Best RV Parks near Calvin, PA

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Best RV Sites Near Calvin, PA (73)

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440 Reviews of 73 Calvin Campgrounds


  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Seven Points (PA)

    Beautiful Spot

    I’ve camped here twice, two years ago in a Kodiak tent and this year in my Airstream GT24. Such a lovely spot! It’s spotless, and Raystown Lake is gorgeous.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Our favorite close spot from Baltimore area

    We've stayed here at least a half-dozen times with a popup. The smaller B loop is nicer, but no electricity. Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop. The bathrooms are clean, the lake is small but pretty, and the hikes around the lake, and up the mountain on the ridge, are as easy or as challenging as you want. Cell service is pretty much nonexistent so you definitely get unplugged.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Camping Area B -Quiet and Nice

    We stayed in the smaller camping area B, which we enjoyed. Even on Labor Day weekend, it didn’t feel busy because of how few sites are in this section. Our site was level and sizable. The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake. We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon.

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Four Seasons at Raystown Lake

    It's now Timber Run Campground

    We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were "oh it's so good". On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party. The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den). Then Sunday we had pancakes and later a visit from RayCEP which is an education program that PA DNCR provides talking about various outdoorsy type things. This is primarily for kids, but we sat and listened too and our 17 year old helped out with the craft.

    After the weekend though, all the activity slows down. There are seasonal campers that stay around, and they're constantly working on improving and fixing up sites during the week. Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week. There's the pool, dog park, bounce pillow, playground, but not tons to do which if you're looking for is great. Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms.

    Now to the site description: Site 22 is a deluxe patio back in site with a patio, 4 nice Adirondack chairs, a double glider, a weber propane grill and built in fire pit AND a dog fence just for that site that was maybe 6 ft x 6ft. it was big enough for our 2 labs to fit into when we fed them. The site wasn't hard to level our RV but overall the sites are hilly and in fact the whole park is on a hill.

    The owners and workers were friendly and great hosts! We love what they're doing there.

    One last tip: if traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour.

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA

    Clean grounds friendly accommodating staff

    We really enjoyed our stay here. Sites, amenities, and bathrooms/ showers were all clean and well kept. Staff was always friendly and accommodating (we even extended our stay and while our first site was booked they found us a near by site that was open). No problems with hook ups or dump station.

  • Jolene J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Poe Paddy State Park
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Poe Paddy State Park

    Primitive peace

    Would go back here again! Very primitive, only 2 sites with electric and no playground (but 4 swings), however the creek is beautiful and the kids were so happy to play in it. We had site 108 and had a site path right to the creek. I wouldn't recommend big campers as most of the spots would be a pain to back into. But if you're looking for a quiet campground in the woods, this is it!

  • Tom R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Awesome seclusion

    Our first time at Cowans Gap and we loved it. 5 nights, 6 days with no cell or wifi to stress us out. Biking, Hiking, sitting around a campfire, very nice. Site 14 was ok, small. Weekend kids were noisy. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Firewood always available. Easy access to dump station. Coming back in July to a site we scout out. Looking forward to our next visit.

  • Tiff T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Colonel Denning State Park
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Colonel Denning State Park

    Awesome!

    We had a great time visiting the park! We stayed in site 28 which was a walk-in site, this was perfect for us since we wanted to be further away from people and the light from the bathroom/shower facility. The site was not far from our parking spot, maybe a hundred yards but there was a slight hill. There are even more isolated campsites further up the hill.

    The park itself is definitely on the smaller side but packs in a lot. Lots of great trails and the beach would be great( close due to bacteria overgrowth) the michaux forest is 30 minutes away and has a lot more outdoor activities.

    Will stay here again in the future.

  • Clean Slate D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Bellefonte Campground
    May. 31, 2024

    The Bellefonte Campground

    Nice little park for a night

    New owners are super friendly. It's an older park they look to be putting some love and work into. Sites are sloped a bit as most are in the mountains. We were able to decently level our motorhome with blocks. Minimal noise from the highway, which was pleasantly unexpected being so close. They have some animals, like goats, as well in a little farm area. Nice new cabins too.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
    May. 27, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park

    Nice-ish place

    The drive in was exciting. Lots of sheepish hills and turns. As long as you go slow, you'll be fine. Leaving on the other hand was terrifying. Being the down hill version of the drive in.

    A note on cell service. There is none. NONE. No AT&T, no Verizon, no TMoblie. They campground doesn't have WiFi either.

    If you were planning on going out to do stuff off the state park, there's nothing nearby.

    We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park
    May. 27, 2024

    Caledonia State Park

    Very nice state park

    This place is as advertised. Very well maintained and friendly staff. I would give my site an 8. It would be a 10 if the utilities were closer to the back of the site. We had to move the coach forward 5 feet to make our 50-foot power cord reach.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Shawnee State Park

    Loved the park but not the site

    We loved the swimming and fishing in this park. Awesome Sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids while they swam. We had site 59 and are tent campers. This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on. This spot was in its own little wooded cubby hole so it gave us a little more privacy but we thought that a lot of these sites were much too close together. We plan to scope out other sites to find a more level and more private option. Overall we really loved the park itself and will be back!

  • Sharon L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park
    Feb. 19, 2024

    Pine Grove Furnace State Park

    Cool campground

    This was a cool campground.....if you are planning to use your cellphone at this one, probably not going to happen.  It's definitely off grid!  It's located at the halfway point on the AT.  You can get net at the camp store, but that will be it.  If you own a camper or larger, the sites are a bit challenging to park to say the very least, however they were a nice size!  The store is really just a small carry out with a few things, so bring everything you are planning to have in with you.  It's a pretty decent piece out to civilization.  Also, bring stuff for bugs, such as citronella or PIC's.  We found it buggy where we were.  Nice shaded sites, it was just a chill weekend for us.  We would like to try this one again in time to do some of the hikes and swim.  Toilets were clean and so was the bathhouse.

  • Sharon L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park
    Feb. 18, 2024

    Caledonia State Park

    Do your homework on sites

    This was a great trip for the most part.  Lots of neat things around.  We went to a winery and an ice cream place as well as did some other fun things.  There is a pool there and the area is fantastic.  As for the site, I took one of the last ones that was available in the full hookups.  Wouldn't book that site again for our unit.  It was on a slope and our sewage wouldn't drain correctly as it was uphill from the campsite.  That also caused issues when we went to clean our tank out upon leaving as we couldn't get it all out.  We then stopped at the dump station and that ended up being an issue too.  Not enough to keep us from not going back.  We will be there over the Fourth of July weekend.  Sites are not huge, however the bathhouse is new and nice and overall it was a great weekend!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Buffalo State Park
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Little Buffalo State Park

    Travel stop

    We camped in on of the cabins overnight on a recent road trip. Cabins are nice and spacious, bath facilities are some of the best I've seen. We didn't;t get to explore since we were traveling, but there's plenty to do in the area.

  • Grace D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Michaux State Forest

    Solo Camping Trip

    Took a few days off to see some fall colors and it did not disappoint! I stayed at campsite #18, it has a picnic table and fire ring with tons of chopped wood already there from previous campers. This spot wasn’t far off from one of the roads entering the forest but I never heard any traffic- just turkeys talking and the occasional motorcycle passing through. Easy to access- I drive a Hyundai Elantra. Did not have any problems with lantern flies like the previous comment but I did see (and kill) a few hanging around some trees. Overall, i found it to be a really nice, quiet, and accessible camp experience! Will definitely be back!

  • Greg K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fowlers Hollow State Park
    Oct. 9, 2023

    Fowlers Hollow State Park

    Really nice

    We showed up after dark and it was a bit hard to find our way to our site—advise arriving during the day! Great little campground. Very quiet. Nestled between a hillside and a stream with a great sound of running water. Several walking/hiking trails directly from the campground. Clean and convenient restrooms. Large sites.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Michaux State Forest
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Michaux State Forest

    Insane Lanternflies (temporarily)

    Relates to Teaberry Site Only. The first 3.5 days there were lantern flies actively trying to get into our rig, digging themselves behind the window screens, etc. and then day 4 they were gone. It was traumatic. Still trying to de-louse our rig and possessions so we can leave the area. Other than that is might be a better site for rent camping than an RV. It was a very large gravel lot with 5 sites along one side, pretty well spaced. The campsites were pretty, parking on the edge of the sites in the parking lot felt a lot like just being in a parking lot with a view of trees on one side. Also some traffic from people turning around etc. Wouldn’t want to have Site A.

  • Anne W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Point Campground
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Point Campground

    5 star bathrooms and well maintained sites

    The campsites are beautiful, even though there were a lot of people when we went we felt like we had a lot of privacy from our neighbors. We stayed in the ridge loop, so not waterfront but within the campground there were so many things to do (huge mountain biking scene). The whole grounds were very well maintained, and the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I’ve seen at a campground. Highly recommend!

  • Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
    Sep. 14, 2023

    Shawnee State Park

    Met our Needs Perfectly

    Booked for 5 nights to have an opportunity to explore the Bedford, PA area. Great access to Flight 93 Memorial, local covered bridges, Fort Bedford Historic Fort, and many other attractions. Loop D was quiet with ample space between sites that provided privacy. Bathhouse was clean and used for showers. Dump and water fill station easy to access on your way in or out. Verizon signal good enough for streaming.

  • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
    Sep. 13, 2023

    Bellefonte-State College KOA

    Wonderful place

    The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome! Even though we don't have kids to bring along, I couldn't help but wish I could hit those trails myself– what a cool feature they have. 

    Now, onto the bathrooms– they were impressively spacious and private, and the best part? Always clean. No complaints there. We appreciated the added security with the entrance gate, it gave us a sense of safety during our stay.

     And speaking of people, everyone there was super polite and friendly. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again!"

  • Joni P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park

    Beautiful and well appointed park

    Getting to the park had some sharp turns and windy roads.  Small campground but nicely equipped.  2 bath houses were dated but clean.  Nice playground at the campground and also one at the beach.  Small camp concessions with a few camping items as well as ice cream cones.  Great hiking and a beautiful lake for kayaking.  Site 22 is a full hookup.  Utilities worked nicely.  However, our picnic table had seen better days.  The site sat down off the road but once you were backed in the spot it was pretty level.  This site also had a separate tent pad located down a few stone steps.  Verizon and AT&T cell service were basically non existent.  Every once in a while a text would come in or send but very spotty.  Sorry I failed to get a pic of the site in the daylight.  It was spacious and we had plenty of room for our 30' trailer, truck, and easy up over the table.  6+ chairs around the fire pit, cooking ring could have been better.  Grassy area for cornhole or playing.

  • Stephanie H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Buffalo State Park
    Aug. 13, 2023

    Little Buffalo State Park

    Quick overnight

    We arrived when it was dark out and had site #2. The camp hosts were fantastic and helped us back into a spot. The spot was hard to maneuver for a 41 ft 5th wheel because of the turning radius. There was also a drop off on the other side of the road which limited the turning radius as well. We only slept here but it looked like a nice place. The grounds are hilly.the well was dry so there wasn’t any water.



Guide to Calvin

Camping near Calvin, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Enjoy the trails around the campgrounds. At Cowans Gap State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Many campgrounds, like Shawnee State Park Campground, have great spots for fishing and swimming. A visitor shared, "We loved the swimming and fishing in this park. Awesome sandy swim beach."
  • Biking: Bring your bikes! Campers at Prince Gallitzin State Park - Crooked Run Campground enjoyed biking, with one saying, "Biking, hiking, sitting around a campfire, very nice."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. At Friendship Village Campground & RV Park, a reviewer noted, "I have never used a cleaner camp shower or seen so many amenities on a campground."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Blue Knob State Park Campground said, "Super quiet and relaxing place."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. At Lake Raystown Resort, one guest remarked, "The staff were super friendly and the whole campground was tidy and clean."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for no cell service in many areas. A camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground stated, "We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon."
  • Site Sizes Vary: Some sites can be small or close together. A visitor at Seven Points (PA) mentioned, "The sites are mostly well kept, but only electric at site."
  • Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each campground. For example, Prince Gallitzin State Park - Crooked Run Campground is open from the 2nd Friday in April to the last Monday in October.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. At Friendship Village Campground & RV Park, a parent said, "There are 3 playgrounds all different and all well kept."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for sites that offer more space for kids to play. A camper at Shawnee State Park Campground noted, "Loop D was quiet with ample space between sites that provided privacy."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a camp store. A visitor at Lake Raystown Resort mentioned, "The amenities are great and located centrally in each section of the park."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure your site is level for a comfortable stay. A reviewer at Blue Knob State Park Campground said, "The sites aren't all level, so if it rains, certain sites become ponds."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if you need them. At Seven Points (PA), one camper noted, "All sites have fire rings and picnic tables."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A visitor at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park mentioned, "Dump and water fill station easy to access on your way in or out."

Camping near Calvin, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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