Camping options around Cambridge Springs range from 1,200-1,400 feet in elevation, with mostly wooded sites across Northwestern Pennsylvania. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak camping season from May through September. Winter camping remains available at select locations like Two Mile Run County Park, which maintains year-round operations with heated cabin accommodations.
What to do
Disc golf course access: Oil Creek Family Campground features a 27-hole disc golf course that winds through wooded terrain. "We love it. Our favorite was the disc golf. Their course is really nice!" noted a recent visitor to the campground.
Creek fishing opportunities: Minister Creek Campground offers direct access to native brook trout waters. "Home to some of the scrappiest brook trout I have fished for. Such a great place to get away!" according to a review from Brannon M., who appreciated the fishing opportunities directly behind the campsites.
Kayak launch sites: Pymatuning State Park provides multiple water access points for paddlers at Jamestown Campground. "Great for families, good fishing," noted Clinton in his review, highlighting the easy water access for kayakers and anglers alike.
What campers like
Secluded wooded sites: Two Mile Run County Park offers private camping spots separated by natural forest buffers. "When staying at two mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area. The prices are good and you truly are in nature," explained John S. in his review.
Stargazing opportunities: Minister Creek Campground provides exceptional night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. A camper advised, "Perfect spot for star-gazing. So set the alarm for 2am and enjoy."
Yurt accommodations: Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest offers premium yurt camping near Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania with modern amenities. "We've stayed in cabins, yurts, tents, and our camper. Always up kept and very clean," shared Jeremiah R., highlighting the well-maintained yurt options.
What you should know
Campsite availability: Minister Creek Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with only six sites total. "Awesome tiny campground! Only 6 spots all first come first serve and very cheap! What a wonderful find!" reported Monika L., emphasizing the need to arrive early.
Water pressure concerns: Some lakefront sites at Virginia's Beach Campground experience utility issues. "Our only complaint is we had extremely low water pressure so we filled our tank and used our pump. Problem solved!" shared Gus S., offering a practical workaround.
Site leveling requirements: Multiple campgrounds in the region have uneven terrain. At Evergreen Lake Park, one camper noted, "Our site was not level," while another at Presque Isle Passage RV Park mentioned, "Sites are not level and are close to each other."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Mosquito Lake State Park offers exceptional play facilities for younger children. "There's an epic playground for kids. If your kids are 8 and under they'll love the nature playground and nets provided to catch critters," reported Joe F.
Maze exploration: Oil Creek Family Campground features a well-maintained hedge maze that children particularly enjoy. "They have a great playground, a maze, a catch and release pond. Lots of things to do to keep the kids, or in our case the grandkids occupied," shared Jim C.
Biking opportunities: Jamestown Campground at Pymatuning State Park provides family-friendly biking terrain. "Campground is flat and great for bike riding. Nice playground for kids," noted one reviewer, while another camper mentioned, "Bringing our bikes was a blast as we were able to bike down to the beach for swimming."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for privacy: Tionesta Recreation Area Campground offers varying degrees of privacy between sites. "We found that the 90s-100s area has the best site spacing with site 100 being one of the most spacious sites," shared MickandKarla W., providing specific site recommendations for larger rigs.
Access considerations: Some sites present challenges for larger recreational vehicles. "After watching a 40' 5th wheel struggle to back into site 113, we decided this site is not a good choice for rigs over 35 feet or for someone with below-average backing abilities," observed one experienced RVer at Tionesta.
Bathroom facilities: For RVers considering alternatives to onboard facilities, note that campground bathhouses vary significantly in quality. "Best shower house I've seen," reported one camper about the yurt camping facilities near Cambridge Springs at Jellystone Park, while another mentioned, "The showers do not have a changing area within the shower unit or an area to store your towel/clothes."
