Review of "Birchview Farm Campgrounds"
100 Birch View Dr, Coatesville, PA 19320
Yes, the roads to get there were challenging - but most motor homes would make it, and all roads were marked.
Yes, about 90% of the spaces are occupied with seasonal residents - but it is the other 10% that I am going to talk about.
Yes, parts of the playground needs to be reworked, and the pool looks a bit smallish - but that is not the only entertainment going on nearby. (some of the grassy hills would be great for a "Slip N Slide" for the kids- but they need to have a catch area at the bottom and adult supervision.
As for entertainment, if you go south 2 miles you will be on Rt.340. Make a right turn and drive 10 miles, you will be in the town of Intercourse (loads of shops and things to see, and take one of their horse and buggy rides).
Or go to the National Christmas Center, on Rt. 30, for a super trip into your holiday past.
Millers Smorgasbord, also on Rt. 30, along with several fast food joints.
There are Pizza/Pasta places between 3 to 8 miles from the campground, and further down Rt. 30 (towards Lancaster) you have factory outlet stores.
Now, pull up the Birchview Farm Campgrounds map, on their web site.
At the bottom of the site map, on the left side, there is a block that says "Private Res." (with the weekend band stage below it).
Along that lower "Birchview Drive "rd., between the band stage and site 23, is the area for tent campers with no electricity. You will also see that those sites are not numbered. But, if it comes to weekend music entertainment, that is where we want to be.
For us to camp here? We always take a Friday vacation day from work, so we can be at the campgrounds for 2 whole days, and not just one (Saturday). It may cost 5 or 10 dollars more to get in before 11 a.m., but it is worth it.
In doing so, some of the better shade trees that line the road, should be available.
Our choice, for tent camping location? The baby blue sites, at the bottom of the map. This area provides the mature tree shade, and it has the water and electric for all of our needs.
On those hot summer days, it is good to have an electric fan on the outside, as well as on the inside. We would also try for the corner sites first, to avoid being boxed in via the motor homes. (sites 1, 8, 9, and 16).
Take the time to drive around and write down which sites are good for you.
Now, before we leave, use Google Map on satellite mode, to get a close picture on what we are saying.
It will help you greatly, making your weekend something to enjoy. And, make sure that you have a rugged plastic tarp for under your tent, and fold it so you can't see it when you stand up. It helps your tent to stay dry.
We hope that you have a good weekend getaway. Go look at the campgrounds first, then find the best sites that works well for you.
Last call.................as for the 2 cabins, they are #41 and #34A, and about 20 ft. from each other. There is covered porch, to sit and stay dry...........and for the price, it is not a bad deal. If you need the bathroom? It is a slight downhill walk to get there.
Have a great trip,
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