Best Tent Camping near Danville, PA

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Best Tent Sites Near Danville, PA (10)

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    3. Mauch Chunk Lake Park

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    Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $20 / night

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      5. Backwoods Homestead LLC

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      Benton, Pennsylvania
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents

      $50 - $75 / night

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      8. Shambala at Mystic Hollow

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      Leesport, Pennsylvania

      Pitch your tent along Irish Creek under a canopy of Maples at Mystic Hollow. Irish Creek, which is a stream, is a tributary to the Schuylkill River. Site are a 5 minute walk from main house. The land is flat for walking to the camping area. A slight bit bumpy in a small area. I can manage just fine in flip flops but I did want to provide the information if anyone would be using a wheelchair. There is also a small bridge that goes over a small strip of wetlands. Fire rings are included. Tables can be provided. Just let us know ahead of time. I can haul your gear to your spot with tractor and wagon if needed. I have electric available. There is a port-a-potty close by. Showers and bathrooms are in the main house. Please let us know in advance if you would like to use them. Open fire cooking grills can be provided if needed. I have a sink set up for washing dishes, etc.. The fresh water is from our well located on the property.

      We are flexible with check-in and check-out times if we are not at full capacity. Just let us know ahead of time if you want to check in or out earlier or later.

      We are 5 minutes from the Schuylkill River. 10 minutes from Ontelaunee Lake. 15 minutes from Blue Marsh. 15 minutes from the Appalacian Trail. Trail heads nearby would be Port Clinton, Hamburg, Bernville, Bethel, Blue Rocks, Kempton… 20 minutes from Hawk Mountain. We are an hour from Jim Thorpe. There are several wineries in the area including Long Trout Winery where wine is cool and hippy chicks rule! My favorite!

      Lots of wildlife in the area. Expect to hear owls, blue herring, cows, goats, chickens, horses, hawks, eagles, dogs, racoons and coyotes. There is a good chance of being visited by racoons at night if your food isn't stored away properly. I do have a few coolers if needed. Also, the deer may walk past in the middle of the night as well. We do also get wild turkey during different times of the year.

      Hiking, kayaking, tubing, fishing, mountain biking, bike trails, etc… all nearby. Sadly there are no fish in Irish Creek worth catching. The Crayfish are! We have kayaks available for rental for an additional fee. Guided hikes can be scheduled as well for all levels of hikers.

      We ask that you observe the PA noise ordinance. We are located down in a hollow and sound travels. Quiet time is 10 PM to 7 AM. That doesn't mean no sound. Just no loud music and rowdiness. Besides, you will scare the deer away.

      We ask that you stay on our property and do not wander onto the 2 adjacent farms, including the pond. We have 6 acres total.

      Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions. 420 friendly.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Trash

      $40 / night

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      9. Scrub Mountain Retreat

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      Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

      Escape to our quiet, serene, and remote property for a primitive camping experience or camper parking, just 5.5 miles from the historic downtown of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

      Our location offers easy access to the natural wonders of the area, including Lehigh Gorge State Park, Hickory Run State Park, the D & L Rail Trail, and five Carbon County Waterfalls.

      For outdoor enthusiasts, there's no shortage of activities nearby, with access to the famous Lehigh River and over a dozen quality trout streams, two public lakes, and numerous scenic overlooks and hiking trails. Carbon County, PA is also one of the top destinations for Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking as well as mountain biking

      Experience the tranquility of nature and explore the beauty of the surrounding area during your stay at our peaceful retreat.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Trash

      $30 - $35 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Danville

    639 Reviews of 10 Danville Campgrounds


    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
      Nov. 5, 2024

      Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

      Comfortable, family oriented, close proximity to lake

      The campground is on a peninsula surrounded by a lake. The larger loop (non electric) sites are more spacious, level and shady. The smaller loop with RV hook ups are more barren. Sites are neat, tidy, and well stocked. Flush toilets. The showers are free but pressure was way too high and water not warm enough. Many families and young campers but CG was quiet at night. There is access to major trails including Ricketts Glen Falls. I did not have cell service with T Mobile.

    • Aegon T.
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      Nov. 3, 2024

      Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

      Incredible Experience

      I visited Ricketts Glen State Park last year, and it was an incredible experience! The natural beauty of the park is breathtaking, especially with the waterfalls along the Falls Trail– a must-do hike for anyone visiting. The trail is challenging but so worth it; the views are unmatched. I stayed in one of the campsites, which offered a nice level of privacy and had clean facilities, including showers and well-maintained restrooms. Lake Jean was also a highlight, with opportunities for kayaking and swimming, perfect for cooling off after a day of hiking. I'd recommend visiting during the week to avoid the crowds. Truly a perfect spot for anyone looking to escape into nature!

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    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 28, 2024

      Hersheypark Camping Resort

      Fall to

      Overall great trip. Friendly super helpful staff. Sites are a bit small but to be expected for a theme park event resort. I dropped one star for freight rail 24/7 next to camp

    • Brett D.
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      Oct. 17, 2024

      Knoebels Campground

      Nice Campground - Tight Spaces - Fun Park

      Good Campground to visit the amusement park. Electrical hookup was a bit far from the camper, so bring an extension cord. Good atmosphere will be back, the kids had a blast.

    • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 30, 2024

      Lakewood Park Campground

      Pond View

      Checkin was quick and no fuss. Friendly staff, grounds look well taken care of. The pond is a very nice amenity. Convenient FHU off interstate 81. Reasonably priced.

    • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 7, 2024

      Hersheypark Camping Resort

      Excellent staff clean and level sites

      We stay here once a year. Always a good experience. Our site was very spacious. Close to area attractions. Shuttle bus yo the park and arena.

    • Marc P.
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      Sep. 2, 2024

      Indian Head Campground

      Overall has great potential.

      Campground it a little outdated. The back seasonal area has some sketchy looking campers that look abandoned. The locals using the pavilion stayed up making noise way past the 10 pm quiet time. The owners are still relatively new and making visible improvements and were very nice. The layout of the sites was odd and mostly not marked off very well and looked like a free for all in some areas.

    • Kate R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park Campground
      Sep. 1, 2024

      Locust Lake State Park Campground

      Just come for the day

      Facilities are disgusting and you’re right on top of neighbors. The lake is great so I would just do a day trip. If you want quiet and relaxation don’t come here to camp.

    • Jolene J.
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      Aug. 24, 2024

      Raymond B. Winter State Park Campground

      Must stay state park

      Beautiful state park. The campground is clean and well kept. The beach area is clean, there's a big playground on it as well as a concession stand and store (open during the summer). Spots 57 and 18 offer the most privacy. There are spots that have little creek side access but they are closer together. There are showers in the campground too. DCNR patrols it like a hawk though...so beware any visiting cars to your spot must be moved or pay $5. Borderline harassment from the DCNR guy for my friend visiting for an hour. It is a state park so no alcohol if that's your thing. Beautiful hiking trails and bike trails. 10/10 recommend

    • Jolene J.
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      Aug. 17, 2024

      Little Pine State Park Campground

      Clean quiet campground

      This is a nice clean quiet campground. It's a great stop if you're doing rails to trails or swimming at the beach up the road. (Note to get to both places you'll need to drive). We went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded but I've heard on the weekends it gets packed. There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean. Some of the spots are smaller and right next to each other (down by the creek and up around top). But spots 68,69,70 are prime. We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal

    • C
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      Aug. 4, 2024

      Indian Head Campground

      False advertising

      We booked this campground because it was waterfront camping. Upon arriving to the site, we saw that it was not in fact waterfront camping. When we talked to the office, they just told us to take the other side, which also was not waterfront like advertised. Luckily, before we decided to check that side out, the owners son told her that someone else was coming to that section, “which they were also confused as to why the camping wasn’t waterfront”. The water that was accessible was a small launch area where other people in the campground hung out at most of the time. The map of the campground they gave us was completely different than the one online. The sites weren’t marked either.

    • Camille W.
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      Aug. 2, 2024

      Lake Heron Retreat

      Stunning lake!

      This lake was beautiful! A short walk from the campsite. We had the lake to ourself both evening and morning. $61. No WiFi. Leveling was fine. Verizon service was fine.

    • V
      Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
      Jul. 20, 2024

      Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

      A must do

      This is one of the best camping experiences we've had. This state park has so much to offer and the campground is very nice. The campsites are really good, most of them fairly private and level. There are some pull through sites for big rigs but those don't have trees and are not private. We had a site with power for our small trailer and it was fantastic. The bathrooms were kept very clean and they had 4 showers so we never had to wait. There is absolutely no cell service, however, and we had to go all the way down the mountain to get texts or make calls. The trails are very well maintained. If you want to do the Falls Trail ( 21 beautiful waterfalls), it is quite challenging. We were glad to have trecking poles and hiking boots. It took us over 4 hours to do the entire hike. There is a nice beach for swimming, the lake felt clean and wasn't too cold in July. Lake Jean is nice to kayak and there are quite a few tent sites you can launch your watercraft from, as well as 2 public launch sites. I was worried about the weather because it was 98 degrees in NJ but as the park is up in elevation, we did not get over the mid 80's the whole time we were there and the mornings were quite cool. I definitely recommend this park. It does get very busy on weekends so if you can stay during the week it's much nicer.

    • Matt S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lakewood Park Campground
      Jul. 19, 2024

      Lakewood Park Campground

      Great Place for R&R

      We stayed at Lakewood Park Campground in Barnesville, PA, for a few days for R&R. And we got it! 

      THINGS I LIKED: 

      • This place has the best of an old-fashioned campground with a great layout. But it offers modern amenities and utilities in a natural setting. 

      • Family owned and operated by folks who take great pride in offering a really nice place to stay. 

      • About 30-minutes to Jim Thorpe, PA, or Lehigh Valley Zoo. 

      • The place is filled with mature shade trees which offer some protection from the sun and a beautiful setting. But they take great care to remove problem trees and branches from the sites and roads. 

      • Fun activities during our stay included bingo and a food truck. 

      • Our site(#74) was plenty big enough for our 45’ motorhome and Jeep plus lots of room to spread out. 

      • The park is relatively new. Everything is clean and in great working order. All kinds of maintenance was going on throughout each day, and it shows. 

      • I contacted the campground by email after 11pm to inquire about availability to arrive a day early. I sent an email rather than a phone call as I had no expectation of a response until at least the next day. They replied within minutes, adjusted my reservation, sent a revised confirmation email, and didn’t ask for payment until I arrived for check-in. Wow, that’s top-notch service! 

      THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

      • Traveling to this campground requires driving several steep grades(8+%). Do your best, drive slowly, and stay focused. Of course, it’s not the campground’s fault, just something to be aware of when planning to visit. 

      WOULD WE COME BACK? 

      • Absolutely, this is a nice place.
    • k
      Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park Campground
      Jul. 16, 2024

      Locust Lake State Park Campground

      Great for a weekend

      206 Campsite unleveled, but plenty of room. No water or electric hookup at this site. Some privacy, but not completely secluded. A reasonable distance to the bathroom. Showers were great! Bathroom was somewhat clean. It has a nice lake and good views. It's currently under construction/renovations many other areas. Overall great place and would stay again!

    • Amber C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park Campground
      Jul. 14, 2024

      Little Pine State Park Campground

      Nice Place

      The campground is beautifully kept. Bathrooms and sites were nice. Some sites are alittle closer personally esp in the dog area. It was extremely buggy when we went. Our dogs wouldn't come out of the camper because there was no relief. It was the height of rattle snake season. A site near ours and very close to the playground had a rattler under their camper. Alittle too close for comfort. Otherwise, campers, rangers and hosts were nice to deal!

    • Michael G.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
      Jul. 13, 2024

      Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

      Mostly Rustic Camping with Great Hikes

      The campground is mostly rustic with no hookups, but there are some electric and full hookup sites. Best ones don't have hookups. Have to do the Falls Hike. It's a fairly challenging hike and gets very busy on weekends and past noon, but its a must do.

    • Brandon L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
      Jul. 12, 2024

      Hersheypark Camping Resort

      Nice location close to the park

      When we first checked in at the resort, we enjoyed the easy check-in and the location was an easy to get to location. After checking in, we drove all around the campground just to get to our site which is a little out-of-the-way, but it was manageable. Our site was very unlevel, but we made it work. We did like being at the end of the road therefore there was less traffic coming through. we didn’t have a neighbor who had a lot more tents than they were supposed to have on their site and they were slowly encroaching on our site. We loved how our kids were able to walk to the playground and play every day before our outings. The campground had two pools and a child’s pool the pools seemed to be slightly under maintained the last day. It had a weird smell, which I believe the chlorine levels were not correct. However, we still enjoyed our time here and went to the pool almost every day at the end of the day off. It was one of the hottest days of the year. I feel like we still had a great time and enjoyed the camp. The trolley was a great addition to getting to and from the Hershey attractions

    • Annette K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
      Jul. 3, 2024

      Hersheypark Camping Resort

      Very tight spots and dirty!!

      This RV camping spot has been my least liked place we have ever stayed.we stayed in a RV site so I can only speak to that and not cabins. The ONLY good thing this RV park has going is the Hersey park bus that runs all day back and forth. Even though the bus is very loud and drives very close to the sites, so it is a constant disturbance too if your looking for some calm and quietness. This is not the right RV park if you want quite! 

      These RV sites are the tightest I have ever seen. So tight that the people next to you using a picnic table or fire ring are 3-4 feet from your camper. We didn’t even use our fire pit and table because it felt so incredibly close to our neighbor. Inside our camper I could hear every word of the people next to us who were using their fire ring, it was directly outside my bedroom slide. I saw several people including us being asked to move trucks just so you can get into position to hook up and pull out of your spot!

       And the sites are dirty! Littered with cigarette butts, trash, old rusty batteries! This place looks and feels like a dirty trailer park! There were several sites that looked like the campers had been living there a long time, clothes lines strung up from trees, cluttered mess of personal belongings. We will never stay here again after experiencing it. The website does not show the true picture!!

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Hershey
      Jun. 30, 2024

      Thousand Trails Hershey

      Overall nice

      This is a first come first serve campground in terms of picking sites. I made a reservation months in advance, but it only guaranteed me a site. By the time I arrived all the full hookups were taken and I was stuck with a water and electric which is the same price as full hookup apparently. I did manage to find a nice spot which had no other sites on either side. It has plenty of grass and the hookups were close. It’s a very large campground, but the pool was clean and nice. They offer tons of activities too on the weekends at least. We stayed here for chocolate world and it was about a 20 minute drive to there. The only negative was the first come First serve for sites and paying the same as a full hookup site.

    • K R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Splash Magic RV Resort
      Jun. 29, 2024

      Splash Magic RV Resort

      Not worth it

      Sad place multiple no functional area basketball court with no balls, floating ride "missing parts" no coffee at the store, no milk either, some staff nasty and rude. No cable no wifi this place has extra fees and charges for everything river front is tiny slippery maybe 8ft wide walk. Pictures are a stretch from reality.

    • Annette H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Trailhead Campground
      Jun. 28, 2024

      Trailhead Campground

      Unkept and micromanaged

      First the good: Big, level sites Nice camp host Great prices 

      Now the bad: The road coming in is ROUGH, if you towing or driving a MH, be prepared. The grounds are unkept, no mowing, weeds as tall as I am. So. Many. Rules! I understand rules are necessary and I always abide, but to tell me where and how I can park my personal vehicle WITHIN MY SITE because“they are busy now”(with more than half the sites empty). 

      Not staying here again.



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