Best Campgrounds near Wynnewood, PA

Camping options near Wynnewood, Pennsylvania include several established campgrounds within a short drive of the Philadelphia suburbs. The Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA in nearby New Jersey offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations. French Creek State Park Campground, located about 35 miles northwest of Wynnewood, provides a more natural setting with tent camping, RV sites, cabins, and yurts. Evansburg State Park Campground and Ridley Creek State Park also offer camping facilities within reasonable driving distance. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Wynnewood, highlighting both public and private options throughout the region.

"We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away," noted one camper about French Creek State Park. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, especially during peak summer months from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Winter camping is limited, with Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA being one of the few year-round options. Many campgrounds prohibit alcohol consumption, particularly in state parks like French Creek and Evansburg. Access to most sites is straightforward with paved roads, though some state park campgrounds have sites with uneven terrain. Cell service varies by location but is generally reliable throughout the region due to proximity to Philadelphia.

Campers report high satisfaction with sites that balance natural settings with convenient access to urban amenities. French Creek State Park receives positive reviews for its hiking trails, lakes, and relative proximity to Philadelphia. One reviewer mentioned that "there's a lake but unfortunately you can't swim in it, they have a public pool but we opted for hiking instead." Several campgrounds offer water recreation opportunities, with Atsion Family Camp in nearby Wharton State Forest in New Jersey being noted for waterfront sites. Visitors appreciate the variety of accommodation types, from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV spots and rental cabins. The region's campgrounds typically feature standard amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms, with many also offering showers and dump stations for RVs.

Best Camping Sites Near Wynnewood, Pennsylvania (119)

    1. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    20 Reviews
    Paulsboro, NJ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 423-6677

    "They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park."

    "In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"

    2. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    Gradyville, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 892-3900

    $57 / night

    "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."

    "We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"

    3. French Creek State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $24 - $122 / night

    "We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"

    "Campground Review: French Creek State Park Campground is located in Elverson, Pennsylvania and sits adjacent to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site."

    4. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ambler, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 591-5250

    $28 - $72 / night

    "It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."

    "Come for Militia Hill, hawk watching, cross country ski, or disc golf, and the trails along the Wissahickon Creek."

    5. Evansburg State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Skippack, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 409-1150

    $43 / night

    "It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."

    "Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."

    8. Alverthorpe Private Park

    3 Reviews
    Jenkintown, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 884-6538

    $1 - $100 / night

    9. Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

    17 Reviews
    Downingtown, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 486-0447

    $59 - $86 / night

    "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."

    "Everything was within close walking distance and the staff were extremely helpful. Pool and bathrooms were very clean."

    10. Village Scene Park

    3 Reviews
    Hatfield, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 362-6030

    $48 / night

    "We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"

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Recent Reviews near Wynnewood, PA

810 Reviews of 119 Wynnewood Campgrounds


  • Peyton S.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Wonderful, Easy, Quick trip from Philly

    It’s about an hour away from Philadelphia. We tent camped in loop B. The site was wonderful. Just know it is a gravel site, not grass. The fire pit has a grill attachment and wood was easy to find. Water and bathrooms were close. We hiked around the lake and there were plenty of trails and even rentable kayaks and paddle boards! Would definitely recommend if looking for a quick overnight stay outside of the city.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    In Amish area, next to an amusement park

    Our kids where happy with the small playground and with a few dollars they could have some fun in the small arcade/gameroom. In the area you have Lancaster, Amish area and an amusement park (that is a bit outdated). The camping has a bit over 100 spots. They are just oké.

  • Scott J.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Sun Valley Campground

    My Happy Place

    My wife and I have been seasonal camper for 4 years and love it. We had visited numerous campgrounds and found Sun Valley to be the atmosphere there beyond our expectations. The minute you walk into the office you get that" aha" moment. The office greets you with a smile and " Welcome to Sun Valley, how can I help you ". That alone told us these folks are here to make your stay enjoyable. They go above and beyond any campground we have ever been to. The activities go above and beyond. The Saturday night bands are concert worthy. We have enjoyed our stay more than you ever imagined. For the past 4 years it has been our "Happy Place"

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Fantastic PA state park for activities and camping.

    Third year staying over the Labor Day weekend. Campground full but still a very peaceful relaxing stay. Our site was very spacious and open. Tree lined and site was almost level. Paved sites on this loop.

  • Connie R.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Pretty park but needs upkeep and maintenance

    Only stayed one night (8/23/25).  Had an electric site on B 45.  After pulling in and starting to unload, we were getting swarmed with yellow jackets.  There were several entry holes in the ground they were using to enter and exit.  I have never experienced anything like this anywhere.   I would have left but since it was close to dusk, I knew they would all retrieve and go underground.  The smoke with the fire helped but it impacted our stay.  They were everywhere.  I will not be going back anytime during the summer

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Old Mill Stream Campground

    Good stay

    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. Plenty of room to maneuver a big rig. All gravel sites and we had full hookup with 50 Amp.

  • Barbara P.
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Spring Gulch Resort Campground

    BED BUGS in Cabin

    I believe Cabin 1409 is infested with BED BUGS! After a short stay in this cabin(7/28-7/30) I came home with 80+ bug bites that I'm certain were from BED BUGS. A dozen of them were on my eyelid! My dermatologist gave me a high strength dosage of prednisone to combat the swelling and itching. We promptly advised the property manager, who was sympathetic, but once our claim for damages(mostly items we had to throw out due to contamination) reached the insurance company, the process stalled. It's been 19 days and now the insurance adjuster is out of the office for another week- having provided no updates or feedback on our claim. I wish I had posted this earlier, as I wonder if the cabin that Michael M complained about in his Aug. 4 YELP review was the very same cabin. I had hoped our conversations with the property manager would have prevented additional folks from the same fate. I also wish I had read a few earlier reviews that warned of BED BUGS. I continue to fear an infestation in my home, in the event we brought home nymphs or eggs or the bugs themselves. I'm constantly vacuuming and looking under seat cushions and my mattress. I now dry all my laundry on high for 60 minutes, knowing it's damaging my clothes, but also knowing it's the best way to kill the bugs and their eggs- which can go dormant and survive for a year without biting again. Zero stars. Choose to stay elsewhere!

  • Edison L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Country Acres Campground

    So Nice It’s Almost Not Camping

    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. Amenities are super clean and modern. Clean bathroom, laundry room, pool area for the kids, and a well stocked store. The only critique I have is that you can hear the distant sound of cars on the road. But this is by no means a nuisance. Just helping you make an informed decision. I would definitely go back.


Guide to Wynnewood

Camping near Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Many campgrounds, like French Creek State Park Campground, have great trails. One visitor mentioned, "Hiking and biking this park is fun," highlighting the outdoor opportunities available.
  • Water Activities: If you enjoy kayaking or canoeing, Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest is a great choice. A reviewer noted, "If you are looking to kayak or canoe on the lake, it has a ramp to drop in."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds are near lakes or rivers, perfect for fishing. One camper at Nockamixon State Park Campground said, "Enjoy great scenery and water sports too at this quiet and peaceful state park."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and campsites. A visitor at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA remarked, "The bathrooms were the cleanest I’ve ever seen on any campgrounds ever."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One reviewer at Quakerwoods Campground mentioned, "Very nice and roomy camp site."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Philadelphia-West Chester KOA have plenty of activities for kids. A parent shared, "Nice playground and jump pad for kids."

What you should know:

  • Check-in Procedures: Some campgrounds have unique check-in processes. A visitor at Atsion Family Camp noted, "Check in was confusing as it is across the street & closes promptly at 4pm."
  • Wildlife Awareness: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. A camper at Batona — Wharton State Forest advised, "Bears frequent this campground so be bear aware and practice proper food storage."
  • Seasonal Water Access: Some campgrounds may not have water available in winter. A reviewer at Tohickon Family Campground mentioned, "The water pump provides fresh water but is not available in the winter."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with organized activities. One family at Hospitality Creek Campground enjoyed, "Great activities and live concert was fun."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a problem. A camper at Parvin State Park Campground warned, "Bring super-woodsman-strong-do-not-mess-with-me bug spray."
  • Choose Secluded Sites: For a quieter experience, look for more private sites. A visitor at French Creek State Park Campground suggested, "If you want to be away from everyone... stay in C27."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA mentioned, "The 50-amp electric was good as was the water pressure."
  • Be Mindful of Site Size: Some sites may be tight for larger RVs. A camper at Quakerwoods Campground noted, "The location is 90 minutes to NYC, 60 minutes to Philly."
  • Use Local Resources: Many campgrounds have nearby stores for supplies. A visitor at Nockamixon State Park Campground appreciated the "grocery stores close by like Walmart about 20 minutes away."

Camping near Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Wynnewood, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wynnewood, PA is Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.