Best Tent Camping near Schwenksville, PA

Tent campsites near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania range from established campgrounds to more primitive options within a short drive. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park offers tent camping from April through October with basic amenities, while Evansburg State Park Campground provides walk-in tent sites with more facilities including toilets and picnic tables. Both parks are within 15 miles of Schwenksville and serve as popular weekend destinations for local outdoor enthusiasts.

Most tent campgrounds in the area feature dirt or grassy pads with varying degrees of privacy between sites. Green Lane Park's tent sites are arranged along a service road with minimal separation, creating a more communal camping experience. Fire rings are standard at most locations, though designs vary—Green Lane's elevated fire grates reportedly burn through firewood quickly. Water access can be limited; at some locations like Hibernia County Park, campers must fill containers at central spigots. Seasonal restrictions apply to most campgrounds, with the majority operating from April or May through October.

The tent camping experience in southeastern Pennsylvania offers a mix of wooded settings and lake access. Sites at Hibernia County Park provide shaded, wooded camping with trails leading to Chambers Lake, making it popular for families. A review noted that "Hibernia County Park has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the sites are smaller and it's more open." For more secluded tent camping, Round Valley State Park Campground in nearby New Jersey requires either hiking or boating to reach its primitive sites. These backcountry tent sites offer greater privacy but demand more preparation, as one camper observed: "The hike is not terrible in my opinion just lots of ups and downs for the first 3 miles. Once you get to the campground trail it's pretty easy going on asphalt surface."

Best Tent Sites Near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania (30)

    1. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    Perkiomenville, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 234-4528

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Clean restrooms, lots of open space!"

    "Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"

    2. Evansburg State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Skippack, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 409-1150

    $43 / night

    "Lots of tree cover running along a small running creek"

    "You need a license to fish, and if you plan on catching Trout you need the Trout endorsement on the fishing licence, currently$9.90.The restroom facilities we're clean."

    3. Boulder Ridge Farm

    2 Reviews
    Sellersville, PA
    10 miles
    Website

    $20 - $30 / night

    "We'd like to welcome Joe, your host, to our platform! This property is close to town yet so serene. 2WD is fine but 4WD will make your experience getting to the property a bit more smooth."

    "Plenty of fire wood, really cool huge rocks and waking up to owls was awesome."

    4. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ambler, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 591-5250

    $28 - $72 / night

    "The give you firewood—-if you bring your own, leave with any left over."

    "It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."

    5. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    Gradyville, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 892-3900

    $57 / night

    "Terrific space for exploring"

    "well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."

    6. Rolling Hills Retreats

    2 Reviews
    Oley, PA
    18 miles
    +1 (484) 507-4180

    $160 - $380 / night

    "Her boyfriend and I wanted to plan an outdoor camping trip but we’re completely over having no privacy, worrying about my reactive dog, feeling like we had to follow ridiculous rules when going camping"

    7. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground."

    "We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There’s running water available, porta potties are very clean and don’t smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night."

    8. Alverthorpe Private Park

    3 Reviews
    Jenkintown, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 884-6538

    $1 - $100 / night

    9. Round Valley State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Lebanon, NJ
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 236-6355

    "The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."

    "This campground is hike in or boat in. The campsites are primitive and include a fire ring as well as a picnic table."

    10. Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024

    8 Reviews
    Titusville, NJ
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 737-0623

    $50 - $100 / night

    "The areas for that seemed well groomed, bathrooms were acceptable, and there was plenty of space. Some nice trees not too close allowed for good shade, without feeling like in a forest."

    "I always look forward to going because it is consistently clean, great for riding bikes and taking pets for a walk and children for a stroll PLUS it is significant  historically and it is enjoyable for"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Schwenksville, PA

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Guide to Schwenksville

Tent camping near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of amenities and activities at local campgrounds.

Tips for tent camping near Schwenksville

  • Make sure to bring your own firewood and enjoy a cozy evening by the fire at Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park, where fires are allowed and picnic tables are available.
  • If you're looking for a more rustic experience, consider Camp Serranova, which offers a peaceful setting in the woods, perfect for tent camping with a group.
  • For a unique camping experience, check out Boulder Ridge Farm, where you can enjoy the serenity of nature and the sounds of owls at night.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Schwenksville, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Schwenksville, PA is Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park with a 3.4-star rating from 8 reviews.

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