Bettum's Idlewood Family Campground operates as a private facility in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, running from May through October. The campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus amenities like showers, WiFi, and a dump station.
Recent visitor experiences indicate operational changes, with some facilities like pools and game rooms reportedly closed despite online listings. The property sits adjacent to a federal penitentiary, creating an unusual backdrop for the camping experience. With only eight visitor sites available, advance reservations prove essential as spaces fill quickly. Campers can access fishing and boating opportunities along Route 59, and the campground welcomes pets for families traveling with animals.
Description
Family Campground
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBettum's Idlewood Family Campground is located in Pennsylvania near Lewis Run
Address
299 Big Shanty Rd
Lewis Run, PA 16738
Coordinates
41.80219622 N
78.68397036 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- 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
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Buffalo, NY
- 1 hr 40 min from Erie, PA
- 2 hrs 1 min from State College, PA
- 2 hrs 10 min from Altoona, PA
