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Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite

No reviews yet · William Penn State Forest
+1 610-582-9660
Tents Walk-in only

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Opening hours24/7

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John Heinz Refuge Trails Trailhead
John Heinz Refuge Trails TrailheadTrails & trailheads4.2 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Ready For Takeoff
Ready For TakeoffParks & play4.4 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
John Heinz Refuge Trailhead
John Heinz Refuge TrailheadTrails & trailheads

The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a 1000-acre (4.05 km2) National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia and Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania. Adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport, the refuge protects the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. Established in 1972 as the Tinicum National Environmental Center, it was renamed in 1991 after the late H. John Hein

7.6 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research LibraryAttractions

Delaware County National Bank is a historic bank building in Chester, Pennsylvania, located at the southwest corner of 3rd Street and Avenue of the States (formerly Market Square) adjacent to the Old St. Paul's Church burial ground. It was built between 1882 and 1884, and is a 2+1⁄2-story masonry building in the Renaissance Revival style. It is built of brick and brownstone and has a low hipped

9.2 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Greenwich Township Little League Ball FieldsParks & play

park in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States of America

25.9 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗
Doctor Chester I Ulmer ParkParks & play

park in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States of America

28.3 km · ~31 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are there electrical hookups at Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

No electrical hookups are available.

Are dogs allowed at Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

Yes, dogs are allowed.

When is Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite open?

Listed opening times: 24/7.

Who runs Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite?

Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite is operated by William Penn State Forest.

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