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Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest provides primitive camping without developed horse facilities. The forest area allows camping in clearings along Warner Road with basic fire pits. Visitors report finding sites with evidence of previous camping use, though some users note concerns about litter from previous campers. Recent reviews indicate confusion about overnight camping regulations, as some posted signs may indicate day use only. The site offers no drinking water, toilets, or developed amenities.
The Red House Area at Allegany State Park accommodates tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options approximately 30 miles from Portland. While not featuring dedicated horse corrals, the park maintains extensive trail systems potentially suitable for riding. Trails are well-marked according to visitor reports, with numerous hiking opportunities throughout the park. The campground offers electric hookups, drinking water, showers, and toilets, with sites featuring fire rings and picnic tables. Several campers note the scenic environment with creek access near some cabins and spacious sites suitable for families. The park operates seasonally with activities for visitors and a general store for supplies.
from $35 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Cabins are pretty large and have some great surounding areas, like creeks right next to the cabins. Great place for family camping with tons of different activites offered around the park."
"We've been coming to this campground since I was a kid, and love the fact that you can have the amenities of home away from home."
"Go to nearby town of Warren or Tidouette for supplies. (Stop at the store just outside of Tidouette just across from DG- they have the best deli sandwiches around)"
"Allegheny National Forest is Pennsylvania's only National Forest and a gem of a location for outdoor recreation."
from $12 - $80 / night
Check Availability"The site was nice, kinda secluded but could still see RVs and people driving around. Was pretty quiet though. A little walk to the restroom and water, but not bad."
"Close to Lake Erie & Presque Isle."
ScoutLove camping at allegheny. Cabins are pretty large and have some great surounding areas, like creeks right next to the cabins. Great place for family camping with tons of different activites offered around the park.
GuideWe've been coming to this campground since I was a kid, and love the fact that you can have the amenities of home away from home. There is so much to do there including catching crayfish, fishing, going to the amplitheater, hiking, and so much more. This is a favorite and a must see for sure!
GuideMy wife called weeks in advance and reserved 2 tent spots for us and my parents. We called a few days beforehand to make sure everything was set and the lady somehow lost our paperwork and information. So our sites we had "reserved" were taken. But she kindly put us in a bigger site.
The site was nice, kinda secluded but could still see RVs and people driving around. Was pretty quiet though. A little walk to the restroom and water, but not bad. Also there seem to be quite a few abandoned RVs, boats, and random vehicles laying around which was interesting.. We have stayed here a couple times and will return!
GuideSmall and limited, Hearts Content offers serene quiet evenings.i was lucky enough to get a site that provided an additional shelter that provided cover from the extensive rain we received one night. The canopy is dense here. The tent sites are moderately sized and there would be no problem bringing the largest of tents. Though I stayed here alone with just me and the two dogs, there is enough room at some for entire families. Water is available. Showers are not. Bathrooms are if the privy type but are well kept by the host. Firewood and ice is also available from the host. The great thing about this site is it lends availability to the rest of the National Forest. I spent a week here and barely scratched the surface on what was available for hiking and discovering. Go to nearby town of Warren or Tidouette for supplies. (Stop at the store just outside of Tidouette just across from DG- they have the best deli sandwiches around)
ScoutThey were extremely nice and accommodating, but their idea of secluded and ours were very different. When we arrived our site was right next to others. They moved us to their more separated site but they kinda explained it on the phone as being private.
TravelerLoved West Haven. The site was kept nice & loved the brick pavers patio. Very clean & quiet. Fishing pond & pool are so nice too. Owner Jodie is so nice! Would definitely camp here again. Close to Lake Erie & Presque Isle.
TravelerAllegheny National Forest is Pennsylvania's only National Forest and a gem of a location for outdoor recreation. Hearts Content itself is a well-maintained, very quiet campground with some of the most private sites we've experienced in 15 years of regular car camping.
Site A02 is very nice for privacy, one of the three front sites which means a bit of road traffic for other arriving campers, but covered by dense old-growth forest on all three sides and well set off the road. Ample tree coverage means an excellent shade canopy, but not-so-great if you're powering your rig with solar.
Clean, good-tasting drinking water at several community water spigots are available, and the central grassy area even contains a clean and well-maintained playground.
The campground itself is actually across the road from the Recreation Area. The Recreation Area is home to 3 nice hiking trails, including one all-season trail that converts to a cross-country skiing trail in the snowy months, as well as some picnic tables and a restroom.
The campground has a couple pit toilets that have been very well maintained by campground hosts each year we've been there. Zero smell or problems here, they appear to be looked after daily. They are still pit toilets so this is not exactly a luxury affair, but as pit toilets go, these definitely suffice.
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INTERNET: One bar of usable Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE suitable for slow web browsing and e-mail, but little else. Because of the very dense tree cover here, Starlink is not really a viable option. The most southern facing sites have more of a clearing which may work for Starlink, but are smaller, less private, and also face the group campsite which is well trafficked by Boy Scout troops and other summer camp gatherings, so you're upping your noise quite a bit.
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MAJOR PROS: This is a great campground to just enjoy camping. Set some 15 miles back in old growth forest, the most private of the campsites provide a very pleasant wilderness experience but still some well-maintained amenities like fresh drinking water and good pit toilets. In our experience camping here several times over several years, weekdays are very quiet at this location, perhaps the quietest of any campground of this size and caliber we've experienced anywhere. It's only really Friday evenings and Saturdays where you'll see more than 3-4 other campers in this place.
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The closest nearby town is Warren, PA a small but service-rich town set on the Allegheny River that provides all the necessary stuff - a Wal Mart, a Lowes, and plenty of restaurants and little shops. Warren is the longtime home of a refinery of some sort and on days when the downwind is blowing especially strong, you can catch the faint whiff of a funky but ambiguous smell of…something?
Cell service kicks up to 5G on T-Mobile in Warren itself, but you're still stuck on 4G with Verizon, as of summer 2022.
Back to the campground, I would highly recommend this place for people who can get out there on weekdays and enjoy peace and quiet. Firewood is available for sale at the Camp Host campsite, but there's so much downed wood behind just about every site that purchasing wood really isn't necessary: you can keep a hot fire going all night, for free, just by cleaning out the underbrush.
This is such a pretty, quiet campsite that during weekdays the area deer will often approach from the woods behind the campsites to feast on low hanging leaves. We've seen dozens of them who will get within 10-20 yards of you for a snack later into the night. While never getting too close, it does make for a pleasant wildlife viewing opportunity.
We really like this place. No showers or other running-water facilities and limited internet service prevent this place from being a perfect 5. It is also a bit of a drive into town for provisions or daily ingress if you need these amenities. That aside, tent, trailer or RV, you are likely to enjoy your experience here if you enjoy camping at all.
TravelerArrived with no reservation after a long day (5-22-2021). Had our fur baby Zeke, 5yo East GSD with us. Jodi placed us in a very nice spot right next to huge freshly mowed field in the rear of the park. It was perfect! She came by later to check on us and see if we needed anything- we found this wonderfully welcoming. Park was spotless of trash despite a few thoughtless smokers. Bath house was well appointed and spotless. We will definitely keep this on our go to list. Pricing was fair - we had a 30a with water no septic.
GuideThis campground is within Allegheny National Forest near the town of Warren and Tidouette. The sites are few but spacious. Good for car camping, though I’m sure a smaller RVcould get by. Each site has a fire ring. Two sites have Adirondack type shelters. The night sky is promising but light pollution from Warren inhibits a truly awesome night sky. There is a vault toilet. No showers. No water either. Bring what you need! The closest town is about 30 minutes away. Lots of critter life. My dogs loved it here. We spent all days exploring the nearby trails and creeks. Price was cheap. No frills but a quiet respite for sure.
Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest sits at approximately 1,800 feet elevation in western New York's glacially formed landscape. Located roughly 30 miles from Portland, this primitive camping area experiences cold winters with significant snowfall and mild summers with average high temperatures around 80°F. Camping conditions are basic with no developed facilities and visitors need to pack in all supplies.
Hiking at Thunder Rocks: In Allegany State Park, massive boulder formations offer unique climbing experiences. "This park is a fun place to hike and explore. Check out Thunder rocks and climb boulders the size of a house," notes Jeremy H.
Cross-country skiing: At Hearts Content Recreation Area, winter trails become seasonal ski routes. "The Recreation Area is home to 3 nice hiking trails, including one all-season trail that converts to a cross-country skiing trail in the snowy months," explains Matthew.
Wildlife viewing: North Harmony State Forest offers opportunities to observe local fauna in their natural habitat. "During weekdays the area deer will often approach from the woods behind the campsites to feast on low hanging leaves. We've seen dozens of them who will get within 10-20 yards of you for a snack later into the night," reports Matthew from Hearts Content.
Old-growth forest setting: The mature tree canopy at Hearts Content provides excellent shade coverage. "The sites are nestled within a grove of immense pines. Some are large enough for large RV's," explains Bill G. "The canopy is dense here."
Natural privacy: Many campsites feature natural screening between sites. "We could barely see our 'neighbors' through the trees. Well shaded spots," shares Heather M. about Hearts Content Recreation Area.
Family-friendly activities: Allegany State Park organizes regular educational programs. "They run daily activities you can go to and learn about different things in nature," says Kelly B. about the Red House Area at Allegany State Park.
Pack-in water required: No potable water exists at Warner Road dispersed sites. "The site was fine, fire pit, primitive spot so no services," notes Rose S. about Warner Road Dispersed Camping.
Overnight restrictions confusion: Some signage conflicts with dispersed camping practices. "Like the other review, this site has a lot of litter. Clearly people are camping here at times but there are posted signs that say Day Use Only," reports Denise D.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. "One bar of usable Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE suitable for slow web browsing and e-mail, but little else," explains a Hearts Content camper.
Playground availability: West Haven RV Park offers child-friendly recreation options. "Fishing pond & pool are so nice too," mentions Tony L., making it suitable for families with children.
Try an Adirondack shelter: Hearts Content offers simple cabin-like structures at select sites. "I was lucky enough to get a site that provided an additional shelter that provided cover from the extensive rain we received one night," shares Bill G.
Secure reservations early: Confirmation issues can occur during peak seasons. "My wife called weeks in advance and reserved 2 tent spots for us and my parents... the lady somehow lost our paperwork and information. So our sites we had 'reserved' were taken," warns Fred J. about West Haven RV Park.
Water pressure considerations: Cherry Creek Campground offers full hookups but with some infrastructure limitations. "The campground is quiet and spacious. The facilities are in need of updates but are definitely in working order," reports Bret J.
Tank fill timing: Some parks have infrastructure constraints requiring patience. "Water pressure was very low and took a while to fill tank," notes Jennifer K. about Hearts Content Recreation Area.
Electric hookup options: Cherry Creek offers both 30 and 50-amp service for larger rigs. "The campground is quiet and spacious," shares Bret J., making it suitable for various RV sizes despite some facility limitations.
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