Best Campgrounds near Gibbon Glade, PA

The Southwestern Pennsylvania region around Gibbon Glade features several established campgrounds providing a mix of accommodations. Tall Oaks Campground and Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground offer tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals within a short drive of Ohiopyle State Park. These mixed-use campgrounds typically maintain facilities ranging from basic amenities to full-service options with electric hookups, showers, and picnic areas. Most camping areas in the region are positioned to provide convenient access to outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting.

Seasonal operation varies significantly among campgrounds in the Laurel Highlands area. While some properties like Tall Oaks remain open year-round, others including Coopers Rock State Forest operate from April through October. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods. Primitive sites and more secluded options can be found throughout the region, though these may have limited facilities compared to developed camping areas. Road access generally consists of gravel drives, with some sites requiring navigation of sloped terrain. According to one visitor at Tall Oaks Campground, "The sites are huge and mostly very private. I prefer back country camping and not in actual campgrounds - this place is a nice compromise."

Campers consistently mention privacy and spaciousness as key attributes of camping areas near Gibbon Glade. Several properties feature wooded sites that provide natural separation between camping spots. Water access represents another highlight, with ponds and small lakes available at several campgrounds including Benner's Meadow Run. Visitors note the family-friendly atmosphere at most established sites, with activities like swimming pools, mini-golf, and fishing. For those seeking more solitude, tent sites situated away from main camping areas often provide a quieter experience. One review observed that "There are a LOT of sites to choose from. The stargazing opportunities are amazing here. Our site was secluded enough to have privacy, which is what our goal was."

Best Camping Sites Near Gibbon Glade, Pennsylvania (122)

    1. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    82 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $24 - $72 / night

    "Ohiopyle is located in a beautiful area of Pennsylvania we've camped there a couple of times and have been able to get last minute tent sites. Lots of outdoor activities nearby."

    "Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."

    2. Coopers Rock State Forest

    32 Reviews
    Dellslow, WV
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1561

    $25 - $35 / night

    "It's a popular hiking destination that's relatively close to Morgantown, so it gets pretty crowded in the summer and I would suggest arriving early if you're going to"

    "There is a great access to the trails from the campsite and a short walk to the overlook. Depending upon your location the bathrooms can be a hike. Sites 3-7 are good locations."

    3. Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground

    12 Reviews
    Farmington, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-4097

    "I was traveling alone and was looking for something about an hour away when I used my Dyrt app to locate a recommended campground. Benner’s popped up near Ohiopyle State Park."

    "The campground was really nice, although PA Winters are drab, so we kind of had to use our imagination for how beautiful the campground might be when there's vibrant greenery all around."

    4. Tall Oaks Campground

    10 Reviews
    Farmington, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-4777

    $16 - $45 / night

    "Very large tent site and surrounded by woods. Not close to your neighbor like most campgrounds. Peaceful! Van Life sites are tucked away in the woods for privacy. Open fields for large groups."

    "Nice little spot next to the creek. Staff was friendly but barely on site. Which is nice."

    5. Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

    12 Reviews
    Confluence, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8531

    $29 - $62 / night

    "Incredibly clean & close To everything. Located right beside Ohiopyle and Yough Lake dam. There is a beach in campground but found the drive to Yough lake perfect."

    "Creekside sites felt smaller and more crowded than lakeside sites, which open onto the beach and lake. Guests were very friendly and considerate of quiet hours."

    6. Outflow Camping

    15 Reviews
    Confluence, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $155 / night

    "It was an easy short walk to the parking lot.  The campground has easy access to the bike trail.  You can see bikers camping in a certain spot for the special rate of $14.00 per biker. "

    "Great access to the Allegheny bike trail and all the small towns near. No shade over campsites."

    7. Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Oakland, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-6938

    $22 - $33 / night

    "Camp ground was just a few minute drive away from the entrance to the trail. Trails were easy enough for kids. Camp site itself was nice and clean but felt a little too close to each other."

    "Thirdly, the campground was so close to the nature that we wanted to see. We went to see the falls and they were within walking distance from our campsite. Overall, it was an awesome place to camp."

    8. Scarlett Knob Campground

    10 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-5200

    "We were very close to the state park and all activities there."

    "There is one spot with a flushable toilet and it’s a bit of a walk. The pit toilets are actually pretty ok. The showers could use some TLC as well."

    9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

    16 Reviews
    Normalville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 455-2929

    $115 - $750 / night

    "We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets."

    "ask for with 2 swimming pools. 4 water slides ,tractor rides ,fire truck rides and a train ride alongside the free activities for the kids there is allways something fun to do and only a few minute drive"

    10. Sand Springs Campground

    6 Reviews
    Bruceton Mills, WV
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 282-2128

    $46 - $55 / night

    "The outside roads of the park if you walk them all is roughly one mile and it feels like you’re hiking on a gravel path through the woods- well because you are."

    "Nice campground next to Chestnut Ridge Park (great pond swimming & newt catch/release as well as summer folk music concerts on Sat when not COVID)."

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Recent Reviews near Gibbon Glade, PA

686 Reviews of 122 Gibbon Glade Campgrounds


  • R
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Good place to stay for a night

    This is a good place to stay in an area along Hwy 50 where there aren’t many other options. The host was friendly and helpful. The campground is clean and safe. The bathrooms are fine with a good shower and hot water. There is a swimming pool although it was closed for the season when I was here.

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Ok for a quick overnight

    Due to a water main break, only one bathroom and showers were available. Bathrooms were quite old and run down. There are over 100 sites. Pets are only allowed on specific loops and cannot be walked on “non pet” loops. We had an electric site which was pretty level for our van. Bike trails were more like hiking trails ( not single track Mtn biking trails). I found this park to be “just ok”.

  • G
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Private

    If you’re looking for quiet and privacy, this is the place.  they laid out the sites so that you’re not side by side. They are all on an angle which moves you further away from anyone on both sides.  The angled site also was great for driving just past you’re site and practically backing straight back into you’re site.  Decent bath house and friendly, low key staff.  Great rates per night.

  • Jennifer S.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Fox Den Acres Campground

    Nice campground, close to home

    Friendly people. Clean. Only downside is only one bathhouse/restroom, hampering g the no #2 in camper. LoL

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Canaan Loop Road Dispersed

    Great dispersed sites!

    We only drove down to the second site, but it was awesome! Big site, good fire ring, paths the walk right from the site. The moss was like walking on carpet

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Large wooded sites

    The owners are so friendly and personable. The sites are actually in a wooded area not just a big field. Each site has full hookups. We will definitely return.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • Aileen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    Clean Campground in a Beautiful Park

    This is one of our favorite places. The park is beautiful, and so are the nearby Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and Canaan Valley State Park.

    The campground is better suited to tents and small to medium size camping units. I think the person who designed it was not familiar with camping units other than tents. Loop 1-30 is one way going clockwise. Loop 31-65 is one way going counterclockwise. But in both loops, to have your door facing away from the street, you have to drive counterclockwise if your site is on the outside of the loop, and clockwise if your site is inside the loop.  In some sites, the electric pedestal is on the wrong side, so you'll have to use a long cord and take it under your unit to reach your electric hookup.

    There are two water fill stations, one at the camp store where you check in, and the other at a water fountain near the bathhouse in loop 31-65. They are supplied supplied with a green garden hose, not a white potable water hose, so we unscrewed the hose and used our own. The water tastes unusually good.

    The dump station is in a section of loop 31-65. You have to go the wrong way on a one way road to be close enough for your slinky to reach it. The non potable rinse water is across this road from the dump station and it has a white hose--beware--this is not the drinking water! You stretch this hose across the road to rinse your gray and black tanks and slinky.

    Some of the sites are not very level, and many of the pull thru sites share some driveway space with another pull thru site or a back in site. There are two pairs of sites that share a pull thru--OK for people traveling together, but otherwise a headache if you're arriving and leaving at different times.

    Once you have dealt with all this inconvenience and oddness, you'll find you're within walking distance of the falls, a small lake, hiking trails that go through beautiful forests with rhododendrons, hemlocks, spruce, and hardwoods. The camp store is limited, but the staff is very friendly and helpful. The nature center is one of the best I've ever visited, and park naturalists provide programs on weekends. There are kayak rentals in summer. The lake has a swimming beach, but you can pay to use the swimming pool at the lodge for better swimming. The lodge also has a huge lobby with a cabinet containing jigsaw puzzles. We worked on one on a rainy day when we didn't want to be outside. Davis and Thomas have some interesting shops and good restaurants.When you get back after a day of adventures, you'll find clean restrooms with hot showers that are actually hot. And the T-Mobile service was good enough for my husband to stream a movie while I sent photos to my family. The park was very busy for Labor Day weekend, but it was a family atmosphere and after dark, there were few lights and little noise.

  • M
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Perfect Site

    This was the perfect little site. Super friendly and accommodating, beautiful walking paths, great campsites. We really enjoyed our stay.


Guide to Gibbon Glade

Camping near Gibbon Glade, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something to offer.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around Ohiopyle State Park. One camper mentioned, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy rafting on the Ohio Pyle River. A visitor shared, "Very convenient to the river and town," highlighting the easy access to water fun.
  • Fishing: The local lakes provide great fishing spots. One reviewer noted, "The lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less-used fishing spots if you are willing to walk."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for Laurel Hill State Park Campground stated, "Very clean shower houses... overall in working clean condition."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer good spacing between campers. A visitor at Kooser State Park Campground said, "Their tent camping sites are a very good distance from other sites, so you feel much more secluded."
  • Natural Beauty: The stunning views and natural surroundings are a big hit. One camper at Swallow Falls State Park Campground remarked, "The waterfall trails are beautiful and a sight to explore."

What you should know:

  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be noisy. A camper at Kooser State Park Campground mentioned, "Only thing that was disappointing was the fact it was on a highway and all night I could hear the trucks driving."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive facilities. A review for Savage River State Forest noted, "NO drinking water, NO electric hookups," so be prepared to bring your own supplies.
  • Crowded Weekends: Popular spots can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run said, "The price was unbelievably expensive... they pack trailers in like sardines."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. One parent at Laurel Hill State Park Campground mentioned, "The amenities and activities this campground had was amazing for keeping the kids busy!"
  • Safety Precautions: Be aware of poison ivy in some areas. A reviewer at Coopers Rock State Forest cautioned, "Our campsite was surrounded with poison ivy."
  • Bathroom Access: Choose sites close to bathrooms for convenience. A camper at Rhododendron Campground noted, "Site 5 is definitely the closest to the bathroom if you need that."

Tips from RVers:

  • Site Size: Check site dimensions before booking. A reviewer at Coopers Rock State Forest warned, "Backing into some of the sites can be tricky with the angles and the ditches along the road."
  • Electric Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Some sites have electric but that’s it."
  • Plan for Crowds: If you're visiting during peak season, consider making reservations early. A visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run said, "This campground is frequently at capacity and is oversold frequently!"

Camping near Gibbon Glade, Pennsylvania, has its perks and challenges, but with the right preparation, you can have a fantastic experience in the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Gibbon Glade, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Gibbon Glade, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 122 campgrounds and RV parks near Gibbon Glade, PA and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Gibbon Glade, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gibbon Glade, PA is Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 82 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Gibbon Glade, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Gibbon Glade, PA.

What parks are near Gibbon Glade, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 26 parks near Gibbon Glade, PA that allow camping, notably Youghiogheny River Lake and Jennings Randolph Lake.