Phase Yellow: PA’s Campgrounds Open

Enjoy the brisk fall weather at one of these campgrounds.

Photo Courtesy of Kampgrounds of America.

Here are six amazing places to camp this summer. 

After weeks of lockdown, the great outdoors are a great place to visit, exercise and gather with your quarantine crew. PA’s campgrounds opened last week as the state went into Phase Yellow, but safety guidelines vary by location. Check campgrounds’ websites for more information. Whether your camping game includes woods or farms, tents or cabins, the Pennsylvania suburbs have plenty of great campgrounds.

Philadelphia/West Chester KOA

From grass tent pads to safari-style “glamping” tents with beds and bathrooms, this Kampgrounds of America site offers accommodations groups small and large. This beautiful spot hugs Brandywine Creek in ChesLen Preserve, Chester County’s largest privately owned, publically accessible nature preserve.1659 Embreeville Road, Coatesville, (610) 486-0447.

Scenic Turtle Ridge

Thirty acres of Chester County goodness, Scenic Turtle Ridge gets a 99 percent approval rating from experienced campers on the HipCamp app. Situated on a farm with goats, sheep and chickens, its four camp sites border Hibernia Park and the Brandywine River. Bathroom facilities are shared, and there aren’t any showers, but the well-maintained grounds are a hit with campers.

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239 Hibernia Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320

Hibernia Park

This old-school campground offers latrines, fire rings and little else. No showers or electric hookups are available, but you can’t beat the $15 nightly fee. Choicest spots can be found at the RV-friendly Fiddler’s Campground and tent sites adjacent to Chambers Lake. The park itself is on the National Register of Historic Places and has more than 900 acres of trails, woodlands, meadows and more.

1 Park Road, Coatesville, (610) 383-3812.

Rainbow Ridge Farm

Rainbow Ridge’s 100-year-old working farm is home to horses, chickens, ducks and goats. There’s plenty of privacy for campers to pitch their tents, kitchens and showers are available, and hikers can explore nearby Nockamixon and Washington Crossing state parks. Horseback riding is available at the farm.

4841 Apple Butter Road, Pipersville, (215) 766-9356.

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Country Acres Campground

More farmland than woods, this campground is in the heart of Lancaster County’s Amish Country. Go rustic with a standard tent site, or opt for cabins that have full bathrooms, heating and air conditioning, and cable TV. Consistently rated one of the cleanest, most family-friendly campgrounds, Country Acres is within easy driving distance of major tourist attractions and activities.

20 Leven Road, Gordonville, (717) 983-3064.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort

On this 63-acre slice of Lancaster County splendor, cabins, tent sites and RV hookups adjoin fun zones with miniature golf, laser tag, a jumping pillow, basketball, volleyball and more. Water sports are available only in spring and summer, but there’s still plenty to explore in autumn.

340 Blackburn Road, Quarryville, (717) 610-4505.

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