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    Bentleyville, Pennsylvania provides multiple camping destinations within a 20-mile radius, ranging from established campgrounds to more primitive options. Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA offers full-service camping with cabin accommodations and RV hookups, while Ohiopyle State Park approximately 30 miles southeast provides tent sites, cabins, yurts and electric hookups. The region includes several mixed-use campgrounds catering to both tent campers and RVs, with most facilities remaining open from spring through late fall, though some like Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA operate year-round.

    Road conditions and accessibility vary significantly throughout the area, with several campgrounds requiring navigation on narrow or steep roads that can be challenging for larger vehicles. Primitive camping areas like Round Bottom at Slush Run offer free sites but require hiking or biking access rather than vehicle entry. Most developed campgrounds provide electric hookups and basic amenities, while more remote sites typically offer vault toilets but no running water. Cell service ranges from strong to non-existent depending on terrain and proximity to towns. One visitor noted, "Getting to the campground was ok for us, but as others have mentioned, you need to watch your route. Do not attempt coming from Route 40 down Braddock's Run Rd to Leach Road. Leach Rd is a single lane dirt road that is very steep and rough."

    Campground spacing and privacy receive frequent mention in visitor reviews, with several campers highlighting the difference between more crowded developed sites and more spacious primitive options. Laurel Highlands Hemp Cannabis Farm and The GAP Trail Campground offer unique camping experiences with more privacy than standard campgrounds. Water access is a consistent theme in the region, with several camping areas situated near lakes or rivers for recreation. Public lands near Bentleyville typically provide more rustic experiences with fewer amenities but greater solitude. A camper at Round Bottom noted, "Round Bottom Camping Area at Slush Run is a free camping area directly on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. Being positioned directly off the GAP Trail grants easy access to those traveling the trail." Train noise is mentioned as the primary drawback at river-adjacent sites.

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      1. Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA

      3.0(11)10mi from BentleyvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Easy highway access great for overnight travel"

      "Spots were pretty close to each other. There was a playground for the kids to unwind after a long day on the road. Campground had full hook ups and was quiet at night."

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      2. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      4.5(87)32mi from Bentleyville242 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Ohiopyle is located in a beautiful area of Pennsylvania we've camped there a couple of times and have been able to get last minute tent sites. Lots of outdoor activities nearby."

      "Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."

      from $20 - $54 / night

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      3. Pine Cove Beach Club RV Resort

      5.0(2)3mi from BentleyvilleRVs

      "Wonderful hosts, well maintained, large sites, close to the highway but no road noise. Giant pool opened in the summer. Highly recommended."

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      4. Laurel Highlands Hemp Cannabis Farm

      5.0(1)8mi from Bentleyville1 siteTents, Glamping

      "This is a cannabis friendly campground that overlooks the Laurel Highlands Hemp field, and surrounding mountains. One yurt with a bed is offered. Please no alcohol."

      from $100 - $150 / night

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      5. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA

      3.9(10)19mi from BentleyvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."

      "The sites are pretty close together and we couldn’t use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig."

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      6. Dravo's Landing Campground

      4.7(3)15mi from BentleyvilleTents

      "Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite. It’s close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire"

      "This campsite is a nice reward for west-bound riders on the GAP trail (it's the last one before Pittsburgh!)"

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      7. Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

      4.3(50)34mi from Bentleyville180 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "One tip: each loop does not have its own entrance from a main road. To get to C you drive through or past A and B. Same with E and F. Each loop has its own set of flush toilets and showers."

      "All and All great place to camp, good things; 1) lots of deer, turkeys, racoons, owls etc. 2) close to a farmer's market Jankowski's great place to get fresh food, 3) once you have level camp, all good"

      from $18 - $128 / night

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      8. The GAP Trail Campground - Bikers Only

      5.0(1)14mi from BentleyvilleTents

      "Had we not stopped for the previous night’s camp 8 miles sooner, this would have been our favorite camp along the trail. Glad we stopped to check it out, but next time we will include it for sure! "

      from $25 / night

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      9. Fox Den Acres Campground

      4.6(9)23mi from BentleyvilleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "It’s very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample. Gravel roads and level sites."

      "Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse"

      from $50 / night

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      10. Whispering Pines Family Campground

      4.3(3)17mi from BentleyvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping
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    540 Reviews of 97 Bentleyville Campgrounds

    • Sandra P.
      Aug. 28, 2026

      Coopers Rock State Forest- McCollum Campground

      Very calm campground

      We stayed 2 nights. People are very nice. Bathrooms and Laundry are clean.

      Spaced spots surrounded by the forrest. Some trails directly from the camp.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 24, 2026

      Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      Restrooms, showers and visitor center get an F

      Stayed one night. Close to Fallingwater and Fort Necessity.  The campsite was terrible; close to water and buggy, steep grade required lots of blocking to level the camper and challenging to hook up to the vehicle. Thick canopy kept Starlink from working. The worst part was the bathrooms. The one closest to our spot had no hot water. So we had to walk about a half a mile to two other restrooms and showers within 100 yards of each other. Makes no sense. Anyway, both bathrooms were filthy, had paint peeling everywhere, lots of black mold growing on the ceilings, growing everywhere. No place to hang clothes while taking a shower. One of the two toilets in each of the men’s room was probably 3 feet off the ground. Made for giants I guess!  And good luck finding the visitor center. It’s hidden from view and parking is terrible.  You’ll have to walk 150 yards from the nearest point of the parking lot to find it. To walk there from the bus and RV parking, add an additional 1/4 mile each way. Be aware that the visitor center store does not accept credit cards. Cash or check only. Who does that? It’s 2026 Pennsylvania!

    • Rob
      Aug. 18, 2026

      Lazy Acres Campground

      DO NOT BRING KIDS HERE

      Advertised as a family camp but very far from it. I’ve watched this camp progressively get worse as the years go on, over priced camp with zero efforts to make anything worthwhile, run down play grounds, broken toilet paper roll holders in the bathrooms of the shower house, roads that make you feel like your off road. Owner plans “events” and then wants campers to pay for overpriced food. The owner complains nobody comes to events anymore but barely comes to them herself. The owner is VERY money hungry! And most importantly it’s home to a sex offender who the owner cherishes dearly.

      It’s a shame to see how many people realized how terrible this camp was and are selling their camps because of it. The owner should open her eyes and realize she’s the reason people don’t want to be there anymore !!!

    • S
      Aug. 10, 2026

      Lazy Acres Campground

      Filthy

      Cant have no fun or drink.kids get yelled at all the time..owner sneaks around looking in campers at night..they watch every thing you do. Then they throw you out because your having to much fun. Or your up after 10pm..what a joke....please dont do nothing wrong.because.youll be on the shitlist...they are very very racist ,dont ever take a black child or try to get a place to stay or even put a tent up ,cause if your Black ,they tell you their is no room for u or a tent..STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE,ITS A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES AND THEY DONT WANT NO BLACS IN THEIR CAMP GROOUND AT ALL..GO UP THE ROAD..THEY ARE NICER THERE...

    • Shelby H.
      Aug. 7, 2026

      Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

      Fantastic for Family

      We love it here so much we almost never leave. There is a creek, playground and games for the kids year round. The lake is great for fishing, boating, swimming and more from March-August usually but even longer this year it seems. They are INCREDIBLY strict about 5mph and I LOVE THAT! My 8 year old can run around and be a kid at camp like I was without me being panicked. They even have events once a month. They are constantly adding and upgrading around the campground. Everything from walk to primitive sites to full hook ups and dry cabins.

      Highly recommend for a long or short get away.

    • Cari E.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      Pick the loop for you

      I stayed at two sites at Ohiopyle and I’ll say it again—picking the loop that best fits your equipment is key to enjoying your camping experience here. Not all loops are created equal! My second, and heavy favorite, was my site on Ivy Road. The sites were had more privacy and most importantly, were far more level and easier to access. This loop/road is also more central to the rest of the campground, the dumpsters, and had access to much nicer (still a smidge dingy), larger bathrooms. The cell service here was also decent as this road is in a less hilly area within the campground.

      While the park and town are excellent for exploring, I found that the highlight of my trip was Fallingwater—it’s a Frank Lloyd Wright house (personally, I think his best) that offers tours and I was shocked to find that it was less than 10 minutes away. If you need a break from hiking and the river, I cannot recommend it enough!

    • Cari E.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      Great, but…

      My happiness with Ohiopyle SP started off rocky from the start due to two factors, which can also impact your stay:

      1. No matter what Google Maps tells you, try to avoid taking Sugarloaf Rd into the park—it’s a very steep dirt road that is not at all direct, despite popping you out in the middle of town (which was widely surreal as I landed in the middle of some kind of festival), but most importantly there is no cell service which is frustrating when you’re unexpectedly routed down backroads as night approaches

      2. which loop you stay in really matters, more so than many other parks I’ve stayed at. My first few nights were on Hickory road and many were small and wildly unleveled—I saw one individual give up trying to get his small RV backed in due to the site being a basin shape. So you truly need to do your research and find a site that fits your equipment. The bathroom in this leg was also small and dingy, to put it nicely, but serviceable. Personally, I would not stay in Hickory again.

      That said, this is a beautiful park with phenomenal hiking and water adventures. The town (which is in the park) was also quaint and lovely, with a variety of food and shopping options.

    Guide to Bentleyville

    Camping options near Bentleyville, Pennsylvania occupy a mix of rolling foothills and river valleys with elevations ranging between 800-1,200 feet above sea level. The region experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter lows frequently reaching below freezing. Many campsites feature moderate to steep terrain due to the area's geography, making site selection particularly important for tent campers seeking level ground.

    What to do

    Water activities at Raccoon Creek State Park: The 101-acre lake provides swimming from May to September with boat rentals available. "There is a great little beach area to lay out and enjoy the sun. The hiking trails are in excellent condition and the park keeps them clear of fallen debris," notes Jim L.

    Cycling access on the GAP Trail: Many campgrounds connect directly to the Great Allegheny Passage trail system. At The GAP Trail Campground, "Town is a short walk away, with a few restaurants and other options for necessities as well," according to Shari G., who adds it feels "more like a Spa than a Campground" with its outdoor shower facilities.

    Explore Ohiopyle State Park: Located about 30 miles from Bentleyville, Ohiopyle State Park offers multiple recreational opportunities. "You could easily spend a week here and not exhaust all there is to see and do," writes Dave V., who recommends visiting Sliding Rock where "a natural water slide extends around 100 feet as it winds through the rock."

    What campers like

    Privacy levels at different sites: Campsites near Bentleyville vary significantly in terms of privacy and spacing. At Dravo's Landing Campground, "We camped out overnight with a group of 14 people, and there was plenty of room for everyone to pitch their tents and spend a relaxing night under the stars," reports Sarah Q.

    Unique camping options: For those seeking alternative experiences, Laurel Highlands Hemp Cannabis Farm offers cannabis-friendly camping with mountain views. Ashley F. describes it as "a cannabis friendly campground that overlooks the Laurel Highlands Hemp field and surrounding mountains" with yurt accommodation available.

    Free camping accessibility: Budget-conscious campers appreciate no-cost options. At Round Bottom Camping Area at Slush Run, Dave V. explains, "There is plenty of grassy area for scores of tents in this area. So if you are not fortunate enough to secure one of the two Shelters or tent pads, you can still set up a tent in the nicely mowed areas, which are still level."

    What you should know

    Train noise considerations: Many campsites along river corridors experience train disturbances. At Round Bottom Camping Area, "The only negative was the train traffic on the opposite side of the River...it is loud when they rumble through. If you don't sleep with ear-plugs, you will wish you had," warns Dave V.

    Water source reliability: Water access varies significantly between sites. At Whispering Pines Family Campground, John R. appreciates that his "site was right on the water and listened to the bubbly brook all day," while at Round Bottom, "No potable water...there is hand pump but the water was discolored. It is a short walk down a trail to the river's edge, where I filtered water for drinking."

    Bathroom conditions vary widely: Facility quality fluctuates between campgrounds. At Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA, one camper noted, "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."

    Tips for camping with families

    Pool access for kids: Several campgrounds offer swimming facilities for children. At Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA, a camper recommends, "If you HAVE KIDS young enough to have to keep an eye on the kabins and spots facing the pillow ARE PRIME (kids wait for it to blow up every morning), play ground (basic-not toddler friendly), and pool (clean and small but does the job)."

    Playground availability: When selecting a family campsite near Bentleyville, check for kid-friendly amenities. One visitor to Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA mentioned, "There was a playground for the kids to unwind after a long day on the road."

    Noise considerations for families with nappers: For families with young children who need daytime rest, campsite selection matters. At Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA, a visitor advises, "If you DONT have kids or have a napper in the family, expect constant noise until quiet time. Get a white noise app or bring a sound machine."

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: Many campsites near Bentleyville feature sloped terrain. At Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA, Kevin D. warns, "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."

    Road access concerns: Several campgrounds require careful navigation. At Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA, a visitor advises, "Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads."

    Hookup reliability: RVers should confirm service availability before booking. At Pine Cove Beach Club RV Resort, Michael and Betty L. note it has "well maintained, large sites, close to the highway but no road noise," making it a reliable option for those seeking full hookups near Bentleyville.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular campground near Bentleyville, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bentleyville, PA is Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA with a 3-star rating from 11 reviews.

    What parks are near Bentleyville, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Bentleyville, PA that allow camping, notably Youghiogheny River Lake and Crooked Creek Lake.

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