Philadelphia / West Chester KOA

Spread along the banks of the Brandywine River, our KOA enjoys a rural setting near many historic cities and attractions.

Located midway between Lancaster Amish Country and Philadelphia, your hosts offer an experience rich in revolutionary history, culture, and family fun.  Campsites include tenting along the Brandywine River, RV sites, cabins, and full service deluxe cabins.  A guided tour of Philadelphia and Valley Forge departs daily from the campground.  Food service and ice cream is available on summer weekends in the Stars & Stripes Cafe.  Canoes and Kayaks are welcome, or can be rented locally or on site. Swimming, fishing, mini-golf, and gem mining are among our amenities. On special theme weekends, enjoy entertainment, activities, flashlight lollipop hunts, and hayrides.
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Campground Amenities

• 50 Max Amp
• 90' Max Length
• Wi-Fi
• Cable TV
• Pool (Open May 28 to Sep 5)
• Snack Bar ($)
• Propane ($)
• Fishing
• Mini Golf ($)
• Firewood ($)
• Pavilion
• Tour Shuttle ($)

• Kabins: (11) - 1 room, sleeps 4, (2) - 2 room, sleeps 6
• Liberty Lodge (indoor meeting facility - must reserve)
• Convenience Store
• Pet Walking Area
• Playground
• RV Clubs & Rallies

• Deluxe Kabins: (1) sleeps 4, (1) handicapped, sleeps 4, (1) sleeps 6, (3) loft, sleeps 6
• Stars & Stripes Café - breakfast served on summer & special event weekends (available with charge)
• Gift Shop
• Fishing with PA license (no charge)
• Arcade

• Cable TV (no charge) - Channels: 4 Bloomberg Television, 5 CNN, 7 CSPAN, 8 Fox News, 9 Headline News, 10 CBS Local 3, 11 Weather Channel, 12 Cartoon Network, 13 Discovery Channel, 14 National Geographic, 15 Speed, 16 TBS, 17 TLC, 18 TNT, 19 USA, 20 FX, 21 ABC Local 6, 22 NBC Local 10, 13 Fox Local 1
• Laundry 24 hours (available with charge)
• Philadelphia/Valley Forge Guided Tour (available with charge)
• Canoe Rentals
• Gem Mine

Campground Activities

Philadelphia/Valley Forge Guided Tour

Independence Hall Liberty Bell Pavilion Carpenters Hall Ben Franklin Court Elfreth's Alley Christ Church Betsy Ross House

Lancaster CD Tour

CD guided tour of Lancaster for rent in the KOA store. Tour includes the culture, customs, and lifestyle of the Amish Amish homesteads and schoolhouses, waterwheels and cemetery Amish farm country, drive through the power line free back roads Pretzel Factory Kitchen Kettle Village

Fishing

Fish along the Brandywine River from riverside tent sites, a canoe or common landing. PA fishing liscense required for age 16 and above.

Canoeing / Canoe Rental

Casual canoeing is available at the campground or take a trip with Northbrook Canoe Company . Northbrook offers canoe, kayak and tube rides down the Brandywine River.

Swimming

Splash in a large pool with sundeck and umbrellas and a little tots wading pool.

Mini Golf

Fine tune your mini golf skills on our 9 hole mini course at the AOK Corral.  Every Father's day take part in the annual John Deere classic.

Playground

Children's play equipment and swings, room for kick ball and running, and a volleyball net.

Arcade

Our arcade includes various electronic games and a pool table for your enjoyment.

Movies / Crafts / Entertainment / Hayrides / Ice Cream Socials

These events are available on specific weekends.
See Our Events for details.

Gem Mining - Embreeville Mining Company

Pan for precious stones and fossils. Purchase sacks of mining ore at the KOA store.

Local Attractions

Hagley Museum and Library

This is the site of the first duPont family home in America, Blacksmith Hill workers community, the first black powder yards and machine shop. For more information, visit Hagley Museum online.

QVC Studios

Tour the television studios for the premiere home shopping channel. For more information visit QVC Studios online.

Winterthur

Winterhur was once the home of Henry Francis duPont and today a nine-story, 200-room estate filled with 71,000 American decorative art objects. Outside, stroll through 60 acres of gardens, woodlands and rolling meadows.

Herrs Snack Factory

Tour the factory of Herrs, a manufacturer of fresh, nutritious snack food, potato chips, pretzels and corn chips. For more information visit Herrs online.

American Helicopter Museum

Experience the adventure and history of rotary winged flight. Aircraft displays, interactive exhibits and educational programs. For more information visit the American Helicopter Museum online.

Longwood Gardens

One of the world's great gardens and former home of Pierre S. duPont. Longwood Gardens includes 350 acres of outdoor and indoor gardens, flowers and spectacular fountains. For more information visit Longwood Gardens online.

Horse Country

Our surrounding county is full of rolling hills and horse farms. Fox hunting and steeple chase events are popular. See the Local Area Events for details.

Sesame Place

Plan a trip to this family-oriented play park offering physical play, water activities, hands-on exhibits, live entertainment and regular appearances of the "Sesame Street" characters. For more information visit Sesame Place online.

New Jersey State Aquarium

Explore nearly 200,000 square feet of sharks, hippos, free flying birds and sea life from around the world. The aquarium is located at the Camden waterfront, accessible by the ferry at Penns Landing on the Philadelphia waterfront. For more information visit the New Jersey State Aquarium online.

Brandywine River

Our tenting area is located along the historic Brandywine River. Convenient fishing and canoeing from the campground or day trips with canoes, kayaks or tubes. See Our Activities for details.

Independence National Historic Park

The Independence National Historic Park is referred to as the birthplace of our nation and home to its first capitol. It is located in center city Philadelphia where people can visit the Liberty Bell at the Liberty Bell Pavilion, Independence Hall and the US Constitution Center. An all day tour of Philadelphia is provided by the Philadelphia / West Chester KOA. For more information on the tour, visit Our Activities .

Nemours Mansion and Gardens

Nemours , the estate of Alfred I. du Pont, offers the opportunity to enjoy European arts in a magnificent setting. Surrounded by 300 acres of gardens and natural woodlands, the Louis XVI-style chateau, built in 1909-1910, contains fine examples of antique furniture, oriental rugs, tapestries and paintings dating back to the 15th century. The French gardens, extending almost one-third of a mile along the main vista from the mansion, are classed with the finest found in America.

Dutch Wonderland

An amusement park for children located in Lancaster Pennsylvania. For more information visit Dutch Wonderland online.

Lancaster / Amish Country

Home to the United States oldest and largest settlement of "Plain" (Amish, Mennonite and Brethren) people. Outlet malls, great Pennsylvania Dutch cooking and antiques abound. For more information visit Lancaster County online. A CD tour of Lancaster is available at the KOA store ($ rental fee). For more information on the tour, visit Campground Activities .

Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau

For more information on the Brandywine Valley visit the Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau online.

Franklin Institute

Become inspired by this hands-on center for learning science and technology, including a planetarium and IMAX theater. For more information, visit the Franklin Institute online.

Valley Forge National Park

Site of George Washington's famed encampment. A place that is symbolic of the perseverance and sacrifice of the American war of independence. This site is included in the Philadelphia Tour. For more information visit Valley Forge online.

Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

For more information on Philadelphia visit the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau online.

Brandywine River Museum

This converted gristmill houses outstanding collections of American paintings and illustrations by members of the Wyeth family and others. For more information visit the Brandywine River Museum online.

Brandywine Battlefield Park

Site of the largest land battle waged during the Revolutionary War. For more information visit the Brandywine Battlefield Park online.

Dorney Park

Dorney is an amusement park full of wild, thrilling rides and water fun. For more information visit Dorney Park online.

United States Mint, Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Mint is responsible for the engraving of US coins and medals; production of medal and coin dies; production of coins of all denominations for general circulation; production of regular uncirculated coin sets; production of commemorative coins authorized by Congress and the production of medals. For tour information, visit the US Mint online.

Philadelphia Zoo

This is America's first zoo and one of the region's foremost conservation organizations with over 1600 animals. For more information visit the Philadelphia Zoo online.

Wineries

For more information on our local wineries visit Brandywine Valley Wine Trail online.

Chester County Tourist Bureau

For more information on the Brandywine Valley visit the Chester County Tourist Bureau online.

Upcoming Events

CAMPGROUND EVENTS

Join us this year for all our fun events!

Memorial Day Weekend May 25-27

This holiday weekend we're having hay rides, an ice cream socia ($),  and a flashlight lollipop hunt.  John and June will be here to entertain on Saturday and the Dean of Magic will perform on Sunday for a day time show.  For the first time ever, Candy will be joining us to teach a ceramics workshop ($)

Chester's Snack Attack Weekend June 2-4

Weekend full of tasty snack creations ($)

Chocoholic Weekend June 8-10

S'more party and everything is chocolate

Father's Day June 15-17

Sign up for the annual Father's Day John Deere Mini Golf Classic for dads & kids of all ages.  FREE breakfast for dad on Father's Day.

Chester's Craft Weekend June 22-24

Weekend full of crafts for all($)

Gem of a Weekend June 29 - July 1

Pan for precious stones, hunt for gold, and be amazed by magic.  Dean of Magic to perform in a Saturday (daytime show).

Boot Kicking Fun July 6-8

Country Line dancing with City Slickers and Country Kickers.  You don't know how to, no problem because Lars and Lori are great teachers.

KOA is 50 July 13 -15

Join us in the anniversary celebration of KOA , Inc., providing great people and great camping for 50 years.

Wacky Watermelon Weekend July 20-22

Quench your thirst on a hot summer's day with the sweet taste of watermelon.  We're playing with it and eating it too!
Dean of Magic is here for a daytime show & John and June to perform poolside Saturday night.

Music Weekend July 27-29

Men & Machine to perform.

August is Peaches in Pa August 3-5

Head to the local orchard and pick your own peaches.  Satisfy your sweet tooth  with peaches & ice cream ( $) while listening to the Joe Hillman Band.

Philadelphia Zoo On Wheels August 10-12

The Zoo is coming to us with animals from the "Remarkable Rainforest"

Waterplay Weekend August 17-19

Prepare to get wet with family water fun!

Country Line Dancing August 24-26

Country Line dancing with City Slickers & Country Kickers.  Don't know how too, Lars and Lori are great teachers.

Labor Day Weekend August 31- September 3

All the holiday fun, including hay rides, ice cream social,  & flashlight lollipop hunt.  Dean of Magic Show & the Joe Hillman Band on Saturday.  For the first time ever on a holiday the Philadelphia Zoo On Wheels will be here on Sunday with an awesome program, "Built to Survive".

Fall in the Brandywine Valley September 7-9

Stay with us this weekend while you enjoy the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and Chadds Ford Days in the Brandywine Valley.

Apple Harvest Weekend September 14-16

Pick you own apples at a local orchard.  Join us for an apple pie social($) Saturday night.  Extend your stay and head to the West Chester Restaurant Festival and/or the Hagley Car Show on Sunday.

Back To Nature September 21-23

Fall time crafts and activities

Experience Flight September 28-30

Continue to celebrate fall at the KOA with hay rides, pumpkin painting, & a pie social ($), featuring pumpkin pie.  The 2012 Rotorfest at the American Helicopter Museum takes place on Saturday & Sunday.

Columbus Day Weekend October 5-7

Our first glow hay ride of the season starts this Friday night.  Time for pumpkin painting ($) and an ice cream and pie social ($).  Joe Hillman Band to perform.  The Marlborough Corn maize opens October 1.

Fall Weekend October 12-14

Glow hay ride on Friday night. Pumpkin painting and Ice cream & pie social on Saturday.

Halloween 1 October 19-21

We'll start the weekend with a glow hay ride on Friday night and then continue the spooktacular  events with pumpkin painting, ($) trick or treat, and a funtastic dance party.  Men & Machine to perform your dance party favorites and treats and refreshments abound.  Treat yourselves to our end of the weekend pancake breakfast on Sunday ($).  Don't miss our end of the year store sale, buy one item, get the second item at 50%off.

Halloween 2 October 26-28

We love the fun of Halloween 1 so much that we do it all over again this weekend.  Friday night is a glow hay ride.  On Saturday we'll be pumpkin painting ($), trick or treating, and dancing with Men & Machine at a costume party where snacks and refreshments are provided.  Leave the cooking up to us on Sunday and treat yourselves to a pancake breakfast ($).  This weekend will be the last days of our end of the year store sale -  buy one item, get one item at 50% off.  Don't miss out on your favorite camping items and pre-holiday savings!

LOCAL AREA EVENTS

Venture out into the Brandywine Valley for these great events!

Devon Horse Show and County Fair - May-June

A 10 day horse and carriage show with a county fair atmosphere. Visit Devon Horse Show and County Fair online.

Festival of Fountains - June-September

Longwood Gardens has more fountains than any other garden in the United States. Enjoy special fountain events. Visit Longwood Gardens online.

Chaddsford Days - September

Annual open air colonial fair offering rides, games, music, food, crafts and art. Visit Chaddsford Days online.

Kennett Square Mushroom Festival - September

A fun packed two-day event in historic Kennett Square, the heart of mushroom country. Visit Kennett Square Mushroom Festival online.

Road to Recognition - Brandywine Battlefield Park May 18th

Join in for the 235th anniversary of the Brandywine Battlefield. Visit Brandywine Battlefield Park online.

Marlborough Valley Corn Maze - September - October

This attraction includes an 8 acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and much more. Visit Marlborough Valley Corn Maze online.

The Great Pumpkin Event - October

Local artists carve huge pumpkins on the grounds of the Chaddsford Historical Society. Visit the Great Pumpkin Event online.