Reservations are strongly recommended at Bellefonte-State College KOA, particularly on Penn State football weekends when the campground fills completely and the surrounding roads carry heavy traffic. One reviewer flagged a specific hazard: getting off the highway requires a left turn across fast-moving traffic, so patience matters at that junction. The campground sits on a hill outside Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, with 91 RV sites plus tent sites, cabins, and lodge accommodations available through the season, which runs from early April through mid-November.
Site character varies considerably depending on where you land. The front section is more open with scattered trees and limited privacy, while sites in the back are wooded and more secluded. Back-section roads are narrow, and those sites run short in length, making them a better fit for smaller rigs. Several reviewers note that sites throughout the park slope side-to-side, so leveling blocks are worth packing. Pull-through sites in the older part of the campground sit close together and can feel tight, with one reviewer describing the spots as "sooooo close together." Deluxe sites include paved patios, patio furniture, and sunken fire pits, but carry a noticeably higher price than standard hookups.
Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available, with RVs up to 75 feet accommodated. Water pressure has been a recurring concern in reviews, particularly at sites in the back of the hill, where at least two campers reported pressure as low as 18 psi. The bathrooms and showers, by contrast, draw consistent praise for cleanliness and size. WiFi reaches individual sites, though satellite reception can be unreliable where tree cover is dense. On-site amenities include a pool, splash pad, stocked fishing pond, bounce pillow, playground, dog park, and camp store.
Nearby, Bald Eagle State Park Campground and the Primitive Camping Area at Bald Eagle State Park give campers access to hiking and water recreation in a less developed setting. Campers who want a smaller, quieter alternative closer to town might consider The Bellefonte Campground or Fort Bellefonte Campground, both located roughly a mile to the southwest.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 13-17, Free 0-12
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBellefonte-State College KOA is located in Pennsylvania near Howard
Directions
From jct I-80 & SR-26 (exit 161): Go 2 mi N on SR-26
Address
2481 Jacksonville Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Coordinates
40.9617691 N
77.68615375 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 14 min from State College, PA
- 41 min from Williamsport, PA
- 46 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr 28 min from Harrisburg, PA






















