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One of our favorite places. Very well kept. No bathhouse so bring your own. A lot of shady sites. Great views of Chesapeake bay. Flat roads in the area for cycling.
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The rolling countryside surrounding Oxford, Pennsylvania provides a mix of camping experiences within an hour's drive, from family-friendly RV resorts to state park campgrounds. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville, located about 15 miles northeast of Oxford, offers full-service camping with amenities geared toward families, including cabin rentals and glamping options. State parks like French Creek State Park (40 miles north) feature more traditional camping with 200 sites across four loops, some with full hookups and others primitive. Muddy Run Recreation Park sits closer to Oxford and provides both tent and RV camping with water and electric hookups. The region's proximity to Amish Country creates a distinctive camping backdrop with opportunities to experience rural Pennsylvania landscapes.
Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping availability, with most private campgrounds operating from April through October or early November. As one camper noted, "We enjoyed river tubing which is close by to this campground. Music bingo on Saturday night was so much fun." Pennsylvania state parks like French Creek remain open year-round, though amenities such as pools and boat rentals typically operate only during summer months. Weather patterns bring humid summers with occasional thunderstorms and cold winters with potential for snow, particularly at higher elevations. Cell service varies throughout the region, with stronger coverage near towns and spotty reception in more remote camping areas. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends and fall foliage season.
Campers frequently mention the cultural attractions surrounding Oxford-area campgrounds as highlights of their stay. The region's location provides convenient access to both Philadelphia (about 50 miles east) and Lancaster County's Amish communities. Several reviewers noted the picturesque farmland views, with one stating, "Lots of picturesque farmland around. Kids will love to see the cows and some horses near roadside as you drive." Campground quality varies considerably, with state parks generally offering more spacious sites and natural settings, while private campgrounds provide more amenities but sometimes at the cost of privacy. Highway noise affects some campgrounds near major routes, particularly those close to I-95 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making site selection important for those seeking quiet natural surroundings.
Best Campgrounds near Oxford (112)
1. Jellystone Park™ Quarryville
"We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."
"The site was covered and it was cool around 4:30pm when the sun went behind the trees. It didn’t look like all sites had that much cover so be careful."
2. Elk Neck State Park Campground
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Surrounding area
There are lots of tails for hiking in walking distance and also a playground for kids."from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability3. Lums Pond State Park Campground
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
"The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them."
from $29 - $51 / night
Check Availability4. Susquehanna State Park Campground
"I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision"
"Has access to Susquehanna River, nice hiking trails. Can picnic on Deer Creek and go tubing. Close to Connowingo Damn for fishing and birdwatching. Havre de Grace sits near Chesapeake Bay."
from $21 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA
"The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy."
"Everything was within close walking distance and the staff were extremely helpful. Pool and bathrooms were very clean."
from $59 - $86 / night
Check Availability6. French Creek State Park Campground
"We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"
"Campground Review: French Creek State Park Campground is located in Elverson, Pennsylvania and sits adjacent to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site."
from $24 - $135 / night
Check Availability7. Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort
"Great, convenient location. Cost friendly considering the location. Clean grounds & maintained sites. Mix of open & shaded sites, all appear to be pretty level, our site was next to stream."
"The site was right next to the creek. Shade is perfect for our dogs. Office personnel were so very helpful. Office does close at 4 but that is due to staff shortages."
8. Muddy Run Rec Park - PPL
"The large lake is great for a day of kayaking and fishing with supplies readily available for rent at the boat dock store."
"The observatory is open to public once a month, we recommend you plan your trip around this."
9. Country Acres Campground
"This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. Our site(# 837) was a good size for our motor home+ toad."
"We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy."
10. Spring Gulch Resort Campground
"Site next to us had a pipe break, they had a maintenance crew come out immediately and fix it. Amish stores/attractions close by for some entertainment also."
"Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice."
Drive Time
- 37 min from Lancaster, PA
- 54 min from Reading, PA
- 1 hr 3 min from York, PA
- 1 hr 14 min from Lebanon, PA
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Recent Reviews near Oxford, PA
830 Reviews of 112 Oxford Campgrounds
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GuideSusquehanna State Park Campground
A little noisy - park stuff, not campers
A beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
Isabel Z.
ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Great for families
This campsite was amazing for our first tent camping experience. The park was a godsend for keeping our toddler occupied and we felt very safe overall. While the beach is pretty, be careful about the water condition. We were warned before entering and informed of the risks. They were very clear on the condition of the water that day which was a yellow, slight risk. But normally it should be okay. We would definitely camp here again.
Greg S.
LegendHershey Road Campground
4.5 stars
Pros- Pool is sparkling clear and new. Mini golf is awesome. Nice people, nice store.
Cons- further from Hershey Park than ideal, lots of seasonal campers leaving for work before dawn in loud trucks, not much privacy, some road noise.- TTroli R.Guide
Aberdeen Proving Ground RV Park
Bougie sites; AWFUL reservation system
BASE ACCESS REQUIRED!
Electric/Water/Sewer hookup sites for $56 a night! (2 night minimum) Which is a great full hookup price, even though it's gone up $6 since last year. Weekly and monthly pricing available as well.
The sites are neat, well maintained, level, and sunny with concrete pads and paved campground roads. Centrally located laundry facilities and airconditioned bath house. Playground, boat launch, beach volleyball court, disk golf, basketball court, and outdoor pool all within walking distance. Other base amenities include: commissary, gas station, bowling, BBQ, Dunkin', and Greek restaurants, and golf. (I'm sure I'm forgetting something.)
Note: in July it is very buggy - the biting flies are the worst. So bring bug spray or a screened in tent to eat in.
The downside: the reservation system is a major PITA. You have to download a PDF packet, fill it out, and EMAIL it in. When you get your confirmation, it doesn't include a specific site number. You get assigned one when they call you the week of your scheduled check-in for payment completion.
Don't miss out on: the water! My advice would be to reserve one of their boats at the same time you reserve your campsite. The water in this area is great - no jellyfish, low waves. You can SUP, kayak, pontoon boat. Whatever your preference. There are large flats of grasses - which you'd want to avoid with a motor but are so much fun to paddle over. Also check out the Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge island. You can't go inland, but you can anchor off shore, jump in and wade around the shallows.
Also very driveable to an off-base movie theater, Baltimore, and Havre de Grace.
Carol C.ScoutOtter Creek Campground
Lovely tranquil campsites next to river
We stayed only one night in primitive tent site which was massive with a turnaround. It was great. There are fire pits and picnic tables and level ground. Very serene. We walked down to the river, breathtaking. Not sure of other amenities as we didn’t use them.
Tomas R.ScoutThousand Trails Hershey
Thousand trails campground
Its such a beautiful campground and very quite and clean showers and bathrooms
Brian M.ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Good experience
Great campsite, plenty of space. It rained a lot and our campsite was a little muddy (not bad) but nearby campsites had large puddles
Matt S.LegendFrench Creek State Park Campground
Quiet Park with a Tight Fit
We spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
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Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
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Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
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The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
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Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
- Probably. While the site geometry required a little extra setup muscle, it’s hard to beat the location if you're visiting the area or catching the balloon festival.
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Guide to Oxford
Camping spots near Oxford, Pennsylvania range from riverside settings to locations nestled among historic Amish farmlands. The area sits at elevations between 400-550 feet above sea level with summer temperatures averaging 82-87°F during peak camping months from May through September. Most campgrounds in the region operate on water drawn from local wells, with varying mineral content that can affect taste.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Muddy Run Recreation Park has a well-designed 18-hole disc golf course winding through wooded areas. "The disc golf course is very well laid out and up kept," according to a visitor who noted that the varying terrain adds challenge for experienced players.
Kayaking and canoeing: At Lums Pond State Park Campground, you can rent kayaks for exploring the 200-acre pond. "Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," reports one camper. Water temperatures remain suitable for paddling from mid-April through October.
Equestrian activities: Some camping areas provide horse-friendly trails. "There are separate, individual shower rooms," noted one visitor to Lums Pond, making it convenient for cleaning up after trail riding. The park also maintains designated equestrian parking areas with space for trailers.
What campers like
Spacious sites with privacy: French Creek State Park Campground offers well-separated campsites. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," explains one reviewer. The campground's Loop A features particularly large, flat sites suitable for tents or RVs.
Swimming options: Multiple campers appreciate the water features at different campgrounds. "The water park is super fun for adults and kids. The entire campground is clean and very well maintained," reports a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville. Their water park includes slides and splash features operating from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Local culture: The surrounding Amish community creates unique experiences for campers. At Country Acres Campground, visitors can observe local agricultural practices. One camper described "watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy."
What you should know
Varying site quality: Campgrounds in the Oxford area range significantly in size and quality. "Sites in the 20's are tiny and hanging off a cliff," notes one reviewer of Muddy Run Recreation Park, while others caution that water hookups are sometimes located far from sites requiring "50 ft of hose."
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds limit full services to peak season. At Elk Neck State Park Campground, late season camping offers a different experience: "Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water."
Wildlife encounters: The region hosts diverse wildlife that campers may encounter. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," reports one visitor to Elk Neck State Park. Black bears occasionally appear in more remote areas, particularly during early morning hours.
Tips for camping with families
Choose campgrounds with dedicated kids' activities: Several reviewers highlight family-oriented programming. "Super clean, beautiful campground. So many activities to entertain kids, we couldn't fit it all in!" notes one visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, which offers organized events like character breakfasts and themed weekends.
Look for accessible playgrounds: Many campgrounds feature playground equipment. "There is a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line," reports a French Creek State Park camper.
Consider water features: Pools and splash pads are popular with families. "The pool is new and has a sloped entrance so my two year old could play by himself and loved it," explained a visitor at Country Acres Campground, noting the family-friendly design.
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions carefully: RV campers often mention the importance of accurate site information. "The sites were large and well spaced. Many are in full sun," notes a reviewer of Lums Pond State Park, emphasizing the importance of shade considerations during summer months.
Plan for water and electric access: Some campgrounds have unusual hookup configurations. "Bring 50 ft of hose for water hook up and an extension cord with a converter. The water hook ups are randomly placed, ours was 2 sites away," advises one RVer about Muddy Run Recreation Park.
Off-season availability: Year-round camping options exist but with limited amenities. "In February, about 1/4 of the sites were occupied. It was very quiet," reports a winter visitor to Lums Pond State Park, where heated bathrooms remain operational throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Oxford, PA?
What camping is available near Oxford, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Oxford, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 112 campgrounds and RV parks near Oxford, PA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Oxford, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Oxford, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Oxford, PA is Jellystone Park™ Quarryville with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Oxford, PA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Oxford, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Oxford, PA.
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