RV camping near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania offers travelers close proximity to farmlands, historical sites, and outdoor recreation within southeastern Pennsylvania's river valleys. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 400-800 feet, with summer high temperatures averaging 83-87°F from June through August. Fall camping sees temperatures drop to 65-72°F with colorful foliage peaking in mid-October.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Lake-In-Wood Campground, campers can fish in the small pond on site. "Huge pond for fishing, miniature gold, nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool. Goats to pet and watch," reports Jen R., while Edward M. mentions "Nice fishing in the lake" as part of his experience.
Mini golf courses: Several campgrounds offer mini golf activities that require minimal equipment. "The mini golf course could use some upkeep as there was trash strewn throughout the course," notes Jen R. about Spring Gulch Resort, while at Pinch Pond Family Campground, "Their game room has tickets. This is the one and only campground we have ever visited that gave tickets for playing games and my kids LOVED IT!"
Amish country exploration: When staying at campgrounds near Lancaster County, explore local Amish communities. "Not much for amenities, but I loved the surrounding dutch/Amish towns! It was pretty cool to seemingly step back in time," shares Jill R. about her stay at Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country.
What campers like
Pool facilities: Many campers appreciate pool access, especially during summer months. At Stonybrook RV Resort, "The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable," according to Cindy, while Jamie S. notes they have "a heated pool and playground." At Thousand Trails Circle M, guests enjoy "indoor and outdoor pools," as Leanne B. mentions.
Weekend activities: Scheduled events are popular among families staying at campgrounds. "They had a magician came, my kids loved it," shares Leanne B. about Circle M, while at Appalachian Camping Resort, Melissa Y. reports, "The campground had numerous activities set up all throughout the day and there was something for everyone... bingo, crafts, a vendor craft show, hot dog eating contest for adults and kids, candy scramble in the dark."
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention cleanliness as a key factor. "Very clean campground. Showed up on Wednesday, and was assigned a spot in loop 700 up on a hill in the center of a ring of trailers," notes Lori about Village Scene Park. At Pinch Pond, Melissa Y. appreciated that "the ENTIRE campground was extremely clean and tidy."
What you should know
Highway noise: Some campgrounds are affected by nearby highway traffic. "Very loud noise from the Interstate," reports Cat R. about Appalachian Camping Resort, while Pinch Pond Family Campground is "RIGHT NEXT to the highway" according to Stuart K., who adds that "you're not going to get away from all of that highway traffic noise."
Shooting range proximity: Several reviewers mention unexpected noise from nearby shooting ranges. "The nearby shooting range is incredibly loud," notes Angelica K. about PA Dutch Country, and at Pinch Pond Family Campground, Tara N. warns, "there is a shooting range right next door. It is pretty consistent from lunch to dinner."
Site leveling challenges: Many campers mention uneven sites requiring extra equipment. "Unlevel is an understatement we were in E row and every camper there had front end 4 foot off the ground," Justin B. reports about PA Dutch Country, while Linda F. mentions that at Robin Hill Campground, "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!"
Tips for camping with families
Look for playgrounds: Campgrounds with good play areas keep children entertained. "Nice playground for the kids and a small arcade," mentions Jen R. about Lake-In-Wood, while Cindy at Stonybrook notes "There's a nice playground and a GaGa pit."
Consider campgrounds with organized activities: Scheduled events provide structure for family camping trips. At Appalachian Camping Resort, Tracy O. reports it's "Family friendly. Lots for the kids to do," and Melissa Y. appreciates that "The campground had numerous activities set up all throughout the day."
Check pool hours: Pool schedules vary significantly between campgrounds. "Unlike most campgrounds, the pool stayed open pretty late so that was a huge bonus for me," shares Melissa Y. about Pinch Pond, while at Spring Gulch Resort Campground, Beth B. notes "not enough staffing to keep amenities like pool open after 5 during the week."
Tips from RVers
Reserve early for holidays: Holiday weekends fill up quickly at popular campgrounds. "We camped here over Memorial Day weekend and it was full," reports Jen R. about Spring Gulch Resort, while Jonathan F. found Stonybrook RV Resort by chance: "my wife was frantically trying to find a place to stay for Memorial Day weekend. They had one site left that we were lucky enough to grab."
Check water quality: Water issues affect some campgrounds in the area. "Water was rusty in our row came out brown at first then was tan after running through our filter for the entire stay," warns Justin B. about PA Dutch Country, and at Village Scene Park, Stuart K. notes some "infrastructure is dated and could use upgrades."
Verify site dimensions: Site sizes vary greatly between and within campgrounds. At Robin Hill Campground, Felix S. reports it's "overpriced and tired," and at Lake-In-Wood, Mary C. notes "Our site was a drive-through but slanted. There wasn't much room on our site to do anything else. The fire ring was about all the room allowed."
