Best Campgrounds in Pennsylvania

Mountain views and a sparkling 63-acre lake create the centerpiece for this Pennsylvania wilderness retreat spanning over 4,000 acres of Laurel Highlands forest.

This 3,000-acre sanctuary centers on a sparkling 720-acre lake where boaters, swimmers, and anglers share the water with migrating waterfowl you can observe from dedicated viewing platforms.

Pristine lakeside sites along the Youghiogheny River provide direct access to the legendary Great Allegheny Passage bike trail and miles of wilderness hiking.

Terraced sites cascade down forested hillsides toward the Kinzua Arm of Allegheny Reservoir, where morning mist rises off the water and sunsets paint the shoreline in golden light.

Three waterways converge at this northwestern Pennsylvania haven, creating exceptional fishing and kayaking opportunities where the Allegheny River meets Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run.

Seven thousand acres of rolling western Pennsylvania woodlands surround a sparkling 101-acre lake where swimmers splash near historic stone buildings crafted by Depression-era workers.

A historic stone dam creates a refreshing swimming hole along Millstone Creek, where campers cool off between morning hikes and evening campfires. Choose between electric hookups with hot showers in the lower loop or escape to primitive sites above, all surrounded by Allegheny National...

Tucked along Tionesta Creek where two state forests converge, this primitive outpost delivers authentic wilderness camping with picnic tables, fire rings, and seasonal flush toilets.

Campers enjoy modern conveniences like hot showers and flush toilets while waking up to stunning Allegheny Reservoir views framed by towering hemlocks. Launch your kayak from the courtesy dock, hike a section of the North Country Trail, or simply relax on your cabin's covered porch swing.