The countryside surrounding Sumneytown, Pennsylvania sits at approximately 400 feet above sea level and features rolling hills, deciduous forests, and numerous small streams and lakes. Located in Montgomery County, this region experiences warm, humid summers with occasional thunderstorms and mild winters, making camping accessible for most of the year. The area's mixed hardwood forests provide varied wildlife habitats and terrain that's relatively gentle for hiking and exploration.
What to do
**Disc golf course: Located at Boulder Woods Campground, this course attracts serious players. "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 spans through wooded areas, adding complexity to the game.
**Fishing opportunities: Several bodies of water near campsites provide good fishing spots. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish. Ice fishing is also allowed at both lakes and the ice thickness is monitored," explains Jen R. about French Creek State Park.
**Hiking trails: Many parks feature well-marked routes for all experience levels. "Lake Towhee Park Campground... There are trails from the campground to the lake. Day use area with playground is walking distance," reports Roger W. Many trails connect camping areas to lakes, offering scenic woodland walks.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate secluded spots. At Ringing Rocks Family Campground, "Great secluded sites with clean facilities for when you need some civilization," according to Keith. Site placement and natural vegetation create separation between campers.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses and amenities at several locations receive positive comments. "Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes," reports Jen R. about French Creek State Park Campground. Many campgrounds maintain regular cleaning schedules.
Diverse accommodation options: From primitive tent sites to glamping close to Sumneytown, Pennsylvania, visitors find various comfort levels. "The tent sites are very close together, and when we stayed the RV campers get really rowdy at night past quiet hours (10pm)," notes Erika T. about Ringing Rocks Family Campground, indicating different camping experiences within the same property.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most glamping accommodations near Sumneytown operate with weather-dependent schedules. "Lake Towhee County Park... season: March to October," indicates limited winter availability at many locations.
Site surface variations: Ground conditions differ significantly between campgrounds. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," notes Jen R. about French Creek State Park, while at other locations, "It was muddy and the picnic table was unusable because it was in the middle of it," reports Leah C. about Tohickon Campground.
Bathroom proximity: Consider distance to facilities when choosing sites. "If you're tent camping the bathrooms are FAR and I highly doubt no one has ever peed outside at night instead of navigating through the night to them," warns Erika T. about Ringing Rocks Family Campground. This factor significantly impacts comfort, especially for families.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, "There is a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line. All kids and adults agreed it was the most fun!" according to Jen R.
Consider noise levels: Family-friendly environments vary by location. "It was quiet and our neighbors were respectful of the quiet hours and our space. It was a wonderfully peaceful weekend for us all," reports Ellen C. about French Creek State Park, while others note weekend rowdiness at certain campgrounds.
Special events: Some properties offer seasonal activities. "We went on Halloween weekend and they had so much for the kids to do!" shares Shannon C. about Ringing Rocks Family Campground. Check with specific campgrounds about their event calendars.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling conditions: RV campers note the importance of level spots. At Quakerwoods Campground, "Very nice and roomy camp site," according to Kevin D., while at other locations, sites may require significant leveling.
Hookup variations: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of service. "All RV and tent sites are relatively flat and include a standard-issued picnic table and in-ground fold-up fire ring," notes Stuart K. about Quakerwoods Campground. Full hookups aren't available at all sites, so confirm before booking.
Seasonal restrictions: Several glamping opportunities close to Sumneytown, Pennsylvania have age limits on RVs for seasonal rentals. "They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer. Ours is 13. Very disappointed," mentions Caryn I. about Boulder Woods Campground. Check campground policies before planning long-term stays.
