Camp Douglass - Schuylkill River

98%

81 reviews

· Douglassville, Berks, Pennsylvania · 10 acres

Hosted by Shane R.

Tent site

· 20 guests max

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Shane is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

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.Hello and welcome to Camp Douglass, your private 10 acre oasis along the Schuylkill River. Come by to relax and unwind without needing to leave the creature comforts at home. 🏕 The camp area consists of a large cleared out section of the forest, 3 picnic tables, and a metal fire pit. Here you’ll find beautiful views across and up the Schuylkill river with no houses in sight. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the camp on foot from the parking area via a flat clean trail. You may also drive directly to the site, see below for details. 🐣 PLEASE NOTE: We are still new to hosting, so we politely ask for your feedback and kindness during your stay. Your messages help turn this into a great camping experience to be enjoyed by everyone. 🚲 We are located directly alongside the Schuylkill River Trail, a beautiful nature and biking trail that spans more than 75 miles across Pennsylvania. Bring your bicycle, or simply go for a walk through the endless expanse of beautiful forest in the region. 🏝 Feeling adventurous? Take your kayak or canoe to your very own private island in the middle of the river to experience the ultimate seclusion. 🪵 We have prepared a moderate amount of firewood for our guests, and there are more than enough downed trees throughout the forest around the camp area that you may cut as well. Please do not cut any living trees. 🛤🔊 Camp is located near an active train line, so you may hear the low rumble of a train a few times during your stay. Because there are no road crossings nearby, you'll never hear a horn. Please read our reviews to see our past guests feelings on the noise before booking. 🐜 Keep in mind, this is a riverside forest. There will be bugs! You may find some mosquitos along the trail on your way to the camp, but generally we have not had any issue with them at the camp itself. Bug spray is advised. 🍳 You'll be a 10-15 min walk from at least 5 restaurants, an 8 min walk to Wawa (24 hour food and toilets), and a 12 min walk to Redners (full size grocery store). 🚌 We are located a 15 min walk away from the Klein bus terminal with twice daily service to and from NYC. 🛻 Vehicle access! We are working hard to bring you comfortable van and truck access directly to the riverside campground. Wake up to a beautiful sunrise along the river in the comfort of your own vehicle. If you’re feeling adventurous, ask us about beta testing our new access road.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

20 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit

Toilet available

There is a porta potty at the campsite, and a 24hr Wawa located 950ft away by foot.

Pets allowed

Off leash. Let them roam! 🐾 However, they must be on a leash when leaving the campground onto the public walking trail.

Picnic table present

3 full size picnic tables are available at the campsite.

No potable water

Bring your own water. There is a 24hr Wawa store 950ft away with plenty of food and drinks.

No showers

Bathe in river or stream

Pack it out

Please take your trash with you and help keep this forest clean!

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

There is a coin laundry 5 minutes drive away.

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Access: Moderate walk

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 9 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 6 vehicles

2WD accessible

Please read the description for important details!

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98%

93 ratings · 81 reviews

Michael C.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent · Group trip

Great spot, site description was spot on. Will be back in warmer weather with kayaks

Mark P.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent

Great site. Great view of the water. Freight train was an interesting addition but actually didn’t keep me awake. Was interesting to feel very secluded but hear people talking from nearby. Overall was a great experience.

Alex M.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent

We had a lot of fun camping at Shane's! Plenty of firewood ready for us when we arrived, and the river views are amazing. If you camp on the weekends there are fewer trains. Friday night several came by, Saturday night only one. Otherwise, the site is quiet and very remote feeling for something so close to town. We really felt like we were away from people. Hidden River Brewing is a must stop, 5 minutes away with great beer and food. It was the perfect site to easily access local mountain bike trails. Shane's guidance for getting set up at the site was extremely helpful as well. We will be back!

John K.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent · Group trip

This was a great place to camp. Make sure you have the exact directions to the site. Best is you have a car with good ground clearance. Would stay again.

Dana A.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Great site for a group and dogs!

Tent · With pets

We really loved our time at this campsite! The campsite itself is really well equipped with everything you need, and the supply of firewoood is such a nice addition. Being right along the river was super fun for our dogs to play and splash around in too. The road in is definitely bumpy if you drive, but we were able to make it in just fine with our RAV4 that has 4 wheel drive. It had rained a bunch this week so there were muddy spots that we slid around on getting in, but it was doable. As others mention, the train noise is definitely pretty close by, and it is fairly noisy when it comes through, but it only happens a few times per night and wouldn’t deter us from booking this site again.

Alexis K.

4 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Do yourself the favor!

Tent

Every time I go back I love this site more and more. Additionally, every time I go back Shane has made more and more improvements! This includes filling in the access trail, now my AWD sedan has no trouble at all and I can zip right back. I can’t stress enough how beautiful and perfectly situated the site is, and there’s even a set of perfect hammock trees. My dog loves how easy and close the kayak launch is, as well. Shane is extremely helpful and accommodating, and returns messages and answers questions in a very timely fashion. You won’t regret a stay here, I’m certain.

Location

Douglassville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking