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Danner Primitive Campground

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Danner Primitive Campground is located near varied terrain with forests and open spaces in Pennsylvania. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Cook Forest State Park and the Allegheny River, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

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Primitive Camping Area; Permit required for more than one night stay.

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Location

Danner Primitive Campground is located in Pennsylvania

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Coordinates

41.28256 N
79.83017 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Apr. 11, 2022

Nice Primitive Campground

I have not yet camped here but passed it on my hike the other day and knew I hadn’t seen it in the Dyrt yet, so I wanted to add it for others. This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also. This is meant more to be a stop along a paddling or hiking trip than a destination camping trip - you must get a permit to stay more than one night. They are first come first serve. There are 8 sites spread out along the edge of the river, some being closer together than others. They are level and clear, each with a new picnic table and nice fire rings with adjustable grates. A few of the sites had stairs to the water for paddler access. The first 2 sites had wheelchair friendly picnic tables, so I'm not sure if you can arrange to be able to drive back for that situation or what other reason they would put them there. That's nice if the case, I'm just not sure as there is a gate locked at the trailhead that's only opened during hunting season. Plus there's no pavement or gravel down at the sites so I imagine it could be difficult to access. But something to investigate. There are vault toilets that were clean and well maintained, with hand sanitizer. There is a spring for water which says to boil before drinking. There is also a big display board with state forest info and maps. Another thing to note, while the travel in makes it feel very remote, there are cabins all along the opposite site of the river, including directly across from the campsites.  This could be a positive or negative depending on your thoughts, I personally would like it because it would make me feel a little safer. All in all, it’s a nice little campground, in better shape than some of the regular bigger campgrounds I’ve seen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Danner Primitive Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Danner Primitive Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Danner Primitive Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Danner Primitive Campground does not have wifi.