Pennsylvania RV parks near Schwenksville feature diverse camping options ranging from seasonal mobile home communities to dedicated family resorts. Located in Montgomery County approximately 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the area lies within the Perkiomen Creek watershed at elevations around 200 feet above sea level. Many campgrounds remain accessible during winter months, with temperatures typically ranging from 20-40°F December through February.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Green Lane Park offers a well-maintained disc golf course for camping enthusiasts. "Phenomenal disc golf course, hiking, and fishing," notes Benjamin C. about the Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park.
Mountain biking trails: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort provides unique mountain biking experiences. "Ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own," explains Lois about the Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort.
Water recreation: Several campgrounds offer fishing ponds or river access. "The campground sits in the center of a horseshoe curve of the river, bring tubes and kayaks! We didn't know but went and bought a tube and spent the day on the river!" reports Karla R. at Thousand Trails Circle M.
What campers like
Year-round facilities: Winter camping options exist at several parks in the region. "We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow. Has a heated pool and playground, laundry facilities and a small game," writes Jamie S. about Stonybrook RV Resort.
Indoor amenities: Many parks maintain indoor facilities for off-season comfort. "There's a nice indoor and outdoor pool. Nice playground. We were down by the river and had a lot of room on our site," shares Leanne B. about Thousand Trails Circle M.
Scheduled activities: Organized events enhance the camping experience at many parks. "The staff was friendly and very helpful. You could leave your trash at the end of your site everyday and it was picked up by the staff, you did not have make trips to a dumpster. An excellent little surprise for me was the farm truck they had drive around Saturday morning," describes Melissa Y. about Appalachian Camping Resort.
What you should know
Site conditions vary significantly: Some campgrounds have uneven terrain that can be problematic in wet weather. "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site! Our usual disconnect and set up time less than an hour!" warns Linda F. about Robin Hill Campground.
Reservation policies: First-come systems operate at select locations. "As with all thousand trails, this campground is first come best site. While the top part of the campground seemed more communal, we chose the lower, Riverside sites and we're glad we did!" explains Karla R.
Off-peak limitations: Services may be reduced during shoulder seasons. "Dump station... opened 9-4pm M-F, but closed on the weekends (to our chagrin, we found this out too late!)," notes Stuart K. about Village Scene Park.
Tips for camping with families
Theme accommodations: Unique lodging options appeal to families with children. "The one we stayed in had a set of bunk beds, a queen bed, and a fold out couch. It also had a bathroom with shower/tub and everything you would need except linens," describes Phinon W. about Spring Gulch Resort Campground.
Water features: Pools remain a popular amenity. "The pool was open until 10pm everyday. This campground has free mini golf. You can borrow golf clubs but you do have to buy balls," mentions Melissa Y.
Local attractions: The region offers activities beyond campgrounds. "Great place to relax. They are expanding and upgrading sites. They do have a pool, but it's not open yet. Quiet time was no problem. Everyone was respectful and nice," notes Luis B. about Stonybrook RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: Buddy sites can present challenges for some RVers. "The buddy site was very narrow and since our buddy arrived first we had no choice but to park farther down on the site to avoid our awnings touching and that left us very uneven," cautions Melissa Y.
Leveling challenges: Terrain varies widely between campgrounds. "Our site was nice and level side to side. Their pool looked very nice although we did not use it. Same with their patio set up around the store," reports Jonathan F. about Sun Valley Campground.
Weather considerations: Weather impacts accessibility at many parks. "Some of the sites are fairly level, but are very rocky, so this is something to keep in mind if you are tent camping. We have heavy duty solid steel pegs and still had trouble pegging everything down," advises Phinon W.
