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Camping in the Entriken area of Pennsylvania centers around the scenic Raystown Lake region, with multiple developed campgrounds offering varied accommodation styles. Lake Raystown Resort stands out with tent, RV, cabin, yurt, and glamping options, while nearby Seven Points Campground and Susquehannock Campground provide additional alternatives for outdoor stays. Most facilities support a mix of camping styles, with waterfront sites particularly sought after among visitors to the Raystown Lake area. The region's campgrounds typically include basic amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and toilet facilities, with many offering water and electric hookups.
Seasonal operations impact camping availability across the Entriken region, with most campgrounds operating from April through October. Trough Creek State Park Campground remains open slightly longer than others, typically from mid-April to mid-December. Site reservations are recommended, especially for waterfront locations which book several weeks in advance at popular destinations like Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground. Some areas, including Nancy's, are accessible only by boat, creating a unique camping experience. Visitors report varied bathroom conditions across the different properties. One camper noted that "The bathroom has no lights or sink" at Trough Creek State Park Campground, indicating potential rustic conditions at some locations.
Waterfront sites rank consistently high in visitor feedback, particularly at Lake Raystown Resort where spacious lakeside camping offers scenic views and direct water access. Several campgrounds feature boating access, contributing to the region's popularity among water recreation enthusiasts. The area experiences significant boat traffic, especially on weekends, creating a lively atmosphere that some campers embrace while others seek quieter alternatives. Reviewers frequently mention the natural beauty surrounding the campgrounds, with hiking trails at Trough Creek State Park receiving positive comments for their scenic value. One visitor described the park as having "breathtaking views and hiking trails," highlighting the outdoor recreation opportunities beyond water activities. Camping experience varies considerably between weekdays and weekends, with midweek stays generally offering a quieter, less crowded atmosphere.
"It’s close to bathhouse and playground if you want those. There is parking at every bath house. There is trash receptacles at the entrance to the loop as well as firewood or sale."
"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!"
from $28 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Fantastic lake side camping resort. Best for campers or using their cabins but it has freeway access to the lake and beautiful views."
"Beautiful lakeside sites."
"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."
"Loops for RVs, higher on the hill, waterfront loops on steeper grounds for tents, and some walk-to sites adjacent to parking right at the point which double as boat-in."
from $25 - $32 / night
Check Availability"The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den)."
"The staff here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA are great. They a friendly, willing to help anyway they can, and keep the place spotless."
from $100 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Nice small park with gravel drives/roads and plenty of room for big rigs. All sites level with partial shade. Open, but with plently of space between sites. The trails are nice and very sceinic."
from $23 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Lost a star for the long and steep incline walk to the bathrooms. Accessibility note: Careful if you have mobility issues. Many of the sites are terraced and require using steps."
"Wonderful views of the lake and the lake go-ers!"
"They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone. There is mooring along both sides of the campground."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"There's a huge field to start gaze as well as taking pictures, lots of hiking and if you're a bee enthusiast they grow their own honey in the property and you're more than welcome to walk around and look"
"thankful to have raystown family campground so close to home. Can paddle and hike year round and camp in the spring, summer and fall."
"We called to make the reservation and told them we would be pulling in around 7 pm. Danielle (one of the owners) stated no problem, I will be here."
from $1 - $395 / night
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GuideFabulous campground, off the beaten path. Stayed here 2 nights and enjoyed walking to the beach and hiking some of the extensive trail system. Campsites are well spaced and private. Although most are on on a slight hill, our parking spot was level and it appeared most others were as well.
ScoutSuper nice owner and its a privately owned farm. Went above and beyond clearing out a spot for us with only 4 hours if advance
GuideGorgeous area and well worth it to go. $10 a night and go to the HQ to book. (address at the bottom of the green sign in pic). It’s first come first serve but if Hq is closed you can sign up on a clipboard outside. This is about 30 minutes from the forest itself depending on which site you get. Some sites are better than others so try to get in early. Leave no trace
GuideFive stars because this place was very clean and I felt at ease. The river is gorgeous and so are the trails bring a bike if you have one. There’s a bar within walking distance that’s cash only. Outhouse is clean enough but it does smell a little so check map and try to book a site that isn’t right next to it.
ScoutOther campers are nice and welcome. The river is close and just a great location.
ScoutWow, the weekends were fun. They were quite a bit of people there and my kids had a good time. The weekdays were different story we were told we had to be quiet. We had a lot of craziness go on
ScoutWe stayed at site #146 in Hosack Run. The campground itself is a small, pet friendly loop and has very nice bathrooms/showers that were very clean and appeared fairly brand new. There is a very small playground in the loop (just swings and seesaws) and Caledonia State Park itself has lots of nice hiking and history. It sits about 20 minutes outside of Gettysburg National Battlefield. The campsite itself (#146) was pretty abysmal. It is extremely small and looks like it was once the parking lot for the restrooms. You can still see the remnants of the painted yellow parking lines on the asphalt. Our small, 12 foot pop-up barely fit with just enough room for our tow vehicle. Also, your neighbor (site #144) sits right on top of you. Lastly, we stayed during a rainy Memorial Day weekend and learned that our former parking space of a campsite sits inside of a bowl in which all other campsites drains into creating a small lake around our firepit. The one plus side was that it is extremely close to the facilities. There are lots of other nice camp sites in this loop, but this was not one of them. I would choose this site again if I was extremely desperate to camp here and no other sites were available. 5 stars for the park, trails, and locale. 1 star for the campsite.
RangerGreat park, alittle close together than I like. I wish I had picked 1-12 sites by the creek, but I don’t think I had much choice when I booked anyway. Bathrooms were clean. My site was more of an rv and I felt like I was at the neighbors for supper.
RangerPool, campgrounds area is so great. Don’t forget the bbq place up the street, it is so good! Getting the the bathrooms from my site will be more of a challenge once the campground fills up. Showers were a tad colder than I like but once the summer comes I would t mind it, I guess?
Finished some of the App trail from there
Raystown Lake dominates the camping landscape near Entriken, Pennsylvania, with over 8,300 acres of water surface and 118 miles of shoreline. The lake's position in Huntingdon County creates unique camping opportunities, with many sites situated on hillsides or peninsulas. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from April through October, with water temperatures suitable for swimming from mid-June through August.
Mountain biking on Allegrippis Trails: Access these IMBA-standard trails directly from Ridge Camp at Seven Points. "The 40 some sites in the Ridge camp are a mix of shaded and open sites... from the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head! This upper loop is also the quietest of the loops," notes Travis S. The trails stay open year-round and hold up well in all weather conditions.
Fishing from your campsite: Waterfront sites at Susquehannock Campground allow direct water access. "We stayed at Suquehannock for the first time in August 2020 and had a fantastic time with our dog! Old Logger's Trail can be reached walking from the campground, and there are many other hiking/biking trails within a 15-minute drive," writes Andrew. Some sites are right at water level where "you can walk right into the lake."
Scenic overlook visits: Drive to viewpoints near the Raystown Dam for panoramic lake views. "We drove into Huntingdon and found signs to two outlooks which had spectacular views. One was Ridenour Overlook and the other Hawn's Overlook which were accessed from the same parking lot. Ridenour overlooked the Raystown dam which led us to see that we could drive to the top of the dam and have another great view," according to Tim J.
Spacious lakeside sites: At Lake Raystown Resort, waterfront sites receive high marks for their views and privacy. "Absolutely blown away by this campsite. A bit wary going in because I saw some negative reviews about the waterfront sites but site 79 was AMAZING. Perfect views of the lake and very spaced out. Never felt like we were on top of our neighbors," writes Tori.
Clean, modern facilities: Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA earns praise for its amenities. "The staff here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA are great. They are friendly, willing to help anyway they can, and keep the place spotless. It looks like they have recently remodeled the bathrooms/showers (3 of the 4 look brand new), and the pool has been crystal clear," notes Chuck M.
Boat-only campsites: For those seeking a unique experience, Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground offers sites accessible only by watercraft. "These campsites are accessible by boat ONLY! They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone. There is mooring along both sides of the campground," explains Kristen H.
Site elevations and layouts: Many campsites near Entriken sit on hillsides with split-level designs. "We stayed in Senoia loop in a water view (somewhat) site. It was carved out of the side of the hill with 3 wood walls. Our table and firepit were up several stairs/steps. This is a hilly area so your site is split and the two areas are on different levels," says Laure D. about Point Campground.
Cell service limitations: Reception is spotty across much of the region. One camper at Trough Creek State Park Campground noted they had "absolutely 0 cell service. We have Verizon." Plan communications accordingly and download maps before arrival.
Dump station facilities: The area offers well-designed facilities for RV waste disposal. Tim J. mentions the "ultra-cool 4 lane dump station" at Seven Points, adding "The dump station, as noted above had wide lanes and made the experience an easy and clean one."
Best loops for kids on bikes: Consider site locations carefully if traveling with children. At Seven Points, "Ridge is on an incline with a loop at the end. Perfect for turning around to head out. With the slope, however be aware of the kids and adults riding around on bicycles and skateboards." Senoia camp can be "very steep and far away from the water. Probably not too safe for kids on bikes."
Swimming beach options: The main beach at Seven Points offers monitored swimming with facilities. "We went down to the swim beach and our kiddo made sand castles and swam in the clear water. We can't wait to come back soon!" shares Jennifer D. The lake swimming area includes "a snack bar and bathhouse."
Educational opportunities: Look for Trough Creek State Park programs and visitor center activities. "We saw signs for Hesston Speedway which we want to visit next time we go. It's across from the campground main road entrance. The RLRA has numerous activities one of which was Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon group who performed John Denver songs," reports one camper.
Leveling considerations: RV sites throughout the region vary in levelness. One camper at Seven Points reported, "We pulled into Ridge Camp and drove a little bit down a hill to our site. One backup attempt into the site and (according to our LevelMatePRO app) it was perfectly level... Our pad was limestone and very flat and level." Others at Lake Raystown Resort note that some RV pads are "skinnier in some instances then a TT is wide."
Water and electric hookups: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. At Susquehannock Campground, "There is only compostable toilets and no showers but that didn't bother us and was expected. Water is available at the entrance only," notes Amelie B. Plan water tank fills accordingly.
Site width limitations: Some lakefront sites have unique constraints. Mary C. observed that at Lake Raystown Resort, sites "had cement pads only as wide as your rv/tt but then the surrounding grass dropped off sharply. Very dangerous as you barely had enough room to walk around your unit."
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Which is the most popular campground near Entriken, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Entriken, PA is Seven Points (PA) with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.
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