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Clear Creek State Park Campground and Kalyumet Campground house upscale glamping accommodations in Pennsylvania's scenic woodlands. Clear Creek's glamping options include waterfront yurts with private decks overlooking the Clarion River, while Kalyumet offers canvas safari tents with comfortable queen beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Both locations feature luxury amenities not found in traditional camping, including premium linens, rustic-chic furnishings, and private outdoor spaces with fire rings. The glamping yurts at Chapman State Park provide a distinctive forest retreat with panoramic windows and modern conveniences. One guest shared, "We have tented and RV'd at Clear Creek. A must do when camping in Pennsylvania. The Clarian river is great for kayaking. Multiple trails off of park. Biking and breweries close by."
The Allegheny National Forest surrounds these glamping destinations with exceptional outdoor experiences. Minister Creek Campground's glamping sites connect visitors directly to scenic hiking trails and boulder exploration opportunities. Red Bridge Recreation Area glamping accommodations offer direct access to the reservoir for swimming and kayaking. A visitor noted, "This campground is operated by the state and they take excellent care of it. The sites are spacious with all different types of typography - large boulders, slopes, flats all with grass and dirt." Winter glamping options remain available at Black Moshannon State Park, where heated yurts provide year-round luxury camping experiences. Most glamping sites require reservations well in advance, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods. The region's glamping resorts typically operate from April through December, with select locations offering four-season accommodations.
"A must do when camping in Pennsylvania. The Clarian river is great for kayaking . Multiple trails off of park."
"A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park."
from $22 - $57 / night
Check Availability"On one trip I alerted them to a light that was out by the bath house, and it was fixed before nightfall."
"Great staff"
from $40 - $245 / night
Check Availability"Clean campground, water, electric. Saw a turkey upon arrival and a deer and multiple black squirrels when departing."
"The pool is nice and big with a mushroom fountain and built in seating in the shallow end. A short path through the woods leads you to their mini-golf/pizza/ice cream shop."
"No running water or electricity, but that’s what we were looking for. We had a big tent (10x14) and 2 vehicles, with plenty of room to spare."
"Cute little campground with a handful of drive up sites and many hike-in sites scattered along the beautiful Minister Creek in the Allegheny National Forest."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more"
"Several sites have electric but most are for boondocking. The sites closest to the GORGEOUS reservoir are all primitive. All sites are back-in."
from $20 - $130 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $25 / night
Check Availability"We could sit and eat breakfast and watch the deers. Very relaxing place. Clean bath houses and friendly staff. The lake was beautiful. Very nice park to relax."
"Almost every campsite was decorated for Halloween and there was plenty of Trick or treaters. If you are into Halloween then this is the place to go. Overall the park was clean and well taken care of."
from $20 - $57 / night
Check Availability"The section we were in was “no pets allowed”. My kids loved the beach, swimming was not deep. Beach was big with adjacent playground. Lots of pavilions all over."
"General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins."
from $20 - $87 / night
Check Availability"Fishing boating, hiking family fun all around. Weather appropriate heated/ cooled indoor real bathrooms and shower rooms."
"HIGHLIGHTS: Paved loops great for bikes
Lake with small clean beach
Canoe/kayak rentals (closed 2022 season)
Several nice playgrounds
Clean, modern bathrooms
Several kayak/canoe launch areas"
from $20 - $53 / night
Check Availability"This campground, given its location along Tionesta creek, spillway, and close to the Allegheny River has a lot to offer."
"From I-80, take the exit for PA-36 then follow the signs to Tionesta and once you get near you'll see the Tionesta Recreation Area Signs."
from $30 - $46 / night
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GuideNice clean and quiet campground. The address online took us to the ranger station. Turn left BEFORE bridge. Couldn’t see sign from the road. The section we were in was “no pets allowed”. My kids loved the beach, swimming was not deep. Beach was big with adjacent playground. Lots of pavilions all over. The area was a little crowded for my liking.
GuideWe have tented and RV'd at Clear Creek. A must do when camping in Pennsylvania. The Clarian river is great for kayaking . Multiple trails off of park. Biking and breweries close by. if you have RV/travel trailer do NOT recommend the non-power sites, they are not level enough, you may really have to bring up the trailer. There were wonderful campsites hosts when we there
Pros; excellent location, great friendly people, clean and stocked bathrooms which include showers. Some sites are separated.. great camp hosts
Cons…a few sites are really close, however not a bad thing here as we got to meet a lot of great people, so for us it was kind of a Pro.
GuideFound this location while going to Elk State Forest for the elk bugling. Was very happy to find this location. Had clean bathrooms with running water and showers. Campground was tucked away between two mountains and sat next to a creek. Staff was friendly. Plenty of camp sites. Have yearly campsites which is apparent since some of the campers have more permanent structures around or attached to them. Pets allowed. Not the best place for hammock camping but have a few sites with good trees. Out of the main path but nice place to stay.
TravelerThis is my favorite campground so far in PA.
For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more like “outhouse” toilets and can stink). The sites are private, flat, surrounded by trees, and have plenty of space. The ground is quite rocky though, so bring plenty of heavy duty tent steaks.
Highlights include: the reservoir (beautiful and clean! You can swim with your dog from the access points at the campground), quiet, friendly staff (a kind older gentleman helped us jump my car and refused to take any money as a thank you), updated/very clean showers, not buggy, reception is great (we have Verizon), plenty of room to social distance, and 2 trading posts about 1 mile away with milk, eggs, basic supplies, etc.
Cons: the bathrooms without showers aren’t flush toilets, and there is no campground office so you must see the hosts for any issues.
Things to do nearby (last 5 pictures): the Kinzua Skywalk Bridge free- an old train bridge that was partially destroyed by a tornado in the early 2000’s. The bridge is handicap/stroller accessible, pets are allowed. There is a small indoor museum & gift shop, and a hiking trail along the wreckage. If you hike, wear good sneakers, the path is rocky and VERY steep. The hiking path is not recommended for small children). Bathrooms on site.
The Kinzua Dam free - beautiful. Handicap/stroller accessible, pets permitted. Bathrooms were closed due to social distancing.
Rimmrock overlook free- just a small distance from the parking lot. NOT stroller/handicap accessible, and there are rock steps, however we saw numerous families with small children go through the path with no issues. Pets permitted. Bathrooms on site.
Nearby towns of Kane and Ridgway looked cute, but we didn’t spend time there due to our efforts to social distance.
LegendGeneral: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon).
Site Quality: Pads are gravel and most appeared to be level. Site 70 was at the end of the loop which is why we picked it. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete each site.
Bathhouse: As has been our experience in all PA state parks, the bathhouse was pristine, and the shower (for no additional cost) was clean with plentiful hot water and was very much appreciated.
Activities/Amenities: Coin-operated laundry. A playground is in the campground and there is an additional one at the swimming beach. The swimming beach is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 8 am– sunset. Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season. Permits are required. 24 miles of hiking trails, including two trails directly from the campground to the lake. In the summer, there is a camper store/concession stand. Hunting is allowed in season. There are 4.3 miles of mountain biking trails.
I used to think Oregon State Parks were the best, but Pennsylvania State Parks have them beat by a mile. We have yet to be disappointed by the amenities(especially the clean bathrooms) offered at the half-dozen state parks we have visited so far.
ScoutThis campground is operated by the state and they take excellent care of it. The sites are spacious with all different types of typography - large boulders, slopes, flats all with grass and dirt, handicap accessible picnic tables and fire rings. Few sites have full hook-up and those are closest to the paved roads. Several sites have electric but most are for boondocking. The sites closest to the GORGEOUS reservoir are all primitive. All sites are back-in. There are paths leading down to the reservoir throughout the campground. The pit toilets and shower houses are well-located and very clean. There is firewood available for purchase on-site. There is an easily accessible dump site right on the property. It was a quiet place with respectful campers. Kayaking down the river from Westline back to the campground was a blast! The water was higher because of all the rains this month so we got lucky and encountered some class III rapids. Usually a trip of this distance might have you doing some portage in that same river when the water is at normal levels. We ventured away from camp this time into the town of Westline and Kane and found some great little local restaurants and even a distillery that rolled out the welcome mat for us! No other frills are available at Redbridge campground, but if you just want to be in the woods and enjoy nature, this is the place to do just that. Bring your boats, bikes and hiking boots and have a ball surrounded by the natural beauty that is the Allegheny Reservoir area.
ScoutWe have a camper, but wanted to take the kids tent camping for a change, and this was the perfect place. It’s first come first serve, but we lucked out with a huge spot, shady, right beside the gorgeous creek, and also the closest to the toilet (which did occasionally send a slight scent our way, but not really a big deal). No running water or electricity, but that’s what we were looking for. We had a big tent (10x14) and 2 vehicles, with plenty of room to spare.
ScoutClean campground, water, electric. Saw a turkey upon arrival and a deer and multiple black squirrels when departing. Nice little store with arcade, snacks and pizza they will deliver to your site on Fridays! Heated pool and pretty nice bathrooms
GuideThis campground was very nice. We could sit and eat breakfast and watch the deers. Very relaxing place. Clean bath houses and friendly staff. The lake was beautiful. Very nice park to relax.
The Brockway, Pennsylvania area sits at approximately 1,800 feet elevation in the northwest region of the Allegheny Plateau. The surrounding forests include ancient stands of white pine and hemlock, with camping areas tucked among wooded hills and valleys. Weather can change quickly in this region, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 55-80°F and higher humidity levels during July and August.
Fishing opportunities: At Red Bridge Recreation Area, multiple water access points make it a prime location for anglers. "Nice location near the water. Campground has three sections to it. Once you come in the main enterance, off to your right are nice walk in tent sites," notes Christine J.
Boulder exploration: The unique geology at Minister Creek Campground creates natural climbing and exploration opportunities. "The sites are well proportioned (not right on top of each other), and perfectly situated at the base of the trailhead," shares Brannon M., who adds it's "home to some of the scrappiest brook trout I have fished for."
Scenic trails: Numerous hiking routes connect throughout the region. The North Loop at Minister Creek Trail offers variable terrain and camping options. Matthew D. explains: "When we went there in August of 2020 and backpacked the North Loop of the Minister Creek Trail, we camped at the (unbridged) stream crossing... There were tons of great pre-made campsites as the trail approached and crossed the stream."
Kayaking access: Multiple waterways provide paddling routes with varying difficulty levels. "The Kinzua Reservoir is murky and had oil film from all the motor boats. Not good swimming," notes Gary G. of Red Bridge Recreation Area, though he praises the "very nice campground with some huge old trees."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacious layout at Chapman State Park Campground. "Sites were decently sized and some backed up to very beautiful evergreen forest. There are several hiking trails that depart right from the campground," shares Kevin E.
Clean facilities: Consistently maintained bathhouses are frequently mentioned across multiple locations. At Clear Creek State Park Campground, visitors note the well-maintained grounds: "Always a clean and up kept park. Lots to do in the area," mentions Jeremiah R., who has "stayed in camper, tent, yurt, and cabins."
Wildlife viewing: The region's forests provide habitat for diverse wildlife. Clear Creek State Park camper Caitlyn H. reports: "Most of the campsites are right on the water, beautiful bridges, a great disc golf course, and moderate-to-light hiking trails. I will say that I did have two separate run in with bears but over all a great experience!"
Year-round accessibility: Some locations maintain seasonal accessibility beyond summer. Chapman State Park camper Spencer S. notes, "It was my wife's first time tent camping and the cleanliness of the campground really helped her want to camp again. We did a walk to campsite as we wanted a little more privacy, which was nice."
No cell service areas: Many campsites have limited or no connectivity. Sara from Clear Creek State Park Campground mentions: "None of the major carriers have service here, but I needed to 'get away' for the night so it was perfect."
Reservation timing: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. "Make a reservation way ahead of your date as this campground is very popular and sites book early," advises Denise D. about Black Moshannon State Park.
Variable site conditions: Ground features differ significantly between sites. At Tionesta Rec. Area Campground, Tim J. cautions: "Reserved site 30, which was on a corner and entrance to the loop. The back of our camper was 15' from our neighbor's camper, so no real privacy. Our fire pit ring was also just a few feet from theirs."
Seasonal rules: Regulations change throughout the year. "We noticed during our 4-day stay towards the end of June that restaurants and other sights such as museums may be closed Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday," shares MickandKarla W. about the Tionesta area.
Nature programs: Educational opportunities enhance family experiences. Laura C. from Clear Creek State Park recommends: "This is also a great place to go year-round for kids interested in learning about nature. There is a nature museum. Seek out Ranger Susanne—she is a really great teacher!"
Water activities: Multiple swimming and paddling options exist. "The park has tent sites, RV sites and cabins. Clear Creek runs through the campground and is a perfect spot for a BBQ or Picnic. It also has a designated swimming beach with sand," explains Britt B., who rates Clear Creek State Park 5 stars.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Kalyumet Campground, Stephanie H. mentions: "We really enjoy this campground. Not far from the River and has a number of things for the kids to do at the campground. It has a really nice pool and playground for the kids."
Kid-friendly trails: Shorter hiking routes accommodate younger campers. Chapman State Park visitor autumn L. shares: "My family has headed to this spot for years… it family friendly, has decent fishing, miles of trails, and a small beach. Also zero cell reception!"
Hookup distances: Some sites require extended utility connections. Ember M. cautions about Kalyumet Campground: "Our only complaint would be the site we were in (11) and others next to it were quite far from the water and cable hookups. I ended up having to run 60ft of water hose and 50ft of cable in order to get a connection."
Level sites: Terrain varies significantly between campgrounds. Isaac R. notes about Clear Creek State Park: "Its a nice place, great creek and woods. Most of the spots will require leveling blocks."
Site selection strategy: Careful site choice enhances the glamping experience near Brockway. "We plan to return but just wanted to let others know if you are booking in the first 2 rows plan to have a really long water connection and possibly electric as well," advises Ember M. about Kalyumet.
RV length limits: Size restrictions affect larger vehicles. Lauren R. describes Tionesta: "Beautiful level sites, spaced nicely apart, full hook ups, with big picnic tables and fire rings with multi-tiered grate. We had sites #46 and 48 right above the creek surrounded by tall trees."
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