Kempton, Pennsylvania
Kempton is a census-designated place in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is located at 40.62N, 75.852W, at the junction of Pennsylvania Route 737 and Kistler Valley Road. The community is approximately 6 miles north of the borough of Lenhartsville. As of the 2010 census, the population was 169 residents.
The Kempton Country Fair is held annually in Kempton in June, which features farm animals, farm tools & vehicles.
Tourist attractions in the Kempton area include the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, WK&S Railroad, Appalachian Trail, Kempton Hotel, and Kempton Community Center. The Community Center hosts the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival annually during the fall.
A postcard of Kempton is featured in the opening intro of the movie National Lampoons Vacation.
