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GreenHills Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Birdsboro, PA
** Early check in (Only when confirmed with Marty the night before via text.) @@@ BIG GROUPS @@@. please message us if you want the whole campground to yourselves. (make sure the dates are open) 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. NO ATVs. Quiet hours start at 10pm - 9am. Music and noise has to be low not to disturb other campers. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ PLEASE order your fire wood before booking date, we dont have extra fire wood laying around, Please dont order wood when you arrive to camp (order before booking date ) 2-3 bundles of wood lasts all day so please order accordingly to what you will need. (You can always bring your own firewood or when you arrive go into the woods and collect loose dry branches/firewood from the ground, there is plenty., 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 Learn more about this land: 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 2 big fields, lots of wildlife including deer turkeys and rabbits, seen daily.
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The Lookout

4 sites · Tents20 acres · New Tripoli, PA
Our property consists of 20 acres of the beautiful Blue Mountain. At the Lookout you can see for 40 Miles across the valley below. With views from Allentown, Lyons and Reading.  The area with the view is a shared area for both sites. Feel free to use the fire ring while you sit and watch the evening sky. It is breathtaking at night.  At the bottom of the mountain there is a Gunclub with a shooting range and you will hear shooting from the property. Please note it is far away and there is no danger Our property is mostly the mountain side. But with an area that is flat for tent camping. The property is close to Route 309 but there is a camping area away from the road. Our land is next to the road and you will hear some road noise. We are next to National Parks land which also consists of the Appalachian Trail and also against the Pennsylvania Game Lands. You can walk up the street or trail to Thunderhead Lodge Restaurant. Leaser lake is a short drive if you like fishing or kayaking. The Wanamakers Store is a unique place to visit with amazing sandwiches. The Wanamakers and Kemton railroad is close by for a weekend train ride. Bear Rock Junction is close by for mini golf and ice cream. Eight Oaks Distillery is only a few minutes away. Several wineries and antique shops as well. You may also see Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers come thru our property to stay at the hostel. Please welcome our hikers as they come to rest their weary bodies. Welcome to the Lookout. We have made many improvements to our land but also try to maintain the beauty it is. We plan to keep upgrading our property. We plan to use the land for Recreational activites. We have a Hiker Hostel in the Building. The Building was previously the Blue Mountain Lookout Restaurant but has been neglected for approximately 20 years. We are trying to restore the property to bring it back to life.
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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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Shambala at Mystic Hollow

15 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Mohrsville, PA
Pitch your tent along Irish Creek under a canopy of Maples at Mystic Hollow. Irish Creek, which is a stream, is a tributary to the Schuylkill River. Site are a 5 minute walk from main house. The land is flat for walking to the camping area. A slight bit bumpy in a small area. I can manage just fine in flip flops but I did want to provide the information if anyone would be using a wheelchair. There is also a small bridge that goes over a small strip of wetlands. Fire rings are included. Tables can be provided. Just let us know ahead of time. I can haul your gear to your spot with tractor and wagon if needed. I have electric available. There is a port-a-potty close by. Showers and bathrooms are in the main house. Please let us know in advance if you would like to use them. Open fire cooking grills can be provided if needed. I have a sink set up for washing dishes, etc.. The fresh water is from our well located on the property. We are flexible with check-in and check-out times if we are not at full capacity. Just let us know ahead of time if you want to check in or out earlier or later. We allow dogs. They must be on leashes unless they are friendly and play well with others. You must clean up your dog's poop! No exceptions! We are 5 minutes from the Schuylkill River. 10 minutes from Ontelaunee Lake. 15 minutes from Blue Marsh. 15 minutes from the Appalacian Trail. Trail heads nearby would be Port Clinton, Hamburg, Bernville, Bethel, Blue Rocks, Kempton... 20 minutes from Hawk Mountain. We are an hour from Jim Thorpe. There are several wineries in the area including Long Trout Winery where wine is cool and hippy chicks rule! My favorite! Lots of wildlife in the area. Expect to hear owls, blue heron, cows, goats, chickens, horses, hawks, eagles, dogs, racoons and coyotes. There is a good chance of being visited by racoons at night if your food isn't stored away properly. Also, the deer may walk past in the middle of the night as well. We do also get wild turkey during different times of the year. Hiking, kayaking, tubing, fishing, mountain biking, bike trails, etc... all nearby. Sadly there are no fish in Irish Creek worth catching. The Crayfish are! As with any land situated along a water source, there is always a possibility of flooding. We flood maybe once a year, once every other year. If that should happen, we will assist in hauling gear. There is higher ground for tents to be set up if need be. There will also be rooms available to rent in the near future. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions. 420 friendly. LGBTQ friendly. If you are coming from out of state: Pennsylvania has a quarantine order for untreated firewood entering the state to protect its forests from invasive species. Firewood must be kiln dried, heat treated, fumigated, or USDA certified to enter the state. However, commercially imported wood that has been heat-treated according to USDA regulations typically doesn't fall under these bans.
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Epic Creekside Tent Sites & Cabins

12 sites · Lodging, Tents150 acres · Spring City, PA
On 150 acres along the beautiful French Creek lies a special place away from it all. Here, you can enjoy the solitude of the woods yet have the convenience of nearby restaurants, activities, and stores. The property boasts the large and beautiful French Creek, access to canoes or bring-your-own flotation, and gentle walking trails. It's also easy to venture out to countless destinations if desired, which will no doubt satisfy the nature lover, foodie, historian, or outdoor adventure enthusiast. See below! Cool, Quaint, and/or Historic Towns to Visit... o Phoenixville o Pottstown (Revitalization is on!) o Birchrunville  - Butterscotch Pastry  - Birchrunville Store Cafe  - The Cob Studio o St. Peters Village  - St. Peters Bakery  - Excursion Ciders  - Horseshoe Trail - Bouldering along the scenic French Creek o Historic Yellow Springs  - Village History https://www.yellowsprings.org/about/yellow_springs.html  - Art Studio https://www.yellowsprings.org/index.html  - SALT Performing Arts https://www.saltpa.com/ o Kimberton Village  - Kimberton Whole Foods  - Kimberton Inn  - Stonehouse Grill  - Excursion Ciders Some Nearby Restaurants... o Kimberton Inn o Oori Korean o Hares Hill Brewery o Stonehouse Grill o Brandywine Bistro and Distillery o Collective Coffee and Bakery o Ludwig’s Grill and Oyster Bar o The Stables Beer Garden o Bloom Southern Kitchen o Bella Trattoria Our Local and Hyper-Local Markets... o Red Dog Market o Kimberton Whole Foods o Far Away Farm Country Corner Grocery Stores are very close! o Kimberton Whole Foods o Red Dog Market o Ludwig’s Village Market o Giant Grocery Store in Pottstown So Much Hiking and Biking... o Hopewell Big Woods https://frenchandpickering.org/hopewellbigwoods/ o Coventry Woods https://northcoventrytownship.com/parks-recreation-commission/coventry-woods-pr/ o Welkenweir https://welkinweir.org/ o French Creek State Park https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FrenchCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx o Warwick County Park https://www.chesco.org/4628/Warwick-Park o Marsh Creek State Park o Schuylkill River Trail https://www.chesco.org/4644/Schuylkill-River-Trail o Natural Lands Trust  - Bryn Coed https://natlands.org/bryn-coed-preserve/  - Crow’s Nest https://natlands.org/crows-nest-preserve/ Ohhh, the Water... (any Van Morrison fans?) o Marsh Creek State Park boat rentals https://www.marshcreeklake.com/ o French Creek State Park https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FrenchCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx Historic Sites... o Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/hofu/index.htm o Warwick Furnace Ruins at the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve o The Mill at Anselma o Springton Manor Farm https://www.chesco.org/4627/Springton-Manor-Farm Art Activities Around Town... o The Cob Studio https://www.thecobstudio.com/ o Historic Yellow Springs Art Studio https://www.yellowsprings.org/index.html o SALT Performing Arts https://www.saltpa.com/ Other Local Activity o Warwick Furnace Farms, an amazing Lavendar Farm, Yoga, Art, and more! https://www.warwickfurnacefarm.com/ o Nature - https://frenchandpickering.org/educational-events/month/2023-05/ o Hot Air Balloon Rides - https://air-ventures.com/ o French Creek Iron Tour June 11, 2023 Equestrian stuff o Sheeder Mill Farm https://smfhorses.com/ o Hope Springs Farm at Marsh Creek https://hopespringshorsefarm.com/index.html o 80th Annual Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show & Country Fair
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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. This is a place to relax, to get in touch with nature and reconnect with the people you love. 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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Conowingo Creek Campsite

1 site · Lodging23 acres · Peach Bottom, PA
Walking paths leading to the scenic Conowingo Creek make this private setting located in southern Lancaster County a perfect relaxing get away. A short walk will put you on the banks of ideal fishing or a refreshing dip in the beautiful waterway. Some experts claim that plopping a chair in the middle of the creek with a good book is the only way to go! Then, after an evening by the campfire and a cozy night of sleep, a short drive gives you access to the Susquehanna River where hiking and scenic overlooks abound. The area is surrounded by Amish farms and loads of country charm. Got an itch for a historic city experience? Lancaster city is a 30 minute drive north where the historic Lancaster Central Market is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and surrounded by lots of quaint shopping. Recently added to Camp Conowingo Extras is the "Henry Hilton" which sleeps two and is an add-on for larger groups or anyone who wants to take in the view, sleeping closer to the stars. See photos in the listing and talk to Gini for details. We look forward to having you visit us.
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This park salutes the weary Revolutionary War troops that camped here one harsh winter in history, but today's visits are much more pleasant with activities such as walk and bike trials, interactive storytelling, and trolley tours.

Hipcampers typically start at The Park Theater for an epic movie overview of how George Washington's battle-weary men survived the bitter elements here hundreds of years ago.

Next, you can explore the Muhlenberg Brigade Huts complete with guides wearing spot-on historical garb, take in all of the memorial markers and statues around the park, and you can actually go inside of George Washington's and James Varnum's headquarters.

Revolutionary War cannons and muskets reside at the Artillery Park, and you'll catch a breathtaking demonstration of them on Labor Day and Veteran's Day. You can also take part in worship at the active Washington Memorial Episcopal Chapel.

And this is just the beginning; this park is stocked full of both self- and ranger-guided hikes and walks, and there is even a 17-mile horseback trail for the more gallant Hipcampers. There are both private and public tours of the Valley, and there's even a cell phone tour that you can tap into.

There's lots of activities for the whole family; your child can become a certified Junior Ranger and school the wayward adults on the proper ways of exploration, and both kids and adults love the interactive stories told of the history that unfolded plenty scores and years ago. Pets are invited to join in the fun too, just as long as they stay leashed.

Every soldier needs rest, and there are three picnic areas available to relax and enjoy your rations. Some of these are closed in the winter for safety precautions, but this entire park is open until a half an hour after sunset, year-round.

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