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Shawnee State Park Campground houses several distinctive glamping options just a short distance from Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania. The park features cozy yurts with modern amenities set in a wooded landscape, offering a comfortable blend of outdoor adventure and luxury. These climate-controlled accommodations provide an elevated camping experience with proper beds, electricity, and easy access to clean showers and toilets. Rustic glamping units at Rocky Gap State Park provide another option for travelers seeking upgraded outdoor stays with creature comforts. Glamping accommodations throughout the area typically include picnic tables, fire rings for evening relaxation, and proximity to scenic lake views. According to a camper, "The yurt wasn't the cleanest, but it was August. We had a nice time and would go back with our own tent, though the camping experience was enjoyable."
The 300-acre Shawnee Lake serves as a focal point for glamping experiences in the region, with a sandy beach perfect for swimming and shorelines ideal for kayaking or paddleboarding. Glamping guests enjoy convenient access to multiple hiking trails that wind through wooded landscapes, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and forest bathing. Sites are strategically positioned to balance privacy with access to amenities like clean bathhouses featuring hot showers. The park's location provides easy access to historic attractions including covered bridges and the Flight 93 National Memorial approximately 20 minutes away. One visitor noted, "Met our needs perfectly. Great access to Flight 93 Memorial, local covered bridges, Fort Bedford Historic Fort, and many other attractions." Most glamping accommodations remain open from mid-April through October, with select locations offering year-round availability for boutique camping experiences.
"There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops."
"We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"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."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."
"Tucked into the mountains of PA, in a the town of Bedford, is this hopping campground. Lots of fun for kids, live music on the weekend, this campground was full of activity."
"From check in, wood delivery, and parking."
"We had a very positive experience at Hidden Springs. We stayed 4 nights, the first two were very quiet at the campground."
from $58 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"
"Wonderful staff and facilities. The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"
"Sites and roads are gravel, nice newer fire pit and picnic table at each."
"It’s a small, quiet campground that is very welcoming. There’s not too much to do for little ones, but there is a little, homemade playground, pond for fishing, ducks/geese to feed, and a pool."
from $28 - $74 / night
Check Availability"Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."
"Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained."
"Nice fire pits and picnic tables."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"For this portion, at least, the campground is good and the tow path along the canal is great for a run and quite scenic."
"This is a more traditional NPS campground along the Potomac River and C&O Towpath Trail where you can actually drive in, instead of just hiking or cycling."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"This state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites."
"The pros:
- Easily accessible and CLEAN bathhouse and showers."
from $20 - $48 / night
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ScoutThis was a great place to camp. Lovely. The price was affordable. We stayed in the cabin. Electricity. Air conditioning. Running water. The property owner manager is very accommodating and pleasant to talk with.
Highly recommended.
~Robert
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ScoutI grew up camping with my family at Rocky Gap every summer. The best feature of Rocky Gap is the versatility of the campgrounds. There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops.
They have a range of activities available including a large lake to swim, fish or paddle. There are a few trails for hiking, at least 2 small “beach” areas off the lake with play grounds and a camp store. You can also go over to the casino resort for entertainment and food.
Alcohol is not permitted outside of the resort which is partly why I say this camping experience is better for families. Rangers routinely monitor the site loops and there is a quiet hours period, I believe starting at 10pm and you will have a ranger pull up on you if you do not adhere.
CAMPSITES BREAKDOWN:
Type: Gravel Vehicle Accessible: Yes Size: ~ 1 large tent or 2 compact tents. Most are the same size, fairly small spots. Bathroom: Communal bathhouses in the middle of each loop with toilets, sinks and showers. Fire pit: Yes, with grill grate. Firewood: Must buy firewood at camp store. Water access: Some, depending which part of the loop your site is located on. Electric: No unless RV camping. Alcohol Policy: Not permitted unless drinking in the Resort or a motor home. Other Features: Picnic table, small wood post counter / hook to hang a lantern on and place a camp stove on.
LegendThis state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites. Our site was up a hill a little but we were good. We were right aside of flushing bathrooms and the dump station. We didn't like you had to go all the way out and around to dump and then out and around again to leave. Other than that very nice park with hiking trails, lots of beautiful pavilions, picnic areas, building that had food for sale, peddle boat and kayak rentals, fishing, beach area for swimming, multiple boat launches. Definitely need a bicycle to get to day use area as the loop is very long. Also, watch for no pets allowed signs as it is just the first part of the sites in Area A.
GuideStayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend
GuideTub Run Road is a rough (but pretty) ride to the campground. Once you hit the property, everything is well-maintained. Roads are easy to navigate and equipment all works well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Bathhouses are kept clean. Ice and firewood are available on site. Lots of seasonal campers fill their space to the brim with tent garages, so the Creekside loop, at least, feels a little like a suburban street, but still quiet. Creekside sites felt smaller and more crowded than lakeside sites, which open onto the beach and lake. Guests were very friendly and considerate of quiet hours. A number of families were joining across generations and campsites, which was nice. Easy access to local attractions.
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
GuideThe campground is easily accessible- there are 9 loops and a group site. The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm. After October, most of the loops close, the exception being Ash loop, which offers electric hookup for RV. The camp store is stocked well, but dinner may have to come from a local market if you’re planning a cookout at your site. The beach is also pet friendly. There is boat rental and several opportunities for Ranger led activities for all. Recently, the park has been taking part in American Chestnut revitalization. If there is any detractors at all, it’s the casino on the other side of the park. It’s bright and loud ( though and outdoor events are quiet by 10 ish) There is a strict no alcohol policy unless your in an RV or a cabin. Meaning the alcohol must stay inside at all times. Firewood is readily available. The sites can be a bit close, but as a family camper with a load of six people plus two dogs, we never have felt claustrophobic in our site choice. The web site offers limited photos of the sites. This park is our go to place for a weekend with kids and as it’s cheap and nearby, it’s well worth it. As a side note, the food at the casino isn’t bad. Just not a good place for kids. The trails are well maintained. Keep a careful watch for snakes and bears.
GuideStayed here with 10 other people. We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained.
ScoutVery nice campground. Beautiful lake and from our lakeside sites we could put our kayaks in right from the campsite, maybe 20 yards away into a sheltered cove. The weather was horrid while we were there but woke up Sunday morning to pack up and the sun was out, the true beauty of this campground was awesome. Paved roads and compacted gravel tent pads. Sites are both spacious and a good distance apart. Bath house was reasonably clean and had two showers each with a lockable door and small changing room attached. Each loop has one bathhouse and it is situated in the center of the loop. You are supposed to walk or bike to it as the only road into it has a do not enter sign and is for employee vehicles only. Maryland has a “can't bring your own firewood” policy that they say is because they don’t want pests brought in from outside but seems to be more of a money grab to me. Firewood is $5 per bundle at the camp store and we easily went through three or four bundles per night. There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Lavale MD for anything you might need. There is also a no pets policy, at least in the loop we were in, which we loved because nothing spoils a good camping trip like a dog that barks the entire time you are camping. Policy says alcohol is prohibited but we are well behaved and drank beers at the campsite without hassle. Despite the rain, we had a great time and were very happy with our first trip to Rocky Gap. We will definitely be back before the season is over, hopefully with better weather.
Rocky Gap State Park Campground sits along the Maryland border, roughly 20 miles from Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania. The area features rolling hills with elevations between 1,200 and 1,500 feet. Camping options span from primitive tent sites to upscale glamping accommodations. Summer temperatures typically range 75-85°F during day and 55-65°F at night.
Trail exploration: Rocky Gap State Park Campground offers a 5-mile trail around Lake Habeeb. Hikers can see all sides of the park on this route, which passes through varied terrain. According to a visitor, "The 5 mile hike around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable. Great way to see all sides of the park. Across the lake from the campground is a casino and resort."
Water recreation: Nearby lakes provide paddling opportunities with rental equipment available. At Rocky Gap, the lake is "perfect for paddle boarding" with rental options for paddleboards, canoes and kayaks. One camper noted, "Lots of paddle boards and canoes for rent." Some parks have specific swimming regulations—"Note that you cannot swim anywhere outside of the roped swim areas."
Fishing spots: Multiple lakes in the area are stocked for fishing with some requiring no license. At Friendship Village Campground, there's "a catch-and-release fishing lake" that's easily accessible. A visitor mentioned it's a "beautiful place in the early morning hours" for fishing at Fifteen Mile Campground, where many people were observed fishing with a "small boat ramp" available.
Spacious sites: Shawnee State Park Campground offers generously-sized camping areas with good separation between sites. One camper noted, "The sites are spacious with a ton of tree coverage. Easy access to the dump station as you exit." Many sites feature natural barriers that provide additional privacy while still offering convenient access to facilities.
Clean facilities: Park bathhouses are routinely maintained throughout the season. A visitor at Cowans Gap State Park mentioned, "Bathrooms and showers were clean. Firewood available at the park ($5 for 6 pieces self-serve)." Another camper at Cowans Gap praised the "very clean" bathrooms with "hot showers," contributing to the overall comfort of their stay.
Natural swimming areas: Several parks offer designated beach areas with swimming access. One camper at Pioneer Lakes RV Park enjoyed the "awesome beach." At Rocky Gap, a visitor appreciated that "the campground has their own beach so it's not over crowded with the public" and that there's "a nice playground near shade for parents to watch."
Uneven terrain: Many sites require leveling, particularly for RVs. At Shawnee State Park, a camper warned: "We heeded the advice of other reviewers warning that many sites were not level and did not reserve ahead of time. Most of the non-electric sites were decidedly not level but many of the FHU and electric sites were fairly level."
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly across parks in the area. At Hidden Springs Campground, visitors reported "bad Verizon service" and noted that the campground had "no wifi." This can make communication challenging, so plan accordingly for potential offline periods during your stay.
Weather considerations: The area experiences rapid temperature changes and occasional heavy rainfall. One camper at Pioneer Lakes mentioned preparing for temperature swings, while another reported periods of heavy rain during summer months that affected trail conditions. Fall visitors experienced "absolutely amazing fall color on the lake" at Cowans Gap State Park, showing seasonal advantages.
Playground options: Multiple campgrounds feature updated play areas for children. A visitor at Friendship Village noted, "There are 3 play grounds all different and all well kept" plus "a jumping pillow and a very well-built gaga ball pit." These amenities provide recreation options for children of various ages.
Kid-friendly water activities: Shallow swimming areas and rental equipment suitable for families. At Rocky Gap, "The camp sites are tucked into the woods with plenty of room for camping," and there are "trails from the camp loops to the beach" making it easy for families to access water activities. One camper appreciated that their site was "close to the bath house, path to the beach, and well distanced from other sites."
Educational opportunities: Laurel Hill State Park Campground offers nature programs and outdoor learning. The park features interpretive trails and educational signage about local wildlife and ecosystems. A visitor noted the "lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less used fishing spots if you are willing to walk. We enjoyed the easy walking lake trail with the kids because it was wide and flat."
Site selection advice: Choose full hookup sites strategically based on access needs. At Kentuck Campground, RVers noted the importance of site selection: "For big rig campers, you need to stay at the upper portion of the campground at sites 200-500." This helps ensure adequate space and easier access.
Campground approaches: Some parks have challenging access roads for larger rigs. A visitor at Friendship Village Campground observed that the property is "nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size." Meanwhile, some parks require caution when navigating narrow, winding roads, especially with larger vehicles.
Hookup configuration: Electrical and water connections may require extensions in some parks. At Laurel Hill State Park, a visitor noted, "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable." This practical information helps RVers prepare properly for their glamping trip in Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania.
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