Campgrounds near Red Hill, Pennsylvania range from state parks to family-owned facilities, with elevations between 200-500 feet in the rolling hills of eastern Pennsylvania. Located in Montgomery County, the area experiences four distinct seasons with mild summers averaging 85°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through February. The nearby Perkiomen Creek provides a water source for several camping areas.
What to do
Disc golf course play: Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course that hosts tournaments regularly. "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," shares Erik W., who visited the facility in August.
Kayaking and fishing: French Creek State Park offers multiple water activities on two lakes. "There are two lakes, Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake that you can fish, kayak, canoe or just relax by. There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," explains one camper who enjoyed their stay at the park.
Hiking nearby trails: Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park provides access to numerous hiking trails. "Green Lane Park is a lovely park with several well marked trails for hiking," notes Katrina Z., though she mentions the campgrounds lack privacy between sites.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the roominess at French Creek State Park Campground. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers," writes Jen R.
Clean facilities: Lake Towhee County Park maintains well-kept restrooms according to campers. "Clean restrooms, nice sites, showers, and cellphone service. Garbage bins are available but bring additional bags it really helps," mentions jhonbel D., who found it great for first-time campers.
Private tent sites: Little Red Barn Campground offers secluded spots for tent campers. "Primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds," reports Kelsey K., who moved from an RV area to enjoy more seclusion in the primitive camping section.
What you should know
Site differences: Boulder Woods Campground has mixed reviews about tent sites. "Tent sites were not marked at all. No real clear boundaries of any of the tent sites. Took a while to figure out where our site was supposed to be," warns Keith K., though he found the bath house clean and the camp store well-stocked.
Seasonal operations: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Red Hill operate on limited schedules. Quakerwoods Campground runs from April 1 to October 31, while Little Red Barn is open April 1 to November 1, requiring advance planning for off-season visits.
Weather considerations: Camping during rainy periods can be challenging at Tohickon Family Campground. "Don't come if you're in a tent and it has been or will rain. It becomes flooded or turns into a mud pit," cautions LU D., though they note the campground has "great people" and "beautiful surroundings."