Best Campgrounds near Skippack, PA

Camping options around Skippack, Pennsylvania include a mix of state parks and private campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. French Creek State Park Campground in Elverson offers 200 sites with varying hookup options across four loops, accommodating tents, RVs, and cabin campers. Evansburg State Park Campground in Collegeville provides developed sites closer to Skippack, while private facilities like Boulder Woods Campground in Green Lane and Village Scene Park in Hatfield offer additional alternatives with more amenities for RV travelers.

Road access to most campgrounds in the region is generally good, with paved roads leading to established facilities. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during the peak season from Memorial Day through Labor Day. "French Creek State Park provided us with a great outdoor and camping experience! The campsite was clean, spacious, includes the firepit and the table," noted one visitor. Weather conditions remain mild through much of the camping season, though summer humidity can be significant. Winter camping is limited, with only a few facilities like Village Scene Park remaining open year-round. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may vary in more remote sections of the state parks.

Campers consistently mention the natural surroundings and recreational opportunities as highlights of the region. Several state parks feature lakes for fishing and boating, with French Creek offering boat rentals during summer months. Hiking trails are abundant, with Evansburg State Park providing multiple trail options for hikers and horseback riders. The proximity to Philadelphia (approximately 25-35 miles) makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations. One reviewer described French Creek as "a great local getaway" that's "relatively close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of city life." Most developed campgrounds in the area provide standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers, though the quality varies by location. Pet-friendly options exist but are typically limited to designated camping loops.

Best Camping Sites Near Skippack, Pennsylvania (137)

    1. French Creek State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"

    "Campground Review: French Creek State Park Campground is located in Elverson, Pennsylvania and sits adjacent to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site."

    2. Boulder Woods Campground

    10 Reviews
    Red Hill, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 257-7178

    "Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"

    "It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."

    3. Evansburg State Park Campground

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

    $43 / night

    "It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."

    "Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."

    4. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

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

    $20 - $30 / night

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

    5. Quakerwoods Campground

    15 Reviews
    Coopersburg, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 536-1984

    "If you find yourself careening around the picturesque country roads here in Bucks County you will discover Quakerwoods Campground (named of course after the previous tri-cornered hat-donning Quaker residents"

    "Cute place, far enough away from the city to be reasonably quiet, close enough to go get whatever you might need. Very friendly people. Sometimes gets crowded but still a great campground"

    6. Fort Washington State Park Campground

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

    $28 - $72 / night

    "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."

    "Come for Militia Hill, hawk watching, cross country ski, or disc golf, and the trails along the Wissahickon Creek."

    7. Tohickon Family Campground

    15 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 536-7951

    "Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."

    "Pros Great People beautiful surroundings Nice Bathrooms Quiet and Peaceful Accessible Nice Pool Every store U could Need is in about 15 mins Away Not Alot of Stupid rules just Be respectful Pet friendly"

    8. Village Scene Park

    3 Reviews
    Hatfield, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 362-6030

    $48 / night

    "We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"

    9. Nockamixon State Park Cabins

    13 Reviews
    Richlandtown, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 529-7300

    $70 - $92 / night

    "They have a lot of land so it’s easy to find a secluded spot to hang out away from paths and people!"

    "Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."

    10. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

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

    $57 / night

    "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."

    "We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"

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Recent Reviews near Skippack, PA

848 Reviews of 137 Skippack Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Brandywine Creek Campground

    Brandywine

    We are on the third week of a four week trip. Campground is well maintained, quiet. This was our home while exploring Philadelphia. Uber to Downgrown, Septa or Amtrak to town. Reverse to camp. Very enjoyable. Hickory nut tree beside camper shared at times.

  • Jessica V.
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Great weekend spot

    We went with friends for a weekend. Both families have little kids and it was a great spot with a playground, construction digging area, and a bunch of activities for the kids to do. We went in September so the pool was closed but it looked like a nice size. Full hook ups which was great! Also they have a nice stream that everyone went fishing at. They are building some new sites at the end of the property.

  • Peyton S.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Wonderful, Easy, Quick trip from Philly

    It’s about an hour away from Philadelphia. We tent camped in loop B. The site was wonderful. Just know it is a gravel site, not grass. The fire pit has a grill attachment and wood was easy to find. Water and bathrooms were close. We hiked around the lake and there were plenty of trails and even rentable kayaks and paddle boards! Would definitely recommend if looking for a quick overnight stay outside of the city.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    In Amish area, next to an amusement park

    Our kids where happy with the small playground and with a few dollars they could have some fun in the small arcade/gameroom. In the area you have Lancaster, Amish area and an amusement park (that is a bit outdated). The camping has a bit over 100 spots. They are just oké.

  • Scott J.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Sun Valley Campground

    My Happy Place

    My wife and I have been seasonal camper for 4 years and love it. We had visited numerous campgrounds and found Sun Valley to be the atmosphere there beyond our expectations. The minute you walk into the office you get that" aha" moment. The office greets you with a smile and " Welcome to Sun Valley, how can I help you ". That alone told us these folks are here to make your stay enjoyable. They go above and beyond any campground we have ever been to. The activities go above and beyond. The Saturday night bands are concert worthy. We have enjoyed our stay more than you ever imagined. For the past 4 years it has been our "Happy Place"

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Fantastic PA state park for activities and camping.

    Third year staying over the Labor Day weekend. Campground full but still a very peaceful relaxing stay. Our site was very spacious and open. Tree lined and site was almost level. Paved sites on this loop.

  • Connie R.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Pretty park but needs upkeep and maintenance

    Only stayed one night (8/23/25).  Had an electric site on B 45.  After pulling in and starting to unload, we were getting swarmed with yellow jackets.  There were several entry holes in the ground they were using to enter and exit.  I have never experienced anything like this anywhere.   I would have left but since it was close to dusk, I knew they would all retrieve and go underground.  The smoke with the fire helped but it impacted our stay.  They were everywhere.  I will not be going back anytime during the summer

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    Good stay

    The entrance in off the main road turns you into the theme park. Fear not. Turn in and follow the road to the right and into the campground. We stayed on site 123 with a 40 ft Allegro Bus. Plenty of room to maneuver a big rig. All gravel sites and we had full hookup with 50 Amp.


Guide to Skippack

Camping near Skippack, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly campground or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: There are numerous trails available for hiking and biking. For example, at French Creek State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "Hiking and biking this park is fun." The park has trails that cater to all skill levels.
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Hickory Run State Park Campground, offer fishing opportunities. A visitor noted, "The hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly and I’m looking forward to going back."
  • Exploring Nature: Campers can enjoy the natural beauty of the area. One review from Elk Neck State Park Campground said, "What a park! We loved it here and will definitely be back."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Hickory Run State Park Campground mentioned, "The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One reviewer at Blue Rocks Family Campground said, "We ended up with a great spot with no hookups and pretty secluded."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Camp Taylor Campground are known for being family-oriented. A happy camper shared, "The kids are kids!!! They play in the creek, get dirty, build fires and hike on the premises."

What you should know:

  • Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, such as Hickory Run State Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A reviewer noted, "NO alcohol allowed," so plan accordingly.
  • Site Proximity: Campers have mentioned that some sites can be close together. A visitor at Locust Lake State Park Campground said, "The sites are spaced pretty well but are not level at all."
  • Seasonal Availability: Many campgrounds have specific seasons. For instance, Hickory Run State Park Campground is open from the 2nd Friday in April to the 3rd Sunday in October.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One parent at Camp Taylor Campground mentioned, "The kids immediately took to exploring the creek and woods behind our campsite."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Lums Pond State Park Campground shared, "The camp store had what we needed," which can be helpful for last-minute supplies.
  • Quiet Hours: Respect quiet hours to ensure everyone enjoys their stay. A visitor at Turkey Swamp Park noted, "Quiet hours were strictly enforced, which we appreciated."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Blue Rocks Family Campground said, "The campground was very well organized," which can help with site selection.
  • Leveling Your RV: Some sites may not be level. A camper at Locust Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "It was an effort to get our travel trailer close to level."
  • Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with sanitary dump stations. A visitor at Hickory Run State Park Campground appreciated the "sanitary dump" feature.

Camping near Skippack, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Skippack, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Skippack, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 137 campgrounds and RV parks near Skippack, PA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Skippack, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Skippack, PA is French Creek State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 79 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Skippack, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Skippack, PA.