Best Glamping near Cedar Run, PA

Pettecote Junction Campground on Pine Creek features luxury glamping tents that blend outdoor adventure with upscale comfort. The spacious canvas accommodations sit between the flowing creek and the popular rail trail, offering an ideal base for exploring Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon region. "Absolutely beautiful well kept campground situated between Pine Creek and the rail trail! Great facilities...there's even glamping tents!" noted one visitor. Each safari-style tent comes fully furnished with comfortable beds, quality linens, and electricity, eliminating the need to pack extensive camping gear. Other glamping options in the area include Little Pine State Park's modern yurts, which provide electricity, heating, and furnished interiors with real beds, while Happy Acres Resort offers both yurts and premium glamping accommodations year-round.

Hiking trails connect directly from several glamping properties to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon's spectacular overlooks, making it easy to access the region's main attraction. A recent visitor mentioned, "Our site was literally on the river, we even saw an eagle." The rails-to-trails pathway accessible from Pettecote Junction provides miles of scenic biking and hiking routes along Pine Creek. Kayaking opportunities abound, with some properties offering equipment rentals and shuttle services to facilitate water adventures. The glamping sites in Cedar Run provide a perfect balance of wilderness immersion and comfortable accommodation, particularly from April through October when most properties operate. Winter glamping is available at select locations like Happy Acres Resort, which maintains year-round operations for those seeking off-season solitude among the snow-covered Pennsylvania woodlands.

Best Glamping Sites Near Cedar Run, Pennsylvania (19)

    1. Pettecote Junction Campground

    7 Reviews
    Cedar Run, PA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 353-7183

    $30 - $100 / night

    "Absolutely beautiful well kept campground situated between Pine Creek and the rail trail! Great facilities...there's even glamping tents!"

    "Petticoat Junction campground is nestled in the PA Grand Canyon with Pine Creek on one side and the Rails to Trails on the other of the campground."

    2. Little Pine State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Jersey Mills, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 753-6000

    $24 - $72 / night

    "Electric only but water fill up is in convenient locations. Dump station is provided. Well maintained and clean. So many outdoor activities abound."

    "We will even take a day during the winter and just drive up for a visit. the pitures i have were from last winter. this state park has yurts you can rent to stay in and also so very good campsites too"

    3. Colton Point State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-3061

    "The campsites are private and you get to hike in (varying amounts of distance.)"

    "I loved that you can pick your own tucked away spot within the camp area but yet still close enough to other people. ~$20 a night which isn't to bad."

    4. Canyon Country Campground

    6 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-3818

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Sites are not very level nor private, but the staff is great and the grounds are walking distance to the canyon. Met some great fellow campers here, biked the river trail, and hiked the state park."

    "Very friendly staff. Minutes away from a town and the gorge. Hiking trail from the campground to the gorge! Highly recommended!!"

    5. Happy Acres Resort

    5 Reviews
    Jersey Mills, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 753-8000

    "Some even have water and electric hookups. There was a decent playground area but the bathrooms could use a remodel."

    "We ended up getting a corner site right on the edge of a hill looking down on the main office and playground. It was perfect. Playground was huge with multiple playsets suitable for all ages."

    6. DB Adventures

    5 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 433-6100

    $18 - $110 / night

    "Very nice campgrounds all new bath house and electric throughout the camp. Great views of pine creek that's stocked with trout. Large sites and quiet place. Owners are very nice and friendly."

    "A fantastic hidden gem next to the picturesque pine creek. Perfect for a river float on your tube or kayak with a nearby shuttle service. Quiet campground with a brand new bath house."

    7. Hills Creek State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Middlebury Center, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-4246

    $24 - $122 / night

    "We had a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity. There is plenty of fishing and hiking to go around."

    "When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the sites and many sites now offer full hook up!!! We did not know this on arrival as it wasn't on the site!"

    8. Pine Creek Vista Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Gaines, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 435-6398

    9. Sinnemahoning State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Driftwood, PA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 647-8401

    $26 - $33 / night

    "Learn about this buildings green construction (LEED)geo thermal heat, rain water harvesting system, recycled materials and more! Step inside to view elk bear birds and other wildlife!"

    "There are a few nice scenic trails that go to the lake and through the woods. Some are kid bike friendly. The nature center is great! Kid friendly and fun!"

    10. Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park

    17 Reviews
    Howard, PA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 625-2775

    $26 - $100 / night

    "Easy access to camp ground. The check in process was just to drive to the site and set up which was different but very easy. The sites are private on the sides with some green space to play on."

    "The distance between spots was good. Roads were a little narrow but manageable. Everyone was very friendly and with the exception of one neighbor, dogs were kept mostly quiet."

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Glamping Reviews near Cedar Run, PA

130 Reviews of 19 Cedar Run Campgrounds


  • Autumn C.
    Aug. 1, 2023

    Pioneer Campground

    Don't rent Cabin 1

    Looks cute from the outside but once you get in you are immediately disappointed. The cabin had a smell, a wrinkly floor, and was very dark. There is a lack of any shelf or cabinets and only minimal hooks to put your things. Even the TV was on the dining table and you can't use the remote from the bed either. We used the table benches and top of fireplace to place our stuff. We also had no AC. The signs on the wall said make sure you turn off the AC, but no AC. Our friends stayed in cabin 6 and it was so cute, bright, and had AC. Our other friend stayed in 2 and it was much better than ours as well. 3 was better too.

    In addition they would not honor a AAA discount due to already paying, what?!

  • L
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Pettecote Junction Campground

    Beautiful campground between the creek and the rail trail!

    Absolutely beautiful well kept campground situated between Pine Creek and the rail trail! Great facilities...there's even glamping tents!

  • Tiffany K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Austin Campground

    Tucked Away Gem

    Found 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.

  • E
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park

    Relaxing week great sites

    Stayed in the modern camping section. Easy access to camp ground. The check in process was just to drive to the site and set up which was different but very easy. The sites are private on the sides with some green space to play on. Lots of extra places to park extra cars or bring a second vehicle with a boat.

    The kids had fun riding the bikes around the loop and taking the short cuts cut in around the loop. We had fun walking to the foot bridge to go fishing.

    The camping area was very quite both mornings and evenings. We saw the park rangers drive through multiple times per day.

    The bathrooms were clean. There are no shelfs in the showers (except for a bar of soap) but they had hooks to hang your clothes.

    The racoons were a fun surprise on our last night! We left the grease trap from the Blackstone out and the they found it. We did not see any bears though we heard they are there.

    We had smoke from Canadian forest fires so haze in the pictures is smoke not haze or rainy days! The walking trails are great. You can see the largest white swamp oak in Pennsylvania!

    Definitely check out Penns Cave too.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park

    Park Mowers Trashed Our Campsite

    PROS

    Senior discount $18 

    Able to reserve 334 days prior to arriving

    Campground quiet but can hear PA 150 road noise 

    Great night sky viewing 

    Nice privacy from side neighbor's campsite 

    Asphalt parking pad 

    Large gravel around pad to include firepit and utility hook up 

    Grass around gravel, but was mid-calf high 

    Metal fire pit which was cleaned out upon arrival 

    Lantern pole 

    8 miles off of Interstate 80 

    Firewood for sale at the campground; $6 bundle 

    Park is good proximity to Penn State University and Central Pennsylvania 

    Country Pride Restaurant Milesburg (TA truck stop off of Interstate 80) has some terrific food! 

    4 bars Verizon 

    CONS

    $6.50 reservation fee for self made online reservation 

    One day while away from our campsite, park personnel mowed  mid-cafe high grass at and around our site and the mowers threw grass all over our table with a table cloth, chairs, trailer, driveway...you name it...it was covered with grass. Why the mowers didn’t direct the mowed grass AWAY from our items is beyond me. What a mess!!! 

    Check-in clerk at park office was disturbed we checked in with her. Told us just to go to site. Could not tell us if site was vacated. We had to ask for a park map and directions to campground/campsite since this was first time visiting 

    Site MO45 unlevel from side to side 

    Site MO45 NO shade as was the case with most of the FHU campsites

    Metal frame wood top table in bad condition 

    Need pathway from upper campsite to toilet/shower building…have to wade thru mid-calf high grass if you don’t walk on the roadway 

    Toilet/shower facility lit up like a Christmas tree 

    Toilet/shower facility cleaned on Wednesdays only, according to sign on door 

    No WiFi

  • Joshua L.
    Jun. 29, 2017

    Hills Creek State Park Campground

    Well established and popular- perfect for groups

    This is one of the main attractions for the area. Locals come here when the weather is nice.

    We stayed in yurts, which are round tents ($38 per night). We had a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity.

    There is plenty of fishing and hiking to go around.

    Really recommend this campsite if you have a little extra money to spend and are looking for a light getaway with friends.

    If you're looking for a secluded place for yourself or with a loved one, I would look around the area for a less-popular campsite.

  • Craig F.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Pettecote Junction Campground

    Soul Cleansing

    Petticoat Junction campground is nestled in the PA Grand Canyon with Pine Creek on one side and the Rails to Trails on the other of the campground. This ideal location provides a nice tranquil environment with opportunities for active adventures. It had been several years since our last stay at PJC, but the new owners have done amazing improvements and upgrades to many areas of the campground which are greatly appreciated. Everyone we interacted with(owners/employees) were friendly and gave us the feeling that they were glad we chose to stay with them. 

    There are a variety of camping options from season sites, primitive sites, cabins, glamping tents, and RV hook-ups for water and electric(along the creek). We stated in one of the water/electric hook-up sites along the creek, which was wonderful. Very flat and larger than average in size, which was nice not being on top of your neighbor. Water pressure was very good and the WIFI signal was better than many campgrounds we have stayed. 

    The location of PJC is perfect for fishing, floating/kayaking, and biking/hiking the rails to trail. There are many nearby hikes throughout the canyon for the more adventures travelers. The office has biking/tubing/boating rentals for its campers. Additionally the firewood for sale is priced well and is very good quality, not the cheap smoky pine found in most places. If you need a break from civilization to reset and relax, I highly recommend PJC!

  • Christopher E.
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Happy Acres Resort

    Nice Camp in the Mountains

    We tent camped and they had openings on Memorial Day weekend. The weather turned out to be bad for camping but management was very accommodating with our requests to change dates and spots. Unlike many campgrounds that cater primarily to campers/RVs, they have nice spots in wooded areas for tenters. Some even have water and electric hookups. There was a decent playground area but the bathrooms could use a remodel. Our spot had a nice soft, flat spot for our tent but was a little cramped (they did have larger spots) and it would be nice to have a grill attached to the fire pit. The camp ground fire wood was kiln dried but cost $15 for a bag that lasted less than a day (and we used it pretty sparingly) so I would suggest buying wood nearby where it can be found much cheaper (please don't transport wood from far away as this contributes to the spread of invasive species like the spotted lanternfly). The proximity to Little Pine State Park was nice.

  • James P.
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Little Pine State Park Campground

    Wonderful little State Park

    Beautiful setting for camping along a stream and the mountains. We try to get here a couple times a year. Electric only but water fill up is in convenient locations. Dump station is provided. Well maintained and clean. So many outdoor activities abound. The Mid State hiking trail comes right through the Campground and there are numerous other trails within the park. There is a lake for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Minutes away from Big Pine Creek and additional swimming, boating and fishing opportunity. A world class rails to trails biking and hiking trails has numerous access points close by. Your in walking distance to Happy Acres Restaurant & Bar. Enjoy a meal, snack, ice cream cone or an adult libation. They also have a well stocked camp store and a game room. Very affordable camp rates.


Guide to Cedar Run

Glamping near Cedar Run, Pennsylvania offers distinctive accommodations in the northern Pennsylvania wilderness at elevations between 800-1,700 feet. The area sits within the Pine Creek Gorge region, known for dramatic topography with steep canyon walls dropping 800-1,000 feet to the creek below. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, with summer highs typically reaching the upper 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit.

What to do

Explore Pine Creek by water: Kayaking on Pine Creek provides a unique perspective of the canyon walls. At DB Adventures, "Great for trout fisherman, and those with dogs who love water like ours. Sites right on the creek!" according to camper Patch. The campground offers creek-side sites perfect for anglers.

Discover wildlife viewing areas: The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon region hosts diverse wildlife including eagles. At Russell P Letterman Campground, one visitor noted, "We usually rent a boat and swim and watch the eagles all day. One of the best experiences ever." Wildlife viewing platforms and designated areas allow for observation of native species.

Hike challenging canyon trails: Turkey Trail at Colton Point State Park offers a demanding but rewarding experience. "Unlike Leonard Harrison's trail it's not so easy for EVERYONE to access, so you won't see near as many tourists. It's a rougher climb but you follow a small stream filled with waterfalls down into the canyon," writes Sadie S. This trail drops 800 feet in elevation over approximately one mile.

What campers like

Private tent sites: The tent camping areas at Colton Point State Park provide seclusion. Emily S. explains, "The campsites are private and you get to hike in (varying amounts of distance). The trails aren't built up with steps and the like." These walk-in sites require carrying gear but reward with greater privacy.

Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks high in visitor feedback. At Canyon Country Campground, "The owners were very friendly and helpful. Our site was well laid out. The campground was neat, clean and quiet," notes Sheilah C., who traveled five hours to visit and immediately booked a return trip.

Nature programming: Educational activities enhance the camping experience. At Little Pine State Park, visitors appreciate the naturalist programs: "The rangers offer educational programs that are free of charge," shares Amanda H. These include guided walks, wildlife talks, and environmental education suitable for all ages.

What you should know

Limited connectivity: Cellular service is extremely limited throughout the region. A visitor to Sinnemahoning State Park noted, "There is zero cell service/WiFi at the park, or for at least 5-10 miles from it." Plan communications accordingly and download maps in advance.

Site surfaces vary: Tent campers should check site composition before booking. At Sinnemahoning, "Tent pads are of rocky packed earth which makes staking and guying out your tent a bit of a challenge," reports John V. Some glamping sites offer wooden platforms instead of ground sites.

Seasonal facilities: Most campgrounds and glamping operations close during winter months. Exceptions include Happy Acres Resort, which maintains "year-round operations" according to their website. A camper noted, "We tent camped and they had openings on Memorial Day weekend. The weather turned out to be bad for camping but management was very accommodating with our requests to change dates."

Tips for camping with families

Look for dedicated play areas: Many campgrounds offer kid-friendly facilities. At Little Pine State Park, "The kids had fun riding the bikes around the loop and taking the short cuts cut in around the loop. We had fun walking to the foot bridge to go fishing," shares Erik E. The park includes multiple playground areas.

Consider yurts for easier family camping: Yurts provide a camping alternative with more amenities. "We stayed in yurts, which are round tents ($38 per night). We had a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity," explains Joshua L. about Little Pine State Park.

Check for family programming: Naturalist activities engage children in learning. At Sinnemahoning State Park, "They offer a free pontoon boat tour of the lake, reservations needed because spots fill up fast! During the fall at the nearby dam rangers set up an elk viewing spot with binoculars," reports Amber N.

Tips from RVers

Site size considerations: RV sites vary significantly across the region. At Pettecote Junction Campground, "We stated in one of the water/electric hook-up sites along the creek, which was wonderful. Very flat and larger than average in size, which was nice not being on top of your neighbor," notes Craig F.

Hookup availability: Full-service sites are limited but increasing. At Little Pine State Park, James P. explains, "Electric only but water fill up is in convenient locations. Dump station is provided. Well maintained and clean." Always verify specific hookups when booking.

Road width and access: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. Little Pine State Park visitor James reports that it's "very affordable" with "easy access to camp ground." However, at Bald Eagle State Park, Greg J. mentions, "Roads were a little narrow but manageable."

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