2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Philadelphia-West Chester KOA and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park provide furnished cabin accommodations with varying amenities across Chester County. Most cabins include basic furnishings with beds, tables, and chairs, while premium options feature additional comforts like air conditioning, private patios, and enhanced fire pits. "The premium sites are nice with paved patios, Adirondack chairs, fancy firepits, BBQ grill, and tables and chairs with an umbrella," noted one visitor about the West Chester KOA. Electrical hookups are standard in most cabin rentals, though bathroom facilities differ by location, with some offering private bathrooms while others require guests to use communal bathhouses.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. French Creek State Park offers more traditional log cabin experiences with fewer amenities, while resort-style options at Jellystone Park include upgraded features for families. Reservations are essential during summer months when cabins frequently sell out, particularly at locations with water attractions. Many locations maintain pet-friendly policies for cabin guests, though additional fees may apply. A camper remarked, "We rent the cabins and every year the quality and cleanliness of the cabins, as well as the facilities and grounds have declined," indicating the importance of checking recent reviews before booking.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between properties, with basic cabins offering outdoor fire pits and picnic tables, while deluxe options may include kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Camp stores at KOA and Jellystone provide essential supplies, though selection may be limited during off-season periods. Nearby markets in Coatesville, Quarryville and New Holland offer more extensive grocery options for longer stays. Firewood is available for purchase at most properties, with outside firewood prohibited due to pest control regulations.
"This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities and activities for kids– swimming pool, jump pad, miniature golf, volleyball, butterfly garden, gem mining, playground, store, dog park, nature trail, etc."
"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
"Two of the loops allow pets (A, C) and two do not. Loop D offers no hookups while Loops A-C offer a mix of no hookups, water/Electric, and full hookups."
"We stayed in loop C that allows pets. Very spacious sites. The paved parking spot was tight but a short walk down to the spacious fire pit picnic table area."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $75 / night
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
"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."
"Very family friendly park. Cabins, RV, Tent - full amenities. Lots of things to do. A little pricy, but worth it especially with kids."
"This is a great campground in Susquehanna State Park. The campsites are separated more widely than many other parks in Maryland (Cunningham Falls, Ft. Frederick, Pt."
"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
"Mostly an RV campground, but does have a few campsites and cabins. Campsites can be on top of each other and can be very rocky or muddy."
"Overview: nice quiet campground with a variety of campsites and a pretty good camp store. Site: this review is of the campsite and cabin we stayed in."
"This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. "
"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."
"This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. Our site(# 837) was a good size for our motor home+ toad."
"The pool is new and has a sloped entrance so my two year old could play by himself and loved it. The new bathhouse has better restrooms than my own home! Everything is clean and well managed."
"Close to the tourist spots in Lancaster. Great views. Clean, friendly, and would definetly recommend!"
"Great, convenient location. Cost friendly considering the location. Clean grounds & maintained sites. Mix of open & shaded sites, all appear to be pretty level, our site was next to stream."
"Pet friendly. No children. No frills. Great place to explore Amish country from."
"Within walking distance are Amish shops, and guided tours into the Amish countryside. Restaurants are nearby. Clean and quiet area."
from $57 - $70 / night
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.
GuideWe stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
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!
GuideMary & her crew run a great campground. Full hookup. Slow schedule during the week-camp store & pool mainly. Saturdays always have activities planned from bingo to quarter auctions, picnics & music. Each Saturday is different. Clean grounds. Nice playgrounds. Kiddie pool & nice size pool from 3-5’ deep. 2 cabins also available.
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.
ScoutThis campsite was amazing for our first tent camping experience. The park was a godsend for keeping our toddler occupied and we felt very safe overall. While the beach is pretty, be careful about the water condition. We were warned before entering and informed of the risks. They were very clear on the condition of the water that day which was a yellow, slight risk. But normally it should be okay. We would definitely camp here again.
GuideBASE ACCESS REQUIRED!
Electric/Water/Sewer hookup sites for $56 a night! (2 night minimum) Which is a great full hookup price, even though it's gone up $6 since last year. Weekly and monthly pricing available as well.
The sites are neat, well maintained, level, and sunny with concrete pads and paved campground roads. Centrally located laundry facilities and airconditioned bath house. Playground, boat launch, beach volleyball court, disk golf, basketball court, and outdoor pool all within walking distance. Other base amenities include: commissary, gas station, bowling, BBQ, Dunkin', and Greek restaurants, and golf. (I'm sure I'm forgetting something.)
Note: in July it is very buggy - the biting flies are the worst. So bring bug spray or a screened in tent to eat in.
The downside: the reservation system is a major PITA. You have to download a PDF packet, fill it out, and EMAIL it in. When you get your confirmation, it doesn't include a specific site number. You get assigned one when they call you the week of your scheduled check-in for payment completion.
Don't miss out on: the water! My advice would be to reserve one of their boats at the same time you reserve your campsite. The water in this area is great - no jellyfish, low waves. You can SUP, kayak, pontoon boat. Whatever your preference. There are large flats of grasses - which you'd want to avoid with a motor but are so much fun to paddle over. Also check out the Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge island. You can't go inland, but you can anchor off shore, jump in and wade around the shallows.
Also very driveable to an off-base movie theater, Baltimore, and Havre de Grace.
Cabin camping options surround West Grove in Pennsylvania's southern Chester County region, where elevations range from 300-500 feet above sea level. The area experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers averaging 85°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Cabin rentals throughout the region vary from primitive structures to fully-equipped units with modern amenities, with peak availability challenges from April through October.
Water activities at riverfront sites: Philadelphia-West Chester KOA offers canoe rentals along the Brandywine River. "Canoeing schedule could need some organizing? Had a blast! Will be back. River sites were my fave but you will have people walking on your campsite," notes MsTrailBlazer at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA.
Hiking to scenic viewpoints: French Creek State Park provides extensive trail networks leading to lake views. "Quiet, very few people mid-week. Spacious sites," shares Cheryl K., who appreciated the park's natural setting despite noting that "bathrooms were just okay" with some maintenance issues.
Visit nearby historic sites: Within 20 minutes of most West Grove cabin accommodations, you can explore Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. "Close by there is Hopewell National Furnace and St. Peter's Village with shops and restaurants and hiking trails as well," explains one visitor at French Creek State Park Campground.
Cabin privacy levels: Some cabin sites offer natural buffers between units. At Spring Gulch Resort Campground, "Some of the cabins were recently added and are super clean inside. The one we stayed in had a set of bunk beds, a queen bed, and a fold out couch. It also had a bathroom with shower/tub and everything you would need except linens."
Riverside cabin options: Select riverfront cabins provide direct water access. "The sites, particularly those on the Brandywine River, have amazing views. They are close enough for you to camp with a group, but most also have a small fence between each site to clearly delineate between the sites," according to a camper at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA.
Full kitchen facilities: Higher-end cabin rentals include cooking amenities. At Beacon Hill Camping, campers appreciate that "Our site was level and wide. Internet was ok and they ask folks to not stream. Minutes from downtown Intercourse, Pa," making meal preparation and planning easier during stays.
Reservation lead times: Peak season cabins book 3-6 months in advance, especially at popular locations. A visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville advised, "Family-friendly park. Cabins, RV, Tent - full amenities. Lots of things to do. A little pricy, but worth it especially with kids."
Cabin types vary significantly: Units range from rustic one-room structures to multi-bedroom cottages. "We spent the Memorial Day weekend at Philadelphia/West Chester KOA Holiday in Coatesville, PA and had a good time. We paid $135/night for Back-in Patio Site #25. A bit pricey considering the lack of elbow room, but it's a great site and everything is well-kept."
Limited offseason availability: Many cabin rental facilities close during winter months. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! The honor system of payment at the office makes it really easy to come in late and leave early, make sure you have cash on you as it was unclear if checks were accepted."
Activity centers for kids: Some facilities offer dedicated children's programming. "This place is all for the kids. This will be our second year going. So much to do for the kids. Our first year we did a birthday package where they brought a cake to the camp with Booboo for my daughter," reports a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, mentioning additional amenities like "the pools and playgrounds and fishing."
Cabin selection for family size: Match cabin capacity to your group needs. "The campground is very family friendly. We saw so many children running around having a great time! They have fairly many camp sites with an amazing view," notes a camper at Elk Neck State Park Campground, recommending families consider view and space when booking.
Bring family-specific supplies: Many cabins provide basic furnishings requiring supplementation. "Clean campground with great access to Dutch Wonderland, outlets and other Lancaster County tourist attractions. Nice creek to fish in but other than a small playground (with broken equipment) not much else in other amenities. An Amish buggy comes through with some great baked goods."
Access limitations: Some cabin areas have challenging approach roads. At Lancaster-New Holland KOA, a camper noted, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes. Very nice playground area and clean."
Supplemental amenities: Many cabin campers benefit from RV-oriented facilities. "There's a ton of camping at Elk Neck, including a loop with full hook ups. In the full hook up loop pay close attention to the lengths specified. The actual pads are fairly level but some of the driveways to them are very sloped."
Offseason considerations: Weather impacts cabin comfort differently than RV camping. "We just got back from this campground after spending 5 nights there. The water park is super fun for adults and kids. The entire campground is clean and very well maintained."
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