Best Camping near Entriken, PA

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Entriken, PA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Entriken, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Entriken, PA (99)

    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
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    1. Seven Points (PA)

    22 Reviews
    101 Photos
    187 Saves
    Hesston, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    Seven Points Recreation area, located in the central region of Raystown Lake, is perfectly situated for outdoor recreation. Within a short walk from every campsite, visitors can find everything from interpretive trails to a visitor center. Plus there's easy access to swimming, boating, fishing hiking, and biking. For more detailed maps and information on the Seven Points Recreation area visit our website.

    Recreation

    Boating is always popular at Raystown, but there's more than just boating. Fishing for muskies, small and large mouth bass, brown trout, and many other Pennsylvania species is excellent. Every summer weekend there are education and entertainment programs at the amphitheater. The Greenside Pathway, a recycled rubber tire hiking trail, provides a safe walking route that connects the campgrounds to all of the recreational facilities within Seven Points; and world class mountain biking is available on the Allegrippis Trails and mountain biking skills park near the Visitors Center. Other nearby trails include the Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), the Terrace Mountain Trail, the Old Loggers Trail, and the Mid State Trail.

    Natural Features

    Raystown Lake is located within 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. Recreation season temperatures range from the 60s to 90s, with three to four inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days are pleasant through spring and fall.

    Nearby Attractions

    Campers can take day trips to the Lincoln Caverns, Altoona Railroaders Museum, Swigart Antique Car Museum, or other nearby attractions. Visit www.raystown.org for local attractions and activities. The nearby city of Huntingdon, 11 miles north, is a good place for restaurants, shopping, and theaters.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 - $200 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    2. Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    166 Photos
    110 Saves
    Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania

    Cowans Gap State Park is a diverse landscape nestled within the scenic Allens Valley of Fulton County. Campers come to enjoy the park’s 1,085 acres which offer a large lake, a full-size campground, provincial lodges, and many climbing trails throughout. Aside from the attractions, Buchanan State Forest encompasses the park, offering up fun and beauty regardless of the season. Open every day of the year, the park is a great place to visit for day-trip recreation. That said, if planning to camp here you’ll want to prepare in advance as campsite availability changes by the season.

    One of the unique offerings that Cowans Gap features is a number of environmental educational programs for the local public. These programs serve to help the pubic, especially the youth, foster a sense of responsibility for the nature that surrounds them every day. There are guided walks, hands-on activities, and even evening programs for those up to it.

    Aside from the educational opportunities, Cowans Gap is also right in the center of over 71,000+ acres of protected land thanks to Buchanan State Forest. There are 19 tracts of forest which occupy the acreage, showcasing numerous ravines, gulches, and brooks as well as groves of pine, hemlock, and maple.

    Subsequently, this wild and rugged backdrop attracts hikers, campers, fishers, and outdoor enthusiasts from all over. A number of state game lands located nearby are also popular visiting places for season hunters looking to bag an elk or other large game.

    Within the campground itself, there’s a variety of fun activities to get in on. During the winter, the park lake freezes making it perfect for ice-fishing and other winter fun. There’s also a maintained skating rink, so you can even come and ice-skate or play a quick game of hockey.

    It’s during the warmer months however that Cowans Gap state park really starts to shine. Once the lake unfreezes, campers flock for kayaking, canoeing, and pedal boating. The campground itself starts to bustle as children and families visit the local volleyball courts, and check out the nearby trails on Horseback. The lake offers a sandy beach area to recreate, as well as a pier for fishers to get easier access to deep water.

    Campsites are fully serviced here, and spacious enough to accommodate most families. There are restrooms available throughout the park, and a full-service concession stand for firewood and other conveniences. There are also cabins available for rental, but like most parks be sure to plan ahead as they tend to fill up quick.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $29 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Raystown Resort

    3. Lake Raystown Resort

    13 Reviews
    34 Photos
    102 Saves
    Entriken, Pennsylvania

    This recreation area is part of Raystown Lake

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Susquehannock
    Camper-submitted photo from Susquehannock
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    4. Susquehannock

    11 Reviews
    16 Photos
    151 Saves
    Calvin, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    Susquehannock Campground is located on the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lake offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing and boating to picnicking and hiking. Campers have access to a marina, shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions within a short drive. Several fun family events take place in the lake area throughout the summer.

    Recreation

    Fishing is excellent at the lake, with muskies, small and large mouth bass and brown trout found in abundance. Stream and river fishing are nearby, as are hunting areas for deer, turkey, grouse and Canada geese. Nearby trails such as the Allegrippis Trails, Old Loggers Trail, Hillside Nature Trail and Terrace Mountain Trail offer hiking and biking. Many family activities are available in the Raystown Region during summer. Visitors can pick up a free guide at the Raystown Lake Visitor Center or campground entrance station to help them plan sightseeing, hiking, biking, boating and canoe and kayak rental opportunities.

    Natural Features

    The lake shore 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 located completely in the state of Pennsylvania. Recreation season temperatures range from the 60s to 90s, with three to four inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days are pleasant through spring and fall. Local wildlife consists of white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, Canada geese, pheasants, bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons and occasional black bears.

    Contact Info

    This location has limited staffing. Please call (814) 658-3405 for general information.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campground is only three miles from groceries, a bait shop, gas and a full service marina. The City of Huntingdon, located 14 miles north, is a good place to stop for restaurants, shopping and theaters. Campers can take day trips to the Lincoln and Indian Caverns, Altoona Railroaders Museum or Swigart Antique Car Museum.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
    Camper-submitted photo from Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
    Camper-submitted photo from Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
    Camper-submitted photo from Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
    Camper-submitted photo from Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
    Camper-submitted photo from Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons

    7. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons

    7 Reviews
    28 Photos
    26 Saves
    Saxton, Pennsylvania

    30/50 amp full hookups; complimentary wifi; General Store; K9; swimming pool, outdoor games, play structure with Pirate ship, The Jump Pad, dry boat parking ($), extra vehicles/guests ($); all located under a canopy of trees on Terrace Mountain.

    Located 5 miles from the Southern end of Raystown Lake. Scenic 45 minute ride from the PA Turnpike. Camp here for PSU events! Drive 1.25 hours to get to State College. Owned and operated by PSU alumni. Trough Creek State Park, water park, boat ramps and beach are all easy access. Concierge service for any guest who needs assistance. Curbside Check-in and camp store deliveries are available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    8. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    13 Reviews
    42 Photos
    39 Saves
    Bedford, Pennsylvania

    Friendship Village Campground is a family-oriented campground with over 300 sites to chose from and providing activities and games for everyone, so be sure to bring the kids and grandkids! Our park is “big rig friendly,” offering shaded and non-shaded sites, with 84 pull thru sites and a variety of hook-ups available. We even have campsites along our lower lake and beside the trout stream

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Trough Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Trough Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Trough Creek State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Knob State Park Campground
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    10. Blue Knob State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    17 Photos
    51 Saves
    Imler, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buchanan State Forest
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Buchanan State Forest

    Interesting and Rustic

    This was my first experience camping with no hookups. The park is very large, with interesting trails to explore. I had not been aware of the abandoned PA turnpike that runs through the park; very interesting and haunting. It’s extremely quiet, with not a whole lot to do, but very peaceful. A terrific place to see the stars. And while it’s not free, it’s only $10/night.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park Campground
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Beautiful spot

    In the middle of the woods vibe. The sites had good privacy and it was just a pretty area. Neighbors were respectful and relatively quiet.. There was zero cell service at this campground. Bathrooms were clean.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Our favorite close spot from Baltimore area

    We've stayed here at least a half-dozen times with a popup. The smaller B loop is nicer, but no electricity. Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop. The bathrooms are clean, the lake is small but pretty, and the hikes around the lake, and up the mountain on the ridge, are as easy or as challenging as you want. Cell service is pretty much nonexistent so you definitely get unplugged.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Camping Area B -Quiet and Nice

    We stayed in the smaller camping area B, which we enjoyed. Even on Labor Day weekend, it didn’t feel busy because of how few sites are in this section. Our site was level and sizable. The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake. We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon.

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons

    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.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Woy Bridge Campground & Cabins
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Woy Bridge Campground & Cabins

    Secluded and peaceful!

    Stayed with family over the weekend. Very quiet, secluded and peaceful. The bathrooms are a bit of a walk if you're tent camping but they were clean and well stocked. The shower is a little tricky washing all your bits because the shower head doesn't tilt enough and the water is a bit warm (not adjustable) but when you're camping in August clean water and soap is all that matters lol.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buchanan State Forest
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Buchanan State Forest

    Dyrt is wrong , AGAIN

    just pulled in and 1st spot looks great except it says on the sign THAT YOU NEED A PERMIT , DYRT So F'ing glad I paid for pro to show me the free campsites OH WAIT I JUST PAID $51.50 FOR 3 NIGHTS TO STAY AT THIS "FREE" SITE. Greed Is Killing America. Dyrt should give refunds.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Gap State Park Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Love this campground A+++++

    This is one of our favorite campground that we visit often. We love that the campground has their own beach so it’s not over crowded with the public. Near the beach there is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch. I really like that there are trails from the camp loops to the beach. The bathhouses are always clean and well stocked. The camp sites are tucked into the woods with plenty of room for camping.

  • Tom R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Awesome seclusion

    Our first time at Cowans Gap and we loved it. 5 nights, 6 days with no cell or wifi to stress us out. Biking, Hiking, sitting around a campfire, very nice. Site 14 was ok, small. Weekend kids were noisy. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Firewood always available. Easy access to dump station. Coming back in July to a site we scout out. Looking forward to our next visit.

  • Tiff T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Colonel Denning State Park Campground
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Colonel Denning State Park Campground

    Awesome!

    We had a great time visiting the park! We stayed in site 28 which was a walk-in site, this was perfect for us since we wanted to be further away from people and the light from the bathroom/shower facility. The site was not far from our parking spot, maybe a hundred yards but there was a slight hill. There are even more isolated campsites further up the hill.

    The park itself is definitely on the smaller side but packs in a lot. Lots of great trails and the beach would be great( close due to bacteria overgrowth) the michaux forest is 30 minutes away and has a lot more outdoor activities.

    Will stay here again in the future.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
    May. 27, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Nice-ish place

    The drive in was exciting. Lots of sheepish hills and turns. As long as you go slow, you'll be fine. Leaving on the other hand was terrifying. Being the down hill version of the drive in.

    A note on cell service. There is none. NONE. No AT&T, no Verizon, no TMoblie. They campground doesn't have WiFi either.

    If you were planning on going out to do stuff off the state park, there's nothing nearby.

    We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground
    May. 27, 2024

    Caledonia State Park Campground

    Very nice state park

    This place is as advertised. Very well maintained and friendly staff. I would give my site an 8. It would be a 10 if the utilities were closer to the back of the site. We had to move the coach forward 5 feet to make our 50-foot power cord reach.

  • Beastz-_-Azz 1.
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Ridge State Forest
    May. 6, 2024

    Green Ridge State Forest

    Green ridge state forest

    The people are nice and friendly . If you love to camp and view nature this is the place to be there are plenty of beautiful scenery and you can hear the beautiful sounds of nature . There also not a whole lot of traffic and most of the campsites are spread out . There's also a couple places you can go cool off on a hot day. They have tons of camps to choose from I haven't seen alot of them but my favorites that I have seen are 1,3 and 26 they all range from medium to large.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground

    Beautiful and secluded!

    Driving in I got a little worried I was getting lost, but I drove on. I arrived on a Wednesday evening. I had my pick of campsites, because I was the only person there!

    The water was off, but I was prepared to wilderness camp later in my trip so, that was no big deal.

    It was so secluded, I heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over. 

    If you have a trailer, I do not recommend this spot. there is a very tight hairpin turn on the way in. My six foot long trailer barely made the turn!

  • 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 Campground
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Shawnee State Park Campground

    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!

  • Sharon L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caledonia State Park Campground
    Feb. 18, 2024

    Caledonia State Park Campground

    Do your homework on sites

    This was a great trip for the most part.  Lots of neat things around.  We went to a winery and an ice cream place as well as did some other fun things.  There is a pool there and the area is fantastic.  As for the site, I took one of the last ones that was available in the full hookups.  Wouldn't book that site again for our unit.  It was on a slope and our sewage wouldn't drain correctly as it was uphill from the campsite.  That also caused issues when we went to clean our tank out upon leaving as we couldn't get it all out.  We then stopped at the dump station and that ended up being an issue too.  Not enough to keep us from not going back.  We will be there over the Fourth of July weekend.  Sites are not huge, however the bathhouse is new and nice and overall it was a great weekend!

  • karen
    Camper-submitted photo from Rvino - Ridge Rider Campground, LLC
    Dec. 23, 2023

    Rvino - Ridge Rider Campground, LLC

    How people lie and camp not fair to complaints

    review 3 days ago NEW Vacation| Family In October 2023 we rented a site by the pond… all was good for the 4 days that we were there! So the day before we had to leave my brother and I went to the store to see if we could stay for a week… as the lady checked the site and replied…we would have to move because it is rented.(that was understandable…we could do that) and she would look for another. Proceeds to say I’m sorry we don’t have anything open… so my brother looks at me and says what do you want to do? when I said I guess we’ll call another campground. She then looks again, and finds another site for us… so we booked it for 7 more days. I think it was in a seasonal site… as we were told by others. We pack everything up and get to the spot unpack everything and was good for the first 2 days. A camper came in with nice people… then a Father and son in-law came to seasonal spot nice people my brother shared his home made chili with them. The next day the seasonal people came in next to us around 10AM So around 11:30AM/12:30PM my brother was listening to music and a couple beers, the guy next to us came over and ask him to turn it down so his son and wife could take a nap. My brother responded no problem! and they talked for a little bit about the man being in the Marines and my brothers son, being in the Marines, and even thanked him for his service! So later on when that man and his family left, My brother turn the music up, as it’s still early in the day! So I guess they told office lies when they got back, It was nowhere around 11 PM.(Quiet time.) No One came to our campsite from the office and said anything to us!!!! No warnings!!!! nothing!!! The only reason we found out that that man did what he did is a couple days ago Nov.11 2023 we called to get a campsite for Thanksgiving and the lady put a man on as she was having a problem looking us up…I guess the manager on the phone, and told us that we were not welcome back because he had gotten complaint that we had our music up till 4 AM in the morning… which is ridiculous!!! there’s no way that we were up till 4 AM especially when we get up early in the morning and with no naps during the day! We would probably be in around 10ish pm! At night. And some days we would go out and visit friends. So I guess when you pay for a site you can’t have a couple beers and enjoy music and a nice fire? That man was a Liar!!!!! I just don’t understand why no one came to our campsite and said anything to us from the store!!!!! We’ve been coming there for over 20 years!!!!! No phone call??? No letter????? They have phone number and address! They wait to you call to book a site again… for thanksgiving!…and then tell you all this!!!! We were shocked!!!! We’re 58 and almost 61 years old we can do a face to face civilized conversation!! So you do it on the phone.?? A Month later?????!!! This situation should have been taken care of when we where their!!!! This is so sad…. that this is handled like this!!! Hope you All have a Great and Happy Thanksgiving!!! Even the Liars!!! We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving too!!!! Our‘s is ruined!!!! But in another review, when a lady was talking about a seasonal person running their blower all day long. I think she said like seven hours. She couldn’t sit around her fire. Enjoy it with quietness, and nothing was done to that person! As you told her that they are doing that to keep upkeep on their site, but that’s OK that they can run that for seven hours straight! I know we were NOT out there at 4 AM in the morning no way!!!!!!!! Someone should have came to us and let us know what was going on.. we would have complied with everyone’s wishes! We are not that complicated!!!!!

  • John C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Ridge State Forest
    Nov. 14, 2023

    Green Ridge State Forest

    Great site!

    First come first server. I got in late Friday night and only the overflow camps were available, but don't let that dissuade you from coming. I got site 93 and it was a awesome camping spot. It's located in Bonds Landing, has room to park your car and walk to camp or drive your vehicle to the camp. Behind site 93 and a couple of others have a river that's not far from the camp site. It is 43 minute drive from the Ranger station.



Guide to Entriken

Camping near Entriken, Pennsylvania, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a perfect spot for families, friends, and solo adventurers alike.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are many trails around the campgrounds. For example, at Cowans Gap State Park Campground, visitors enjoy hiking around the lake, with one reviewer noting, "The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake."
  • Fishing: Many campers love to fish in the nearby lakes. One camper at Seven Points (PA) mentioned, "The lake is beautiful and sunsets from the campground are stunning."
  • Swimming: At Shawnee State Park Campground, families can enjoy a sandy swim beach. A reviewer said, "Awesome sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids while they swam."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park praised, "I have never used a cleaner camp shower or seen so many amenities on a campground."
  • Quiet atmosphere: Many campers enjoy the peacefulness of the area. One reviewer at Blue Knob State Park Campground said, "Super quiet and relaxing place."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Lake Raystown Resort noted, "The staff were super friendly and the whole campground was tidy and clean."

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park said, "Sites are very spacious and the gravel pad was level upon parking."
  • Plan activities: Bring bikes or kayaks for extra fun. One family at Seven Points (PA) enjoyed biking and kayaking, stating, "The kids took a kayak over to an island and spent the afternoon cliff jumping."
  • Check for playgrounds: Some campgrounds have playgrounds for kids. A visitor at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park mentioned, "There are 3 playgrounds all different and all well kept."

Tips from RVers:

  • Look for electric hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with electric hookups. A camper at Lake Raystown Resort noted, "Camp sites are nice for RVs."
  • Check site levels: Some sites may not be level, so it’s good to check before booking. A visitor at Blue Knob State Park Campground mentioned, "The site across the gravel road felt closer than the sites on either side."
  • Plan for tight spaces: Some campgrounds have tighter sites, so be prepared. A reviewer at Four Seasons at Raystown Lake Camping Resort said, "The only drawback was that the sites were tight and not the most level but we made do."

Camping near Entriken, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful getaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Entriken, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Entriken, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 99 campgrounds and RV parks near Entriken, PA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

  • 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 22 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Entriken, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Entriken, PA.

  • What parks are near Entriken, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Entriken, PA that allow camping, notably Raystown Lake and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.