Campgrounds and RV parks near Penndel, PA

Penndel sits in lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania, roughly midway between Philadelphia and Trenton and a short drive from the Delaware River corridor. The location gives RV renters quick access to camping on both sides of the river, from historic riverfront parks to private RV parks in the surrounding countryside. Most campgrounds within an hour of Penndel fall into two groups: state and county parks focused on tent and group camping, and privately operated RV parks with hookups. Nearby Pennsylvania state parks include Delaware Canal State Park and Tyler State Park, while Washington Crossing State Park is located along the Delaware River, just eight miles north of Trenton, where the Continental Army, commanded by General George Washington, landed after its historic crossing of the Delaware. Options closest to Penndel include Washington Crossing State Park, NJ, Beaver Valley Campgrounds, Village Scene Park, Oak Grove Park and Sales, and Crystal Springs Wilderness Lodges and RV Resort. Together they cover a range of trip styles, from rustic riverside group camping to full-service resort stays with lodges and RV sites.

Public parks use agency reservation systems. Online reservations for New Jersey state parks, including Washington Crossing State Park, can be made at camping.nj.gov. Pennsylvania state parks book through the state's ReserveAmerica portal, and reservations must be made 3 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 months in advance. Private campgrounds near Penndel, including Beaver Valley Campgrounds, Village Scene Park, Oak Grove Park and Sales, and Crystal Springs Wilderness Lodges and RV Resort, take bookings directly through their own websites or by phone. Some private resorts request rig photos and insurance documents at check-in, so allow extra lead time. For summer weekends and holidays, book eight to twelve weeks out.