Forest camping near Philadelphia
Sleeping under the stars is simpler than you think with these forests, lakes, and parks near Philly.
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GreenHills Camp
3 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Birdsboro, PA
We are officially open for 2024 Camping. Put down the ipads/phones and get out in the fresh air.
@@@ BIG GROUPS @@@. If your group size is 21 people or more and you guys want the whole campground., Please spread the 21 people out into 3 sites, ( 7 people per site), this will ensure that the campground will be exclusive to your group only during your camping trip. (( Please Message Marty for more information))
Please do not mislead about the number of guests you will have, its very easy for us to check. Please be honest! Any attempt to mislead will result in booking termination and or permanent ban from campground.
Please message US if you are interested in hosting AirSoft/paintball group.
If you are looking for peace and complete seclusion, this is the place for you to camp, you will not hear or see any cars once you enter the campsite.
Property is located one hour outside of Philly and 2hours away from NYC.
30 beautiful acres with woods and open fields, lots of wildlife, On site parking... after it rains mushrooms like (chicken of the woods) pop out everywhere all you have to do is look. In the summer it smells like flowers all day long, its truly beautiful.
This property offers about 6-7acres of fields and 23 acres of woods, the landscape is flat and hills.
Places to visit near by!
1. Exeter scenic river trail -park closes at 6pm
2.Berks natural ephraim -hiking
3. Birdsboro waters -park closes 8pm
4. Horseshoe trail -hiking 24/7
5.Birdsboro preserve -park 24/7
6.French creek - state park closes 9pm
7.schulkill river trail -hiking 24/7
8.Rustic Park - closes 9pm
9.Trailhead - Cocalico double trail - hiking
Most of these are 4-10mile range from campground ⛺️
Animals you can spot: on campground property.
Deer
Fox
Coyote
Turkey
Rabbit
Turtles
Beavers
Squirrels
Chipmunk
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pitch your tent or park your rv and enjoy the seclusion and silence, 3-4 miles away from major grocery stores and shopping plazas this property is unique and one of a kind, its located in a valley with woods around it and 3 big fields, lots of wildlife including deer turkeys and fox are seen on a daily basis.
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Grampy's Red Rock Rabbit Ranch
2 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Schwenksville, PA
50-some years ago, the legendary Grampy David made his way to The Red Rock Rabbit Ranch. There he resides: a good-hearted curmudgeon, a handyman, a grumpy, Ywengling-drinking philosopher, the wittiest mason, carpenter, roofer, etc. you'll ever meet.
I'm his grandson, a documentary filmmaker helping to make ends meet here by sharing this glorious space with Hip Campers.
50 acres of serene woods, fields, a pond, and Mine Run Creek. Spring Mount Adventures is nearby. The Perkiomen Creek Trail is only a mile away. Crawfish, sycamore trees, foxes, pileated woodpeckers, and more!
Caring for the land: please do not collect your own firewood on the land. That wood is decomposing and contributing to the health of the forest, providing numerous habitats for bugs.
Note on dogs: we run a dog-sitting business, so there may be a pack (2-5) of dogs that come through the woods with us on walks. All dogs we sit are friendly towards humans.
Food recs: Raw Replenish in downtown Schwenksville has healthy smoothies and salads. Thai Spice is ten minutes away. Trouble's End brewing is 15 minutes away in Collegeville, with delicious beer and a Spicy Chicken sandwich.
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Camp Douglass - Schuylkill River
1 site · Tent10 acres · Douglassville, PA
Tucked away alongside the Schuylkill River, and just next to the expansive Schuylkill River Trail, Camp Douglass gives you an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle without leaving the creature comforts at home. A 5 minute drive gets you to more than 6 restaurants, a grocery store, a Wawa, and more.
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Pine Creek
4 sites · TentsMedford, NJ
Old Cranbury farm in the middle of West Jersey. Pitch your tent in our hay field or set up a spot in the woods. Fish off our dock. Dark skies for viewing the stars.
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Great Times Camp Ground
2 sites · Lodging52 acres · Waterford Works, NJ
Great Times Camp ground has been the home of "Great Times Day Camp" for 25+ years. In the heart of the pinelands, GTDC provides a beautiful ground for campers to enjoy the outdoors and experience new things like boating, hiking, and more. Update - We have added a parking location close to the main site area! It is now extremely easy to access the site location!AC Available! Great Times Camp Ground consists 52 acres of the amazing outdoors including a large natural lake, acres of woods to explore, and lots of fun activities such as volleyball, basketball, and even a beach to enjoy. Great Times operates as a children's day camp during the summer months, but now can be enjoyed all year round.Activities Available:- Basketball Courts- Tennis Courts- Fishing- Beach- Sport Fields for ActivitiesIf you would like the bunkhouse / cabin - you must add it as an extra, otherwise it will be assumed that you are tent camping.
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Secluded Creek Side Camping
1 site · Tent28 acres · Royersford, PA
Welcome to our charming campsite, accessible via a quaint walking bridge, where you can immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature beside a babbling brook. Perfect for families with young adventurers, our site offers easy hiking, fishing opportunities, and a designated fire ring for creating delicious s'mores!
Parking is conveniently located just a short stroll away from your campsite. Our prime location is in close proximity to the scenic Schuylkill River Trail, making it an ideal resting spot for bike camping enthusiasts.
While you're here, keep an eye out for our three majestic horses, visible from your camping area. Please remember to admire them from a distance and avoid approaching the fence for their safety.
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Scenic Turtle Ridge
4 sites · Tents35 acres · Coatesville, PA
Turtle Ridge farm is 35 acres of scenic beauty in historic Chester County, Pennsylvania. Secluded and private. Hiking and fishing available. Turtle Ridge Farms borders the Brandywine River and about 1,000 acres of woodland park. We try to be a unique host farm experience.
We will have contactless check in available upon arrival. Campers will fill out the registration form on the front porch and then go to their site.
A note about fishing. Fishing is available in the Brandywine River behind our farm, in Hibernia Park, at Springton Manor catch and release pond, and also at Chambers Lake in the park.
35-acre bucolic farm with goats, sheep, chickens and geese. Sites are near our one acre pond and each site has a fire pit. Our farm borders the 1,000-acre Hibernia Park with its historic mansion, extensive woodlands, hiking trails and along the beautiful Brandywine river. Lots of wooded areas, trails, rock outcroppings and beautiful scenery. The entrance to the park is through our farm gate near Site 2 and then down a trail.
There is an indoor powder room with flushing toilet and sink for campers to use and a small camp shop. Wood is available for purchase. We are located
5 minutes from the hospital, 10 minutes from grocery stores, 30 minutes to Amish country and Longwood Gardens. Hopewell Furnace, St. Peter's village, Daniel Boone homestead, Historic Springton Manor, Marsh Creek Park and lake are all nearby.
Check out our Facebook page and reviews - Scenic Turtle Ridge and small web site www.scenicturtleridge.com We are Open Year Round. Offer Farm fresh eggs for breakfast. Children age three and under are free. Children age four and up must register and pay as campers. All children must be supervised at all times and kept quiet from 10 pm to 8 am. Please make sure to check in before 10 pm.
Please like, tag, and post some of your camping photos on our Facebook page- Scenic Turtle Ridge or with HipCamp!
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Oak Grove Acres
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Flemington, NJ
Our 2 and a half acre property is situated in a very rural quiet area. The Wickecheoke creek, a tributary of the Delaware, runs through the property. There is a private seating area for serene enjoyment and private meditation.
We have a large communal firepit, as well as small private firepits at your site. Wood is available from our supply behind the communal fire pit area.
There is a wooded site, an open site for self contained campers and tent campers and a large open grassy area, fun for children or dogs to recreate.
How about camping in a Vintage Camper! We have on its own site a 1965 Trotwood, canned ham style camper. This cozy piece of the past is restored for nostalgic reflection. It has fine appointments, kitchenette, indoor private potty. She will sleep 4 comfortably.
There are many parks, conservation reserves and nature trails to hike nearby. Your can bike along farm roads in the area and find places to have your picnic lunch. Forgot some supplies?- within 3 short miles are many shops, services and resturants, many deliver.
Several varieties of wildlife are in the area: you will spot eagles, white tail deer, racoons, wild turkeys and red fox, to name a few, while you stroll, bike or drive throught the area.
Stop at the many creeks and enjoy the vibrant sounds of the bubbling waters; fish, frogs , turtles, blue heron and the many critters who habitate the waters.
For birders there are over 75 species of birds within a short walk. During changes of seasons you can often see many birds in flight migrating to far away places. Bring your binoculars and camera.
For you shop and antique explorers, just a short drive to the Delaware River and its quaint villages only 10 miles away: Lambertville, New Hope and Frenchtown. Boutiques, art studios, antique shops and restaurants .
Enjoy any one of the many local Brewers, Distileries and vineyards all within a short drive of historic Flemington.
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Ironwood Trail & Private Campground
1 site · Tent5 acres · Boyertown, PA
It took seven years to carve this winding trail and two-level scenic campsite into the wooded hill behind our home. Now completed, I feel inspired to share their solitude and beauty with others who will appreciate it. From the top of a steep drive, a brief but precipitous hike leads you high up very quickly through a mature forest to some steps that lead the first of two camping locations leveled within clefts of rocks forming a pair of overlooks. A soft, level campsite awaits you there under a canopy of trees where you will find everything you'll need for a small-scale deep forest outing.
The lower level either stands alone (1-2 persons) or serves as a base camp for the Northwest Expansion area (3-4 persons) a very short hike away. (Please inquire about additional campers.) The expansion features a roomy 13 x 15ft groomed tenting surface, a stone fire ring with steel fire pit, and plenty of extra space to spread out. It provides an additional layer of privacy and a (leaf-permitting) northwest view that usually includes a sunset.
[Note: Reservations include use of both the lower level and the upper Northwest Expansion camping areas. Keep in mind that the technical nature of the trail and terrain makes it unsuitable for most children under 10 years old.]
Hundreds of feet away, there are a few homes residing below the camps, but you are high enough above the world below to enjoy a sense of separation from it. Were these camping areas part of any state or commercial campground in Pennsylvania they would easily be among the best tenting sites in the state. Even among Hipcamps we were awarded a top-ten rating in 2018 and 2019+ - and we've improved since then. People love it here.
Guests will find a huge, well-stocked chest of supplies at the lower level to furnish virtually any extra thing(s) that may help you camp in comfort, from a Coleman cookstove and table, an air pump, a kettle, a 8x10 tarp, plates and cups and cutlery-there's even a Scrabble game and playing cards. You get the idea. ** We ask our guests to arrive prepared with their own supplies and to use the supply box as a backup for items that may have been forgotten or to fill in for things they do not want to purchase for a single outing.** (Please do not depend solely on the camp supplies to meet ALL of your camping needs!) We took items on most camping lists and tried to have them waiting in the box so you can visit without worrying about forgetting anything.
Firewood bundles can be purchased at any time during your stay. We try to keep an abundant supply in a woodpile at the trailhead that you purchase as needed via cash, Paypal or Venmo. Wood can easily be gathered, there are even hatchets and hand saws in the supply box for cutting fallen branches down to size. We also provide a two-person hammock, plastic Adirondack chairs, battery powered lanterns, citronella torches, etc. Cell chargers and jugs of drinking water are available upon request.
The woods are teeming with resident species of woodpeckers, owls, warblers and more, and vultures and hawks and can almost always be seen riding thermals overhead. If you're lucky the turkeys will come to roost in the woods above the area as they often do. The best part is that no one else will know you are up there.
In addition to overnight stays, daytime and evening hours are available too for morning bird walks, lunch breaks, herbal retreats, sunset cookouts--whatever guests might imagine doing in the privacy of the outdoors. Tree climbing and treetop camping are welcome and encouraged for anyone looking for a good place to hang their gear and enjoy the view. There are scores of great campsites waiting to be discovered up there for experienced and responsible climbers.
Please check out our reviews for more relevant details and feedback from our guests. We hope to see you here sometime soon!
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Camp Nox ⛺️
1 site · Lodging20 acres · Plumsteadville, PA
Escape the crowded campgrounds and enjoy an off-grid, private campsite along the Tohickon Creek and adjacent to Lake Nockamixon State Park.
Located on top of a wooded ridge that overlooks the winding Tohickon Creek, this single 20+ acre campsite is peaceful with abundant wildlife. Secluded enough for you to unwind and relax but conveniently close to the small towns of Ottsville, Easton, Bethlehem, Frenchtown, New Hope and Doylestown. Spend your time relaxing at camp, at the creek or exploring adjacent Nockamixon State Park. The park offers fishing, paddle boarding and boating opportunities on the lake, and swimming, mountain biking, and hiking in the park. Ralph Stover, Peace Valley, Ringing Rocks and Delaware Canal State Parks are only a 15-minute drive for outdoor enthusiasts. If you looking for dining and shopping experiences, we would love to share some local gems based on your interests.
Our campsite is accessible by car and set up so you can start relaxing as soon as possible. The 10x12’ canvas tent includes a bunk bed with two queen memory foam mattresses. Bring your own favorite linens and make yourself at home. The campsite offers a private campfire pit, firewood, seating, a picnic area, a food prep area, water and a well-maintained porta-potty. If you have a larger group, feel free to pitch another tent to accommodate more guests. If you are looking for more options to enhance your stay, check out our add-on services.
Plan your perfect getaway at this peaceful secluded site! Check us out on Instagram: Camp_Nox for additional info. We look forward to hosting you. Happy Camping!
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FernRock Retreat
2 sites · Lodging13 acres · Green Lane, PA
This land
had been a summer camp owned by 8 families, each having their own cabin and outhouse.
We bought it in 2000 for use as a retreat space for people who need a get away of peace and quiet.
It's close to many towns and restaurants
and the turnpike, but surrounded by trees and a creek, it feels far away from anything demanding your attention. It's a place to relax and enjoy nature.
We offer a beautiful and sacred place in the woods of Bucks County, PA. The rustic cabin includes as much privacy as you desire, with
a full kitchen, small bathroom, two bedrooms, and a meditation loft. The property includes a labyrinth, prayer path, treehouse, multiple fire pits (firewood included), and a creek with a dock, bird blind, kayaks, paddle boards and a rowboat.
We are also offering discounts for stays longer than 3 nights.
If you'd like to take advantage of one of these, 15% off for a 4-6 night stay or 20% off for a stay longer than 6 nights,
please contact us, BEFORE BOOKING, and we can send you a code.
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Fluffy Butt Rescue
1 site · Tent10 acres · Milford, NJ
Experience a unique stay in the Bell Tent at Fluffy Butt Rescue! Fluffy Butt Rescue is a vegan microsanctuary located in Holland Twp. NJ, providing a safe forever home to farmed animals who were neglected, injured, unwanted and abused. FBR is a 501(c)(3) registered charity and 100% of the funds from your stay directly benefits the residents at FBR!
Relax with a stream-side crackling fire and a sky full of stars. Hear the local wildlife of foxes and coyotes at night, and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling brook. Wake up to the chickens conversing over their breakfast and the quiet hustle of the sanctuary.
In addition to meeting the animal residents at Fluffy Butt Rescue you can enjoy nearby river towns within a half an hour from our sanctuary. Volunteering opportunities are available, as well as art workshops - just contact your host, Rae, ahead of time!
****PLEASE NOTE****
-Make your stay meat-free! We are a vegan sanctuary, meaning all humans and rescued animals eat vegan/plant-based. We appreciate our guests doing the same.
-The parking area and porta potty are a short but steep, uphill walk from the camp site, about 1-2 minute walk.
-The bell tent is located across a stream. A footbridge is used to access the bell tent. The footbridge is long and narrow and does not have railings, therefore we do NOT suggest this site for young kids.
-The tent is in the sun from late morning until about 4pm.
-While there is no running water in or near the bell tent, we can provide a spouted pitcher of fresh potable water upon request.
-The bell tent is equipped with a full size bed, , small table, dinnerware (plates, bowls, cups, mugs and utensils), percolator, deck of cards, can opener, matches, first aid kit, bug spray, and hand sanitizer.
-Firewood and kindling are not included, but can be added on for an additional fee.
-Fluffy Butt Rescue is committed to inclusion. We welcome people of all backgrounds. We are LGBTQQIAP+ friendly.
Learn more about Fluffy Butt Rescue at fluffybuttrescue .org
Please let us know if you have any questions!
For the animals,
Rae, Rhodes, Juniper and all the Fluffy Butts
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Looking to experience the great outdoors near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has over 540 camping options in the area that cater to your preference for forest terrain. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-timer, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Fairview Farms Airfield (294 reviews), Peace and Quiet by the River (271 reviews), and Paradise Valley Homestead (248 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and showers, and activities such as wind sports, climbing, and paddling, your camping adventure awaits!
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