Camping options near Grampian, Pennsylvania range from rustic sites to full-service RV parks across the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from April through October, with limited winter availability. Average summer temperatures reach the low 80s, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities during peak camping months.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Crooked Run Campground at Prince Gallitzin State Park offers access to a 1,635-acre lake. "Great camp sites and friendly staff. Very nice state park in PA. Huge lake for water sports, scenic trails, small dirt bike oval track," notes Judy H.
BMX track for kids: Crooked Run Campground features a designated BMX track that's popular with families. "Great place for kids! We love staying at crooked run campground. Has a beach on the lake. Affordable boat rentals. Bmx track for kids," reports Jackie W.
Golfing access: Lumber City RV Park provides convenient access to nearby golf courses. "Not a huge place but it's a nice place for a quick getaway. Curwensville lake is not too far away and a golf course within 5 Miles," shares Tim W.
Hiking trail networks: State parks in the region offer various walking paths through forested terrain. "So many trails so little time. Friendly crew, helpful staff," according to Resa B. from Prince Gallitzin State Park.
What campers like
Clean, accessible bathrooms: Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing maintains well-kept facilities. "The cabin was great, very clean and cozy. The campgrounds are very nice they have a pool as well as a community building and camp store," writes Austin B.
Child-focused activities: Several RV parks near Grampian offer structured programming for younger campers. "We absolutely love it here!! family camping definitely at its best. We were thrilled to find they had a children's program on Saturday mornings. Our children had a ball making crafts, playing games, finding items on a scavenger hunt and of course snacks!" explains Misty L. about Rustic Acres.
Responsive maintenance: Campground staff typically address issues promptly. "On one trip I alerted them to a light that was out by the bath house, and it was fixed before nightfall," notes Cynthia C. about Rvino - Campers Paradise.
Creek access: Some campgrounds feature creekside sites popular with families. "Alot of their sites are along a small creek which the kids play in and can float down. Site 26 is our favorite. It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek," shares Mathew H. about Mirror Lake RV Camping.
What you should know
Gated community access: Some rv parks near Grampian, Pennsylvania require passing through security. "This KOA is located 5 miles in the back of a gated community. Signage is lacking and it's confusing to locate once past the gate, especially after a long day of driving," warns Ashley L. about DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA.
Site spacing varies significantly: Many campgrounds have a mix of spacious and compact sites. "Most of the sites are pretty close together, though," notes Mike C. about Kalyumet Campground.
Utility hook-up locations: Some sites require extra equipment for full connections. "Some sites require over 50' of hose and multiple power cords to reach power box due to the great amount of trees providing good shade throughout camp ground," explains Fred R. regarding Kalyumet Campground.
Pool temperature variations: Swimming facilities may not always meet temperature expectations. "They had a huge pool that was advertised as heated but was so cold it felt like they dumped ice cubes in it," reports Jessica about Treasure Lake KOA.
Tips for camping with families
Reserve group sites: For larger family gatherings, dedicated group areas provide better accommodation. "We used the group tent sites for our Girl Scout weekend. It was a fun weekend. The site was clean, decently level area for tents, accessible to potable water and bathrooms with showers," says Nicole F. from Prince Gallitzin State Park.
Check program schedules: Many campgrounds run seasonal kids' programs worth planning around. "Our children enjoyed the Saturday kids program, crafts, snacks and games with other children. Owners were great and extremely accomodating and helpful," shares Misty L. about Rustic Acres.
Consider cabins for mixed groups: For families with non-campers, cabin options provide comfort without sacrificing the camping experience. "My family stayed in one of the cabins while friends were in their campers. The cabin was great, very clean and cozy. We had 8 kids and 8 adults who all had a blast playing on the playground, floating down the creek, swimming in the pool, riding bicycles etc," reports Austin B. about Mirror Lake RV Camping.
Tips from RVers
Extra hookup equipment: Pack additional water hoses and electrical cords for certain sites. "We plan to return but our only complaint would be the site we were in (11) and others next to it were quite far from the water and cable hookups. I ended up having to run 60ft of water hose and 50ft of cable in order to get a connection," advises Ember M. about Kalyumet Campground.
Cell service variations: Coverage can be spotty despite proximity to highways. "Verizon service horrible and WIFI did not work where we were - we walked up pool and it worked great there," notes Julie K. regarding Treasure Lake KOA.
Travel time to amenities: Many campgrounds require driving for supplies or activities. "Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place)," mentions Mathew H. about Mirror Lake RV Camping.
Check site size compatibility: Confirm your RV length matches available sites. "We plan to return but just wanted to let others know if you are booking in the first 2 rows plan to have a really long water connection and possibly electric as well," cautions Ember M. about Kalyumet Campground.
