Camping Near Philadelphia, PA
There are 9 campgrounds within driving distance of Philadelphia, PA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Bass River State Forest, about 46 miles away. 5 of the closest are free. 1 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Philadelphia (5).
Closest campgrounds to Philadelphia
- Bass River State Forest — 46 mi from Philadelphia · NJ - New Gretna · $20/night · Vistas 5.5
- BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA) — 55 mi from Philadelphia · BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA) · Vistas 5.6
- CAMP GATEWAY - SANDY HOOK — 71 mi from Philadelphia · CAMP GATEWAY - SANDY HOOK · Free · Vistas 6.5
- CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND — 74 mi from Philadelphia · CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND · Vistas 6.3
- Worthington State Forest — 75 mi from Philadelphia · NJ - Columbia · $20/night · Vistas 7
- Alosa Campsites — 79 mi from Philadelphia · Alosa Campsites · Free · Vistas 6.5
- CAMP GATEWAY- BROOKLYN NY — 81 mi from Philadelphia · CAMP GATEWAY- BROOKLYN NY · Vistas 5.8
- Cape Henlopen State Park — 81 mi from Philadelphia · DE - Lewes · $30/night · Vistas 6.5
- Ricketts Glen State Park — 111 mi from Philadelphia · PA - Benton · $25/night · Vistas 8
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Camping near Philadelphia FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Philadelphia?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Bass River State Forest, roughly 46 miles from Philadelphia, PA. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Philadelphia?
Yes. 5 campgrounds near Philadelphia, PA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Philadelphia page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 1 of the spots near Philadelphia listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.