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TravelerDogwood Acres Campground
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The staff here are amazing. Quiet time is respected, clean campground. Will come again.
Tent Camping near Fairview, PA
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State parks and forests surrounding Fairview, Pennsylvania provide several tent-only camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground offers primitive tent camping in a secluded woodland setting, with sites spaced along the perimeter near water access. Reeds Gap State Park features 14 tent-only sites with a creek running through the property. For more private experiences, Star Lee Farm provides three tent campsites in a rural setting with hiking opportunities and stargazing in open fields. Long Acres on Clover Creek offers walk-in tent sites with creek access and proximity to state game lands.
Most tent campgrounds in the region feature basic amenities with varying levels of development. Penn Roosevelt provides restrooms and drinking water at several spots throughout the campground, but lacks showers. Sites typically include fire rings and picnic tables, with fires permitted at most locations. Reeds Gap offers more developed facilities with hot showers and an honor system payment method at the park office. Cell service is limited or non-existent at many locations, particularly at Reeds Gap and Penn Roosevelt. Campers should prepare for primitive conditions by bringing necessary supplies, as stores are often not nearby.
In early spring and late fall, tent campers frequently have entire campgrounds to themselves. According to reviews, Penn Roosevelt offers exceptional seclusion, with one visitor noting they "heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over." Sites at Reeds Gap are described as "peaceful with a dozen or so tent-only sites," some tucked back in the trees while others sit closer to the road. Campers at Long Acres on Clover Creek report excellent stargazing opportunities and access to nearby hiking trails and fishing spots. For tent campers seeking backcountry experiences, the surrounding state forests offer additional primitive camping options with varying regulations regarding permits and designated camping areas.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Fairview (19)
1. STAR LEE FARM
"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"
"We're so happy to welcome this new property to our platform. Check them out, and come back here to leave them some love."
2. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 / night
3. Long Acres on Clover Creek
"The secluded area combined with the creek nearby made for a great escape from reality. The stars are so bright out here and the tent was absolutely fabulous! Definitely 10/10 recommend."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $25 - $65 / night
4. Warriors Path State Park Campground
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $72 / night
5. Nancys Camp
6. Valley Campground
7. Wilson Boondock Hollow
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $50 / night
8. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground
"Beautiful primitive campground (tent only). Get a site on the outside towards the water. They are spaced out and peaceful. Has restrooms (no shower), picnic table, and fire pit at each site."
"The sites are tent only and pretty close together but some still feel secluded. Very accessible and the park has some good trails."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
9. Reeds Gap State Park Campground
"Then I go find a deserted section and a picnic table and just sit down. Immediately I can feel every bit is stress or anxiety dissipate."
"Nice and peaceful with a dozen or so tent only sites. We got a nice one tucked back in the trees, but a few of them are pretty close to the road - not like it's terribly busy."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 / night
10. green ridge state forest
"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."
"Went for a walk in the morning, lots of birdsong. A bit of road noise from the nearby highways but didn’t hear anything at night."
from $10 / night
Drive Time
- 54 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr 1 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 9 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 13 min from State College, PA
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Tent Camping Reviews near Fairview, PA
797 Reviews of 19 Fairview Campgrounds
Matt S.
LegendLake Raystown Resort and Lodge
Enormous property, but...
We spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake.
What We Liked:
- Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.
- This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!
- If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip!
Things to Keep in Mind:
- The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.
- The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.
- No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only.
Would We Return?
- Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.
- WWill W.
GuideCrooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
Very large CG. I car camped at site 066 (with electric) in mid-October and CG was 3/4 empty. Nice location on Glendale Lake with a beach and boat activities (for warmer months). Showers had no hot water but facilities were nice. Very little separation between sites. Nearby hunters discharging guns into evening hours.
- nnancy H.Guide
Hosack Run
Quiet & Dog friendly - 20minutes from Gettysburg Battfields
This pet friendly campground in Caledonia State Park is .8 miles from the larger Chinquapin campground (no pets), ranger station and swimming pool. Our site #171 was level, paved, full hook ups and next to modern clean bathrooms with flush toilets, warm showers and outside dish washing sinks. Many available sites with and without services on a Sunday in October. There were a good number of friendly, tidy, long term campers with large wall tents. (They allow 21 day stays after Labor Day)
Crystal M.
ScoutGreen Ridge State Forest
Great primitive camping
Beautiful area. Very primitive, which is great. Roads were fairly decent to the campsite. Didn't stay near the water and no mountain view but still nice. Had a nice trail into the woods.
Jill S.ScoutFifteen Mile Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Safe, clean, and beautiful!
The campground is a nice size with enough space between sites to feel as though you have some privacy.
We reserved site 4 online but someone had set up there when we arrived. Site 6 was open and it had a better view anyway and was farther away from the toilets, so we didn’t mind.
The boat launch is right there which we planned to paddle board in the morning, but got rained out. The river looks really nice and clean though.
Tables and fire pits are a great size. We saw some gorgeous stars as there isn’t any light pollution.
It’s only half hour from Berkeley Springs, so fill up your spring water for free there and then come enjoy the campsite!
Will definitely return.
- JJ S.Traveler
Green Ridge State Forest
Secluded Site
This was my second time staying at Greenridge in my twenty foot Dodge Ram RV van. This was a convenient first stop on my trip to Yellowstone NP. I arrived mid afternoon on a Saturday in August and there were plenty of sites available.
The sites are spaced apart and while I could see other sites were occupied as I drove to mine, I did not see or hear other people the entire length of my stay.
The dirt road leading to the site was well maintained and in good shape despite recent heavy rain.
The site was just few miles from the highway, making it easy for me to continue my journey the next morning.
Ari A.LegendRocky Gap State Park Campground
Quiet campground with private sites
This quiet campground has plenty of wooded campsites that offer privacy to campers. We were in the electric loop and it can be a bit tight if your rig is larger, and also you need to be prepared to level your rig in several different directions. But all in all, it was a great spot for an overnight day and we even got to check out some of the trails. Very nice park overall.
Tyler K.ScoutJellystone Park™ Williamsport
First time I ever left a campsite early , complete waste of money
Trip -week before labor day , temps 93 degrees, nothing on website when booked said about peak and non peak days on booking page. Said there were only 7 sites left(complete lie) campground was empty. First time we ever been to a place where EVERYTHING was closed. Campstore, jump pillow and the final straw was we went to go to the pool and that was closed. It was 545 pm sun still bright in the sky , nowhere near dusk( when its suppose to close) . So much conflicting info from what the paper we got handed vs what internet site said. Charged a resort fee ? for what a place to park? This is no resort. Grass was high enough to be seeding itself. My wife was so upset she was actually crying. This was supposed to be a fun trip for our da6ughter before going back to school. We decided this place over Buttonwood just because it was alittle closer. Did a full tour of the place. Realized there is nothing here. Went to dinner in town. Decided we didnt want to stay where we knew our Daughter would be bored. She's pretty easy to entertain but this was just ridiculous. 12 HOURS OF MY LIFE AND $400 BUCKS i will never get back. (Loading , driving , realizing we got screwed, driving, unloading) yup was pretty bad.
Guide to Fairview
Tent camping opportunities in Fairview, Pennsylvania, provide access to the Appalachian forest region with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet. The area receives approximately 42 inches of precipitation annually, creating lush woodland environments. Local campgrounds can be found within state parks, state forests, and private properties, each with varying levels of accessibility and amenities.
What to do
Creek exploration: Near Long Acres on Clover Creek, campers can wade through shallow waters and explore the natural creek habitat. "Close access to state game lands and nearby hiking trails and fishing spots!" notes Sarah A.
Stargazing sessions: The rural location offers exceptional night sky viewing. "The stars are so bright out here," reports a visitor to Long Acres, making it ideal for amateur astronomy during summer months when skies clear around 9:30 PM.
Pearl hunting: Some campers create unique experiences in state parks. Paula L. explains her ritual at Reeds Gap State Park Campground: "My De-stress thing to do after a hard week at work is to go and have Dinner at the park. I first take a nice warm shower and let all the stress of the day go down that drain."
Stream fishing: Access to Honey Creek and other waterways provides fishing opportunities. "It has native and stocked trout," mentions a reviewer about Reeds Gap State Park, making it popular with anglers who can fish with Pennsylvania fishing licenses.
What campers like
Cell service detox: The disconnected nature of several campgrounds appeals to those seeking a technology break. "Put your phone away cuz there's no cell service here!" writes Danielle C. about Reeds Gap, noting its peaceful atmosphere.
Private camping areas: Many campsites provide separation from other campers. At Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground, Denise D. highlights "some sites are very private," allowing for a more secluded experience within the tent-only camping area.
Ecological facilities: Sustainability features appeal to environmentally conscious campers. Paula L. appreciates Reeds Gap's "super clean, eco-shower" with "timed water, lights (solar?)" and mentions, "I also like their waste management as they offer recycling for the campers."
Off-season solitude: Winter and mid-week camping offers extraordinary quiet. At Penn Roosevelt, Chuck M. notes: "I arrived on a Wednesday evening. I had my pick of campsites, because I was the only person there!"
What you should know
Hairpin turns: Some campground access roads have challenging turns. One Penn Roosevelt visitor cautions: "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!"
Honor system payment: Several state parks operate with minimal staffing. At Reeds Gap, Cheryl K. mentions: "Pay by honor system at the park office."
Limited facilities: Basic amenities require camper preparation. "Make sure you bring everything you need as there isn't a store nearby," advises Denise D. about Penn Roosevelt State Park.
Site positioning: Campsite locations vary in terms of privacy and proximity to roads. At Reeds Gap, Danielle C. explains: "We got a nice one tucked back in the trees, but a few of them are pretty close to the road."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Recreation areas provide children's entertainment options. At Reeds Gap State Park, Rebecca G. points out: "There's a nice creek that runs through it, picnic pavilions and a playground for the kids!"
Low-traffic areas: Some sites offer safe places for children to play. At Star Lee Farm, Tiana S. describes the setting as "very pretty and secluded," allowing families space to spread out.
Educational opportunities: Unique learning experiences exist at certain campgrounds. Star Lee Farm offers bee education, as Tiana mentions: "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 at all the boxes."
Bathroom proximity: Consider site location in relation to facilities. Kelly C. notes about Reeds Gap: "The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because the bathrooms were down during our trip making night time potty visits a little unpleasant."
Tips for RVers
Boat-accessible options: Some unique camping opportunities exist for those with watercraft. At Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground, Kristen H. explains: "These campsites are accessible by boat ONLY! They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic."
Mooring availability: Waterfront campsites accommodate boats for overnight stays. "There is mooring along both sides of the campground," notes Kristen H., making Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground suitable for those camping with boats.
Rules enforcement: Staff presence ensures campground standards are maintained. John H. advises about Nancy's Boat To Shore: "It has a maintenance road and is patrolled by college kids with summer jobs. Follow the rules and you will have a wonderful time."
Weekend atmosphere: Consider timing for the desired camping experience. Kristen H. cautions: "Some weekend get slightly loud because of college kids, but most are mindful of younger children if you ask them to keep it down."
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