Best Tent Camping near Avondale, PA

Tent camping near Avondale, Pennsylvania offers several wooded options within a 30-minute drive. Hibernia County Park in Coatesville provides primitive tent campsites with two distinct camping loops: Lake Loop and Fiddler's Loop. The Lake Loop features more open sites popular with group tenters, while Fiddler's Loop offers 19 heavily wooded sites. Mill Creek Camping Area in Lancaster County provides walk-in tent sites along a creek, and Ridley Creek State Park offers group tent camping facilities about 25 miles east of Avondale.

Most tent campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with Hibernia County Park open from May to October and primarily on weekends. The tent sites at Hibernia provide basic amenities including fire rings with built-in grills and picnic tables, but no hookups. Potable water is available from spigots near bathroom facilities, though these are limited to pit toilets in some areas. Porta-potties at Hibernia are described as "clean and well-lit." Fire regulations permit campfires in designated rings only, and some parks like Hibernia prohibit alcohol. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months and special events like the Old Fiddlers Picnic held at Hibernia in August.

The tent camping experience around Avondale features varying levels of privacy between campgrounds. According to reviews, Hibernia County Park offers a quiet, wooded setting with sites that are "heavily wooded" but not always well-defined. One camper noted, "There is nothing to do except walk or bike the beautiful trails, spend time on Chamber's Lake, or stare at the fire." In contrast, Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, though further away, provides tent sites with clean facilities but minimal privacy between campsites. Mill Creek Camping Area offers "large spaces for multiple tents" with sites positioned along the creek that provide "a cooler camping experience with the sound of water flowing at night."

Best Tent Sites Near Avondale, Pennsylvania (19)

    1. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    15 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."

    2. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    Gradyville, PA
    19 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."

    3. Susquehannock State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Drumore, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 252-1134

    $28 - $72 / night

    "Potable water is available in several places on each loop. The bathhouses are rebuilt recently and are very nice. Some walk in tent sites."

    "This is Organized Group Tenting Only."

    4. Two Log Campground

    1 Review
    Narvon, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 273-3068

    5. Brandywine Meadows Family Campground

    1 Review
    Glenmoore, PA
    18 miles
    +1 (610) 273-9753

    6. Blackbird State Forest Campground - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, DE
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 653-6505

    $25 / night

    "This is a good free state forest with maybe 10 (or less) designated tent-camping sites, and designated areas for deer hunting."

    "Spent a weekend in BO1, spacious campsite, grill, picnic table, firepit, parking for 2-3 cars plus overflow parking. Firewood was easy to get and was plenty of it."

    7. Evansburg State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Skippack, PA
    32 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."

    9. Mill Creek Camping Area

    2 Reviews
    Lancaster, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 299-8215

    $23 / night

    "Campgrounds are spaced out large spaces for multiple tents, camping cost $25 a night flat rate, for up to 6 days. Campground will refund you if rain prevents your stay or allow you to rebook."

    10. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

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

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Clean restrooms, lots of open space!"

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

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Tent Camping Reviews near Avondale, PA

664 Reviews of 19 Avondale Campgrounds



Guide to Avondale

Discover the charm of tent camping near Avondale, Pennsylvania, where nature meets adventure in a variety of beautiful settings.

Tent campers should check out local hiking trails

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunities at Hibernia County Park, featuring a children's pond and access to Brandywine Creek.
  • For a unique experience, visit Tinicum Island, perfect for those with watercraft looking to explore the surrounding waterways.
  • Families can enjoy a day of fun at Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area, where a refreshing stream and nearby playgrounds await.

Amenities that enhance your camping experience

  • Ridley Creek State Park offers essential amenities like drinking water, picnic tables, and fire pits, making it a comfortable choice for tent campers.
  • At Susquehannock State Park Campground, you'll find electric hookups and clean bathhouses, ensuring a pleasant stay.
  • Hibernia County Park features reservable sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for gathering around the campfire.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Avondale, PA is Hibernia County Park with a 4-star rating from 8 reviews.

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