Best Glamping near Claysburg, PA

Lake Raystown Resort features several glamping accommodation options within a lakeside setting. The property includes a variety of upscale outdoor lodging choices while providing amenities typically unavailable at standard campgrounds. Guests staying in glamping units at this resort enjoy waterfront views, access to a marina, and proximity to numerous recreational opportunities on Raystown Lake. The accommodations include yurts and other premium glamping structures with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and climate control features. Sites are strategically positioned to maximize lake views while maintaining privacy between units. One visitor noted, "Absolutely love this place! Dog friendly, park rangers are great, the facilities are super clean and accessible! Just a great overall atmosphere!"

Hiking trails surrounding the glamping accommodations provide opportunities for nature exploration, while the large lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating options directly from the property. Pontoon boats and jet skis are available for rent from the on-site marina during peak season. Several reviewers mentioned enjoying the sandy beach area and scenic lake views from their accommodations. The resort maintains a restaurant on the property where guests can dine when not preparing meals at their glamping site. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed here for three nights in October. It was nearly empty and blissfully quiet. We had a waterfront site and thoroughly enjoyed it." Most glamping options require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when the resort experiences peak occupancy.

Best Glamping Sites Near Claysburg, Pennsylvania (27)

    1. Shawnee State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Schellsburg, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 733-4218

    $20 - $110 / night

    "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."

    2. Lake Raystown Resort

    13 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    14 miles
    Website

    "Both RV sites and lots to rent to pitch your own tent, fishing, huge lake with beach, lots of activities for the kids throughout the summer, one of the nicest parks we have camped at!"

    "Nice waterfront at the lower edge of the resort. The cabins were set up above and kind of overlooked down to Raystown lake."

    3. Seven Points (PA)

    22 Reviews
    Hesston, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $28 - $200 / night

    "Easy access to the lake from your site.  Bath house is up at the top of the hill.  Be prepared for that walk.   Get water at the dump station on the way in!!!"

    "This campground is located on the east side of Pennsylvania and offers a beautiful view of Lake Raystown. The campground has over 200 sites to choose from, and many of them are right on the water."

    4. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Bedford, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 623-1677

    "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."

    5. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    26 Reviews
    Fallentimber, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 674-1000

    $20 - $57 / night

    "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."

    6. Trough Creek State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3847

    $23 - $25 / night

    "it has a nice hike up above a creek with a huge rock that appears ready to fall over the cliff with a simple touch. very neat"

    "We wanted to be close to Raystown Lake. Trough is quiet and small. It's really great if you're looking for a spot to "rough" it (not really, but closer than most!) with the kids. Awesome sites."

    7. Susquehannock

    11 Reviews
    Calvin, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-6806

    $25 - $32 / night

    "This primitive campground is located a few miles from Seven Points Recreation area, but far enough away to enjoy a real camping experience without electricity and running water."

    "We ended up with spot 3, which was on a cliff’s edge. So, it looked like it may be near the water, but there was no way down, and the forest obscured any view that may have been there."

    8. Lake Raystown Resort and Lodge

    2 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3500

    "Perfect views of the lake and very spaced out."

    9. Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Fort Loudon, PA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 485-3948

    $20 - $48 / night

    "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."

    10. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Flintstone, MD
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 722-1480

    $23 - $29 / night

    "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."

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Glamping Reviews near Claysburg, PA

346 Reviews of 27 Claysburg Campgrounds


  • Bree C.
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Best Suited for Families

    I 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.

  • Amber W.
    Jun. 16, 2021

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Family fun!

    Nice 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.

  • Jen R.
    Sep. 6, 2022

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Hilly but happy

    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. 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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Nice state park with a lake

    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. 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

  • C
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Lovely camping and hiking, disappointing swimming IMO

    We 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.

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Where you take the family for a no hassle weekend

    The 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.

  • J
    May. 22, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Great place to car camp

    Very 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.

  • Alisa C.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    A solid place to camp. Nice temperatures for June. A nice little beach for the kids to swim at. Self service ice and wood. Bring exact cash as the the contact station is only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 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. Some like ours were significantly larger. The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you.

    The no pet loop essentially cleared out after the weekend and we had tons of space to run around.

    I wish more hikes started from the campground. But there was a gravel trail that connected to most of them.

  • G
    Oct. 6, 2020

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Lots of trash and noise

    If you are used to primitive/secluded camping this is not the campground for you. We arrived and there was a ton of trash in our site. Someone left their air fresheners, handbag tags from marshalls, and a ton of other junk. This campground is also very noisy. There are supposed to be quiet hours but people were playing loud music from their cars, from speakers, and whatever else until at least 11pm. Our site had no privacy either, we were right next to several other sites (closer than other state parks we've been to). Physical distancing and mask wearing was not enforced/required. People in the close quarters of the restroom were not wearing masks and didn't seem to mind getting within 6 feet of other people. The woman at the front office who we checked in with even took her mask off because it was fogging up her glasses. Oh, and the wood that we purchased from the camp host was wet, so the fire was a dud until a friendly neighbor gave us some of his wood. 

    The only positive thing about this campground was the hiking. The first day we hiked up the mountain to the west of the campground, and the second day we hiked up the Tuscarora Trail to the east of the campground. No other campers were hiking these, so we got to appreciate nature by having the trails mostly to ourselves.


Guide to Claysburg

Camping opportunities near Claysburg, Pennsylvania center around the forested foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, with elevations ranging from 1,000-2,500 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F, while fall brings colorful foliage and cooler nights around 40-50°F. Yurt camping options in the Claysburg region provide a comfortable middle ground between tent camping and cabin rentals.

What to do

Lake activities: Raystown Lake offers extensive water recreation spanning 8,300 acres with 118 miles of shoreline. Visitors can rent pontoon boats and jet skis directly from Lake Raystown Resort marina. "Great getaway campground for some camping or glamping fun! So much to do here including swimming on the beach or at the water park, mountain biking, boating, hiking, and enjoying the beautiful lake," notes one camper.

Mountain biking: Allegrippis Trails provide over 30 miles of purpose-built singletrack accessible from Seven Points Campground. "This upper loop is also the quietest of the loops and although there were still plenty of boaters in the camp there were just as many bikers. Raystown is a huge boating destination," explains one reviewer who appreciates the trail system.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes in the region support diverse fish species. At Trough Creek State Park, the fishing is noteworthy even for casual anglers. "The lake and the trails around it are beautiful. Great swimming and kayaking/small boating," shares a visitor to Shawnee State Park, highlighting the accessible water activities available even for those without specialized equipment.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer spacious, well-separated sites. "Ridge camp is the furthest away from the marina and the public swimming area. However it's the closest to the Allegrippis Trail system and from the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head! Big spacious sites that make pitching a tent easy with water available just a few sites away," notes a camper at Seven Points.

Clean facilities: Despite high visitor numbers, most campgrounds maintain their amenities well. "The bathhouse (one in the loop) was clean with 3 showers. A playground near the sites at the entrance also," reports a visitor to Seven Points, while another notes, "Shower & bathhouses have always been clean and well stocked."

Yurt accommodations: For those seeking yurt camping near Claysburg, Pennsylvania, several parks offer these unique structures. "We stayed in a yurt in Senoia loop in a water view (somewhat) site," notes a visitor to Seven Points, describing the alternative lodging options that provide more protection from the elements than traditional tents.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds operate with limited services outside summer months. "We stayed here for three nights in October. It was nearly empty and blissfully quiet," reports a visitor at Lake Raystown Resort, highlighting the advantages of off-season camping in the region.

Site selection matters: Research specific sites before booking, especially for RVs. "Double check site booked. We absolutely loved our stay at this park once we changed sites. We have a 35' TT and there was no way it was going to fit in the site we originally booked," advises a visitor to Shawnee State Park Campground, emphasizing the importance of careful site selection.

Limited cell service: Most campgrounds have spotty connectivity. While some find this a welcome break, it can be problematic if you need to stay in touch. A visitor to Trough Creek State Park warns, "there's absolutely 0 cell service. We have Verizon," highlighting the communication limitations in the more remote areas.

Tips for camping with families

Beach access: Several parks offer designated swimming areas with amenities. "The lake is so clean and refreshing and we have such beautiful views from our camp site. We went down to the swim beach and our kiddo made sand castles and swam in the clear water," shares a visitor about Susquehannock Campground.

Playground options: Most family-friendly campgrounds include play areas. "There is a playground near the sites at the entrance," notes a Seven Points visitor, while Friendship Village Campground gets high marks for its "mini golf, fishing, and special events on weekends."

Educational opportunities: The region offers various natural learning experiences. "The visitors center has a great educational area inside and a nature trail outside. Across from the visitors center is a mountain bike park," explains a camper, highlighting how families can incorporate learning into their outdoor adventures.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Electric, water and sewage connections vary significantly between campgrounds. At Friendship Village Campground, RVers appreciate the "full hook up big rig sites," though one visitor notes that "the property is quite spread out through the property with sites ranging from primitive campsites to full hook up big rig sites."

Dump station logistics: Seven Points receives praise for its facilities. "On our way out, we visited the dump station again and got in one of the 4 lanes with no wait. The dump station had wide lanes and made the experience an easy and clean one," reports a visitor who appreciated the thoughtfully designed facilities.

Leveling challenges: Many sites in the region require some effort to level an RV. "I 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," shares a visitor to Shawnee State Park, providing practical advice for RV campers seeking comfortable parking.

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