61 campgrounds with availability this weekend
RV campgrounds near Driftwood provide various hookup options and site designs across the Pennsylvania Wilds region. High Pines RV Park offers 149 sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, while Hicks Run accommodates RVs in a more primitive setting without hookups. Riverview Campsites features 61 sites with water and 30-amp electric service, and Austin Campground provides full-hookup options including 50-amp service. RV sites throughout these parks are generally arranged on terraced or sloping terrain, requiring careful positioning for leveling. Some parks maintain gravel pads while others feature concrete pads at premium sites. "Some sites are not level at all and others are sloped such that you have to pull all the way forward into your site to get level," noted one reviewer.
Throughout the region, many RV sites feature picnic tables and fire rings, with varying degrees of privacy and spacing between neighbors. Several parks offer seasonal stays with full hookup RV sites available year-round at Austin Campground, while others close during winter months. Pull-through RV pads are limited and typically fill quickly on summer weekends and during fall foliage season. Navigation to some parks requires traveling narrow mountain roads with tight turns, particularly at Upper Campground where reviews note "if you have a large rig it's a tight fit." Dump stations are available at High Pines and Riverview, while parks like Lumber City RV Park provide sewer hookups directly at sites. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with stronger signals near Kane and weaker coverage in more remote locations.
"We had a site in the full hookup back in section, they are very nice spacious sites. The park is close to the Allegheny Reservoir and the Kinzua Bridge."
"I don’t really care about hook ups but there’s full hook ups here and I have a nice flat private spot."
from $51 - $65 / night
"Some sites are closer together than others, campers were parked next to us and had quite a large crowd. We started on some of the hike and wished we could stay longer."
"Sites reserved and it was booked solid for early trout season. I imagine same in the fall for elk viewing. When we were there last year there was a road closed sign on the left turn."
from $10 / night
"Great central location for exploring the area. Includes some of the darkest skies around for stargazing which was a plus for me. Staff and owners were very great!"
"Only one shower house in the mountain view entrance so it would be a short drive if you do not use your camper bathroom."
from $35 - $55 / night
from $55 - $65 / night
"Staff drives around periodically on a ranger and can be flagged down if help is needed. There is a fishing pond on site for the kids to fish."
from $40 / night
from $85 / night
"Site I was on #17 has electric hookup only. Nice ~10’x10’ stick built pavilion with picnic table No AT&T signal"
from $30 - $40 / night
from $32 / night
RangerI booked this site via Harvest Hosts. They only accommodate boondocking for self-contained rigs. With that in mind, it was a pleasant stay. Quiet, friendly host, big rig friendly, dog friendly, and a little tasting room. We also got to meet the livestock.
ScoutSecond trip here. Everything you need. Peaceful, large open areas with sites in sun and shade nestled in small valley surrounded by forest,
TravelerWe had difficulty finding our original site so stopped here. Decent road access from the pavement, wide open campsite with a picnic table and fire pit. Good views of the night sky.
TravelerWe wasted a couple of hours looking for the site. The directions sent us in circles. Finally just grabbed a random spot for the night.
ScoutChose this campground as a quick overnight before boondocking up into NY. Wish we’d planned for a longer stay. Very nice campground. It is huge, but we were passing through off season so we had it more or less to ourselves.
The bathhouse was very clean. Laundry facilities as well.
Will definitely try to stay here again!
GuideClean facilities and nice sized lots. Nature all around and extremely quiet. This place is a real price performer. Book it!
ScoutStayed on a Thursday, found a spot late at night. Some spots you park and walk down to camp others you park and they have a fire ring and grass area above the river
GuideIts was great, we stayed in new area, sites had ample room, not many trees at our spot so summer there wouldnt be much shade but we were next to a retention pond/drainage. We brought our dig whole loved running through there.
Not much to say besides it was clean, not crowded (in November) and decent spacing between sites
GuideIt was overall good, Nice amenities, pool was clean (3ft-5ft) Splash pad, air pillow, playground, pond, etc
It has nice wooded areas but very compact, if you have a large camper id be concerned with trying to make some turns on the upper area
Camping options near Driftwood, Pennsylvania span across the Pennsylvania Wilds region at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 feet. The area experiences warm summers with average temperatures of 75°F and cold winters often dropping below freezing. Fall camping brings vibrant foliage but requires advance reservations as sites fill quickly during peak elk viewing season from mid-September through October.
Fishing access points: Multiple campgrounds offer direct water access including Kettle Creek State Park where "Fish right from your site and in most cases it's easy to launch your kayak also," according to Amber W. from Upper Campground.
Elk viewing opportunities: The region is known for its elk population, particularly near Benezette. "Saw 2 elk 100 ft from campground," reports Danielle at Hicks Run, while Kate A. mentions seeing "lots of elk right around the campground plus a bear that took a walk through the campground one evening" at Austin Campground.
Swimming spots: Natural swimming areas are available at select locations. Amber W. notes about Hicks Run, "There is a swimming hole in the small creek that's great! Kids loved it! Also the river is just down on 555 with a kayak launch."
Secluded camping options: For those seeking privacy, several campgrounds offer isolated sites. Mary H. recommends site 71 at Upper Campground, calling it "the most removed of all the sites" and "totally private," adding it was "perfect" for their week-long stay.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness receives consistent praise. Amber W. notes Upper Campground's "shower houses have always been the cleanest and best maintained of any state park we have been too!" Similarly, Bob at Austin Campground highlights "clean restrooms and showers" among the campground's positive attributes.
Wildlife encounters: The Pennsylvania Wilds region delivers frequent wildlife sightings. Mary H. describes multiple encounters: "We went to Benezette to find elk (wild herd at dusk on Winslow Hill, complete with mama and baby--then three buck sauntering through town!)" and finding "a mama rattlesnake sunning on a back road."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly throughout the region. Tyler R. at Riverview Campsites notes "No cell reception" at their campground, while Matthew F. mentions at Hicks Run "You're down in a hollow, so not the best reception."
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. As Amber W. observes about Hicks Run, "Sites reserved and it was booked solid for early trout season. I imagine same in the fall for elk viewing."
Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds require careful navigation. Amber W. cautions about Hicks Run, "When we were there last year there was a road closed sign on the left turn. If still there ignore it! The campground is before where the bridge is out!"
Playground access: Several rv campgrounds near Driftwood, Pennsylvania offer recreation areas for children. Nick O. mentions at High Pines RV Park, "They have a game room that offers free games for the kids along with a playground and basketball court."
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