Best Campgrounds near Saltsburg, PA

Join the fun near Saltsburg. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Saltsburg, PA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Saltsburg, Pennsylvania (92)

    1. Keystone State Park Campground

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

    $22 - $117 / 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."

    2. Bush Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Saltsburg, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 639-9013

    $25 - $50 / night

    "We rented space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots!"

    "This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time. The only problem is the beach is not that great."

    3. Fox Den Acres Campground

    8 Reviews
    Youngwood, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 925-7054

    $25 / night

    "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"

    4. Crooked Creek Lake

    6 Reviews
    Ford Cliff, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 763-3161

    $15 - $35 / night

    "This is a small campground next to Crooked Creek Lake. The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables."

    "Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit."

    5. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA

    10 Reviews
    Youngwood, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 722-4444

    "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."

    6. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $24 - $72 / night

    "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."

    7. Wheel-in Campground

    1 Review
    Indiana, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 354-3693

    8. Mountain Top Campground

    7 Reviews
    Russellton, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 224-1511

    $48 / night

    "What amazing views from this location! It actually does really sit at the mountain top and gives you pretty good views of the valleys and surrounding areas from any of the rim campsites."

    "Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond. Basic amenities."

    9. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

    4 Reviews
    New Florence, PA
    20 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."

    10. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

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

    $24 - $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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Recent Reviews near Saltsburg, PA

462 Reviews of 92 Saltsburg Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Lake Wateree

    Lovely GEM in the heart of Carolina. Nestled in a quiet area full of smiling faces. And the staff were extremely accommodating.

  • Bettina A.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Bear Run Campground

    Options.

    This is an amazing campground with reasonable prices, an array of camping options to suit different camping needs as well as budget range. I am unsure if I just happen to have gotten lucky and decided to go camping during a special weekend, but it’s Labor Day weekend and I am loving that there is a calendar of events for campers to participate in if they choose to. Activities include wagon rides to the lake, talent show, karaoke…etc, as well as church! This was an unexpected gem as we are from Florida and were blessed enough to stumble upon the right person in a parking lot when my husband asked if they knew of any places that we could possibly camp at nearby and that gentleman told us about Moraine Park. Upon making our way out to here, we found Bear Run and have loved our experience so far. Love it!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Nee Meadow Creek campground

    Beautifully set in midst of a 360* view of mountains. Site are nicely spaced and are blessed with constant gentle breeze. Lovely wild flowers surrounded during my brief visit.

    However I was deceived seeing post and electrical hookup. Pretty sure none of them function.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Mountain Top Campground

    Solitude peace and quiet

    You come up a winding road and emerge atop the mountain. It’s cute. Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond. Basic amenities. Some ice and fire wood that are self serve. We’re just here for the night and are hoping to catch an uber into the city for a pirates game. Place is full - ish but is super quiet. If you’re looking for a place to hang a hammock and read a book. This is it. Nice fire holes with a view.

  • 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.

  • Erik W.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Wolfs Camping Resort

    Absolutely beautiful

    Super friendly staff, great location. stocked lake with catch and release fishing. Loved it.

    Stayed in May 2017


Guide to Saltsburg

Camping near Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Ohiopyle State Park. One camper mentioned, "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, the nearby rivers are great for rafting. A visitor shared, "Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohio Pyle river. Very convenient to the river and town."
  • Fishing and Boating: Raccoon Creek State Park Campground offers a lovely lake for fishing and kayaking. One reviewer noted, "The campground is nice and the facilities are clean! You have to be careful when picking a site if you have never been here."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities. A visitor at Clear Creek State Park Campground said, "The park and restrooms are very clean. Firewood is available at the campground."
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds provide a sense of seclusion. One camper at Cook Forest State Park Campground mentioned, "The whole campground is mostly wooded with hardly a bad site."
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe. A review from Tomlinson Run State Park Campground stated, "There's truly nothing special about it, except that it is a very friendly, and laid back place to camp."

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 Ohiopyle State Park noted, "There is no camp store, but firewood was available."
  • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Cook Forest State Park Campground operates from May 25 to October 10.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with amenities like swimming pools or playgrounds. A family at Laurel Hill State Park Campground enjoyed, "The amenities and activities this campground had was amazing for keeping the kids busy!"
  • Choose Level Sites: Make sure to pick a site that is flat for easier tent setup. One camper at Shawnee State Park Campground mentioned, "This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A visitor at Prince Gallitzin State Park said, "Camp store with ice cream, snacks, clothes, everything you need and more."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Keystone State Park Campground noted, "Sites are a little tight if you have a larger camper, but we fit perfect with our 24’er."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric sites, which can be a big plus. A visitor at Tomlinson Run State Park Campground mentioned, "Most of the camp sites have electricity, but most aren't level."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Services: Some campgrounds may not have full amenities. A reviewer at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms were ok but nice hot showers."

Camping near Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Saltsburg, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Saltsburg, PA is Keystone State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

What parks are near Saltsburg, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Saltsburg, PA that allow camping, notably Crooked Creek Lake and Youghiogheny River Lake.