Red Hill, Pennsylvania sits at an elevation of around 400 feet in Montgomery County, with rolling hills and woodland terrain characteristic of the Unami Creek watershed. Camping options near Red Hill include both state park facilities and private campgrounds, with seasonal availability ranging from limited winter accommodations to full-service summer operations. The region experiences cold winters with occasional snow and humid summers that average in the mid-80s.
What to Do
Hiking at Ringing Rocks Park: Near Ringing Rocks Family Campground, visitors can explore the unique geological formation where rocks emit a metallic sound when struck. "Went to Ringing Rocks county park and the kids were having so much fun making music they didn't want to leave," reports Justin B.
Disc golf courses: Boulder Woods Campground maintains an extensive disc golf course popular with enthusiasts. "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," notes Erik W. The course hosts tournaments and attracts players from surrounding areas.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes provide fishing access, particularly at Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake. "I caught a beautiful Brown Trout here a few weeks ago," shares one visitor at Evansburg State Park. The lakes contain northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, and several panfish species, with ice fishing permitted during winter months when ice thickness is monitored.
What Campers Like
Secluded primitive sites: Tent campers appreciate the privacy available at certain campgrounds. At Little Red Barn Campground, "primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds," according to Kelsey K., who moved from an RV area to the more secluded tent section.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness varies by location but receives positive mentions at several campgrounds. "Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes," notes Jen R. about French Creek State Park, adding that the campground includes "a very nice playground area."
Varied terrain options: Some campgrounds offer diverse camping environments within a single property. "You can be down near the creek and in the open more, in the wooded areas, or you can be near the corn field and glacier rock field," explains a reviewer about Blue Rocks Family Campground's unique setting.
What You Should Know
Site differences: The quality and privacy of sites varies significantly within the same campground. "As a tent camper, I was impressed by how Quakerwoods segregates mi tent pitchin' bredren from the rest of the folks who bring their homes with them on wheels, placing tent sites across the other side of a small creek," explains Stuart K. at Quakerwoods Campground.
Bathroom distance: Consider site placement relative to facilities, especially for tent campers. "The tent sites are very close together, and when we stayed the RV campers get really rowdy at night past quiet hours which sucked having our 7 year old with us trying to sleep," reports one camper about Ringing Rocks Family Campground.
Seasonal differences: Many campgrounds operate seasonally. Allentown KOA runs from April through November, while year-round options like French Creek State Park may have limited winter services. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great!" reports Galit P. about winter camping at French Creek.
Tips for Camping with Families
Pool access: Colonial Woods Family Resort provides both a standard pool and a splash area for younger children. "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," notes Nicole S., though she cautions "the posted pool hours were like 6pm and it way to early for a hot summer day."
Scheduled activities: Many campgrounds organize regular family events. "They had a lot of scheduled crafts and to do for the kiddos and adults alike," mentions Christine E. about Colonial Woods. Another visitor noted their casino night where "they had separate play areas for kids and adults. All the money made is donated to Shriners Children's Hospital."
Proximity to attractions: Consider cabins near Red Hill that provide easy access to multiple activities. "While you are here" you can "visit Ringing Rocks park with a hammer," suggests Nathan R., who appreciated fishing access for kids at the campground pond alongside easy pool access at Colonial Woods Family Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site assistance: Some campgrounds offer parking help for challenging sites. At Boulder Woods Campground, "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," reports Erik W.
Road conditions: Nockamixon State Park Cabins and other accommodations may present access challenges. "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed," warns Brian C. about Colonial Woods, adding "almost took my ac out with a huge limb."
Site surfacing: Surface materials vary by campground and can impact comfort. "The sites are all covered in stone, and I don't mean just the area where you park, I mean it was like camping on a stone driveway," notes Ian P. about Colonial Woods, contrasting with tent-friendly dirt surfaces at other locations near Red Hill, Pennsylvania.
