Best RV Parks & Resorts near Claysburg, PA

Several RV campgrounds operate within 30 miles of Claysburg, Pennsylvania, offering varied accommodations for recreational vehicles. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons provides full-hookup sites with 50-amp service, while James Creek RV Resort features drive-in access specifically designed for RVs. "Sites are very spacious and the gravel pad was level upon parking. Good connections and solid cable," noted one visitor to Friendship Village Campground. Nature's Getaway RV Park includes both 30-amp and 50-amp electric service but lacks sewer hookups at most sites. Timber Run Campground maintains 67 sites with full hookups suitable for larger motorhomes, though reviews indicate some sites have awkward back-in approaches that may challenge bigger rigs.

For travelers planning RV stays in the region, dump stations are available at most parks including Friendship Village and Timber Run. Seasonal availability varies, with several parks like Lake Raystown Resort operating from April through October while others remain open year-round. Many campgrounds permit pets but enforce leash requirements. Proximity to highways affects some locations—one camper mentioned that "road noise made it hard to hear when we were sitting around the fire" at Friendship Village due to nearby major highways. Cell service fluctuates throughout the mountainous terrain, particularly at more remote RV parks. Weekends during summer and fall foliage season typically require advance reservations, especially for premium pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes.

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495 Reviews of 81 Claysburg Campgrounds


  • Angela K.
    Oct. 20, 2020

    Twin Bridge Campground

    Great Site, Great Staff

    Took our new Fifth Wheel for a shakedown trip and decided to try Twin Bridges Campground. Staff was polite, amenities are great and clean, and everyone was friendly and polite. Big spacious sites, and a honeywagon to make things easier (there weren't any full hookup sites the I saw besides the long term spaces). Would definatley stay here again.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2023

    CUMBERLAND MD. CAMPGROUNDS. 1 & 2

    On the Potomac and C & O Canal Trail

    Canal Tunnel River Campground, Nov 2023 : This is a 1 3/4 mile walk along the C &O Canal Trail to the outskirts of Cumberland. We happened upon this empty campground while walking this trail. A fantastic museum is near that 1 3/4 mile point. The National Park Visitor Center is there as well which is very informative.
    (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Usage during visit: Empty Site Privacy: No vegetation screen between sites. Site Spacing: Close, but more spacing than many private campgrounds. Site surface: Grass Reservations: I noticed Agee box at the entrance. Road Noise: This campground is not near a highway. Through Traffic in campground: No reason for through traffic.
    Electric Hookup: I concluded the only sites with electricity are host sites. Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: I did not see any, but probably removed for the season.
    Showers: No. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Open grassy area with minimal shade along the Potomac River Weather: Sunny . Highs 60s and lows 30s during our stay in the area.
    Bugs: Too cold. Solar: Great solar. Rig size: Seems that there would’ve no issue for larger rigs. Sites: Sites along the river are best in my opinion.

  • Erica M.
    Jun. 28, 2020

    Happy Hills Campground

    Lots of regulars

    So this is my second time at Happy Hills Campground in Hancock, MD from June 25th-28th. It being relatively close to the home is the reason for choosing it because of doctor appts for the kids.

    The site I was in (F1) was really small and very close to the neighboring site. We got lucky no one was camping next to us. It had full hook-ups (30amp/water/sewer) and a pull thru site with picnic table and fire ring. It was $40/night. This campground is mainly for monthly site rentals with more than 3/4 of them permanent sites.

    Lots of golf cart and ATV traffic with no quiet hours that I am aware of. We weren't informed the pool would be open and you had to sign up for two hour timeslots to get in. This must have been information only available to the regulars here. Also cell service (Sprint roaming most of the time) is terrible and the campground wifi is spotty at best. The camp store was closed due to COVID so if needed anything you had to go to town.

    Bathrooms were clean. Never checked out the showers but heard they were free.

    Overall, I wasn't a happy camper. I don't think I will be back.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    No cell, no problem!

    General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon). 

    Site Quality: Pads are gravel and most appeared to be level. Site 70 was at the end of the loop which is why we picked it. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete each site. 

    Bathhouse: As has been our experience in all PA state parks, the bathhouse was pristine, and the shower (for no additional cost) was clean with plentiful hot water and was very much appreciated. 

    Activities/Amenities: Coin-operated laundry. A playground is in the campground and there is an additional one at the swimming beach. The swimming beach is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 8 am– sunset. Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season. Permits are required. 24 miles of hiking trails, including two trails directly from the campground to the lake. In the summer, there is a camper store/concession stand. Hunting is allowed in season. There are 4.3 miles of mountain biking trails. 

    I used to think Oregon State Parks were the best, but Pennsylvania State Parks have them beat by a mile. We have yet to be disappointed by the amenities(especially the clean bathrooms) offered at the half-dozen state parks we have visited so far.

  • Denny S.
    Jun. 27, 2018

    Pioneer Park Campground

    Love Pioneer Park

    Very friendly ownership. Always go out of their way to accommodate. Pleanty of very well maintaIned large sights all pull through. Great camp store, fire wood, fire rings, very clean facilities. Three large lakes, fishing. One of our very favorite places to camp with our 38 foot motorhome.

  • Jenna S.
    May. 18, 2021

    Kooser State Park Campground

    Great little campground

    Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. We camped at site #15 and it was perfect. It fit our 34ft toy hauler without any issues. The park is beautiful and very well maintained. -Sites are spaced out. -Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake. -No formal check in. -Nice playground. -Easy access to dump site. -Kinda close to a main road so you do hear some traffic but nothing too bad. We will definitely be back! We love this area!

  • Gregory L.
    Jun. 19, 2022

    Roaring Run Resort

    Decent Campground, no 50 amp service

    This campground is a nice, quiet campground about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh. It is a membership-based campground, we stayed there using coast to coast. The campground is decent, but not sure it really qualifies as a “resort”. It is an older park that could use some updates, namely electric service, fresh gravel for the sites, and sewer, but overall the park was clean and reasonably well kept.

    The park is gated, you have to stop at the security booth to check in, enter, or leave the park, so you might have to wait a few minutes, but that is a nice level of added security. It is pretty easy to navigate the park even with a larger rig, and there is an nice sized overflow parking area to unhook your toad when you first get there. I would recommend getting there before dark. They did have signs directing you to the different site number groups which was helpful.

    The road my GPS brought me in was a little tight, but manageable. There was a better route but it did have a very short bridge with a 10 ton weight limit, so be sure to really check your route. Another bonus is that it is only a few minutes from the PA turnpike.

    The sites are average, but there are no sewer hookups and no 50 amp service, the whole park is 30 amp. The sites are reasonable level, but the one we had was a little tricky to get into because of it being on a hill, but it was manageable. The picnic table benches were completely rotted out.

    There are two dump stations, one located on the way out, and the other located in one of the upper loops.

    The campground did have nice amenities, the pool was large and clean, it had a nice playground, a camp store, sports courts, horseshoes, volleyball, and a mini golf course. The staff were all very nice, and they patrolled the park throughout the day and night for security, which is always nice.

    The closest town is about 20 minutes away, and there are a bunch of restaurants, a Lowes, and auto parts stores should you need supplies or make a repair.

    The campground is about 40 minutes from the Flight 93 National Memorial, about 20 minutes from Fallingwater, and there were a couple of wineries in the area as well.

    All in all, our visit was good. I gave three stars because of the lack of 50 amp hookups and the size and quality of the sites.

  • M J.
    Apr. 18, 2022

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Great state park in southern PA.

    We stayed in camping area A during mid April this year. It was a nice state park. Hiking, fishing, a lake, long creek. Clean bathrooms, heated bathhouse. Our site was #80 and had electric on it, water was just across the road. It was level, with a picnic table and fire ring. The ground was some pretty aggressive gravel, but it kept the ground pretty dry, and it had rained a fair amount in the days before we arrived. Very spotty cell service with T-Mobile. Some spots were more level than others, and others, some looked tricky for larger trailers. Weather was all over the place (as to be expected in this area in mid April. Had all four seasons in 5 days. Would revisit for sure. Totally forgot pictures of the site, but it was pretty typical for a state campground.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2021

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Always a great time!

    This place is awesome! Our site (15) was a spacious pull through with great view of the mountain through the fall foliage! Our friends were in the site next to us (17) which was also nice and there was a wide walking path between them. Family also stayed in one of the rental cabins (21). Sites are spaced far apart in the section we were in with lots of foliage for privacy. There is walking path behind the loop along the lake that goes to the beach area and camp store. Easy access to the bath house with several paths off the loop. I recommend the pull through sites for their size and privacy but most sites looked great. The cabin was cute. It had a queen bed, bunk beds, side table and front porch with a couple windows. Picnic tables are large and fire pits were placed perfectly for our site.


Guide to Claysburg

Campgrounds near Claysburg, Pennsylvania offer varied seasonal availability in the Allegheny Mountains region. Winter camping is limited with most parks closing between October and April due to harsh mountain conditions. Tent sites typically range from primitive to water/electric hookups, with elevation changes affecting temperature and accessibility at several locations.

What to do

**Creek exploration: Walk the shoreline at Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing where "kids play in and can float down" the small creek according to camper Mathew H. Site 26 provides "a huge back yard and easy access to the creek."

**Fishing opportunities: Cast a line in stocked ponds at Pioneer Lakes RV Park where visitors report catching "a few nice bass." The park maintains multiple fishing areas but requires payment for access.

**Weekend activities: Participate in scheduled events at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA where they host themed weekends. "We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun," reports Paul B. who enjoyed the BBQ dinner, rock painting, bingo, and DJ dance party all in one weekend.

**Swimming options: Take advantage of the pools at multiple campgrounds in the region. Mirror Lake campers note the convenience of having both creek access and a swimming pool available at their facility.

What campers like

**Clean facilities: Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons receives praise for maintenance standards with camper Dawn C. noting "bathrooms are Soo nice" and Jonathan F. mentioning "the whole campground was tidy and clean."

**Family atmosphere: Multiple campgrounds cater to families with children. At Pioneer Lakes, one camper describes it as "extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend" with activities scheduled regularly throughout the season.

**Site privacy: While site spacing varies across the region, some campgrounds offer more separation than others. Nature's Getaway RV Park provides pull-through sites with forest views as Paul B. notes: "We got the pull through at the end of one loop so we could face the woods."

**Personal attention: Smaller campgrounds often provide more personalized service. At Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing, Tara R. experienced exceptional service when a windstorm damaged their awning: "The owner and his son got right to work fixing it... I've been camping for nearly 40 years and have never witnessed that kind of pro-activeness."

What you should know

**Limited off-season options: Most campgrounds in the Claysburg region operate seasonally. Mirror Lake RV Camping specifically runs "April 21 to October 22" according to their listing.

**Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at many campgrounds. At Nature's Getaway RV Park, Paul B. noted "The site wasn't so level, but we made it work."

**Highway noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise. Aaron S. reported at Friendship Village that "road noise made it hard to hear when we were sitting around the fire" due to proximity to major highways.

**Variable phone service: Cell coverage fluctuates throughout the mountainous terrain. Signal strength is typically better at campgrounds closer to Bedford and Altoona than those in more remote valleys.

Tips for camping with families

**Activity planning: Choose rv sites near Claysburg, Pennsylvania based on scheduled events. At Friendship Village Campground & RV Park, Tasha M. shares that even in the off-season "there was still tons to do. The kids played mini golf, jumped on the pillow, played on multiple playgrounds, enjoyed ice cream and went fishing."

**Playground access: Select sites near recreational facilities if traveling with children. Christopher R. recommends sites 145-171 at Friendship Village as "those are right beside the jumping pillow, playground and gaga ball pit."

**Water activities: Multiple campgrounds offer water features for children. Pioneer Lakes provides both swimming facilities and fishing opportunities, with Catelyn T. noting the campground has "stocked ponds" and "Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"

**Bathroom proximity: When tent camping with children, choose sites with convenient bathroom access. At Pioneer Lakes, campers note the "bathhouses very close to all sites" which is convenient for families.

Tips from RVers

**Seasonal site selection: RV campers seeking Claysburg area camping options should consider seasonal timing. For Timber Run Campground (formerly Four Seasons), Paul B. noted "after the weekend though, all the activity slows down... Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week."

**Road access considerations: Access roads to some campgrounds require careful navigation. Multiple campgrounds note challenging terrain with Rachel D. mentioning at Pioneer Lakes that "roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool."

**Site utilities: RV sites near Claysburg, Pennsylvania vary in hookup availability. Doug J. at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA notes full hookup sites with good maintenance: "They still maintain it like it is being inspected the next day."

**Step height awareness: Unlevel sites may create issues with RV entry steps. At Pioneer Lakes, one camper reported a site "so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Claysburg, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Claysburg, PA is Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons with a 5-star rating from 7 reviews.

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