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Best Campgrounds near Parkhill, PA

556 Reviews

The western Pennsylvania landscape surrounding Parkhill features a mix of state parks, recreation areas, and established campgrounds within an hour's drive. Shawnee State Park Campground, open year-round, provides over 300 sites including tent areas, RV hookups, yurts, and cabins across multiple loops. Laurel Hill State Park Campground, situated about 40 miles south, offers a more rustic camping experience with gravel sites nestled among wooded terrain. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area in Hollsopple and Prince Gallitzin State Park's Crooked Run Campground provide water-oriented camping options with boat-in access. Most facilities accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering cabin rentals for those seeking more sheltered accommodations.

Reservations are essential during the peak camping season from late April through October, when most campgrounds operate at full capacity. Many state park campgrounds in the region maintain quiet hours from 9pm to 8am and enforce alcohol restrictions, though enforcement varies by location. Highway noise affects some campgrounds, particularly those near the Pennsylvania Turnpike. As one camper noted about Shawnee State Park: "Sites are not overly large or private. Has wood vending machine at entrance for firewood. Hiking loop around lake is beautiful." Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with stronger signals at campgrounds closer to towns and limited connectivity in more remote locations. Temperature differences between wooded campsites and surrounding areas can be substantial, with campsites often 5-15 degrees cooler than nearby towns.

Waterfront camping locations receive consistently positive reviews from visitors to the region. At Seven Points campground on Raystown Lake, campers praise the spacious waterfront sites: "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." Bathhouse facilities vary widely across campgrounds, with newer state parks generally offering better amenities. Families particularly appreciate campgrounds with playgrounds, swimming areas, and hiking trails. Several reviewers mention highway noise as a common drawback at otherwise scenic locations. The camping season typically runs from mid-April through mid-October, though some facilities like Shawnee State Park remain open year-round with limited services during winter months.

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Best Camping Sites Near Parkhill, Pennsylvania (115)

    1. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Hollsopple, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 233-9512

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."

    "The location on the water adds for a great view. Electric only."

    2. Blue Knob State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Imler, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 608-3034

    $20 - $108 / night

    "it’s small, with shaded sites around the perimeter and two walk in sites just left of the entrance."

    "The hiking here is really spectacular with lots of scenery, overlooks, and side trails that extend many miles out into state forest lands which are adjacent to the park."

    3. Shawnee State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Schellsburg, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 733-4218

    $20 - $110 / night

    "Was pleased by the quiet despite size of campground and proximity to highway. Sites not overly large or private. Has wood vending machine at entrance for firewood."

    "The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."

    4. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

    4 Reviews
    New Florence, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 235-2115

    "It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"

    "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."

    5. Woodland Park

    2 Reviews
    Ebensburg, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 472-9857

    6. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    26 Reviews
    Fallentimber, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 674-1000

    $20 - $57 / night

    "This campground is perfect for people who are looking to get away from busy city life or just want to relax next to a lake."

    "The site was roomy enough, but next time I know to try to reserve on the outside perimeter for more room.

    Dogs are permitted in this area of the campground and honestly they were all well behaved."

    7. 1889 Park

    1 Review
    South Fork, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 487-4426

    $15 - $35 / night

    8. Yellow Creek Campground — Yellow Creek State Park

    5 Reviews
    Penn Run, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 357-7913

    $44 - $49 / night

    "Right on the water, clean, and private access to the lake. Dog friendly cabins were available. We cannot wait to come back."

    "The creek surrounding the island does make it cold at night so make sure to pack warmly."

    9. Keystone State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Latrobe, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 668-2939

    $18 - $70 / night

    "Camped in the Lakeside Loop. This State Park is so Clean! The campground gives you easy access to anything you want to do. Fish, swim, hike, bike, kayak. It can all be done."

    "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."

    10. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-7725

    $20 - $64 / night

    "The lake is separate from the campground, but it is less than a mile away and a reasonable distance walk."

    "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."

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  • Daniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Curwensville Lake Campground

    Amazing

    Having PTSD and serious anxiety. This spot allows you to relax without to much concern,dogs welcome ,boating and swimming was awesome for around this area. Camping is great especially at night with boats on the water.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • S
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Rothrock Roadside Campsites — Rothrock State Forest

    Nice spot to camp in the mountains

    First I'll just say that the Rothrock campsites should probably each be listed separately, rather than as a group; they are very spread out throughout the State Forest and each is a different experience.  This review will be for site 002 Colerain Road.  

    This site is accessed by driving up a bit of a winding dirt road up the mountain.  It's easy enough during the summer, though the road is narrow and you've got some sharp bends depending on which way you come from.  This road is not safe to access in the winter in my opinion.  

    The parking is just right off the road, and there's a picnic table and large stone fire ring near the parking.  There's a small path further up the hill into the woods where there is a tent pad, another fire ring and another picnic table.  There are also a lot of flat spots nearby for additional tents to be set up.  

    Just behind the upper tent site is the top of the mountain, and the site has their own private overlook to the valley below.  The site is pretty remote, though there were vehicles and the occasional biker coming up the road.  Traffic may have been busier than usual the weekend we went because there was the Mid Atlantic Overland festival nearby at the same time.  At one point a family parked in the campsite's parking to start a walk... (there's a better trailhead up closer to Indian Lookout they should have used).

    No hookups, water, bathrooms, etc; its fully primitive camping here.  Cell coverage was fine on Xfinity Mobile (Verizon). 

    These sites used to be totally free but they're now $10 a night.  You still need to book a while out if you want to be here on a weekend, especially during the fall when Penn State is playing.

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Hidden Springs Campground

    Labor Day Weekend

    It was packed-all went smoothly. From check in, wood delivery, and parking.

  • Sue J.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Willing to give it another try

    I just returned from a 2-night tent camping solo trip with my dog.  This was my first time at Rocky Gap and I found some strong pros and cons.

    Pros

    Large camp sites, with decent space for tents. The descriptions on the State Park site seem very accurate. Mid week (Sunday and Monday nights) the campground was less than a third full, and the folks who were there were spread out so it felt more spacious than it was. There are some great trails for hiking, and the dog beach was perfect. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, or bring your own for no launch fee.

    Cons

    It was very noisy at night due to traffic on I-68 and even the campground road, which despite a 15 mph posting has no speed bumps and seems to have a poplar straightaway for cars with loud mufflers who like to open it up. I don't know if the I68 traffic just sounds louder at night because everything else is quiet, or if the sound carries farther at night. But sleeping my tent, I was woken up many times by the sound of trucks down shifting and braking.

    Another noise -- during the day I heard what sounded like the world's largest circular saw, only to discover that there is a large saw mill about 2 miles north. Fortunately that noise stopped by about 6 pm.

    And finally, although there were only a few occupied sites in Dogwood loop, some were with very large groups with either no self awareness or no consideration for others. No fault of the park, and people did basically follow quiet hours, but 8:30am blasting music, and hooping and hollering into the night. Just. know that it is a popular park for large groups.

    Based on other reviews here saying that it was quiet, I'm willing to give it another try in a different loop. Or, not in a tent but in a camper van which is my other option.

  • B
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    Don't waste your money

    This was the worst experience I have ever had camping. We always do a huge family aging trip which we end up booking multiple sites. Every site was paid in full before arrival. One family checked in and had to pay extra when they checked in while the others did not. Camp sites where not mowed and unpresentable. Picnic tables where falling apart and one was not even usable because the bolt rusted on the bench seats and the boards where falling off. The roads are full of potholes going back to the sites. The staff are extremely rude and ignorant. When I was on the gulf cart going up to pick up my family from the pool, the one staff member stepped out in front of me blockkng me from going to pick up my family who was standing by the office steps. Told me I had to go park in the grass. Anytime you left the camp ground we where one, they watched us like Hawks. We had visitors that came and went to get a visitors pass and was treated like crap in the office and they actually told our visitors they where being dishonest. The playground area is unsafe. The wood on the playsets are falling apart and splintering. I had to pull alot of splinters out of my childs hands and feet. In the guys and girls restrooms, toilets where make closed and some of the knobs where broken off in the shower rooms. The wifi is terrible. You can't even use your cellphone on the wifi, let alone trying to stream TV. The pool water is terrible. Its so filled with salt that when you get out your skin is extremely dry and your lips shrivel up. You have to pay to go fishing but yet their ponds are scummy. Driving around we noticed that one Campsite was completely under water and it hasn't rain enough for a site to be flooded, another site the freshwater connection was held down by raquet straps to keep it together, another site there was a pile of shale and a mini excavator sitting in the lot with campers there. There was a band at the pavillion and there was a moonshine tent and staff was at it doing taste testing. I feel that drinking on the job is inappropriate. We use to go once a year here for the last 25 years and since the new owners took over, we will no longer camper there. Overall our trip was more frustrating than enjoyable. They need to find new staff that are customer friendly and not tyrants.

  • Kimberly H.
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Such a treasure of a state park!

    We stayed in cabin 170 in Fir loop and the site was incredibly spacious, heavily shaded, close to the bath house, path to the beach, and well distanced from other sites. There are only 2 cabins on this loop and this one is the best positioned. The bath house was kept very clean, even though the campground was full. We brought paddle boards and the lake was perfect for paddle boarding. Note that you cannot swim anywhere outside of the roped swim areas. It was a hot day and we found a great shallow area and decided to take a dip and the lifeguards came out on boat and kindly told us we could not swim. We will definitely be back here to camp again soon.

  • Tiana S.
    Jul. 13, 2025

    STAR LEE FARM

    Great stay

    Place was very pretty and secluded. And customer service was excellent. 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 at all the boxes. There's no electricity there but the owner is working on that but there is power in the shower house. Service is a little sketch but it's perfect for those who want to completely escape the business of modern world. Highly recommend

Guide to Parkhill

Camping near Parkhill, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing and boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and kayaking. At Quemahoning Family Recreation Area, one reviewer mentioned, "Great place for fishing kayaking. Very family oriented." This area is perfect for those who love being on the water.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Blue Knob State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Trails in the park are quite nice. Beautiful forest, rocks, and moss." It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
  • Swimming: Enjoy a sandy beach at Shawnee State Park Campground. One camper said, "Awesome sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids while they swam."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park remarked, "I have never used a cleaner camp shower or seen so many amenities on a campground."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. At Keystone State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "Sites are spaced out. Dog friendly."
  • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Lake Raystown Resort provide fun activities for families. A reviewer shared, "The staff were super friendly and the whole campground was tidy and clean."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during weekends. A camper at Lake Raystown Resort noted, "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."
  • Site proximity: Some sites can be close together, which may affect privacy. A visitor at Prince Gallitzin State Park - Crooked Run Campground mentioned, "Some of the sites on particular loops are very close together."
  • Limited cell service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in many areas. A camper at Kooser State Park Campground said, "Make sure you bring everything you need; it’s about 30 minutes to some supplies."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. At Laurel Hill State Park Campground, one parent shared, "The amenities and activities this campground had was amazing for keeping her busy!"
  • Choose the right site: Make sure to pick a site that suits your family's needs. A camper at Shawnee State Park Campground noted, "This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on."
  • Bring outdoor games: Keep kids entertained with outdoor games. A visitor at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park mentioned, "There are 3 playgrounds all different and all well kept."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper 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."
  • Bring extensions: Some campgrounds may require longer power cables. A visitor at Crooked Run Campground - Prince Gallitzin State Park advised, "You may want to have an extension for your power cable."
  • Explore nearby attractions: Many campgrounds are close to local attractions. A camper at Shawnee State Park Campground mentioned, "Great access to Flight 93 Memorial, local covered bridges, Fort Bedford Historic Fort, and many other attractions."

Camping near Parkhill, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Parkhill, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Parkhill, PA is Quemahoning Family Recreation Area with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

What parks are near Parkhill, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Parkhill, PA that allow camping, notably Raystown Lake and Crooked Creek Lake.

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