Top Tent Camping near Ebensburg, PA

Looking for the best Ebensburg tent camping? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Ebensburg, PA (10)

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      1. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)

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      Overview

      The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map

      Recreation

      Fishing is excellent with small and large mouth bass, muskies, striped bass, and brown trout, abundant in the lake. Trough Creek State Park is nearby across the lake; Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort are both within 8 lake miles. Nearby trails, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail, attract plenty of traffic.

      Natural Features

      Raystown Lake is in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake completely in the state of Pennsylvania.

      Nearby Attractions

      Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation area, Raystown Lake Visitor Center, Lake Raystown Resort & Conference Center and Trough Creek State Park are all nearby.

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      $15 / night

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      2. Long Acres on Clover Creek

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      Enjoy camping creek side at the edge of an open field with access to fishing, hiking on adjacent state game land trails, kayaking in nearby Juniata River, biking the Lower Trail just minutes away, or booking a guided hike, onsite horseback riding lessons, or book a trail ride on our beautiful and smooth gaited Tennessee Walking horses or bring and board your own.

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      $25 - $65 / night

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          6. Maple Festival Park (near GAP Trail)

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          Overnight Tent Camping ​(tent & hammock camping only - no campers or RVs) Camping is one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors. Whether you’re by yourself, with friends or family, the basic sites at Maple Festival Park offer a convenient place to pitch a tent. A Tent Camping Site is $20 per site and offers space for one tent (up to four people) or hammock, restrooms with showers, WiFi, fire pits and firewood.*

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          $20 / night

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            7. Nancys Camp

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            This recreation area is part of Raystown Lake

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                10. Wilson Hollow Boondock

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                Our location is in the heart of the Stone Valley Forest. Tucked away in a beautiful little hollow behind a farm field. This is a boondock location; we do not offer any hookups at this time. We do have a porta potty on site for restroom access. Click the link to be directly connected to our page.

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                $35 - $50 / night


              Recent Tent Reviews In Ebensburg

              355 Reviews of 10 Ebensburg Campgrounds


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                Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
                Oct. 27, 2024

                Seven Points (PA)

                Beautiful Spot

                I’ve camped here twice, two years ago in a Kodiak tent and this year in my Airstream GT24. Such a lovely spot! It’s spotless, and Raystown Lake is gorgeous.

              • Wailym C.
                Camper-submitted photo from Kooser State Park Campground
                Sep. 7, 2024

                Kooser State Park Campground

                Convenient & Comfortable

                Nice little park& campground. Very Clean, cozy and quiet, except for the road noise. Right off Route 31, minutes from I-76 makes it a very convenient place to stop along your travels. Bathrooms are clean, grounds very well kept. The park area is lovely, but the lake is currently very low. Trout stocked but I wouldn’t count on fishing here right now. Short walking trail along a creek. Very lovely cabins and cabin areas and tent sites. RV sites are small but adequate and most are pull though. Honestly some of the best attention and details we’ve seen at a state park. We would stay again.  We stayed at site 12E and site 1E.  Be aware that site 1E is not very level on pull through gravel surface.

              • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from S.B. Elliott State Park
                Aug. 14, 2024

                S.B. Elliott State Park

                Old and worn out

                A dingy place. The ground was swampy the only dry places are the gravel pads in the sites. I wouldn't tent camp here.

                On the plus side, strong AT&T and T-Mobile cell signals. (I don't have a verizon device)

              • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
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                Aug. 8, 2024

                Four Seasons at Raystown Lake

                It's now Timber Run Campground

                We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were "oh it's so good". On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party. The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den). Then Sunday we had pancakes and later a visit from RayCEP which is an education program that PA DNCR provides talking about various outdoorsy type things. This is primarily for kids, but we sat and listened too and our 17 year old helped out with the craft.

                After the weekend though, all the activity slows down. There are seasonal campers that stay around, and they're constantly working on improving and fixing up sites during the week. Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week. There's the pool, dog park, bounce pillow, playground, but not tons to do which if you're looking for is great. Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms.

                Now to the site description: Site 22 is a deluxe patio back in site with a patio, 4 nice Adirondack chairs, a double glider, a weber propane grill and built in fire pit AND a dog fence just for that site that was maybe 6 ft x 6ft. it was big enough for our 2 labs to fit into when we fed them. The site wasn't hard to level our RV but overall the sites are hilly and in fact the whole park is on a hill.

                The owners and workers were friendly and great hosts! We love what they're doing there.

                One last tip: if traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour.

              • Joan B.
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                Jul. 23, 2024

                Keystone State Park

                Clean Park and nice shaded sites

                This is our second time staying here - once in Electric site on Lakeside and this time non electric site on Hillside. Love this side of Hillside - quiet and shaded. Very clean park and shower house does not have the timed showers of Lakeside. Both times very much appreciated the presense of DCNR - on foot this time. Very nice park to hike, swim, walk, bike, and kayak. The little store has drinks and snacks. Because the beach was closed we had considered going to Deery Community Pool 7 miles away - another option in the area.

              • WThe Dyrt PRO User
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                Jun. 16, 2024

                Laurel Hill State Park

                Great Stay over Father’s Day weekend

                It was my first time camping at a State Park Campground and it wasn’t as bad as anticipated! Very clean shower houses they were a bit dated as expected but overall in working clean condition.They have paddle boats, kayak and canoe rentals. We rented canoes and spent few hours out on the water. Our site 135 was fairly easy to access with our 36ft fifth wheel but could be an issue with anything larger or without an experienced driver. All in all a great stay I would recommend to everyone!

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                Jun. 10, 2024

                Laurel Hill State Park

                June 2024 Dog loop

                Excellent clean park and easy to get to from Pittsburgh. The campsite and bathrooms were clean when we arrived and when we left. The site numbering is a bit wonky on the door loop so make sure you look at your map before you start driving the loops.

                The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable.

                The park ranger drove through multiple times a day. Overall the dog loop was quite and at night we could hear the coyotes in the distance.

                The lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less used fishing spots if you are willing to walk. We enjoyed the easy walking lake trail with the kids because it was wide and flat.

                Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake.

              • RThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Pines Campground
                Jun. 9, 2024

                Mountain Pines Campground

                HUGE campground

                If you are looking for lots of amenities - swimming pool, organized activities, mini golf etc. and don’t mind being stacked together with other campers, this is the place for you. Camp sites have no privacy, lots of golf carts going by regularly. There is a large quantity (100s) of permanent sites. Bath houses certainly not designed for lots of people in terms of size, but the showers were free, hot, clean and had good water pressure. Here for a gathering of 50 or so campers. Nice pavilion area. Would probably only return for a similar event.

              • Tara R.
                Camper-submitted photo from Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing
                Apr. 22, 2024

                Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

                You've got to go to this place!

                This place was awesome! We were there for one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed every bit of our trip. Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip. We really got to witness the owners' kindness when we left for a hiking trip and a sudden windstorm caught our awning and broke one side of it, sending most of the awning itself up on the roof. The owner and his son got right to work fixing it: One got up on the roof and the other worked from the bottom to set it right and wire the broken arm to the side of the trailer so we could drive home. They also folded up our chairs and put everything we had outside in a neat little pile. I've been camping for nearly 40 years and have never witnessed that kind of pro-activeness. It's exactly what you SHOULD(but don't often) get. We will absolutely be back.

              • J
                Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
                Apr. 15, 2024

                Shawnee State Park

                Loved the park but not the site

                We loved the swimming and fishing in this park. Awesome Sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids while they swam. We had site 59 and are tent campers. This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on. This spot was in its own little wooded cubby hole so it gave us a little more privacy but we thought that a lot of these sites were much too close together. We plan to scope out other sites to find a more level and more private option. Overall we really loved the park itself and will be back!

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                Camper-submitted photo from Kooser State Park Campground
                Oct. 12, 2023

                Kooser State Park Campground

                Beautiful area but on a highway

                Loved this campsite. I was the only tent site in a 3 tent space so I had my privacy as I was the only one booked. They had beautiful hiking trails in the area that I did not have to drive. The kids from the camp grounds came to play on the playground while I was in and out. Only thing that was disappointing was the fact it was on a highway and all night I could hear the trucks driving. Over all it was beautiful just not the peaceful getaway from trafic you need. Major plus for the showers though. I want to add the call center after 5, help was so amazing and she took care of me so well after I was having a rough time getting there. Very genuine people.

              • Arlyn S.
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                Oct. 11, 2023

                Hickory Hollow Campground

                A new favorite quick getaway for me and the wife

                This campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works. 

                This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year. 

                Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.

              • Anne W.
                Camper-submitted photo from Point Campground
                Oct. 2, 2023

                Point Campground

                5 star bathrooms and well maintained sites

                The campsites are beautiful, even though there were a lot of people when we went we felt like we had a lot of privacy from our neighbors. We stayed in the ridge loop, so not waterfront but within the campground there were so many things to do (huge mountain biking scene). The whole grounds were very well maintained, and the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I’ve seen at a campground. Highly recommend!

              • Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
                Sep. 14, 2023

                Shawnee State Park

                Met our Needs Perfectly

                Booked for 5 nights to have an opportunity to explore the Bedford, PA area. Great access to Flight 93 Memorial, local covered bridges, Fort Bedford Historic Fort, and many other attractions. Loop D was quiet with ample space between sites that provided privacy. Bathhouse was clean and used for showers. Dump and water fill station easy to access on your way in or out. Verizon signal good enough for streaming.

              • Shona S.
                Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Campground
                Sep. 8, 2023

                Woodland Campground

                Loved it

                We stayed on a primitive site in our van, it was only for one night but we wished we'd booked more, the facilities are great and everyone is friendly. It feels homey, would definitely come back if I have the chance 🥰

              • Joni P.
                Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
                Sep. 5, 2023

                Black Moshannon State Park

                Beautiful and well appointed park

                Getting to the park had some sharp turns and windy roads.  Small campground but nicely equipped.  2 bath houses were dated but clean.  Nice playground at the campground and also one at the beach.  Small camp concessions with a few camping items as well as ice cream cones.  Great hiking and a beautiful lake for kayaking.  Site 22 is a full hookup.  Utilities worked nicely.  However, our picnic table had seen better days.  The site sat down off the road but once you were backed in the spot it was pretty level.  This site also had a separate tent pad located down a few stone steps.  Verizon and AT&T cell service were basically non existent.  Every once in a while a text would come in or send but very spotty.  Sorry I failed to get a pic of the site in the daylight.  It was spacious and we had plenty of room for our 30' trailer, truck, and easy up over the table.  6+ chairs around the fire pit, cooking ring could have been better.  Grassy area for cornhole or playing.

              • K
                Camper-submitted photo from Clearview Campground
                Aug. 26, 2023

                Clearview Campground

                Great quiet spot

                We needed a place to spend the night with our 30 ft RV. Dale met us there and was very hospitable and directed us to the perfect site. He even brought us firewood. Even though there were quite a few other campers there it was very quiet and peaceful. If you’re in the area be sure to stop in. If you’re lucky you might even hear nuts falling on your roof dropped by the squirrels!

              • J
                Camper-submitted photo from Fox Den Acres Campground
                Aug. 25, 2023

                Fox Den Acres Campground

                Comfy, Clean, and Friendly Place

                I liked this place.  I stayed here in my RV twice early this summer, going and coming from my Grandson's graduation party in Illinois.  The sites in the lower field, where I was, were roomy and level and all pull-throughs.

                However, the rate is NOT $25/night.  Check their website for the correct charge.

                No advance payment was required.  You pay when you stay.  I appreciate that in these times when other campgrounds require full payment in advance and don't give refunds.  A little trust and hospitality goes a long way.

                Even though I stayed the day after the Memorial Day weekend, the place was very clean and orderly in spite of bulging trash bins.  Kudos to the staff.

                Since I travel this route frequently to visit my daughter & family, I will definitely stay again.

              • R
                Camper-submitted photo from Silver Canoe Campground
                Aug. 21, 2023

                Silver Canoe Campground

                Beautiful tent spot

                My 9 year old and myself got a tent site with electric for two nights and had a great time. The sites were all level and were well-shaded. The pool area and bath house were clean and maintained. The camp store was a great asset for small items left behind, plus prices were great for ice and firewood. We will be back!

              • GThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Hills Campground
                Jun. 2, 2023

                Pleasant Hills Campground

                Quiet and peaceful

                Beautiful campground. All wooded sites with shade all day long. Quite/peaceful setting. Great for sitting and listening to nature. Good hookups. Very rough road to get to campground. 15 minutes from 8000acre Raystown lake. Good for canoes/kayaks from Aitch boat ramp.

              • Sarah C.
                Camper-submitted photo from Pat's Primitive Place
                May. 31, 2023

                Pat's Primitive Place

                A Relaxing and Pristine Weekend Getaway

                Staying at Pat’s Place was a great experience! The campsite was exactly what we were looking for. It was off the grid but not too remote. We had easy access to things around us but a quick walk along a path brought us to a beautiful spot by the creek. We set up camp right along the creek, as shown in our pictures. There was a mixture of rocks and sand, so we had our tent on the dirt area and the fire pit near the rocks. Right around the corner from our site was a great spot along the river for sitting out in the sun and fishing for trout. 

                Pat was very helpful throughout our trip. He came down to meet us when we first arrived and was very friendly and had firewood available for us. He ensured that the pathway to the site was well-cleared before we arrived so it was easy to bring our things from the car, which only ended up being about a five-minute walk to the site. 

                We would highly recommend staying at Pat’s Place. It was a relaxing and pristine location and made for a great weekend getaway, especially for such a reasonable price! 

                A couple of pointers:

                - Before arriving, we ate at Original Italian Pizza about 10 minutes away. They had great subs and we would highly recommend them!

                - There is also a large Walmart about 7 minutes away for any camping needs.

                - We had great phone service at the site and nearby (Verizon). There is no electric, water, or a bathroom but that wasn't an issue for us!

              • Whistle P.
                Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Parks
                May. 30, 2023

                Pioneer Parks

                This place was not for us

                Preface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.

                We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.

                Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.

                Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.



              Guide to Ebensburg

              Camping near Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

              What to do:

              • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around Ohiopyle State Park. One visitor mentioned, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
              • Fishing and Swimming: Enjoy the lake at Rocky Gap State Park Campground. A camper shared, "The campground has their own swim beach with a great playground, nature center, and camp store."
              • Kayaking: Rent a kayak at Cowans Gap State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake."

              What campers like:

              • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses. A visitor at Black Moshannon State Park Campground said, "The bathhouse was pristine, and the shower was clean with plentiful hot water."
              • Privacy: Many sites offer good privacy. One camper at Laurel Hill State Park Campground mentioned, "Most of the sites are shaded and not crowded."
              • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Prince Gallitzin State Park have amenities for kids. A long-time visitor said, "This is a great campground. Private beach on the lake for campground guest use only as well as a playground."

              What you should know:

              • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for no cell service at many campgrounds. A camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground noted, "We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon."
              • Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds are only open during specific seasons. For example, Shawnee State Park Campground is open all year, while others have limited seasons.
              • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Seven Points advised, "Make sure to check out Lincoln Caverns!"

              Tips for camping with families:

              • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A parent at Rocky Gap State Park Campground said, "There is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch."
              • Plan for Meals: Bring snacks and easy meals. One camper at Keystone State Park Campground mentioned, "The little store has drinks and snacks."
              • Check for Events: Some parks have special events or activities. A visitor at Laurel Hill State Park Campground shared, "The amenities and activities this campground had was amazing for keeping the kids busy!"

              Tips from RVers:

              • Site Size Matters: Make sure to check the size of the sites if you have a larger RV. A camper at Shawnee State Park Campground noted, "Some of the campsites are a little bit too close together with no privacy."
              • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if needed. A visitor at Prince Gallitzin State Park mentioned, "The bathrooms are in good shape."
              • Dump Stations: Check for dump stations before you arrive. A camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground said, "Easy access to dump station."

              Camping near Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

              Frequently Asked Questions

              • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Ebensburg, PA?

                According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ebensburg, PA is Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA) with a 4-star rating from 3 reviews.

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