Best Tent Camping near Altoona, PA

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Best Tent Sites Near Altoona, Pennsylvania (11)

    Camper-submitted photo at Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA) near Entriken, PA

    1. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)

    3 Reviews
    22 Saves
    Entriken, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map

    Recreation

    Fishing is excellent with small and large mouth bass, muskies, striped bass, and brown trout, abundant in the lake. Trough Creek State Park is nearby across the lake; Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort are both within 8 lake miles. Nearby trails, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail, attract plenty of traffic.

    Natural Features

    Raystown Lake is in 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.

    Nearby Attractions

    Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation area, Raystown Lake Visitor Center, Lake Raystown Resort & Conference Center and Trough Creek State Park are all nearby.

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    $15 / night

    Lucy L.'s photo of tent camping at Long Acres on Clover Creek near Williamsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Long Acres on Clover Creek near Williamsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Long Acres on Clover Creek near Williamsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Long Acres on Clover Creek near Williamsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Long Acres on Clover Creek near Williamsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Long Acres on Clover Creek near Williamsburg, PA

    2. Long Acres on Clover Creek

    1 Review
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    Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

    Enjoy camping creek side at the edge of an open field with access to fishing, hiking on adjacent state game land trails, kayaking in nearby Juniata River, biking the Lower Trail just minutes away, or booking a guided hike, onsite horseback riding lessons, or book a trail ride on our beautiful and smooth gaited Tennessee Walking horses or bring and board your own.

    Read reviews here: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/pennsylvania/ride-long-acres-on-clover-creek/long-acres-at-clover-creek

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    $25 - $65 / night

    Casey L.'s photo of tent camping at Parker Dam State Park Campground near Mill Run, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Parker Dam State Park Campground near Mill Run, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Parker Dam State Park Campground near Mill Run, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Parker Dam State Park Campground near Mill Run, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Parker Dam State Park Campground near Mill Run, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Parker Dam State Park Campground near Mill Run, PA

    3. Parker Dam State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
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    Mill Run, Pennsylvania
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    • ADA Access

    $20 - $22 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at STAR LEE FARM near Calvin, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at STAR LEE FARM near Calvin, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at STAR LEE FARM near Calvin, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at STAR LEE FARM near Calvin, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at STAR LEE FARM near Calvin, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at STAR LEE FARM near Calvin, PA

    4. STAR LEE FARM

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    Calvin, Pennsylvania

    About Us

    Our mission at Star Lee Farm is to provide a small farm experience for guests and share a private glamping experience. We are using agritourism to promote awareness of pollinators through our honeybee experience and educational programs. The Star Lee is an old “family” farm that we are working to grow into a self sufficient working farm.

    We encourage our guests to explore nature that encompasses the farm's 104 acres and enjoy the solitude it can provide. We also invite our guests to “look up” into the night sky and behold the majesty and vastness of the universe we share.

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    Joann&WellsThePup I.'s photo of tent camping at Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground near Boalsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground near Boalsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground near Boalsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground near Boalsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground near Boalsburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground near Boalsburg, PA

    5. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    6 Photos
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    Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

    This 41-acre park is in an isolated area of the Seven Mountains region known as the Stone Creek Kettle. While this Centre County park is small in size, it is surrounded by an 80,000-acre block of Rothrock State Forest.

    Penn-Roosevelt is a good base for those seeking low-density recreation on this vast expanse of public land. Popular activities include: hiking on the Mid-State or other State Forest trails, gravel-riding on over 100 miles of Forestry roads, and mountain biking the nearby Cooper’s Gap area, a destination Pennsylvania mountain biking trail system.

    Rustic sites, tents only

    The 18 rustic campsites are for tents only and are open year-round. Some sites are walk-in for more privacy. All campsites are first-come, first-serve.

    Drinking water and non-flush toilets are available.

    Due to the isolated location, Penn-Roosevelt provides an excellent opportunity to get away from noise and electric lights.

    Park rangers routinely patrol the park and camping fees are paid through a self-registration/payment system.

    Please keep food and coolers in vehicles to protect them from wild animals.

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    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Nancys Camp near Entriken, PA

    6. Nancys Camp

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    Entriken, Pennsylvania

    This recreation area is part of Raystown Lake

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    Camper-submitted photo at Nanty Glo Municipal Park near Vintondale, PA

    8. Nanty Glo Municipal Park

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    Vintondale, Pennsylvania
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    Camper-submitted photo at Wilson Hollow Boondock near Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Wilson Hollow Boondock near Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
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    10. Wilson Hollow Boondock

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    Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania

    Our location is in the heart of the Stone Valley Forest. Tucked away in a beautiful little hollow behind a farm field. This is a boondock location; we do not offer any hookups at this time. We do have a porta potty on site for restroom access. Click the link to be directly connected to our page.

    Follow us on Instagram for updates, photos and videos @wilsons_boondock

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    $35 - $50 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Altoona, Pennsylvania

335 Reviews of 11 Altoona Campgrounds


  • Danielle W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Great camping summer or fall...

    We went to Cowans gap last full for a Halloween weekend and the children loved it. We even won the campsite decorating contest. We went this summer and camped in A-tent with friends of ours who had never done it Before & After the amazing trip at callans gap they want to do it again. Awesome beach, nice sights, And a quiet area what more could you want.

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

    S.B. Elliott State Park Campground

    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)

  • Nick S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Jun. 10, 2018

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Fantastic weekends here

    This is a great place for a long weekend away. The tent sites are nice and they have a number of dog friendly sites. Fun beach area, hikes and fishing.

  • Travis S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park Campground
    Jul. 27, 2017

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Red Mo

    Nice campground, wooded sites and most were okay for tent camping however some required your tent to be set up a small distance from the fire ring. Clean showerhouses and bathrooms. Big Lake and a few miles of hiking and biking trails right from the campground.

    The Iron Ore mines from the past have left the creek water stained red which is why its called the Red Mo with the locals.

  • Jenna G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park Campground
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Blue Knob State Park Campground

    Great camping experience

    Plenty of trails to hike from easy to difficult. Local history is right around the corner with the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument. Blue Knob houses the second highest peak in PA. The bathrooms were clean. Camp sites are rocky so be sure to bring a mat if tent camping. The park does not offer fire wood for purchase; bring extra.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    Clean sites with nearby water and bathrooms.

    We used the group tent sites for our Girl Scout weekend. It was a fun weekend. We participated in the Outdoors for Everyone event. The site was clean, decently level area for tents, accessible to potable water and bathrooms with showers. Rangers were wonderful to work with in setting up teaching opportunities for the girls. We will definately go back.

  • Denise D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park Campground
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Super place for the family and everyone.

    Make a reservation way ahead of your date as this campground is very popular and sites book early. It has sites to accommodate any R.V. and lot of tent sites. The lake has lots to offer. Swimming, boating, fishing, wildlife watching and a big sky view for star gazing.

  • Mike
    Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
    Oct. 9, 2020

    Bellefonte-State College KOA

    1st Stay at KOA

    This was my 1st time camping at a KOA as the nearby state park was full. This KOA impressed me. The grounds were well laid out and included RVs, campers, tents and us in Hammocks. We were in an area for tent camping though. The individual bathroom/showers were great & clean. Office facilities & firewood access were also nice. I usually camp in state parks, but I’ll give KOA consideration again after this stay.

  • Marlaina M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground
    Feb. 15, 2022

    Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground

    Peaceful

    We stayed at one of the tent sites. There was an issue with the electric hookup, but the ranger was able to relocate us without issue. It’s small, but peaceful and the ‘regulars’ (as they referred to themselves) were friendly and welcoming. The grounds were well-maintained and the bathrooms very clean.

  • Alex D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    BIG but beautiful place

    We do a lot of dispersed camping but we spoiled ourselves with this spot. It was $50 for a tent site but I have never used a cleaner camp shower or seen so many amenities on a campground. They were also very accommodating of our late check-in as we travel across the country.

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    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!

  • Travis S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground
    Aug. 28, 2017

    Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground

    Small quiet scenic park with fascinating history

    Beautiful campgrounds with spacious camp sites. Well maintained bathroom and firewood plus ice available at the entrance (this is a great plus for those car/tent camping.

    extremely close to the rothrock forest mountain biking trails. Less than a mile to trails that take you to the IMBA epic coopers gap loop.

    Campgrounds and surround park area were well maintained with a few picnic shelters, a beach and sand volleyball courts. Camp was full and all day use areas were occupied during our stay.

  • Dawn C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Trough Creek State Park Campground
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Trough Creek State Park Campground

    Horrible

    We had a terrible experience here. We were at tent site #29 but for only an hour...the "water hookup" was BROWN. The bathroom has no lights or sink... Our 16x16 tent didn't fit the "17x17" tent pad. We had bug spray on and had two ThermaCELLs running and we're literally eaten alive by mosquitoes. And just to top it off there's absolutely 0 cell service. We have Verizon. We ended up packing up and going to a different campground. Holiday KOA about 10min away was incredible. Bathrooms are the nicest I've seen at a campground.

  • Matthew H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Parker Dam State Park Campground
    Jul. 20, 2018

    Parker Dam State Park Campground

    Nice park, Surprisingly Nice Swimming Beach, and the Dam is pretty impressive.

    Stayed at one of the two "Tent Only" sites in the campground. These two sites are shaded, surrounded by trees and pretty much private to the rest of the "Modern" campground. When staying in these sites, you can see from tent site to tent site, noise was not an issue though. You can quickly walk down to the Dam from these sites (like a 5 min easy walk, down a stepped hill).

    Bathrooms are really nice and clean, with showers. Bathrooms have lights, heat, and exhaust fans. Everything was kept really clean on a packed July weekend.

    I ventured around the "Cabin" area, cabins look really nice (comfortably primative with an external bathhouse, with cabin key only access, containing a potty and shower) some cabins were more.private than others.

    Swimming at the beach was surprisingly nice. Water depth is very suitable for young kids. There roped off "Swimming Area" only reached maybe 4-5ft. Row Boats, Kayaks, Peddleboats, Canoes can be rented cheaply to explore the lake. The concession stand at the swimming beach has a very large menu, from fried foods to ice cream.

    Hiking trails are really nice, the one that my family did was a few miles of easy hiking, mostly graveled thru nice lush forrested and marshy areas. My young kids had no issues.

    Will definitely visit this park again.

  • 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.

  • Indy A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Canoe Campground
    Jun. 27, 2022

    Silver Canoe Campground

    Excellent time

    I'll start by saying that I have been here multiple times. Each time we are greeted by friendly people. We always stay at a tent site.

    It's very clean and well maintained. All campers have been respectful each time. It's not loud and crazy once 10pm hits. Family friendly and there's a little fishing lake. You can rent paddle boats or canoes to paddle around the lake.

    The main reason we started going there is because they are dog friendly and they don't hold breed restrictions against bully breeds. This place is literally a diamond find for us.

  • Jay B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
    Sep. 5, 2017

    Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    Labor Day 2017

    2 night stay in a tent site. Sites were small, but doable. Very clean and spacious showerhouses/bathrooms in each section. Some sections do not allow pets, even for walking. Lake was large with 26 miles of shoreline. The lake was virtually empty, especially for a holiday weekend. There is a swimming area, also empty. The only boats we saw were pontoons and kayaks. Check their website, maybe that is all that are allowed. We don't have a boat, so didn't ask. Some hiking trails around the park. Surprisingly, we saw NO wildlife, and had no campsite "visitors". The park offered many family friendly programs.

  • Ruth  .
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Jun. 14, 2021

    Lake Raystown Resort

    Decent

    Camp site was a little awkward when tent camping. We stayed in Birch so not sure about the other sites but it seemed better suited for an RV. Our site had hardly any space for a tent if you didn’t want to sleep on rocks it was nice to be near the lake but glad we had a shaded spot. The showers and restrooms were pretty clean. There was a lot of late night music which we didn’t mind but if you have smaller children it might be tough getting them to sleep. Overall it was a nice spot but seemed overpriced and overrated from what I was told was an amazing campground. We did not try the water park and the “beach” tiny and super slick from all the algae. I did enjoy it but most likely would not camp there again.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo from DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA
    Apr. 13, 2022

    DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA

    Large Open Campground

    This campground has a ton of sites and a lot of permanent camper trailers. The tent sites were open and close together so there wouldn't be much privacy during the busy season. We went in the beginning of May so luckily, we mostly had the vicinity to ourselves. There wasn't an established tent pad but it was pretty level. The bathroom was clean. You can get firewood delivered to your site which is nice. I wouldn't stay there during the summer but it was the only place we could find open with availability. It was also fairly expensive in my opinion but that could just be me. I think it would be nice for a family stay but not if you're looking for peace and quiet.

  • Britt B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Lake Raystown Resort

    Great Waterfront Camp Ground

    This campground offers tent sites, RV Sites, cabins and hotel accommodation. The campground is relatively flat and on the shore of Lake Raystown. The amenities are great and located centrally in each section of the park. Lots of trees which adds to the privacy of the sites. 

    Some sites are waterfront, but all are close to the water. All sites have fire rings and picnic tables. WIFI is available. There is a boat hire place located on the grounds that hires pontoon boats and jet skis in season. 

    The lake is beautiful and sunsets from the campground are stunning. There is a sandy beach which is perfect for swimming. Note there are minimum nightly stays over weekends during peak periods. They welcome furry friends!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park Campground
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Shawnee State Park Campground

    Large park, great lake, marginal RV sites

    My wife and I stayed for two nights at this campground and enjoyed it greatly.  We happened to be assigned what I believe was the best of the RV sites, a pull through that had full hook up.  We have a 32 foot trailer.  The site we were assigned was easily accessed and had a nice view of the campground.  However, as we drove through the rest of the RV park area we noted that many of the sites had very awkward back-in approaches that did not provide sufficient area to maneuver a large rig into them.  The lake is gorgeous and has a large, sandy beach.  Would love to spend more time there to explore the park further.  There are numerous tent sites, some with electric, that appear to be large and fairly level.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground

    Quiet Peaceful Walk-to Site

    This is a small campground with about half the sites being rustic electric back-in sites and the other being rustic walk-to tent sites. We stayed in the walk-to section. A lot of them are labeled "waterfront" by the park site but ours did not live up to that criteria so be aware of that. We were hoping to be truly stream-side but were not that near to it. The bathrooms were modern and clean. The park is extremely quiet and peaceful, probably one of the most remote PA state parks we've been to. The camper side was pretty full while we were the only ones on the walk-to side. We enjoyed walking the roads and little trails around the campground and seeing the old stone fireplaces/chimneys. There was  a dog park area on the walk-to side which was nice. We liked it here.

  • Sarah N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Aug. 8, 2017

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Great Family Campground

    We arrived after dark, way past the 3pm check-in time, but didn't have any trouble finding our reserved campsite. There were plenty of signs; everything is well marked. We stayed at site 23, a tent site. Sites 1-30 allow pets. This loop was full. I would recommend booking in advance if you plan on bringing your dogs. Vet records or proof of vaccines weren't required.

    The tent sites are paved so you can't hammer stakes into the ground. It was windy so we had to get the gear into tent so we wouldn't get blown away.

    The water pump is located right in front of site 23. This was convenient but we also had a lot of visitors. If we stay again we would probably choose a more private site with less foot traffic.

    The bathrooms were very clean. However, the closest bathroom didn't have showers. It also only had cold water. The bathhouse with showers was located at the other end of the loop; a little bit of a walk. It had three regular showers and one large handicap accessible shower. The sinks at this one did have hot water.

    Check-in the next morning was very quick and easy. I had paid online when I made the reservation so I didn't have to do anything. The park rangers were very friendly.

    We drove down to the lake from our site after we finished packing up. The lake was beautiful. There's a beach and swimming area. There's a little viewing area/dock with information on the bald eagles and osprey that live there. They have a little concession stand that sold drinks, French fries and some other snacks. They have a little gift shop with t-shirts for sale.

    Overall we enjoyed our stayed. The only complaint we had, and it's a pretty big one, is that there's NO CAMP STORE. No place to buy bags of ice, extra batteries, lighters, or any other supplies that people usually need when camping. And this campground is in the middle of nowhere. There's no Walmart's or grocery stores for several miles. Luckily we were only staying for one night and had what little we needed. If you plan on staying for more than a couple days, make sure you come very prepared! There is a little diner though called Milky Way's that we stopped at for breakfast on the way home, not far from the campground entrance. I give them a thumbs up. Very good food for very cheap.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park Campground
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Shawnee State Park Campground

    Huge state park

    General: 300+ site campground with a mix of FHU, 30 and 50-amp electric, and non-electric tent sites, yurts, and cabins. Select loops allow pets but not all do. 

    Site Quality: Varies by type and location within the park. I heeded the advice of other reviewers warning that many sites were not level and did not reserve ahead of time. A Monday in mid-October had many open sites. Most of the non-electric sites were decidedly not level but many of the FHU and electric sites were fairly level, and we did not have a problem finding one. Some sites have gravel pads that were level and vary in length from 20’ to 115’ Most of the non-electric sites had no definable pads at all and as mentioned, were not level. Some roads in the campground were paved but a few were not. 

    Bath/Shower House: was clean. Did not use the shower. 

    Activities: A somewhat dated playground was located in the A Loop. A lake and beach are a short distance from the campground. We did see a boat launch and what appeared to be kayak rentals, but we were there out of season. 

    As remote as the campground feels, there was a surprising amount of road noise. This was just an overnight stay for us. We’ve been to many stellar Pennsylvania state park campgrounds, but this one was not as good as many others.

  • Kent L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Jun. 21, 2022

    Seven Points (PA)

    Top 5 Campground in PA

    This campground is located on the east side of Pennsylvania and offers a beautiful view of Lake Raystown. The campground has over 200 sites to choose from, and many of them are right on the water. There are also plenty of activities to keep you busy, including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing and my favorite thing to do Mt Biking. Raystown lake is also a really nice boating lake. The lake is a natural beauty with so many coves and inlets for the biggest of boats to enjoy. They do have a camping resort on the other side of the lake which makes it nice for anyone looking for rustic cabins or cabin rentals. 

     There are 50 miles of single track mountain biking at this campground. They are some of the best flow trails on the East coast and are the# 1 trail system in Pennsylvania. This is a family friendly campground and has so much to offer. There are volleyball nets, playgrounds, kayak and paddleboard rentals. The kids took a kayak over to an island and spent the afternoon cliff jumping with a 10 ft and 25 ft cliff to launch off of. The sites here are some of the nicest we have ever seen. They are all big and private with stunning views of Raystown Lake. There are steps down from your camper to a pad with a fire pit and area for a tent. You are literally 10 feet away from the water as you enjoy a sunset while sitting around the fire. The lake is a great place to kayak, paddleboard, or just relax and enjoy the view. We love coming here and spending our weekends on the lake. All tent sites are equipped with picnic tables and most sites are electric. looking for other epic reviews check out the top ten campgrounds in PA https://www.longdaycampingco.com/post/10-best-campsites-in-pennsylvania-gorgeous-sites-to-enjoy-the-outdoors

  • Johanna B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Duman Lake County Park
    May. 31, 2021

    Duman Lake County Park

    Nice local park

    Duman lake review notes.

    • Well-maintained small park, stocked lake, popular with local fisherman. Kayaking/small boat fishing. I’ve seen bald eagle and osprey.
    • Six campsites, w/mature trees, level, w/paved drive & gravel area, large enough for mid-sized RVs. They state 40 ft., but all are back in. All have (lighted)30 amp & water. We did not see the tent sites. Not sure if they are developed, ask.
    • Number one is closest to the bathhouse, number five was less shaded. Number six is closest to the road.
    • Newer restroom, w/two stalls each. Push-button, hot showers. Men’s worked best.
    • Campsite number one is closest to restroom, but also behind picnic shelter number 12, so if the shelter is booked for a party could be noisy? Day use people bugged out quickly at dusk.
    • We were in #1 in May & had the entire campground & upper park to ourselves.
    • They have a kids’ train in summer.
    • Nice playground.
    • The only real downside of this campground is that the local road is close by and you do get some traffic noise before dark. It is not a high traffic road however. Dumpsters were overflowing with weekend trash & bathrooms needed a bug sweep-out. Sportsmen were target shooting nearby before dark FYI.

Guide to Altoona

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