Travelers, what better way to get into nature than with a private campground getaway for you and the family to enjoy?! We have 38 private campgrounds to help you find where to camp in PA.
1. YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK AT KOZY REST
Butler County
Named National Park of the Year five times in recent years, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest offers the perfect family vacation. Enjoy their laser tag battlefield, Gaga ball court, remote control car tracks, swimming pool, basketball court, 18-hole mini-golf, and more! Choose from a variety of camping styles — from primitive tents to full-hook-up trailers to an air-conditioned yurt and deluxe cabin complete with heat, air conditioning, TVs, and most of the amenities from home.
2. HIGBY’S CAMPGROUND AND COTTAGE RENTALS
Crawford County
Higby’s Campground and Cottage Rentals at scenic Canadohta Lake is the perfect private campground near New York for a summer vacation. Their 100+ site campground features large, wooded sites for tents and trailers, or rent one of their beautiful, recently remodeled cottages or cabins. Whether camper or cabin-stayer, all are welcome to enjoy the in-ground pool, boat docking facilities, pontoon boat rentals, and the large, beautiful lakefront.
3. ERIE KOA HOLIDAY CAMPGROUND
Erie County
The Erie KOA Holiday Campground offers outdoor adventures galore for the entire family. Enjoy your ideal private camping experience whether primitive tent site or camping cabin (no bathroom!), deluxe RV site complete with laundry services and patio furniture, or deluxe cabin with all the modern amenities. Go fishing or paddle boating in their catch and release pond, swim in the heated pool, ride their pedal carts and banana bikes. Special events, kids games, weekend ice cream socials, and daily movies are just a sampling of the fun that awaits!
4. ADVENTURE BOUND CAMPING RESORTS - SHENANGO
Mercer County
Adventure Bound Camping Resorts-Shenango is the perfect place to rent a basic cabin or their deluxe lodge as you're nestled in the woods complete with linens, full kitchen, and flat-screen TVs. Enjoy a relaxing day kayaking along the river, taking a dip in the pool, trying your hand at Bocce ball, or a host of other fun family outdoor activities.
5. CHESTNUT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Monroe County
Located on 100 acres of natural splendor with scenic views of the mountains and the countryside in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, Chestnut Lake Campground offers highly affordable tent sites for the ultimate PA camping trip. A perfect family getaway, this campground in PA has a fun playground, basketball court, recreation hall, swimming, and boating and fishing in Chestnut Lake.
6. MADISON/PITTSBURGH S.E. KOA
Westmoreland County
See who can land the biggest trout or catfish in the no-license-required lake at Madison/Pittsburgh S.E. KOA Journey‘s campground, then jump into the salt water pool. Afterwards enjoy a friendly game of horseshoes, basketball, croquet, or Bocce ball — or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors. You will find primitive tent sites and camping cabins (no bathroom!), RV sites, and deluxe cabins with some modern amenities at this beautiful tree-shaded campground.
7. YELLOW CREEK CAMPGROUND
Indiana County
Ever dream about escaping to a beautiful, secluded island? You can at Yellow Creek Campground! Enjoy a private island getaway surrounded by the Big Yellow Creek accessible only by footbridge. You will still be close enough to enjoy all the campground’s amenities and activities. If you’re feeling a bit more sociable, then pick a primitive tent site, rustic cabin, or their full-service cabin for your stay — all situated in a beautiful wooded setting.
8. INDIAN CREEK CAMPLANDS
Fayette County
“Make Some Memories In The Mountains” at Indian Creek Camplands — one of the East Coast’s most rugged, private campgrounds in PA. No regular shower house or RV hook-ups here. Instead, fall asleep under some of the best night skies you will ever see. During the day, explore deep and steep woods, huge rocks, ancient trails, cool springs, and a private bit of Indian Creek in these greater than great outdoors.
9. MASON-DIXON CAMPGROUND
Somerset County
Get away to all things wild and wonderful at the Mason-Dixon Campground. Enjoy summer camping at its best at almost 3,000 feet with endless outdoor activities to choose from including hiking, biking, boating, and sailing at this private campsite near Maryland. Grab the family and your tent and go on over for a beautiful waterfront scene.
10. WOODLAND PARK CAMPGROUND
Cambria County
A fishing enthusiast’s paradise, the Woodland Park Campground has six private ponds stocked with trout, bass, blue gill, catfish, and carp of varying sizes and campers get to fish for free! Offering pull-through, pop-up, and tenting sites, there are plenty of activities including hiking, biking, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and basketball to entertain the troops while your fishing enthusiast(s) is off hoping to land “the big one.”
11. HONEY BEAR CAMPGROUND
Huntingdon County
Formerly known as Lake Raystown Family Camping Resort, Honey Bear Campground is the premier place for an overnight embracing the outdoors near PA's largest lake. With more than 200 sites to suit your camping needs, the campground offers the ultimate camping experience. Beautifully and centrally set atop Piney Ridge, the camping resort offers fun for everyone with a playground, weekly nature program, disc golf, sand volleyball court, basketball, horseshoes, soccer field, 60 acres of walking trails, a catch and release pond, and the latest sports craze — pickleball!
12. BUTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND
Juniata County
Surrounded by mountains, rolling farmlands, and fresh country air, Buttonwood Campground offers everything needed to make your camping vacation and escape to the great outdoors complete. Pitch your tent, park your RV, or rent one of their cabins that range from rustic to premium at this Pennsylvania camping ground. Grab your clubs, go canoeing or kayaking, or try one of their many activities, including visiting their on-site winery before heading to the Juniata River for scenic views of nature’s beauty.
13. PLEASANT HILLS CAMPGROUND
Huntingdon County
Located in the beautiful Raystown Lake area, Pleasant Hills Campground offers a wonderful family-oriented camping experience with more than 140 camping sites and a rustic cabin to rent with air conditioning and water accessible outside. The campground is near Seven Points Marina and the Allegrippis biking and hiking trails, but there’s no need to leave the grounds for fun times with its swimming pool, game room, mini-golf, and playground.
14. WOODLAND CAMPGROUND
Clearfield County
Woodland Campground offers a beautiful, peaceful family retreat with shaded and open tent sites, cozy family cabin rentals, and even travel trailer rentals. Relax and fish at their catch and release lake or take out one of their kayaks. Play a game of horseshoes or volleyball, or hike and bike their woodland trails. Even your furry friend will enjoy its stay, romping off-leash in their pet play area at this private campground near State College.
15. FOREST RIDGE CABINS AND CAMPGROUNDS
Forest County
Located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, Forest Ridge Cabins and Campgrounds is a quiet, pet-friendly, family campground. There are 23 acres of generously sized private campsites and beautiful, pet-free and pet-friendly luxury cabins that come complete with all the modern amenities, including private hot tubs. Enjoy their heated pool and other traditional campground activities or explore nature with the Clarion River, Buzzard Swamp Wildlife Viewing Area , Minister Creek, and Beaver Meadows all just a short distance away.
16. ALLENTOWN KOA JOURNEY
Lehigh County
Nestled in a mountain valley, the secluded 40-acre Allentown KOA Journey campground near downtown Allentown offers a serene setting with a quiet stream that flows the entire length of the property. Tent campers can enjoy the tranquility of large stream-side sites with water and electricity available. Enjoy their two playgrounds, panning for gemstones, a challenging game of nine-hole mini-golf, basketball, volleyball, a swimming pool, the on-site hiking trail, and trout fishing for those with a license.
17. FANTASY ISLAND CAMPGROUND
Northumberland County
Located on Packer Island along the banks of the Susquehanna River, Fantasy Island Campground has about 100 sites, each with water, electric, and sewer hook-ups, and a poured concrete patio, as well as cabin and RV rentals to enjoy a stay at the campground. Play a round of golf on the 9-hole mini golf course, get a competitive volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, or cornhole game going with the entire family, enjoy a leisurely swim in the heated pool, or take a barrel train ride.
18. SPLASH MAGIC RV RESORT
Northumberland County
As if a waterpark complete with water slides, in-ground pools, a kiddie splash area, and a foam pit weren’t enough fun, Splash Magic RV Resort also offers an outdoor movie theater, a jumping pillow, bumper boats, miniature golf, pedal bikes, water trikes, and miniature golf for the whole family to enjoy. With hundreds of spacious campsites, plus a wide selection of clean, comfortable cabins, this campsite in PA features all the modern amenities with its own fire ring, charcoal grill, and picnic table to make your stay complete.
19. PENN AVON CAMPGROUND
Snyder County
Whether you prefer a wooded, shaded, or open campsite, Penn Avon Campground offers a quiet respite with just 65 sites, several of which are right along Penn’s Creek. Enjoy the playground or a rousing game of horseshoes or quoits, fish in the creek, and then explore the shops and quaint, colonial atmosphere of nearby Selinsgrove, located just two miles away.
20. SHADY OAKS FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Lebanon County
Shady Oaks Family Campground is the ideal place for your whole family to enjoy the great outdoors. Nestled in the small community of Newmanstown and surrounded by Amish heritage and the peaceful countryside, this private campground near Hershey offers tent sites with and without electricity. Enjoy swimming in the pool, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, or simply hiking at this beautiful and serene spot.
21. PINE CRADLE LAKE FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Bradford County
If you’re looking for a chill place to enjoy nature and the quiet of the woods accompanied with loads of fun family activities, Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground has an abundance of camping experiences, making it an ideal Pennsylvania campground. Enjoy the heated pool; cool off on the splash pad; and have fun times at the game room and volleyball, Bocce ball, and horseshoe courts. Their 18-acre, “catch and release” lake is stocked with large and smallmouth bass, perch, crappie, catfish, and sunfish for some fishing fun. Kayak, canoe, and pedal boat rentals are also available to explore the open water and to find your perfect fishing spot.
22. PIONEER CAMPGROUND
Sullivan County
Situated at an elevation of 2,300 feet on 80 acres atop Sonestown Mountain, this private campground near the Poconos will have you enjoying the refreshing mountain breezes while camping at a large, wooded remote or primitive campsite, staying in a rustic cabin, or find a fully furnished deluxe cottage at Pioneer Campground to fit your camping needs. Here, you can step back in time and relax at a slower pace in the unspoiled mountain environment and amidst abundant wildlife.
23. RUSTIC CREEK FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Wyoming County
Spacious sites to suit every camping style and deluxe cabins for those who’d prefer not to rough it, fun activities, and a family-friendly atmosphere are waiting for you at Rustic Creek Family Campground (formerly Cozy Creek Family Campground) in the historic town of Tunkhannock. Nestled along the Tunkhannock Creek, offers theme weekends, fire truck and hayrides, a game room, a playground, a swimming pool, and the Tunkhannock Creek to enjoy.
24. GETTYSBURG CAMPGROUND
Adams County
Bordered by beautiful Marsh Creek with a primitive tent area along the creek, rustic cabins, and cottages with all the modern amenities, you may find it hard to believe Gettysburg Campground is located just three miles outside the town center of Gettysburg. Enjoy a whole host of activities including a swimming pool, mini-golf, playground, fishing, hayrides, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, softball field, bingo, and game room. You can also book a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield.
25. DOGWOOD ACRES CAMPGROUND
Cumberland County
Located at the foot of Blue Mountain, this private campsite near Carlisle is the perfect spot to enjoy some peace, quiet, and relaxation with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained including fishing, swimming, volleyball, hiking, and Bocce ball. Dogwood Acres Campground has 100 spacious and shaded full hook-up sites, tent sites, and three styles of cabins ranging from primitive to deluxe (furnished with a handicapped-accessible toilet and sink), and premium with all the comforts of home.
26. HERSHEYPARK CAMPING RESORT
Dauphin County
Just down the street from Hersheypark, The “Sweetest Place on Earth,”® is the Hersheypark Camping Resort. The resort offers more than 300 open and shaded sites including full hook-up, partial, and no-hook-up tent sites, as well as deluxe cabins with indoor plumbing and log cabins without. Along with a host of resort activities all its own, staying at the resort gets you some sweet perks at the amusement park including early access and extended evening hours, preferred pricing at all Hersheypark properties, and front gate shuttle service.
27. LITTLE RED BARN CAMPGROUND
Bucks County
Make wonderful family memories and friends that last a lifetime at the Little Red Barn Campground. Offering a variety of tent campsites, the campground is a scenic and serene place to spend your vacation. Swim in the pool, enjoy a rousing game of volleyball, basketball, or horseshoes, and have a safe get-together in their pavilion. There are so many ways to make amazing family memories during your camping vacation!
28. TOHICKON FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Bucks County
Nestled along the Tohickon Creek, Tohickon Family Campground has 200 campsites for tent campers and RVers. Those seeking a primitive tent site score a creekside spot, each featuring a picnic table and simply pure nature. Other sites with a mix of electric, water, and sewer hookups are just steps away from the creek.
29. CROOKED CREEK CAMPGROUND
Tioga County
With 125 generous tent and RV sites that range from primitive to full hook-ups, three types of semi-rustic cabins, two pavilions, playgrounds, and a swimming area, the lush landscape of Crooked Creek Campground offers a peaceful, family-oriented camping experience that is ideal for the whole family. The campground in PA is in close proximity to nearby area attractions, such as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, the 62-mile Pine Creek Rail Trail, and Cherry Springs State Park where you can enjoy nature at its best.
30. HOMESTEAD FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Bucks County
Reconnect with nature at Homestead Family Campground where you can hear the birds sing in the morning, spy crayfish in the creek, swim in the spring-fed pool, fish in the catch-and-release pond, hike trails, climb rocks, or just relax by the fire making wonderful family memories and maybe even a few s’mores. Located on 35 park-like acres, the private campground near Philadelphia is a nature lover’s paradise, albeit with water, electric, and cable at each of their spacious and wooded sites with sewer services at some.
31. AUSTIN CAMPGROUND
Potter County
You’re guaranteed to never be bored at Austin Campground. You might even run out of time before you’ve had a chance to enjoy all the super fun activities they offer — crafts, giant checkers, volleyball, softball, horseshoes, baggo toss, ladder golf, ice cream making, potluck dinners, wine and cheese parties, fishing, hiking, hayrides, bingo, playground, a pig roast, and disc golf. If that’s not enough, they have everything you need to enjoy a great camping getaway including picnic tables, fire rings, a clean shower house (essential for camping!), and camping sites for everyone to enjoy. Cherry Springs State Park is nearby for some of the best stargazing in the northeast.
32. MOYER’S LAKE AND CAMPGROUND
Lehigh County
If you love to camp and fish, Moyer’s Fishing Lake and Campground is the place for you. This campground in PA offers a 10-acre catch and release bass fishing and boating lake that makes it a great place to kick back and relax, or try to snag a no-release trout from their two trout fishing areas — no fishing license required! Bring the kids who get to fish in their own Kids Pond. Each of their wooded campsites features water and electricity as you enjoy nature's beauty on your getaway.
33. JIM THORPE CAMPING RESORT
Carbon County
In a lovely wooded setting, the Jim Thorpe Camping Resort offers primitive campsites, full hook-ups for your RV, and cabins with electricity, plus deluxe cabins with all of your household needs. Grab your bike and hit the scenic trail or go boating and fishing on Beltzville Lake. No matter the activity, you’re bound to make memories at this place to camp in PA.
34. HARTS CONTENT CAMPGROUND
Beaver County
Harts Content Campground is a quiet, family campground. Choose the style of camping that is perfect for your family whether a primitive tent site, full hook-up RV site, true rustic cabin, or large cabin with all the modern amenities. Enjoy their playground, beanbag and horseshoe courts, volleyball, Bingo, and hayrides, or some nearby fishing and golf.
35. CRANBERRY RUN CAMPGROUND
Monroe County
Cranberry Run Campground offers a tranquil, woodland setting for both RV and tent camping. Tent campers can enjoy private hike-in sites or be more centrally located with running water and electricity. Enjoy their refreshing pool and fishing pond, playground, horseshoe pits, and volleyball or the game room with pool tables, air hockey, and arcade.
36. OTTER LAKE CAMP RESORT
Monroe County
With hiking trails, an outdoor lakeside swimming pool with diving area, heated indoor pool and heated kiddie pool, hot tub, children’s splash park, lighted tennis courts, racquetball courts, a basketball court and softball field, four playgrounds, horseshoes, shuffleboard, fire truck rides, and a game room, there’s so much to enjoy at Otter Lake Camp Resort. Centered around a glistening 60-acre lake perfect for boating (only electric motors please), swimming, and challenging bass fishing (no fishing license required!), the campground has been the perfect place to camp in PA for more than 50 years.
37. BETTUM'S IDLEWOOD FAMILY CAMPGROUND
McKean County
Surround yourself in the quiet, shaded campsites of Bettum’s Idlewood Family Campground. This Pennsylvania campground offers several fun activities throughout the camping season including a pizza night, Euchre tournament, bingo, and a volleyball weekend. Participation is completely optional, so if you want to, you can simply rest and relax by a campfire roasting some tasty marshmallows around as you wind down a day of fun outdoor adventures.
38. WHISPERING WINDS CAMPGROUND & CABINS
Warren County
Gather up your family and friends and come enjoy the beautiful mountain views of the great outdoors at the Whispering Winds Campground and Cabins. Listen to the babbling brook and the trees rustling in the wind during your peaceful hike or explore the many scenic attractions in the Allegheny National Forest with your family.
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