Camping spots near Perkasie, Pennsylvania occupy terrain ranging from 400 to 800 feet in elevation with mixed deciduous forest dominating the landscape. Spring camping brings average temperatures between 45-70°F with frequent rainfall, while fall camping features temperatures from 40-65°F with drier conditions. Most campgrounds in this region have limited cell service with AT&T coverage being notably weaker than Verizon at multiple locations.
What to do
Disc golf adventures: Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course that attracts tournaments and dedicated players. As one camper noted, "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf."
Rock music making: Visit the unique Ringing Rocks Family Campground where you can explore the natural phenomenon of rocks that ring when struck. "Bring a hammer," suggests one reviewer, while another mentions, "We went to Ringing Rocks county park and the kids were having so much fun making music they didn't want to leave."
Water activities: The twin lakes at French Creek State Park Campground provide multiple options for recreation. A visitor explains, "There are two lakes in French Creek, Hopewell and Scott's Run and each contain many species of fish. We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run."
What campers like
Secluded tent sites: Many campgrounds offer more private experiences for tent campers. At Tohickon Family Campground, a camper observed, "It's more like a permanent RV park than a campground," but another noted, "It's a great campGround But There are some cons. Don't come if your in a tent And It Has Been ior will rain, It Becomes Flooded or turns into A mudPit."
Year-round options: Unlike most seasonal facilities, some camping areas operate throughout winter. One visitor to French Creek State Park mentioned, "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby."
Cabin comfort: Nockamixon State Park Cabins receives positive feedback for cabin quality. "The cabins are full electric with heat and are well appointed. It was an excellent fall trip location for a family with young children," shared one visitor, while another added, "I can't say enough good things about PA's DCNR. This cabin was just as excellent as our stay the night before at Hill's Creek State Park."
What you should know
Bathroom distance: At several campgrounds, tent sites are positioned far from facilities. At Little Red Barn Campground, a camper advised, "Primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds. Cons: only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites."
Site surfaces: Many campsites feature gravel surfaces rather than grass or dirt. At Colonial Woods Family Resort, a reviewer noted, "For whatever reason the sites are all covered in stone, and I dont mean just the area where you park, I mean it was like camping on a stone driveway."
Seasonal closures: Local weather patterns determine facility operations. Tohickon Family Campground runs "April 1 to October 31," while Little Red Barn Campground operates "April 1 to November 1," with almost all campgrounds in the region closing before winter.
Tips for camping with families
Activity scheduling: Colonial Woods Family Resort offers organized events throughout the season. "They had a lot to do I remember that," mentions one visitor, while another observed, "They did a few activities the one we did go to was the casino night where they had separate play areas for kids and adults."
Pet policies: Dog-friendly options vary significantly between campgrounds and accommodation types. At Nockamixon State Park, a visitor explained, "While we managed to get one of the dog friendly ones here, they are limited in number and Hill's Creek had no such cabins."
Weather considerations: Rain can significantly impact the camping experience at certain sites. At Tohickon Family Campground, a camper warned, "We had a great Halloween weekend but we were down by creek so it was very muddy."
Tips from RVers
Site selection challenges: Navigation can be difficult at some campgrounds. A Boulder Woods Campground visitor reported, "The spots are tight to get into but the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight."
Seasonal restrictions: Some campgrounds limit seasonal stays based on RV age. A visitor to Boulder Woods noted, "Three years ago, we fell in love with this campground. We knew we had to find an rv and become seasonals. Fast forward, we bought one, went to talk to them... They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer."
Road conditions: Larger RVs face challenges at certain facilities. "Not big rig friendly" warns a Colonial Woods visitor, explaining, "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)."
