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GuidePrimitive Camping Area — Bald Eagle State Park
Nice place to camp very quiet of the beaten trail.
Tent Camping near Belleville, PA
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Tent campsites near Belleville, Pennsylvania include several state park options with varying levels of amenities and seclusion. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground offers a beautiful primitive tent-only camping experience with sites spaced out toward the water, providing peaceful surroundings in Rothrock State Forest. Reeds Gap State Park Campground, located in Milroy, features 14 tent sites with access to hiking trails along Honey Creek, while Ravensburg State Park provides tent camping in a valley setting with sites positioned near a creek.
Most tent campgrounds in the region feature raised tent pads to keep sleeping areas level and dry. Penn Roosevelt provides picnic tables and fire pits at each site but lacks showers, offering only basic restroom facilities. Reeds Gap includes hot showers and bathroom facilities, though water sources are centrally located rather than at individual sites. First-come, first-served policies apply at several locations, including Ravensburg State Park, where self-registration is available. A recent review noted, "Put your phone away cuz there's no cell service here! Nice and peaceful with a dozen or so tent only sites." Campers should verify seasonal availability, as some parks like Reeds Gap operate only from April to October.
The backcountry tent camping experience in this region offers genuine seclusion. Sites at Penn Roosevelt feel particularly private, with one camper describing it as "so secluded, I heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over." Star Lee Farm provides tent camping on private land with hiking opportunities and stargazing in a large field. Many tent-only sites throughout the area feature proximity to creeks and streams, creating natural white noise that enhances the camping experience. Long Acres on Clover Creek offers tent campers access to nearby state game lands and fishing spots. The region's tent campgrounds generally provide good tree cover for hammock camping, with several sites allowing setup directly beside creeks for an immersive natural experience.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Belleville (23)
1. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground
"Beautiful primitive campground (tent only). Get a site on the outside towards the water. They are spaced out and peaceful. Has restrooms (no shower), picnic table, and fire pit at each site."
"The sites are tent only and pretty close together but some still feel secluded. Very accessible and the park has some good trails."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
2. Reeds Gap State Park Campground
"Then I go find a deserted section and a picnic table and just sit down. Immediately I can feel every bit is stress or anxiety dissipate."
"Nice and peaceful with a dozen or so tent only sites. We got a nice one tucked back in the trees, but a few of them are pretty close to the road - not like it's terribly busy."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 / night
3. Wilson Boondock Hollow
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $50 / night
4. Standing Stone Farm
from $25 - $50 / night
5. STAR LEE FARM
"There's a huge field to start gaze as well as taking pictures, lots of hiking and if you're a bee enthusiast they grow their own honey in the property and you're more than welcome to walk around and look"
"We're so happy to welcome this new property to our platform. Check them out, and come back here to leave them some love."
6. Long Acres on Clover Creek
"The secluded area combined with the creek nearby made for a great escape from reality. The stars are so bright out here and the tent was absolutely fabulous! Definitely 10/10 recommend."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $25 - $65 / night
7. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)
"They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone. There is mooring along both sides of the campground."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 / night
8. New Lancaster Valley Roadside Campsites — Bald Eagle State Forest
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
9. Ravensburg State Park Campground
"It's our favorite place to tent camp. It's rarely busy and it's first come first serve."
"Nice and shaded! No one there but us in site 6, not even a ranger checked on us. Has modern toilets and shower. Most sites are spacious. They have nice raised tent pads."
10. Valley Campground
Drive Time
- 32 min from State College, PA
- 58 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr 3 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 1 hr 26 min from Chambersburg, PA
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Tent Camping Reviews near Belleville, PA
507 Reviews of 23 Belleville Campgrounds
Kevin M.
TravelerDogwood Acres Campground
Well run
The staff here are amazing. Quiet time is respected, clean campground. Will come again.
Matt S.
LegendLake Raystown Resort and Lodge
Enormous property, but...
We spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake.
What We Liked:
- Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.
- This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!
- If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip!
Things to Keep in Mind:
- The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.
- The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.
- No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only.
Would We Return?
- Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.
- WWill W.Guide
Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
Very large CG. I car camped at site 066 (with electric) in mid-October and CG was 3/4 empty. Nice location on Glendale Lake with a beach and boat activities (for warmer months). Showers had no hot water but facilities were nice. Very little separation between sites. Nearby hunters discharging guns into evening hours.
- nnancy H.Guide
Hosack Run
Quiet & Dog friendly - 20minutes from Gettysburg Battfields
This pet friendly campground in Caledonia State Park is .8 miles from the larger Chinquapin campground (no pets), ranger station and swimming pool. Our site #171 was level, paved, full hook ups and next to modern clean bathrooms with flush toilets, warm showers and outside dish washing sinks. Many available sites with and without services on a Sunday in October. There were a good number of friendly, tidy, long term campers with large wall tents. (They allow 21 day stays after Labor Day)
- Jake F.
ScoutSunsational Family Campground
I would not recommend to anyone
This campground is nothing as stated in the reviews. And now I know why. The one review on here besides mine is from the owner. The bathrooms are not clean. I was told for Labor Day weekend I could stay for two nights had reserved and all. They then abruptly cancelled my reservation and took three days to respond and say I could have a different cabin and tent sight but would need to stay three nights because of the holiday. They also charged a cleaning for a service pet which is not legal. We then showed up and were the only people staying that weren’t seasonal site people and very not welcomed. The first comment made was here come the weekend warriors. We look at the cabin which was ironically filthy and covered in mouse poop yet we got charged a cleaning fee. The grass was not mowed the porter potty’s so gross bugs are crawling in the bottom. The camp store was closed during the car show they had and when we asked when it will be open they stated it will not. It was 1 pm on a Saturday. The reservation process was unorganized. The playground was not mowed or weed whacked and a slide is ratchet strapped together. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
- JJC T.Traveler
Cowans Gap State Park Campground
Great spot for a weekend away!
Very clean campgrounds with nice trails along the lake and the creek that feeds it! Plenty of space near swimming area and even a geocache to find!
- MMark M.Guide
Western Village RV Park
Pretty campground, friendly staff, but RVs are packed in like sardines
We used to camp here 30+ years ago. Nice that it hasn't changed much. Still has a game room with pool table, driving games, skeet ball, etc. No more pinball games like in the past. Apparently in the 1930 there was a working train around the campground, a restaurant and horse shoes - none of which are at present.
Sites are quite small. I thought our neighbor's awning was going to hit our RV, and that ours might hit the next neighbor's RV. In some parts the campers are also back to back, luckily ours is not.
They have wi-fi but you must pay for it, no free service. No cable TV (which is the norm these days). Good cell reception so you will need that or a Starlink to stream shows.
Staff are friendly. Sites are pretty level. The campground itself is rather pretty with trees, grassy areas, playgrounds for kids, etc. Lots of lightning bugs at night, and birds during the day.
At night it's interesting to walk around as so many seasonal and permanent campers have lights around their campers, trees, etc. Almost like walking around one of those light up parks they do around Christmas.
christian G.GuideRussell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
Loved it
Its was great, we stayed in new area, sites had ample room, not many trees at our spot so summer there wouldnt be much shade but we were next to a retention pond/drainage. We brought our dig whole loved running through there.
Not much to say besides it was clean, not crowded (in November) and decent spacing between sites
Guide to Belleville
Tent camping near Belleville, Pennsylvania centers around several forested valley settings with elevation changes of 500-1,500 feet throughout the region. Most campgrounds sit within state forest land that experiences seasonal temperature swings from below freezing winters to humid 80°F summer days. Creek and stream access is common at most sites, with water levels varying significantly between spring runoff and late summer dry periods.
What to do
Hiking opportunities: Ravensburg State Park Campground offers trails along beautiful creeks with swimming spots. One camper noted, "There are few hiking trails; short and long that take you to beautiful views along the creek with a couple of places deep enough to swim."
Stargazing sessions: Star Lee Farm provides open field viewing away from light pollution. A recent visitor mentioned, "Place was very pretty and secluded. There's a huge field to star gaze as well as taking pictures."
Fishing access: Long Acres on Clover Creek connects campers to local fishing spots. According to a camper, "Close access to state game lands and nearby hiking trails and fishing spots!"
Wildlife observation: Valley areas attract deer, small mammals, and birds, particularly during morning and evening hours. Many sites feature natural clearings for wildlife viewing.
What campers like
Creek-side camping: Many sites at Ravensburg offer hammock camping directly beside water. A camper explained, "There are plenty of trees that are good for hammocking. And in a few sites, you can set them up right by the creek, which is my favorite part."
Complete privacy: Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground offers genuinely isolated sites. A camper reported, "Driving in I got a little worried I was getting lost, but I drove on. I arrived on a Wednesday evening. I had my pick of campsites, because I was the only person there!"
Technology disconnect: Reeds Gap State Park Campground provides natural immersion without cellular distraction. As one reviewer noted, "Put your phone away cuz there's no cell service here! Nice and peaceful with a dozen or so tent only sites."
Reduced crowding: Most area campgrounds maintain modest site counts, typically under 15 sites per location, preventing overcrowding even during peak summer weekends.
What you should know
First-come availability: Many locations operate without reservations. At Ravensburg, "It's rarely busy and it's first come first serve. They have tent pads which are nice but we have a 10x20 tent so we pick a site that the pad is flush with the surrounding ground."
Road noise consideration: Some campgrounds experience vehicle sound despite remote settings. One camper at Ravensburg noted, "The campgrounds are close to the road and therefore are loud at night occasionally."
Water source locations: Central facilities rather than site-specific access is common. For Reeds Gap, a visitor explained, "Water is near the picnic pavilion."
Seasonal operation: Most tent campgrounds close from October through April due to freezing temperatures and maintenance needs.
Tips for camping with families
Budget-friendly options: Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground offers unique access at reasonable rates. A visitor advised, "This campground is accessed by boat only. But it has a maintenance road and is patrolled by college kids with summer jobs. Follow the rules and you will have a wonderful time."
Playground access: Several parks include play areas for children needing activity breaks. A Reeds Gap visitor mentioned, "There's a nice creek that runs through it, picnic pavilions and a playground for the kids!"
Tent pad considerations: Larger family tents may exceed standard pad dimensions. One camper suggested measuring your tent footprint before arrival, as some sites accommodate oversized tents better than others.
Bathroom proximity: Sites near facilities benefit families with young children, especially during nighttime bathroom trips.
Tips from RVers
Size restrictions: Most tent campgrounds in Belleville have narrow access roads unsuitable for larger vehicles. A Penn Roosevelt camper warned, "If you have a trailer, I do not recommend this spot. There is a very tight hairpin turn on the way in. My six foot long trailer barely made the turn!"
Limited hookup options: Tent-focused sites generally lack RV amenities. Small pop-ups and truck campers find better accommodation than larger units.
Pad leveling challenges: Many sites require significant leveling due to terrain. Small campers should pack leveling blocks and stabilizers for comfort.
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