Cabin camping near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania offers rustic and comfortable options within the Delaware Valley region. Located about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia at approximately 200 feet above sea level, the area experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and moderately cold winters. Most cabin facilities remain open year-round, though winter camping requires additional heating considerations and some campgrounds reduce services during colder months.
What to do
Disc golf adventures: At Boulder Woods Campground, visitors can enjoy a championship-level disc golf course. "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," notes one camper who visited in August 2017.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access, with varied catches depending on location. At Evansburg State Park, anglers can target specific species: "I caught a beautiful Brown Trout here a few weeks ago! Great park. (I put the Trout back in, it was very healthy and I managed to get the hook out quickly, otherwise he would have been dinner!) 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."
Rock exploration: Some nearby sites feature unique geological formations. "Bring a hammer," suggests one reviewer about Ringing Rocks Family Campground, explaining that "the rocks are something else" - referring to the musical sounds produced when struck.
What campers like
Private camping spaces: Many campers appreciate secluded cabin and tent sites. At French Creek State Park, a reviewer noted, "As long as you don't stay right across from the bath houses you will find ample shade at your site. There are so many trees and brush in between most sites you can't even really see your neighbors."
Year-round cabin availability: Cabin accommodations work well in all seasons. One camper at Nockamixon State Park Cabins shared, "The cabins are full electric with heat and are well appointed. It was an excellent fall trip location for a family with young children."
Accessible water recreation: Lakes and rivers provide swimming, boating, and fishing options. At Colonial Woods Family Resort, a visitor noted, "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times. The posted pool hours were not as described... the posted hours were like 6pm and it was way too early for a hot summer day if you ask me."
What you should know
Bathroom distances: Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. At Little Red Barn Campground, a tent camper warned, "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."
Site identification challenges: Finding your site can be difficult at some locations. One visitor at Colonial Woods mentioned, "Site numbers are on the back of the sites, very hard to see from the road."
Seasonal camper presence: Many campgrounds host long-term residents. At Quakerwoods Campground, a reviewer observed, "Most of the residents are seasonal and glampers, but very friendly and like to party. We are tent campers and went at the end of the season."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Look for campgrounds with child-friendly amenities. A reviewer at Philadelphia-West Chester KOA shared, "The camp playground was brand new when we arrived and they had just broken ground (September 2020). There are two different playground in the same area to accommodate kids of all ages. They also have pickleball, mini golf and a lovely pool."
Boulder exploration for kids: Some sites offer natural climbing opportunities. At Blue Rocks Family Campground, a visitor noted, "Our children loved to climb all over the rocks, that is where they spent most of the time. Primitive but fun!"
Weekend activities: Many campgrounds schedule family events. "We went on Father's Day weekend and they had nice arts and crafts for the kids to do for dad," explained a camper at Colonial Woods Family Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: The sites are level and prepared at many locations. According to a French Creek State Park camper, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other."
Road width challenges: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads. A visitor to Colonial Woods warned, "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed (almost took my ac out with a huge limb)."
Parking assistance: Staff at some locations will help with difficult site access. A Boulder Woods visitor appreciated that "the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight."
