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GuidePrimitive Camping Area — Bald Eagle State Park
Nice place to camp very quiet of the beaten trail.
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Several RV parks surround Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, offering diverse options for motorhome travelers. The Bellefonte Campground features 87 RV sites with big-rig friendly access, full hookups including 30/50 amp electrical service, and convenient pull-through options. Nearby, Seven Mountains Campground provides full hookup RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections on gravel pads that accommodate larger rigs. Waterside Campground and RV Park, open year-round, offers spacious sites with 50 amp service and complete hookups for extended stays. James Creek RV Resort by Rjourney exclusively serves RV campers with big-rig friendly sites and full hookup capabilities. "Our site was the only one available for that weekend and it was a premium with a large paved patio," noted one visitor to the Bellefonte-State College KOA, which operates seasonally from April through November.
Navigation to some mountain RV parks requires attention to road conditions, with occasional sharp turns and elevation changes that can challenge larger motorhomes. Most campgrounds in the region feature sanitary dump stations, though water pressure varies significantly between locations. Cell service can be spotty in more remote parks, particularly at Black Moshannon State Park where one camper reported "extremely limited to non-existent" Verizon coverage. Penn State football weekends fill RV parks quickly, especially at the Bellefonte-State College KOA where advance reservations become essential. Pet-friendly policies are standard across most RV campgrounds, though specific restrictions may apply. Winter camping options are limited, with only Waterside Campground and Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA offering year-round RV camping near Boalsburg.
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1. River’s Edge RV Park & Campground
"We stumbled upon this brand new campground (was just built this spring) along the Juniata River in Mifflintown PA, fell in love with it, and purchased our first seasonal site!"
2. Greene Hills Family Campground & RV Park
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $90 / night
3. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
"The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den)."
"I have stayed here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA several times. This time, however, the campground has new owners."
Check Availabilityfrom $100 / night
4. Wildwood RV Resort
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $155 / night
5. Waterside Campground and RV Park
"Great setup location. Easy in and out, full utilities. Separate tenting area near bathrooms Water is easy access, pool is heated."
6. Seven Mountains Campground
"While you won't mistake yourself for a member of the Donner Party, you'll also be comfortable, watching Dish, cooking on a gas stove or microwave inside(fire-ring out), with cold food/drinks and ice from"
9 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
7. James Creek RV Resort by Rjourney
8. Back Roads Camping and Rv Resort
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $70 / night
9. Back Roads Camping and Rv Resort
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $70 / night
10. Pear Tree Cove
Check Availabilityfrom $85 / night
Drive Time
- 3 min from State College, PA
- 38 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 11 min from Harrisburg, PA
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RV Park Reviews near Boalsburg, PA
440 Reviews of 129 Boalsburg 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.
- 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.
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
- christian G.Guide
Bellefonte-State College KOA
Easy
It was overall good, Nice amenities, pool was clean (3ft-5ft) Splash pad, air pillow, playground, pond, etc
It has nice wooded areas but very compact, if you have a large camper id be concerned with trying to make some turns on the upper area
KikicarlisleScoutRiverfront Campground
Disgusting
Where do I start?
We came to this campground to connect with family who was hiking the AT. We left after one miserable night. Here are some reasons:
A giant confederate flag near the entrance
Highway noise and not one but two train tracks
One Filthy “bathroom”
No shade at our campsite- despite other available sites with some shade
A trail of poison ivy on the narrow path to the river
Cigarette butts everywhere
And a creepy man on a bike who declared he was a local and wouldn’t leave our site while I was alone and insisted on talking to me about the strip club down the street, where to buy condoms and how my tent’s mesh shelf is perfect for drying out my wet panties.
Laurie P.ScoutRiverfront Campground
Trashy
We called ahead of time to reserve two sites for two nights for a bunch of people from out of state and some hikers from the AT. They said it was $35 per site per night. When we arrived we were told that we had to pay for three nights because it was a holiday weekend AND that the price was per tent. The porta potties were gross and hadn’t been serviced in a while. It was difficult to use them. During a heat wave we were given a site with little shade when several sites further along with plenty of trees were empty. The plumbed bathroom was dirty and had no soap. The shop did not in fact sell love bait, which cramped our fishing style. There is a loud rail road with constant trains on one side and a very busy highway with loud trucks on the other. The river front was lovely, but with detritus from previous campers on the rocks. We left after one night.
Guide to Boalsburg
RV campgrounds near Boalsburg, Pennsylvania typically open from April through October, with a small number remaining available year-round. The area sits at approximately 1,180 feet of elevation in the Appalachian Mountains with average summer temperatures reaching the mid-80s. Spring camping often requires preparation for rainfall averaging 3-4 inches monthly between April and June.
What to do
Mountain biking access: Greenwood Furnace State Park connects directly to Rothrock State Forest mountain biking trails, located "less than a mile to trails that take you to the IMBA epic coopers gap loop" according to a visitor at Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground.
Nighttime stargazing: Camp at Greenwood Furnace for exceptional views of the night sky with minimal light pollution. One camper noted, "we saw the Milky Way!" and mentioned hearing screech owls at night, adding to the wilderness experience.
River activities: River's Edge RV Park offers direct river access for water recreation. A seasonal camper shared, "The campground offers direct access to the river for afternoon floats on tubes or kayaks and they're building a large dock for fishing. Beautiful sunsets on the river!"
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Multiple campers praise the shower buildings at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA. One reviewer specifically mentioned, "Bathrooms are Soo nice" while another noted, "they have recently remodeled the bathrooms/showers (3 of the 4 look brand new), and the pool has been crystal clear."
Peaceful lakeside camping: Bald Eagle State Park receives consistent praise for its lakefront options. A camper described it as having a "beautiful beach with playground, warm showers available—all-around good place!" Another mentioned the "beautiful beach to spread out on and play in the sand!"
Accessibility options: The Bellefonte Campground offers accommodations for various camping preferences. A recent visitor noted, "They have some animals, like goats, as well in a little farm area. Nice new cabins too."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Unlike areas closer to State College, more remote campgrounds have limited connectivity. A camper at Primitive Camping Area — Bald Eagle State Park mentioned there's "No cell phone reception unless you drive a few miles down the road to a cute little store called Couch's!"
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the mountainous terrain require leveling equipment. At Bellefonte-State College KOA, "Some sites are not level at all and others are sloped such that you have to pull all the way forward into your site to get level."
Campground layout variations: The region offers both open and wooded options. At Bald Eagle State Park, "The developed Campground is very 'exposed' - not private, sites close to each other, no trees. Yuk. But closer to the water."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Bellefonte-State College KOA offers extensive family amenities. A visitor mentioned, "Nice pool, splash park, and bouncy pillow. We did the Friday night pizza and wings which worked out great."
Educational opportunities: Explore historical features at nearby parks. One family noted that at Greenwood Furnace, "The blacksmith shop was very educational! Great trails to hike! You can pick up a compass at the ranger station and complete a compass course! Beginner course available!"
Bike-friendly environments: Several campgrounds feature paved roads ideal for children. A parent shared, "The park is great for kids. Paved roads so they can ride their bikes. There is a nice park for the kids to play."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: When booking at Waterside Campground and RV Park, request riverside locations. A camper advised, "Absolutely beautiful if you are riverside. Staff was friendly and helpful. Typical overall, but clean and pretty. Stay on the waterside! Sites 48-53."
Weekend planning: Penn State football games create high demand. One RVer noted their experience: "We stayed here over a weekend and the campground was packed because there was a Penn State football game. Once the weekend was over, the park cleared out."
Access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging entry points. A Seven Mountains Campground visitor shared, "The sites are close, but we were here the day after July 4th and there were many open spots. We were spaced out well."
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