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Best Tent Camping near Fallentimber, PA

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Tent camping options around Fallentimber, Pennsylvania include several secluded woodland sites in the surrounding area. Long Acres on Clover Creek offers private tent sites in a peaceful setting with creek access, while Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground provides primitive tent camping approximately 20 miles northeast in Rothrock State Forest. STAR LEE FARM, located east of Fallentimber, features three designated tent sites with basic amenities in a rural setting.

Sites may be set on dirt, gravel, or forest duff with minimal grading. Most tent campgrounds in the region provide basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables, though facilities vary considerably between locations. Long Acres on Clover Creek allows alcohol and fires but lacks drinking water, while Penn Roosevelt offers drinking water, toilets, and trash service but prohibits alcohol. Many locations permit pets, though restrictions may apply. Campers should verify seasonal availability as some sites like Penn Roosevelt operate year-round while others have limited seasons. Most areas require reservations, especially during peak summer months.

Areas farther from town offer deeper seclusion and less noise. A review mentioned that Long Acres on Clover Creek provides "a great escape from reality" with bright stars and good access to nearby hiking trails and fishing spots. The secluded nature of many tent campgrounds creates opportunities for stargazing and wildlife observation. Penn Roosevelt State Park receives praise for its quiet atmosphere and privacy, with tent sites spaced out along the water. Some locations like Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground require boat access only, adding another dimension to the camping experience. Tent campers particularly appreciate the walk-in sites at Penn Roosevelt, which one visitor noted feel "secluded" despite being relatively close together. The region's tent camping options provide varying levels of primitive experiences, from sites with showers to more rustic backcountry locations.

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  • S
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Rothrock Roadside Campsites — Rothrock State Forest

    Nice spot to camp in the mountains

    First I'll just say that the Rothrock campsites should probably each be listed separately, rather than as a group; they are very spread out throughout the State Forest and each is a different experience.  This review will be for site 002 Colerain Road.  

    This site is accessed by driving up a bit of a winding dirt road up the mountain.  It's easy enough during the summer, though the road is narrow and you've got some sharp bends depending on which way you come from.  This road is not safe to access in the winter in my opinion.  

    The parking is just right off the road, and there's a picnic table and large stone fire ring near the parking.  There's a small path further up the hill into the woods where there is a tent pad, another fire ring and another picnic table.  There are also a lot of flat spots nearby for additional tents to be set up.  

    Just behind the upper tent site is the top of the mountain, and the site has their own private overlook to the valley below.  The site is pretty remote, though there were vehicles and the occasional biker coming up the road.  Traffic may have been busier than usual the weekend we went because there was the Mid Atlantic Overland festival nearby at the same time.  At one point a family parked in the campsite's parking to start a walk... (there's a better trailhead up closer to Indian Lookout they should have used).

    No hookups, water, bathrooms, etc; its fully primitive camping here.  Cell coverage was fine on Xfinity Mobile (Verizon). 

    These sites used to be totally free but they're now $10 a night.  You still need to book a while out if you want to be here on a weekend, especially during the fall when Penn State is playing.

  • Joann&WellsThePup I.
    Jul. 14, 2021

    Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground

    Quiet camping

    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. Short walk to creek and beautiful pond.

  • Johanna B.
    May. 31, 2021

    Duman Lake County Park

    Nice local park

    Duman lake review notes.

    • Well-maintained small park, stocked lake, popular with local fisherman. Kayaking/small boat fishing. I’ve seen bald eagle and osprey.
    • Six campsites, w/mature trees, level, w/paved drive & gravel area, large enough for mid-sized RVs. They state 40 ft., but all are back in. All have (lighted)30 amp & water. We did not see the tent sites. Not sure if they are developed, ask.
    • Number one is closest to the bathhouse, number five was less shaded. Number six is closest to the road.
    • Newer restroom, w/two stalls each. Push-button, hot showers. Men’s worked best.
    • Campsite number one is closest to restroom, but also behind picnic shelter number 12, so if the shelter is booked for a party could be noisy? Day use people bugged out quickly at dusk.
    • We were in #1 in May & had the entire campground & upper park to ourselves.
    • They have a kids’ train in summer.
    • Nice playground.
    • The only real downside of this campground is that the local road is close by and you do get some traffic noise before dark. It is not a high traffic road however. Dumpsters were overflowing with weekend trash & bathrooms needed a bug sweep-out. Sportsmen were target shooting nearby before dark FYI.
  • Travis S.
    Jul. 27, 2017

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Red Mo

    Nice campground, wooded sites and most were okay for tent camping however some required your tent to be set up a small distance from the fire ring. Clean showerhouses and bathrooms. Big Lake and a few miles of hiking and biking trails right from the campground.

    The Iron Ore mines from the past have left the creek water stained red which is why its called the Red Mo with the locals.

  • Zack B.
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Medix Run Camping Area — Moshannon State Forest

    Generic positive title

    Great tent site with lots of room. Have your own little driveway to park your car right next to the site. Comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Need lots of rope for setting up tarps as trees are far apart. Cute little stream in the back with a log crossing. No cell service, near town with free wifi. No toilets or garbage. Good amount of traffic coming down the road but isn't an issue at night time.

  • Travis S.
    Aug. 28, 2017

    Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground

    Small quiet scenic park with fascinating history

    Beautiful campgrounds with spacious camp sites. Well maintained bathroom and firewood plus ice available at the entrance (this is a great plus for those car/tent camping.

    extremely close to the rothrock forest mountain biking trails. Less than a mile to trails that take you to the IMBA epic coopers gap loop.

    Campgrounds and surround park area were well maintained with a few picnic shelters, a beach and sand volleyball courts. Camp was full and all day use areas were occupied during our stay.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    No cell, no problem!

    General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon). 

    Site Quality: Pads are gravel and most appeared to be level. Site 70 was at the end of the loop which is why we picked it. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete each site. 

    Bathhouse: As has been our experience in all PA state parks, the bathhouse was pristine, and the shower (for no additional cost) was clean with plentiful hot water and was very much appreciated. 

    Activities/Amenities: Coin-operated laundry. A playground is in the campground and there is an additional one at the swimming beach. The swimming beach is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 8 am– sunset. Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season. Permits are required. 24 miles of hiking trails, including two trails directly from the campground to the lake. In the summer, there is a camper store/concession stand. Hunting is allowed in season. There are 4.3 miles of mountain biking trails. 

    I used to think Oregon State Parks were the best, but Pennsylvania State Parks have them beat by a mile. We have yet to be disappointed by the amenities(especially the clean bathrooms) offered at the half-dozen state parks we have visited so far.

  • Tim J.
    Sep. 27, 2020

    Seven Points (PA)

    Pleasant Surprise

    We looked at this campground in early August, but I wasn’t too sure about the elevation. I booked our site #6 in Ridge Camp. From the time we arrived and filled up the fresh water tank at the ultra-cool 4 lane dump station, I knew we were in for a great weekend. The signage was very well marked and the fresh water spigot was more like a little tank, super-solid, clean and modern. We pulled into Ridge Camp (RCAM on Recreation.gov) and drove a little bit down a hill to our site. One backup attempt into the site and (according to our LevelMatePRO app) it was perfectly level...that was definitely a first for us. We set our chocks and started our setup. The picnic table had a new seat on one side and was in great shape. Our pad was limestone and very flat and level, so setting out our rugs was easy and comfortable underneath our feet. The campfire ring was in great shape with a fully functioning adjustable grill plate....we even had a lantern pole. Looking at some of our neighbor’s sites, depending on where the camper site was located, some had their picnic table and fire ring either above or below them. Definitely worth looking at the pictures. Our site in Ridge, along with most others from #6-24 were very well shaded. One thing to note is Ridge is on an incline with a loop at the end. Perfect for turning around to head out. With the slope, however be aware of the kids and adults riding around on bicycles and skateboards. With the many bike trails in Seven Points, there were a lot of adult mountain bike riders.

    We took a drive around through the other six campgrounds and decided Point was our favorite, but obviously crowded because it is right on the lake. Senoia camp was (our) tied with Ridge, but only the lower portion. Once you go up the hill to sites above #231, it gets very steep and far away from the water. Probably not too safe for kids on bikes, although the only playground appeared to be at the top of the hill..again, probably too steep for kids. We drove through Meadow Camp (MCAM) but it was too open for us with not many trees for shade. Bay camp (BCAM) was a bit nicer than Meadow with ample trees, but it wasn’t close to anything except for one portion that had access to the lake/bay below. Finally, Valley Camp (VCAM) was a single in/out with a loop around the playground, but the sites appeared too small for our 28’ TT.

    We liked this campground so much that I tried booking (and cancelling our reservation at Red Bridge in Kane, PA) for our last seasonal weekend in October, but there was nothing in Ridge or Point. Later that day, I received an email from Reservation.gov that our Oct 23 booking at Red Bridge was going to be refunded because Red Bridge was under construction. I quickly opened the reservation.gov website and a site across and up the hill a few sites from where we stayed was suddenly available, so I booked it. Another item worth noting is Ridge has a laundromat at only 25¢/load. Also, the restroom at Ridge has 4 shower stalls which were very clean with hot water at a great water pressure. On our way out, we visited the dump station again and got in one of the 4 lanes with no wait. The dump station, as noted above had wide lanes and made the experience an easy and clean one. We can’t wait to go back to Ridge again next month. I took pictures of our site #6 plus several other sites in Seven Points. Each site is sequentially numbered, depending on which of the seven campgrounds - reference the map for the actual locations.

  • Danielle S.
    May. 25, 2020

    Simon B. Elliott State Park Campground

    Small, Level sites, Pretty and Great easy trails

    SB Elliott SP is a tiny campground with quite a few flat places to take a stroll.  The sites are decently sized for the size of the campground itself, and there is a bathroom at the campground and pit toilets across the street at the picnic area.  There are no showers.  Sites offer a picnic table and a fire ring.  There isn't a camp store, but  I-80 is 2 miles down the road and there are places to shop/eat in nearby Clearfield.  The park is a wonderful place to go for walks as they have fields, forested areas, gravel roads and paved roads.  Parker Dam State Park is also a couple of miles down the road if you want more trails to explore.

Guide to Fallentimber

Tent camping near Fallentimber, Pennsylvania typically means setting up in mixed hardwood forests at elevations between 1,500-2,000 feet with predominantly oak, maple, and pine trees. The region experiences cold winters with significant snowfall and warm summers averaging 75-85°F. Several campgrounds remain open year-round despite seasonal temperature fluctuations, though water systems may be winterized from November through April.

What to do

Hike nearby trails: Seven Points Recreation Area connects to miles of hiking paths surrounding Raystown Lake, accessible from Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground. "This campground is accessed by boat only. But it has a maintenance road and is patrolled by college kids with summer jobs. Follow the rules and you will have a wonderful time," notes John H.

Stargaze in designated fields: The minimal light pollution around Fallentimber creates exceptional night sky viewing opportunities. At STAR LEE FARM, "There's a huge field to star gaze as well as taking pictures," according to Tiana S., who adds the location is "very pretty and secluded."

Visit local apiaries: Some camping areas feature working bee farms that welcome visitors. "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," explains a reviewer about STAR LEE FARM's unique attraction.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: At Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground, campers appreciate the thoughtful site layout. "Get a site on the outside towards the water. They are spaced out and peaceful," recommends Joann&WellsThePup I., highlighting the balance between accessibility and seclusion.

Natural water features: Many tent sites in the Fallentimber region provide creek or lake access. "Short walk to creek and beautiful pond," notes a Penn Roosevelt camper, while others mention the peaceful waterfront camping at various locations throughout the area.

True seclusion: The remote feeling attracts many tent campers. Chuck M. writes about Penn Roosevelt: "It was so secluded, I heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over." Similarly, campers at Wilson Hollow Boondock note the peaceful setting with only two tent sites available, ensuring minimal crowding.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Many Fallentimber area campgrounds have poor connectivity by nature of their locations. A STAR LEE FARM camper notes, "Service is a little sketch but it's perfect for those who want to completely escape the business of modern world."

Distance to supplies: Most tent campgrounds require planning ahead for provisions. "Make sure you bring everything you need as there isn't a store nearby," advises Denise D. about Penn Roosevelt State Park.

Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "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!" warns Chuck M. about Penn Roosevelt State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Water-based activities: Raystown Lake offers swimming and boating options near tent sites. "These campsites are accessible by boat ONLY! They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic," explains Kristen H. about Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground, adding, "most are mindful of younger children if you ask them to keep it down."

Noise levels: Family campers should consider timing. "Some weekends get slightly loud because of college kids," notes a Nancy's camper, suggesting weekdays may offer quieter experiences for families with young children.

Proximity to bathrooms: When tent camping with children, choosing sites near facilities helps. Penn Roosevelt offers "restrooms (no shower), picnic table, and fire pit at each site," according to Joann&WellsThePup I., making it suitable for families needing regular bathroom access.

Tips from RVers

Limited hook-up options: Most Fallentimber area tent campgrounds lack RV amenities. While a few sites like Nanty Glo Municipal Park provide electric hookups and water connections, the majority are tent-only with primitive facilities.

Size restrictions: Larger RVs should avoid narrow forest roads. "Driving in I got a little worried I was getting lost," writes Chuck M. about Penn Roosevelt, noting the tight turns that complicate access for anything beyond small trailers or pop-ups.

Off-grid preparation: RVers at dispersed sites near Fallentimber should prepare for boondocking. "There's no electricity there but the owner is working on that but there is power in the shower house," explains a reviewer about STAR LEE FARM's developing facilities.

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