgrounds to overnight parking options. For traditional camping experiences, Philadelphia-West Chester KOA provides well-maintained sites in the Pennsylvania countryside with RV hookups and amenities. French Creek State Park Campground offers a more natural setting with standard campsite facilities. For those seeking alternatives, several overnight parking options exist at retail locations throughout the region, and there are private RV parks with longer-term accommodation options. The area features a mix of public and private facilities, with options ranging from primitive tent camping to full-service RV sites with hookups, depending on your preferred camping style and needs.

Where are the best campgrounds near Newtown, PA?

Several excellent campgrounds surround the Newtown area. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest is highly recommended for its clean, spacious sites with fire pits and tables, offering a private feel despite being a public campground. The lakeside sites are perfect for kayakers. Tohickon Family Campground near Quakertown provides full amenities with water, toilets, and big-rig-friendly spaces. Other notable options include Ringing Rocks Family Campground and Colonial Woods Family Resort in Upper Black Eddy, both offering various amenities for family camping. For those seeking a more rustic experience, Nockamixon State Park has cabin accommodations, while Round Valley State Park offers boat-in and hike-in camping opportunities, providing a more secluded outdoor experience.

Can I find same-day camping reservations near Newtown?

Yes, same-day camping options are available near Newtown, particularly at overnight parking locations. Walmart — Hamilton Supercenter offers convenient same-day overnight parking just minutes from I-295, making it an excellent last-minute option. Cracker Barrel — Clinton provides another reliable same-day overnight parking option with the added benefit of on-site dining. During non-peak seasons, some traditional campgrounds may have availability for same-day reservations, but it's always best to call ahead. Village Scene Park and local state parks sometimes have last-minute cancellations that open up spots. For the best chance at securing same-day camping, consider calling campgrounds directly in the morning to check for cancellations or arrive early at first-come, first-served locations.

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