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Best Tent Sites Near Apollo, PA (11)
1. Dravo's Landing Campground
3 Reviews•15 Photos•97 SavesOne camping area with room for 25-30 tents. Convenient camping for cycling trips along the Great Allegheny Passage!
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
2. The GAP Trail Campground - Bikers Only
1 Review•11 Photos•9 SavesWe are a dedicated GAP Trail biker only campground. No vehicles are permitted at our campground. Our location is only 200 feet off the trail just 1/4 mile north of the GAP Trail headquarters building in West Newton. The campground is located right on the banks of the beautiful and historic Youghiogheny River. West Newton is a full service, biker friendly town. You can walk to all the restaurants, bars, stores and Main Street from the campground for dinner and entertainment, or for a home style breakfast in the morning to get ready for your next day of pedaling.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
$25 / night
3. Round Bottom Camping Area at Slush Run
1 Review•11 Photos•39 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Trash
4. Laurel Highlands Hemp Cannabis Farm
1 Review•6 Photos•26 SavesYou will be camping on top of our hill that overlooks the town, river, mountains and cannabis field. There is a tent that can be used, fire pit and wood.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$100 - $150 / night
5. Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground (GAP Trail)
1 Review•6 Photos•32 SavesThis quiet hiker-biker campground is nestled along a bend in the Youghiogheny River and has room for over 100 tents. It features three Adirondack-type shelters (two for parties of six people, and one solo unit), two fire rings (with free firewood available), a pair of grills, and two picnic tables. There is a composting toilet on site and a well with non-potable water. River access offers secluded spots for fishing and birdwatching. Lovely Slush Run tumbles off the hillside and winds through the campground. Visitor Information Overnighting at Roundbottom Hiker-Biker Campground is free and first-come, first-served; no reservations are required or accepted.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
9. Lake Eron Park
Be the first to review!•27 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$15 - $60 / night
10. Nanty Glo Municipal Park
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Recent Tent Reviews In Apollo
419 Reviews of 11 Apollo Campgrounds
Clinton C.
Scout
Buttercup Woodlands Campground
Caveat Emptor
I came up for an event at the farm show grounds(yes the event you’re thinking of). I made a reservation and paid in full the day after it was announced 6 days beforehand. I got a call the day before Friday stating that I wasn’t able to check in until 1PM and the latest was 8PM. I asked if I could park there before the event and deal with it later. The owner reluctantly agreed, however said that my vehicle would be towed if I came after 8. He also stated that I couldn’t check in early or wait a little. Gates closed at 1; and was over at 8 and couldn’t leave the parking lot until 10. Needless to say I just drove home 3 hours instead. Mind you the“campground” is a quarter mile from the farm show grounds. I honestly just wanted somewhere to rest my eyes for a couple of hours in my car before I left early on the morning. I understand that places like this have policies, however this was probably the largest congregation of people Butler and the Farm Show has ever hosted. There was 10s of thousands of people in town and as a bonus the rounds were closed to due construction. If you lean even a little right, caveat emptor. The guy knew exactly what was doing. This will be the most expensive$35 this guy ever stole.
Joshua B.
Traveler
Ohiopyle State Park
I fell in love with this place.
This park has many trails but mostly there more rapids to enjoy. The trails however are of a higher class of terrain though they aren’t necessarily difficult. There is much to see. The most unique part about this place is the small town in the middle of it. The shops are all mom and pop made from scratch food and hand made jewelry and clothing. There is a small pub right up the street and the entire town has an amazing view of the river just across the parking lot, which you can swim in up to a point. Ohiopyle is an amazing place, I have visited it many times and I plan to visit many times in the future.
Wailym C.
Ranger
Kooser State Park Campground
Convenient & Comfortable
Nice little park& campground. Very Clean, cozy and quiet, except for the road noise. Right off Route 31, minutes from I-76 makes it a very convenient place to stop along your travels. Bathrooms are clean, grounds very well kept. The park area is lovely, but the lake is currently very low. Trout stocked but I wouldn’t count on fishing here right now. Short walking trail along a creek. Very lovely cabins and cabin areas and tent sites. RV sites are small but adequate and most are pull though. Honestly some of the best attention and details we’ve seen at a state park. We would stay again. We stayed at site 12E and site 1E. Be aware that site 1E is not very level on pull through gravel surface.
Cynthia K.
Legend
Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
Nope!
Tried this KOA on the spur of the moment. We won't be back.
It's easy on/easy off from the interstate. The hills were terrible getting there, then another hill to get to the KOA. The ANOTHER hill to get to our site.
Asked for a site by the bathroom. It was closer than all the other sites on the hill. Yes, all the sites are cut into the hill. There's stairs to get down to the bathroom/shower(!?!?). Some people living in a trailer by the stairs have a big dog that will lunge & bark.
It seems like cosmetic things have been done. Planters spaced on posts leading up to the KOA main building. The bathroom had some newer looking siding & some flowers, but the floor in the women's bathroom had holes in it. It smelled funny in there too. This place needs a major remodel!
There were cigarette butts EVERYWHERE!
We were thinking about using the pool, but decided against it. Sites were full sun.
Can't believe this is a KOA...
Fred R.Ranger
The Blue Canoe RV Resort
Summer 2024
Very nice campground with multiple pools,playsets,cabins and river sites. So quiet cept for the occasional train pass by across the river. Food ice cream and biking access and sites.
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Patrick C.Scout
Breakneck Campground
Great place
Great staff great place.
Owen I.
Guide
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run
STAY AWAY! - Super Rude Staff And Packed Campground
I have stayed at this campground MANY times and it has been TERRIBLE every time with kids screaming and music blasting at 1 in the morning the staff don't care they just care about the bottom line by selling 13 dollar milkshakes and serving you 20 dollar salads! This Campground Is Poorly Maintained And It is evident that they just want to take your money this campground is frequently at capacity and is oversold frequently! The Pools Are Dirty And Were Closed On 2 Of The 3 Days staff would not tell us what happened and would not give us our money back. While you were swimming you were touching hair every other time you moved and their were many leaves in the pools that staff did not care and were super rude
- Owen I.Guide
Wolfs Camping Resort
Yet Another Perfect Trip To Wolf's!
Wolf's Camping Resort Is The Perfect Campground For Family's To Stay At With Its large Swimming Pool And It's Large Game room It is prefect for kids young and old! It has a large store with helpful employees and it sits on a large plot of land that includes a small mini golf corse and a full sized 18 hole golf course with many activities and themed weekends that you can find on their Facebook it is the perfect place to come!
Joan B.Scout
Keystone State Park
Clean Park and nice shaded sites
This is our second time staying here - once in Electric site on Lakeside and this time non electric site on Hillside. Love this side of Hillside - quiet and shaded. Very clean park and shower house does not have the timed showers of Lakeside. Both times very much appreciated the presense of DCNR - on foot this time. Very nice park to hike, swim, walk, bike, and kayak. The little store has drinks and snacks. Because the beach was closed we had considered going to Deery Community Pool 7 miles away - another option in the area.
Kevin D.ScoutWashington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
Campsites are not level
A dozen or so of the sites are not level, not only that but they are narrow and where you sit is a slope making it very uncomfortable. This is overpriced for that simple issue, I guess ok for an overnight stay but I wouldn’t plan a long stay
- Michele S.Traveler
Bear Run Campground
Can’t wait to go back
I took my 7yo son last year for his first time camping. He absolutely loved it!!! Everyone was very nice & the heated pool & campstore are great. He especially enjoyed the “rock mining”. He keeps wanting to go back to get the motherload bag to mine!
- TTodd B.Scout
Gaslight Campgrounds
Clean, well-maintained, and quiet with friendly owner
We stayed here for a week in June 2024 in our 42-foot fifth wheel. Overall the campground is clean and well-maintained. The owner is friendly and helpful. Amenities include a heated, in-ground pool, a recreation center, a pavilion, and swing sets.
The current owners have had the campground since ~2014 and have made many repairs and improvements. Water, electric, and sewage lines have been replaced or upgraded in the past few years. We had stable electric and good water.
Unfortunately no WiFi is available, but there was a good AT&T cell phone signal.
Heather M.ScoutThe Blue Canoe RV Resort
Good and bad
This is a former KOA campground, but still has the same management. The good: pretty campground, clean and nice amenities. Bad: the management is rude and unfriendly. Also, the seasonal campers are also salty. We were driving a golf cart, going less than the speed limit and the seasonal guests shook their fingers at us to slow down… Unfortunately we won’t come back bc of the people. The site itself is great.
- TTallica P.Traveler
Mountain Pines Campground
Great for families!
Lots to do. Very convenient. Huge pool (indoor/outdoor).
- WWill A.Scout
Laurel Hill State Park
Great Stay over Father’s Day weekend
It was my first time camping at a State Park Campground and it wasn’t as bad as anticipated! Very clean shower houses they were a bit dated as expected but overall in working clean condition.They have paddle boats, kayak and canoe rentals. We rented canoes and spent few hours out on the water. Our site 135 was fairly easy to access with our 36ft fifth wheel but could be an issue with anything larger or without an experienced driver. All in all a great stay I would recommend to everyone!
- Fred R.Ranger
The Blue Canoe RV Resort
First 2024 trip
Very nice and newer campground. Some river sites were small and very un level but was doable.
- EErik E.Guide
Laurel Hill State Park
June 2024 Dog loop
Excellent clean park and easy to get to from Pittsburgh. The campsite and bathrooms were clean when we arrived and when we left. The site numbering is a bit wonky on the door loop so make sure you look at your map before you start driving the loops.
The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable.
The park ranger drove through multiple times a day. Overall the dog loop was quite and at night we could hear the coyotes in the distance.
The lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less used fishing spots if you are willing to walk. We enjoyed the easy walking lake trail with the kids because it was wide and flat.
Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake.
- RRoberta P.Guide
Mountain Pines Campground
HUGE campground
If you are looking for lots of amenities - swimming pool, organized activities, mini golf etc. and don’t mind being stacked together with other campers, this is the place for you. Camp sites have no privacy, lots of golf carts going by regularly. There is a large quantity (100s) of permanent sites. Bath houses certainly not designed for lots of people in terms of size, but the showers were free, hot, clean and had good water pressure. Here for a gathering of 50 or so campers. Nice pavilion area. Would probably only return for a similar event.
- KKim S.Guide
Indian Brave Campgrounds
Our Happy Place
We live in Oregon and our son and family live in Zelienople. We have stayed here in 2019, 2021, 2023 and now 2024. The owners and staff are wonderful, right on top of things. We enjoy spending time with our son and his family in Zeli and Harmony as well as the other Villages around. Highly recommend IBCG to everyone (until we can't get a spot!)
- jjon H.Scout
Indian Brave Campgrounds
Perfect little campground
This campground was perfect for what we needed to accomplish! As first time travel trailer owners, they helped us accomplish our first trip away! Upon calling to book a site, we mentioned this was our first trip, they made the utmost effort to accommodate us with all of our needs. They escorted us to our campsite (which was larger than most) and made sure we had plenty of help getting backed in and set up! The front office and store was tiny but had a few essentials in case you forgot or didn’t have things. The site was quiet and even though you were close to your neighbors it didn’t feel like it to us! The atmosphere seemed friendly among the other campers and they were all willing to lend a helping hand where needed. They definitely made our first trip a huge success!
- Owen I.Guide
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run
They Want Your Money
I want here for a low cost trip for me and my family. We were not gunna get a golf cart because it was $80 dollars a day ,but getting around this campground is a train-wreck without a golf cart between all of the hills and all the kids cutting you off on bikes while driving. I even had a kid flip me off after cutting me off while I was driving my Subaru and he clearly saw me but continued to go anyway! Designed To Get You To Spend Money!
Thomas R.Scout
Valley View Campground
A winner
Was a relaxing 4 days at a tent site. Would absolutely recommend this campground!
- DDeborah P.Scout
Smith Grove
Quit oark
We love staying here when we visit family in Butler it’s a quiet family run park . It is very affordable and bathrooms are clean
- Owen I.Guide
Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping
Perfect Campground, Yet Again We Stayed For Their Halloween Weekend
Everything Was Perfect
The Day before they Called us to make sure that we were still coming and to confirm the reservation and offered us a FREE site upgrade! it is the little thing that count and we said yes! It was one of their deluxe patio sites ,super nice patio with concrete pad and Nice Picnic Table! Site was Super Large And Was Perfect For A larger rig! Our Rig is only about 34 feet long but still perfect.
Halloween Events
- Pumpking Carving Contest
- Voting On Pumpkins (Carved)
- Campstore Sales
- T-Shirts And Apparel (Halloween Versions)
- Dance Party
Tara R.ScoutMirror 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.
Jennifer N.Guide
Mountain Top Campground
Incredible views
Mountain Top was off the beaten path and very quiet. The check in process was easy and our site was flat. We had the most amazing views from our site. Water and electricity were easy to access and hook up. Bathhouse was clean. Only disappointment was that the showers were coin operated, so you not only needed cash on hand but then had to turn those into special coins for the shower. They had both ice and firewood available that was self service.
Sean R.GuideOhiopyle State Park
right next to Ohiopyle
Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohio Pyle river. Very convenient to the river and town. The campground was not as well maintained as other state parks we have visited but not bad.
Guide to Apollo
Camping near Apollo, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking: There are numerous trails in the area. Many campers enjoy the nearby hiking options, with one reviewer from Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park mentioning, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
- Rafting: If you're up for some excitement, consider rafting on the Ohiopyle River. A visitor shared, "Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohio Pyle river. Very convenient to the river and town."
- Fishing and Swimming: Many campgrounds, like Raccoon Creek State Park Campground, offer great spots for fishing and swimming. One camper noted, "The lake is lovely! The only downside is that the airport is pretty close so at times you can hear planes taking off."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities. A reviewer at Laurel Hill State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms were nice and kept clean."
- Privacy: Many sites provide a sense of seclusion. A visitor at Cook Forest State Park Campground mentioned, "The whole campground is mostly wooded with hardly a bad site."
- Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often highlight the welcoming vibe. One camper at Prince Gallitzin State Park - Crooked Run Campground said, "This is a great campground. Private beach on the lake for campground guest use only as well as a playground."
What you should know:
- Site Selection: Some sites can be uneven or close together. A camper at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground advised, "The spots are very sloped so bring your Lego blocks."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. A visitor at Clear Creek State Park Campground noted, "There is no camp store in the campground, which is something they could improve upon."
- Noise Levels: Depending on the location, some campgrounds can be noisy. A reviewer at Shawnee State Park Campground mentioned, "Traffic and highway noise can be heard from the campground but it isn’t incredibly loud."
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A camper at Laurel Hill State Park Campground shared, "The amenities and activities this campground had were amazing for keeping the kids busy!"
- Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for sites that offer room for kids to play. A visitor at Keystone State Park Campground said, "Sites are a little tight if you have a larger camper, but we fit perfect with our 24’er."
- Plan for Meals: Bring snacks and meals to avoid trips to the store. A camper at Tomlinson Run State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp store staff were all very friendly and helpful."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: Make sure to choose a level site for your RV. A reviewer at Breakneck Campground noted, "Most sites have electricity, but most aren't level."
- Bring Extensions: Some campgrounds may have limited access to power. A visitor at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground suggested, "You may want to have an extension for your power cable."
- Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of local attractions. A camper at Cook Forest State Park Campground recommended, "Be sure to eat at the Cooksburg Cafe as well there. Absolutely delicious and very reasonable in cost."
Camping near Apollo, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!
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