Top Cabins near Altoona, PA

For those who want to get away from civilization for a weekend, but still want the comforts of home, consider renting a cabin for your Altoona camping trip. Find the best information on cabins near Altoona, including photos, reviews, and tips. Each cabin offers quick access to one or more of Altoona's most popular destinations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Altoona, PA (35)

    Camper-submitted photo from Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground

    1. Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground

    26 Reviews
    56 Photos
    23 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)

    2. Seven Points (PA)

    22 Reviews
    101 Photos
    187 Saves

    Overview

    Seven Points Recreation area, located in the central region of Raystown Lake, is perfectly situated for outdoor recreation. Within a short walk from every campsite, visitors can find everything from interpretive trails to a visitor center. Plus there's easy access to swimming, boating, fishing hiking, and biking. For more detailed maps and information on the Seven Points Recreation area visit our website.

    Recreation

    Boating is always popular at Raystown, but there's more than just boating. Fishing for muskies, small and large mouth bass, brown trout, and many other Pennsylvania species is excellent. Every summer weekend there are education and entertainment programs at the amphitheater. The Greenside Pathway, a recycled rubber tire hiking trail, provides a safe walking route that connects the campgrounds to all of the recreational facilities within Seven Points; and world class mountain biking is available on the Allegrippis Trails and mountain biking skills park near the Visitors Center. Other nearby trails include the Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), the Terrace Mountain Trail, the Old Loggers Trail, and the Mid State Trail.

    Natural Features

    Raystown Lake is located within the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake completely in the state of Pennsylvania. Recreation season temperatures range from the 60s to 90s, with three to four inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days are pleasant through spring and fall.

    Nearby Attractions

    Campers can take day trips to the Lincoln Caverns, Altoona Railroaders Museum, Swigart Antique Car Museum, or other nearby attractions. Visit www.raystown.org for local attractions and activities. The nearby city of Huntingdon, 11 miles north, is a good place for restaurants, shopping, and theaters.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 - $200 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort

    3. Lake Raystown Resort

    13 Reviews
    34 Photos
    102 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Raystown Lake

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park

    4. Black Moshannon State Park

    24 Reviews
    92 Photos
    113 Saves

    Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands and conserves unique, natural environments. More than 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help create a remote and wild setting that provides recreational opportunities in all seasons for camping near State College. The 73 campsites each have a picnic table and a fire ring. Most sites can accommodate either a tent or a trailer. Many sites have electrical hookups. Some sites have full service hook up, which includes sewer, water, and electricity.Pets are permitted on designated sites. The campground features: -Washhouses with flush toilets -Showers -Coin-operated laundry machines -Sanitary dump station

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park

    5. Shawnee State Park

    25 Reviews
    60 Photos
    51 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park

    6. Blue Knob State Park

    9 Reviews
    17 Photos
    51 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake

    7. Four Seasons at Raystown Lake

    7 Reviews
    28 Photos
    26 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park

    8. Cowans Gap State Park

    30 Reviews
    166 Photos
    109 Saves

    Cowans Gap State Park is a diverse landscape nestled within the scenic Allens Valley of Fulton County. Campers come to enjoy the park’s 1,085 acres which offer a large lake, a full-size campground, provincial lodges, and many climbing trails throughout. Aside from the attractions, Buchanan State Forest encompasses the park, offering up fun and beauty regardless of the season. Open every day of the year, the park is a great place to visit for day-trip recreation. That said, if planning to camp here you’ll want to prepare in advance as campsite availability changes by the season. One of the unique offerings that Cowans Gap features is a number of environmental educational programs for the local public. These programs serve to help the pubic, especially the youth, foster a sense of responsibility for the nature that surrounds them every day. There are guided walks, hands-on activities, and even evening programs for those up to it. Aside from the educational opportunities, Cowans Gap is also right in the center of over 71,000+ acres of protected land thanks to Buchanan State Forest. There are 19 tracts of forest which occupy the acreage, showcasing numerous ravines, gulches, and brooks as well as groves of pine, hemlock, and maple. Subsequently, this wild and rugged backdrop attracts hikers, campers, fishers, and outdoor enthusiasts from all over. A number of state game lands located nearby are also popular visiting places for season hunters looking to bag an elk or other large game. Within the campground itself, there’s a variety of fun activities to get in on. During the winter, the park lake freezes making it perfect for ice-fishing and other winter fun. There’s also a maintained skating rink, so you can even come and ice-skate or play a quick game of hockey. It’s during the warmer months however that Cowans Gap state park really starts to shine. Once the lake unfreezes, campers flock for kayaking, canoeing, and pedal boating. The campground itself starts to bustle as children and families visit the local volleyball courts, and check out the nearby trails on Horseback. The lake offers a sandy beach area to recreate, as well as a pier for fishers to get easier access to deep water. Campsites are fully serviced here, and spacious enough to accommodate most families. There are restrooms available throughout the park, and a full-service concession stand for firewood and other conveniences. There are also cabins available for rental, but like most parks be sure to plan ahead as they tend to fill up quick.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $29 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    9. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    13 Reviews
    42 Photos
    39 Saves

    Friendship Village Campground is a family-oriented campground with over 300 sites to chose from and providing activities and games for everyone, so be sure to bring the kids and grandkids! Our park is “big rig friendly,” offering shaded and non-shaded sites, with 84 pull thru sites and a variety of hook-ups available. We even have campsites along our lower lake and beside the trout stream

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Creek State Park
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    10. Canoe Creek State Park

    3 Reviews
    15 Photos
    10 Saves
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Cabins
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Showers
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Altoona

241 Reviews of 35 Altoona Campgrounds


  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Seven Points (PA)

    Beautiful Spot

    I’ve camped here twice, two years ago in a Kodiak tent and this year in my Airstream GT24. Such a lovely spot! It’s spotless, and Raystown Lake is gorgeous.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Our favorite close spot from Baltimore area

    We've stayed here at least a half-dozen times with a popup. The smaller B loop is nicer, but no electricity. Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop. The bathrooms are clean, the lake is small but pretty, and the hikes around the lake, and up the mountain on the ridge, are as easy or as challenging as you want. Cell service is pretty much nonexistent so you definitely get unplugged.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Camping Area B -Quiet and Nice

    We stayed in the smaller camping area B, which we enjoyed. Even on Labor Day weekend, it didn’t feel busy because of how few sites are in this section. Our site was level and sizable. The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake. We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from S.B. Elliott State Park
    Aug. 14, 2024

    S.B. Elliott State Park

    Old and worn out

    A dingy place. The ground was swampy the only dry places are the gravel pads in the sites. I wouldn't tent camp here.

    On the plus side, strong AT&T and T-Mobile cell signals. (I don't have a verizon device)

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Four Seasons at Raystown Lake

    It's now Timber Run Campground

    We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were "oh it's so good". On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party. The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den). Then Sunday we had pancakes and later a visit from RayCEP which is an education program that PA DNCR provides talking about various outdoorsy type things. This is primarily for kids, but we sat and listened too and our 17 year old helped out with the craft.

    After the weekend though, all the activity slows down. There are seasonal campers that stay around, and they're constantly working on improving and fixing up sites during the week. Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week. There's the pool, dog park, bounce pillow, playground, but not tons to do which if you're looking for is great. Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms.

    Now to the site description: Site 22 is a deluxe patio back in site with a patio, 4 nice Adirondack chairs, a double glider, a weber propane grill and built in fire pit AND a dog fence just for that site that was maybe 6 ft x 6ft. it was big enough for our 2 labs to fit into when we fed them. The site wasn't hard to level our RV but overall the sites are hilly and in fact the whole park is on a hill.

    The owners and workers were friendly and great hosts! We love what they're doing there.

    One last tip: if traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour.

  • Tom R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Awesome seclusion

    Our first time at Cowans Gap and we loved it. 5 nights, 6 days with no cell or wifi to stress us out. Biking, Hiking, sitting around a campfire, very nice. Site 14 was ok, small. Weekend kids were noisy. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Firewood always available. Easy access to dump station. Coming back in July to a site we scout out. Looking forward to our next visit.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    May. 27, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Nice-ish place

    The drive in was exciting. Lots of sheepish hills and turns. As long as you go slow, you'll be fine. Leaving on the other hand was terrifying. Being the down hill version of the drive in.

    A note on cell service. There is none. NONE. No AT&T, no Verizon, no TMoblie. They campground doesn't have WiFi either.

    If you were planning on going out to do stuff off the state park, there's nothing nearby.

    We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake.

  • Tara R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing
    Apr. 22, 2024

    Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

    You've got to go to this place!

    This place was awesome! We were there for one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed every bit of our trip. Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip. We really got to witness the owners' kindness when we left for a hiking trip and a sudden windstorm caught our awning and broke one side of it, sending most of the awning itself up on the roof. The owner and his son got right to work fixing it: One got up on the roof and the other worked from the bottom to set it right and wire the broken arm to the side of the trailer so we could drive home. They also folded up our chairs and put everything we had outside in a neat little pile. I've been camping for nearly 40 years and have never witnessed that kind of pro-activeness. It's exactly what you SHOULD(but don't often) get. We will absolutely be back.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Shawnee State Park

    Loved the park but not the site

    We loved the swimming and fishing in this park. Awesome Sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids while they swam. We had site 59 and are tent campers. This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on. This spot was in its own little wooded cubby hole so it gave us a little more privacy but we thought that a lot of these sites were much too close together. We plan to scope out other sites to find a more level and more private option. Overall we really loved the park itself and will be back!

  • Zack B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moshannon State Forest
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Moshannon State Forest

    Generic positive title

    Great tent site with lots of room. Have your own little driveway to park your car right next to the site. Comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Need lots of rope for setting up tarps as trees are far apart. Cute little stream in the back with a log crossing. No cell service, near town with free wifi. No toilets or garbage. Good amount of traffic coming down the road but isn't an issue at night time.

  • Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Sep. 14, 2023

    Shawnee State Park

    Met our Needs Perfectly

    Booked for 5 nights to have an opportunity to explore the Bedford, PA area. Great access to Flight 93 Memorial, local covered bridges, Fort Bedford Historic Fort, and many other attractions. Loop D was quiet with ample space between sites that provided privacy. Bathhouse was clean and used for showers. Dump and water fill station easy to access on your way in or out. Verizon signal good enough for streaming.

  • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
    Sep. 13, 2023

    Bellefonte-State College KOA

    Wonderful place

    The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome! Even though we don't have kids to bring along, I couldn't help but wish I could hit those trails myself– what a cool feature they have. 

    Now, onto the bathrooms– they were impressively spacious and private, and the best part? Always clean. No complaints there. We appreciated the added security with the entrance gate, it gave us a sense of safety during our stay.

     And speaking of people, everyone there was super polite and friendly. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again!"

  • Shona S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Campground
    Sep. 8, 2023

    Woodland Campground

    Loved it

    We stayed on a primitive site in our van, it was only for one night but we wished we'd booked more, the facilities are great and everyone is friendly. It feels homey, would definitely come back if I have the chance 🥰

  • Joni P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park

    Beautiful and well appointed park

    Getting to the park had some sharp turns and windy roads.  Small campground but nicely equipped.  2 bath houses were dated but clean.  Nice playground at the campground and also one at the beach.  Small camp concessions with a few camping items as well as ice cream cones.  Great hiking and a beautiful lake for kayaking.  Site 22 is a full hookup.  Utilities worked nicely.  However, our picnic table had seen better days.  The site sat down off the road but once you were backed in the spot it was pretty level.  This site also had a separate tent pad located down a few stone steps.  Verizon and AT&T cell service were basically non existent.  Every once in a while a text would come in or send but very spotty.  Sorry I failed to get a pic of the site in the daylight.  It was spacious and we had plenty of room for our 30' trailer, truck, and easy up over the table.  6+ chairs around the fire pit, cooking ring could have been better.  Grassy area for cornhole or playing.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Canoe Campground
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Silver Canoe Campground

    Beautiful tent spot

    My 9 year old and myself got a tent site with electric for two nights and had a great time. The sites were all level and were well-shaded. The pool area and bath house were clean and maintained. The camp store was a great asset for small items left behind, plus prices were great for ice and firewood. We will be back!

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Great!

    Nice place and no connection so make sure you have a photo of the park map before you get there.

    The site I had was definitely smaller than I expected but it still worked. Make sure to double check that before you book.

    Camp was relatively quiet. There was the occasional dog barking or kids playing but that is generally expected with a high number of campsites. The privacy of our site was pretty good and we had nice shade.

    The bathrooms were relatively clean and accommodating.

    Overall nice place, quiet and friendly campers and staff!

  • Michael L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterside Campground and RV Park
    Jun. 16, 2023

    Waterside Campground and RV Park

    Great place on the water

    Great setup location. Easy in and out, full utilities. Separate tenting area near bathrooms Water is easy access, pool is heated. Rates are reasonable, store is basic Come here every year, worth the trip.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Hills Campground
    Jun. 2, 2023

    Pleasant Hills Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    Beautiful campground. All wooded sites with shade all day long. Quite/peaceful setting. Great for sitting and listening to nature. Good hookups. Very rough road to get to campground. 15 minutes from 8000acre Raystown lake. Good for canoes/kayaks from Aitch boat ramp.

  • Whistle P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Parks
    May. 30, 2023

    Pioneer Parks

    This place was not for us

    Preface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.

    We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.

    Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.

    Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.

  • s
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    May. 19, 2023

    Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    Very fun place for all ages

    One of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    May. 9, 2023

    Cowans Gap State Park

    A Great Unknown

    What a great “new” to us campground! Sites were spaced nicely. Our site was pretty level. We had room to park 2 trucks and still have space for table and fire pit. Area A is larger than area B and sites 1-30 are on the two way road in and out. We were in sites 81 and 83. We backed up to the woods and a small creek. The view was beautiful! The lake had a 1.5 mile trail that was level and easy to walk. The beach area looked nice. There is a snack bar and sketchy wifi. The camp site area had NO cell or wifi service at all. They had a program each night for star watching and a full moon walk. There were other hiking trails with gorgeous overlooks. True park has boat rentals for the lake. The bath house near us was just toilets. The shower house was further away. You could walk it but it’s a hike and there are hills.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Family Camping Resort
    Apr. 27, 2023

    Lake Raystown Family Camping Resort

    Excellent service, clean and very Helpful.

    We called to make the reservation and told them we would be pulling in around 7 pm. Danielle (one of the owners) stated no problem, I will be here. On arrival we noticed the hours were till 5 pm and we apologized. Danielle stated, no problem, glad we could help and that they were also waiting for one more person. She took us to our site and asked if there was anything more she could do. Five minutes later her husband Terri arrived and was very helpful. Very clean and friendly. The campground just opened for the season 2 weeks ago. Our site is not level but Terri had made ramps so that the front end would come up. Thank you.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Seven Points (PA)

    Favorite PA campground — the view !!!

    Love staying at Seven Points CG.  This Corps part got a spruce up in 2022.  The roads on the point loop were upgraded.

    Tough to get waterfront spot during main season, but fall is beautiful here.

    Chipmunks are fun to watch.  Point loop is my favorite. Sites 128, 126 126a, 154 are perfect.  Easy access to the lake from your site.  Bath house is up at the top of the hill.  Be prepared for that walk.  

    Get water at the dump station on the way in!!! Easier than trying to attach to the spigots on the loop.

    Trough State Park nearby is a great place to hike!!



Guide to Altoona

Camping near Altoona, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking: There are great trails around the campgrounds. At Rocky Gap State Park Campground, one visitor mentioned, "We walked the trail around Lake Habib which was 5.3 miles. The weather was perfect with mild temps and a cool breeze."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds have lakes where you can fish. A reviewer at Cowans Gap State Park Campground said, "We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at designated beach areas. One camper at Laurel Hill State Park Campground noted, "Awesome sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathhouses. A visitor at Green Ridge State Forest said, "This park is always clean and well-maintained."
  • Secluded Sites: Many campers enjoy the privacy of their sites. A reviewer at Black Moshannon State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are large and relatively private."
  • Friendly Staff: Campground staff often receive praise for their helpfulness. A camper at Parker Dam State Park Campground said, "Park staff drove through multiple times a day and were friendly."

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor or no cell service. A visitor at Cowans Gap State Park Campground noted, "We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon."
  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Parker Dam State Park Campground mentioned, "The individual camp sites are all right on top of each other."
  • Seasonal Access: Check the campground seasons before planning your trip. For example, Laurel Hill State Park Campground is open from mid-April to the third Sunday in October.

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A parent at Seven Points Campground said, "The kids took a kayak over to an island and spent the afternoon cliff jumping."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Keystone State Park Campground mentioned, "The little store has drinks and snacks."
  • Choose Family-Friendly Sites: Opt for campgrounds that offer spacious sites. A visitor at Shawnee State Park Campground said, "Loop D was quiet with ample space between sites that provided privacy."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the site can accommodate your RV. A reviewer at Cowans Gap State Park Campground noted, "Our site was level and sizable."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if needed. A camper at Parker Dam State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground was adequate. Bath houses were relatively clean."
  • Dump Stations: Ensure there are dump stations available. A visitor at Rocky Gap State Park Campground said, "Easy access to dump station."

Camping near Altoona, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Altoona, PA is Prince Gallitzin State Park Crooked Run Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 26 reviews.

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