Philadelphia / West Chester KOA

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THE ORIGINAL PHILADELPHIA KOA, FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED...BASE CAMP FOR PHILADELPHIA, VALLEY FORGE, LANCASTER, WILMINGTON & THE HISTORIC BRANDYWINE RIVER VALLEY...COME & EXPERIENCE OUR NEW SAFARI TENT GLAMPING ADVENTURE!

Camping in the Brandywine Valley is full of fun and adventures. Our meandering, countryside river is perfect for canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing. Bring your own canoes or kayak, rent our yellow canoes and take off from the KOA Canoe Landing or take a day trip with a local outfitter. Reconnect, recreate, rest and relax by a campfire as you share stories, memories and food with each other, family and friends. Kids of all ages will love our jump pad, mini golf, swimming pool, gift shop, and hand dipped ice cream.

With Lancaster to our West and Philadelphia to our East, go back in time on our tour of historic Philadelphia & Valley Forge or take a drive through the Lancaster Amish Country. In our Brandywine River Valley, explore the mansions and gardens of Longwood, Winterthur, Hagley and Nemours or head to the South where you can get hot chips off the line at the Herr's Potato Chip Factory. Go to brandywinevalley.com, visitphilly.com, visitwilmingtonde.com and discoverlancaster.com to plan your extended stay.

Your hosts: Gary & Lori Levesque

Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 90 feet.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
90' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (5/26 - 9/3)
Propane ($)
Fishing
Mini Golf ($)
Firewood ($)
Pavilion

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Overall Camper Rating:

It felt like a mini resort. Definitely a safe place to vacation during the pandemic! 8/3/2020

- Amee Feager Davis on Google

Beautiful, well-tended campground with tent sites along the Brandywine River, we will be back!! Our dog loved the hiking trail to the river and enjoyed a few swims ❤️ 7/30/2020

- Delores Morgano on Google

So so clean, friendly staff, AND great sunsets across the Brandywine Creek! 7/27/2020

- Charles Hurst on Google

We've stayed here many times, and will stay again! Awesome place 8/1/2020

Have been going to this KOA since 2010 and every year we enjoy our stay. Friendly staff and always clean. 8/1/2020

Great Atmosphere and Staff is Very Friendly. I have stayed here several Times. 8/1/2020

He came for a midweek stay with our daughter who is a health care worker for some social distance camping. She had a site down by the river and we originally were scheduled down there but decided we wanted full hookups and the campground accommodated our request... 7/31/2020

Clean. Great cabin #11, next to bathrooms, store and pool. 7/29/2020

Nice facility, in a wonderful location. We stayed here in 2015, pre-pandemic, and it was a great place to stay as a jumping-off point for visiting all the many attractions in the area. We were easily able to drive into NYC to see our adult children... 7/28/2020

Beautiful campground with many amenities. The entire place is kept very clean. Store is very well stocked in case you forgot something. 7/28/2020

The staff and campground were definitely following the covid 19 guidelines, and we appreciate that. Very friendly staff and helpful. Quiet at night. We were in site 61. Beautiful, shady. Close to dumpster but that was not a problem... 7/28/2020

We love it I went with 3 different family. But you guys have to get a friendly lifeguard. That no how to communicate with kids. Am guessing every family that goes camping have kids. Thank you 7/28/2020

We just purchased our camper the day before our stay so we were complete newbies - we could not have asked for a better first camping experience! From the moment we arrived the staff was amazingly friendly and extremely helpful. They truly were A1 +++++ ... 7/28/2020

Love coming back every year, the waterfront sites are a nice treat. 7/28/2020

nice people great location 7/28/2020

Great campground!!! So much fun and everyone was so friendly! Great amenities and the store had a great selection as well. We will be back!! 7/27/2020

We had a great time! Loved being right on the water and your staff was super friendly and helpful. 7/27/2020

We loved staying on sites 125 & 126! Beautiful location on the river. What a hike though up the hill to the bathrooms! 7/27/2020

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Campground Recreation

Philadelphia & Valley Forge Guided Tour
Fishing
Canoeing / Kayaking / Canoe Rentals
Swimming
Mini Golf
Playground
Movies / Crafts / Entertainment / Hayrides / Ice Cream Socials
Gem Mining - Embreeville Mining Company
Gaga Ball Pit
Jump Pad

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KOA Holiday Campgrounds

Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio™ and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

RV Sites with a KOA Patio™
Deluxe Cabins with full baths
Premium Tent Sites
Group meeting facilities

Latest Hot Deal

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WHEN: May 14-15, 2021

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 14th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 15th for just $20*.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 15 support the KOA Care Camps Trust which distributes more than $1 million dollars annually to support 125+ Care Camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.

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2020 Calendar of Events

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Apr 1 - Oct 31, 2020

We're excited for you to finally get to spend some quality time in the great outdoors and around the campfire with your loved ones. For your personal health and safety, we...

Apr - Oct 1 - 31

Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains

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May 7 - Sep 27, 2020

Visit Longwood Gardens and explore 3 miles of walking trails, treehouses, fountain shows, and beer garden. Enjoy extended hours on Thursday through Saturday evenings.

May - Sep 7 - 27

Arts & Crafts Extravaganza 2

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Aug 21 - 23, 2020

A weekend full of arts & crafts with Dave here to draw your caricature!

Aug 21 - 23

Craft Beer Tasting

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Aug 28 - 30, 2020

Let's hang out and try local beer. This is a new event for us, so we are going to figure it out together. We'll be trying a local beer tasting mirrored after our famous wine...

Aug 28 - 30

Labor Day Weekend

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Sep 4 - 7, 2020

Rest from your labors and enjoy a weekend of camping with holiday crafts, activities & games.

Sep 4 - 7

Mushroom Festival

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Sep 12 - 13, 2020

The annual Mushroom Festival celebrates Kennett Square, known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. Learn about the varieties of mushrooms and how they are grown, grab a...

Sep 12 - 13

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Local Area

Referred to as the birthplace of our nation and home to the first national capitol, Philadelphia is abundant in history and culture. With so many attractions it's worth a few days of exploring. Spend your first day on our campground's Philadelphia & Valley Forge Tour to visit all the main historic attractions including Independence National Historic Park, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell & Pavilion, Carpenter's Hall, Franklin Court, Elfreth's Alley, Christ Church and the Betsy Ross House. Head back into the city on your following days to continue your venture through history at the National Constitution Center, U.S. Mint or Museum of the American Revolution. In addition to history, take in some art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, find something delicious to eat at Reading Terminal Market, see Al Capone's cell at the Eastern State Penitentiary, or head to the Franklin Institute or Please Touch Museum for some kid-friendly fun.

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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 our campground's guided tour of Philadelphia and Valley Forge. For more information visit Valley Forge online.

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Home to a large settlement of "plain" people (Amish, Mennonite & Brethren). Go for a buggy ride, shop the outlet malls, visit the farmer's market and Dutch Wonderland and enjoy the delicious food, baked goods and produce stands.

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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.

1001 Longwood Road

Kennett Square, PA 19348

610-388-1000

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