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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville and Lake-In-Wood RV Resort house premium glamping accommodations near Lincoln University, combining outdoor settings with upscale amenities. Both locations feature climate-controlled glamping units that elevate the traditional camping experience with comfortable furnishings and modern conveniences. "The pool and pavilion events, stopping into the store for a cold Icee drink and candy bar and meeting all kinds of cool people were some of my most memorable times," shared one visitor about Jellystone Park. Yogi Bear's Jellystone offers glamping options with electricity, comfortable beds, and proximity to their water park facilities. Lake-In-Wood provides yurt accommodations with water and electric hookups, giving guests the perfect balance of rustic appeal and modern comfort. These luxury outdoor stays are strategically positioned to serve as ideal basecamps for exploring the Pennsylvania countryside.
The water park at Jellystone Park distinguishes it as a premium family glamping destination with splash zones and water features available from 11am to 7pm during summer months. Visitors appreciate the range of eco-friendly glamping experiences, from organized activities to peaceful relaxation opportunities. The jump pad, gem mining, mini golf, and organized crafts provide entertainment beyond typical camping. One reviewer noted, "The water park is super fun for adults and kids. The entire campground is clean and very well maintained." Both glamping locations maintain seasonal operations, with Jellystone open from April through early November and other nearby glamping options having similar availability. Proximity to Lancaster County attractions enhances these luxury camping experiences, with Country Acres Campground offering another glamping alternative that places guests near Amish country's cultural and culinary attractions.
"We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."
"Staff is always friendly and the store well stocked. Kids enjoy the water park and nigh time laser tag parties and hay rides. "
"The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area. Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side."
"The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy."
"I did have major trouble backing in because the road is too narrow for a 45’ motorhome to back in on a nearly 90-degree angle."
from $59 - $86 / night
Check Availability"A beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people."
"I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision"
from $21 - $50 / night
Check Availability"No pets though. B and C loop felt like the spaces were very close to each other. A loop was closed at this point."
"Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy."
"The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire."
"The store was stocked well with essentials, and the women running the store was very helpful and friendly. The campground is very well lit and can be navigated easily at night."
"The road for this row is narrow and there is a fence that makes backing in more difficult, especially for a 30+ ft travel trailer."
"Tent sites are lined up along the water which is great for fishing (especially when you need to stay close to the littles sleeping in the tent). Lots of benches lined up along the water."
"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."
"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."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The people who run it are super helpful and the store is well stocked with anything you need. They have plenty of events and the pool is nice and clean to cool off on those hot camping days."
"Kids enjoyed the park, they offer a small paddle boat to take any time you want on their little lake on site, the area is beautiful, coworkers are friendly. Happy we came!"
TravelerCountry Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
ScoutThe advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
ScoutThe campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
TravelerOMG! Next to busy interstate, railroad tracks and shooting range. Way to much for me!
ScoutFirst time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
GuideA beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
LegendWe spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
GuideWe've stayed here annually for 7 years and it's one of our favorite campgrounds. There are enough trees and green spaces that it feels like a park despite the number of RVs it accommodates.
The sites are level, large, and well maintained. If you need to contend with a tree blocking your satellite dish the sites are large enough that you can usually just move up or back a bit so that you are not blocked.
The pool is nice and clean. Has water fountains, etc. for kids to play in in addition to a kiddie pool. I do wish it was open a bit later into the evening. The camp store is a bit small but is well stocked with camping items in addition to souvenirs and impulse purchase items.
Since the pandemic what they offer has varied. Sometimes hot food like taco Tuesday, ice cream sundaes, burgers and dogs in their activity center at certain times and days. Sometimes ceramic, arts and crafts, etc.. Sometimes their activity center remains closed during our entire stay.
LegendOverall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
Camping near Lincoln University, Pennsylvania offers outdoor access to the 578-acre campus area of southeastern Pennsylvania, where the rolling hills of Chester County create natural boundaries between campsites and communities. The region's moderate climate permits camping from early spring through late fall, with average summer temperatures hovering around 85°F. Most campgrounds in this area sit at elevations between 400-700 feet above sea level, creating moderate terrain that's neither too challenging nor completely flat.
Fishing options: 3 minutes from water: French Creek State Park Campground provides two distinct lakes for anglers. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," notes reviewer Jen R. Ice fishing is also permitted when conditions allow.
Hiking trails: family-friendly options: Hibernia County Park features multiple walking paths suitable for various skill levels. "Walking/hiking trails and the lake were super peaceful," reports Chelsea, who enjoyed the wooded environment. Another visitor adds, "There are a half dozen easy trails, the longest is around 2 miles."
Amish countryside exploration: self-guided tours: While staying at Lancaster-New Holland KOA, observe authentic Amish farming methods. "Daily views of fields, farmers plowing with horses or the buggys going by was great," writes April L. Michele K. confirms the appeal: "Has a great view of the valley and Amish farms."
Clean facilities: recently renovated: Country Acres Campground maintains exceptionally high standards for their bathhouses. "The new bathhouse has better restrooms than my own home!" exclaims Megan T. Another camper confirms: "This campground is probably the most well maintained campground we have ever stayed at."
Spacious sites: room to relax: Visitors appreciate the well-designed spaces at French Creek State Park. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," reports Jen R. The campground layout provides adequate separation between neighboring campsites.
Pool amenities: multiple swimming options: Tucquan Park Family Campground offers excellent water recreation. "The pool and playground were very clean and well taken care of," notes Jen R. Another camper mentions, "This campground features an amazing playground, a pond, a beautiful pool, a rec room, a wonderful hiking trail, and a basketball court."
Primitive camping considerations: At Hibernia County Park, facilities are basic. "There is no dump station... There are only pit toilets in Fiddler's loop, however there is a bathroom with running water, flush toilets and electric outlets (no shower) within walking distance," explains Jennifer S.
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the Lincoln University area have limited operating seasons. Lums Pond State Park Campground operates year-round, but others like Lancaster-New Holland KOA only run "Apr 15 to Oct 31."
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby operations. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, "There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing," reports Jen R.
Playground access: kid-tested equipment: Jellystone Park™ Quarryville excels at child-friendly amenities. "Fun fun and more fun loads of activities for the kids!" shares Terri S. Another family noted, "Super clean, beautiful campground. So many activities to entertain kids, we couldn't fit it all in!"
Birthday celebrations: special packages: Some campgrounds offer birthday events. "Our first year we did a birthday package where they brought a cake to the camp with Booboo for my daughter," explains Mya M. about her Jellystone Park experience.
Educational opportunities: farm connections: Near Country Acres Campground, children can observe authentic farm operations. "Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy," shares Edison L., highlighting the unique cultural exposure available.
Site selection strategies: At Hibernia County Park, "Though at first glance the sites don't look big enough to house an RV, there are a few sites that will, including #3, #17 & #18 and plenty of sites will fit a small RV or pop up camper," advises Jennifer S.
Full hookup availability: RV campers appreciate the upgraded sites at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA. "Great site (once you're in it!) including patio furniture on a paver patio and seating around an upgraded fire pit. The landscaping made up for the tight squeeze," notes Matt S., though he cautions, "Heads up, big rig owners! Tight squeeze into Site 25."
Pull-through accessibility: For easier setup, Country Acres Campground offers convenient options. "Pull-Thru site will all hookups in good working order. Site felt spacious with a nice grass strip," reports Jack B., highlighting the practical design for RV travelers seeking glamping near Lincoln University, Pennsylvania.
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