Yurt camping near Upper Darby, Pennsylvania provides accessible options within a 40-mile radius of the city. Located in the southeastern Pennsylvania coastal plain at 230 feet elevation, Upper Darby's moderate climate allows camping from April through October, with some yurt accommodations available year-round. The region's moderate humidity can create damp morning conditions even during summer camping months.
What to do
**Disc golf course: ** Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course that attracts tournaments and dedicated players. The campground sells discs in their store and offers rentals for beginners. "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," notes a visitor who appreciated this unique recreational option.
**Water recreation: ** Lums Pond State Park Campground offers kayaking on their 200-acre pond, with rentals available on-site. The park's water activities provide outdoor options beyond just camping. "Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," reports one camper who enjoyed the diverse recreational opportunities.
**Hiking trails: ** Evansburg State Park Campground provides creek-side hiking with trails that follow the water. "Lots of tree cover running along a small running creek," mentions one visitor who appreciated the shaded pathways. Some trails accommodate horseback riding with designated equestrian routes.
What campers like
**Private sites: ** French Creek State Park Campground offers secluded camping spots with natural vegetation between sites. The layout provides privacy while maintaining accessibility to amenities. "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," writes one reviewer who appreciated the seclusion.
**Clean facilities: ** Campgrounds in the region maintain well-kept bathroom facilities with hot showers. "The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern. There are separate, individual shower rooms," notes a visitor to Lums Pond State Park, highlighting the privacy and cleanliness of the facilities.
**Waterfront sites: ** Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest features lakeside yurt and tent sites with direct water access. "LOVE!!!! I always get site #8 and it has an amazing view of the lake. While camping at atsion family campground, you have free access to the recreation center (the beach and some trails)," shares an enthusiastic camper who enjoyed the water proximity.
What you should know
**Site terrain: ** Many campgrounds in the region have varying terrain characteristics. At Old Cedar Campground, "Our site was roomy and had gravel however it poured and hailed for 1 hr and it still made a swamp," reports one camper, indicating potential drainage issues during storms.
**Road conditions: ** Access roads to campgrounds vary in quality and width. "It was a very narrow road to get into some of the sites," notes one camper about a local campground. Some parks have dirt or gravel roads that can become dusty during dry periods.
**Reservations required: ** Philadelphia-West Chester KOA and other popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially for yurt accommodations. "Open sites not many with privacy although they did have a few premium sites with a paver patio with Adirondack chairs, a nice table with four chairs and built in fire pit," mentions a visitor, highlighting the limited availability of premium sites.
Tips for camping with families
**Playground options: ** Many campgrounds feature play areas for children of various ages. "The camp playground was brand new when we arrived and they had just broken ground. 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," reports a Philadelphia-West Chester KOA visitor.
**Organized activities: ** Family-focused campgrounds schedule regular events for children. "Every Saturday they had an organized activity for the kids… EVERYONE was extremely friendly," shares a camper from Old Cedar Campground, noting the regular programming available.
**Swimming access: ** Campgrounds with pools or swimming beaches provide relief during hot summer months. "Nice playground, basketball court, 2 fishing areas," mentions a reviewer about Old Cedar Campground, listing the recreational amenities available for family enjoyment.
Tips from RVers
**Site access challenges: ** Some campgrounds have tight turns and narrow roads that can be difficult for larger rigs. "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. So difficult, that I cracked the bottom of my front cap catching the grass and gravel beside the grave road," warns a visitor to Philadelphia-West Chester KOA.
**Hook-up locations: ** At certain campgrounds, utility connections may be inconveniently placed. "The water hookups are shared every other site. I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses," advises a camper who stayed at Old Cedar Campground.
**Size restrictions: ** Some parks have limits on RV age or size. "They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer. Ours is 13. Very disappointed," reports a visitor to Boulder Woods Campground, highlighting an important policy for potential seasonal campers.
