Best Tent Camping near Granville Summit, PA

Searching for the perfect place to pitch your tent near Granville Summit? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Granville Summit, PA (8)

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      1. Riverside Acres Campground

      2 Reviews
      18 Saves
      Towanda, Pennsylvania
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents

      $22 - $35 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Lawrence Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Lawrence Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Lawrence Recreation Area

      3. Lawrence Recreation Area

      2 Reviews
      3 Photos
      9 Saves
      Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania

      Overview

      Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 49 approximately 4 miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area offers a great location for picnicking and shoreline fishing.

      Recreation

      Cowanesque Lake offers many outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the area's streams and lakes. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing below the dam. The fields and forests around the lake are popular destinations for hunters looking for large and small game species that inhabit the eastern hardwood forests. Many miles of hiking trails surround the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which links the trails at Cowanesque and nearby Hammond Lake into a long path that extends all the way through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.

      Facilities

      The Cayuga Shelter is reservable for group picnicking. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates groups of up to 100 people in a lovely lakeside setting.

      Natural Features

      Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Picnic Table

      $40 - $100 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Gardner Hill Campground

      4. Gardner Hill Campground

      1 Review
      2 Photos
      5 Saves
      Elmira, New York
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Market
      • Picnic Table
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      Camper-submitted photo from Ravensburg State Park Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Ravensburg State Park Campground
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        6. Lambs Creek Recreation Area

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        Mansfield, Pennsylvania

        Overview

        Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a great location for picnicking, hiking and biking.

        Recreation

        A 3.2-mile paved rail trail travels south from the recreation area into Mansfield. It is open for hiking, biking and roller blading. A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 498-acre Tioga Lake, which is popular for water skiing, fishing and paddling.

        Facilities

        Lambs Creek offers one group shelter. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 100 people in a lovely wooded setting.

        Natural Features

        Lambs Creek is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

        • Pets
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Picnic Table

        $75 / night

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        7. South Shore Recreation Area

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        Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania

        Overview

        South Shore Recreation Area is located on the south side of the Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, just five miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area is easily accessible from Route 15 and offers a great location for boating, picnicking and fishing.

        Recreation

        Cowanesque Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the area's streams and lakes. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing below the dam. The fields and forests around the lake are popular destinations for hunters looking for large and small game species that inhabit the eastern hardwood forests. Many miles of hiking trails circle the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which travels through the recreation area. It links the trails at Cowanesque and nearby Hammond Lake into a long path that extends all the way through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.

        Facilities

        The recreation area offers three group shelters. The Iroquois and Oneida Shelters have electric and water hookups; the Mohawk Shelter has water hookups only. All three sites are fully accessible and comfortably accommodate groups of up to 100 people in a lovely lakeside setting.

        Natural Features

        Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Picnic Table

        $40 - $100 / night

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          8. Backwoods Homestead LLC

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          Benton, Pennsylvania
          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents

          $50 - $75 / night


        Recent Tent Reviews in Granville Summit

        403 Reviews of 8 Granville Summit Campgrounds


        • C
          Camper-submitted photo from DB Adventures
          Nov. 14, 2024

          DB Adventures

          A great spot to camp

          So myself, my Girlfriend and our dog went up to hike the Grand Canyon and decided to spend the night. We were met with extremely friendly personnel. The site was easy to get to. And the bathrooms and showers were extremely clean. Honestly it was a huge plus picking this place to stay the night.

        • KThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Nov. 5, 2024

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          Comfortable, family oriented, close proximity to lake

          The campground is on a peninsula surrounded by a lake. The larger loop (non electric) sites are more spacious, level and shady. The smaller loop with RV hook ups are more barren. Sites are neat, tidy, and well stocked. Flush toilets. The showers are free but pressure was way too high and water not warm enough. Many families and young campers but CG was quiet at night. There is access to major trails including Ricketts Glen Falls. I did not have cell service with T Mobile.

        • Aegon T.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Nov. 3, 2024

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          Incredible Experience

          I visited Ricketts Glen State Park last year, and it was an incredible experience! The natural beauty of the park is breathtaking, especially with the waterfalls along the Falls Trail– a must-do hike for anyone visiting. The trail is challenging but so worth it; the views are unmatched. I stayed in one of the campsites, which offered a nice level of privacy and had clean facilities, including showers and well-maintained restrooms. Lake Jean was also a highlight, with opportunities for kayaking and swimming, perfect for cooling off after a day of hiking. I'd recommend visiting during the week to avoid the crowds. Truly a perfect spot for anyone looking to escape into nature!

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        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping
          Oct. 1, 2024

          Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping

          Amazing campground

          Very well maintained. Some sites are close and some a spread out. About half of them are in the sun and half get shade all day. I switched sites after a day to get some solar charging. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets. Sign in near bathrooms on arrival. Dogs must be on a leash but I found a spot down the hill to the south where there are no campsites to let them play fetch for a bit.

        • Jolene J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park Campground
          Aug. 17, 2024

          Little Pine State Park Campground

          Clean quiet campground

          This is a nice clean quiet campground. It's a great stop if you're doing rails to trails or swimming at the beach up the road. (Note to get to both places you'll need to drive). We went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded but I've heard on the weekends it gets packed. There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean. Some of the spots are smaller and right next to each other (down by the creek and up around top). But spots 68,69,70 are prime. We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal

        • Greg W.
          Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
          Aug. 2, 2024

          Stony Fork Creek Campground

          Great experience

          We arrived on Saturday and departed the following Friday. The campground was exceptionally maintained, bathrooms and showers virtually spotless and the pool was clearly and consistently maintained at all times. Plenty of space to spread out and walk. All of the roads were paved and sites were very large.

        • V
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Jul. 20, 2024

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          A must do

          This is one of the best camping experiences we've had. This state park has so much to offer and the campground is very nice. The campsites are really good, most of them fairly private and level. There are some pull through sites for big rigs but those don't have trees and are not private. We had a site with power for our small trailer and it was fantastic. The bathrooms were kept very clean and they had 4 showers so we never had to wait. There is absolutely no cell service, however, and we had to go all the way down the mountain to get texts or make calls. The trails are very well maintained. If you want to do the Falls Trail ( 21 beautiful waterfalls), it is quite challenging. We were glad to have trecking poles and hiking boots. It took us over 4 hours to do the entire hike. There is a nice beach for swimming, the lake felt clean and wasn't too cold in July. Lake Jean is nice to kayak and there are quite a few tent sites you can launch your watercraft from, as well as 2 public launch sites. I was worried about the weather because it was 98 degrees in NJ but as the park is up in elevation, we did not get over the mid 80's the whole time we were there and the mornings were quite cool. I definitely recommend this park. It does get very busy on weekends so if you can stay during the week it's much nicer.

        • Amber C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park Campground
          Jul. 14, 2024

          Little Pine State Park Campground

          Nice Place

          The campground is beautifully kept. Bathrooms and sites were nice. Some sites are alittle closer personally esp in the dog area. It was extremely buggy when we went. Our dogs wouldn't come out of the camper because there was no relief. It was the height of rattle snake season. A site near ours and very close to the playground had a rattler under their camper. Alittle too close for comfort. Otherwise, campers, rangers and hosts were nice to deal!

        • Michael G.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Jul. 13, 2024

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          Mostly Rustic Camping with Great Hikes

          The campground is mostly rustic with no hookups, but there are some electric and full hookup sites. Best ones don't have hookups. Have to do the Falls Hike. It's a fairly challenging hike and gets very busy on weekends and past noon, but its a must do.

        • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Salt Springs State Park Campground
          Jun. 29, 2024

          Salt Springs State Park Campground

          Unique park with unique natural features

          This park is technically a “state park” because the land for it was donated to the state for public use. However, once the state became the official stewards, there werent funds in the state budget to maintain it as a park. A lical group, the Friends of Salt Springs, stepped up and offered to maintain the park with funds raised by their group. The result is a small but unique property open to the public for day use (picnicking and hiking and fishing) along with 2 small rustic campgrounds. One campground has a large open mowed grassy meadow with level sites for car camping or small campers, no hookups are available but each site has a fire ring and picnic table. On the other side of the parks trout stream are seven secluded primitive hike-in tent sites along with three basic camper cabins. The Friends of Salt Springs makes a good effort to maintain these two rustic campgrounds, however it seems there isnt a ranger on site at night so a camper said the meadow campground can get a little noisy some nights. The hike in sites are relatively quiet and secluded though, and are positioned nicely along the stream, one site actually adjacent to a good swimming hole.

          The camper cabins are basic with bunks, bring all your own gear. They are fairly new and have electricity but no water or heat.

          On the grounds in the day use area are picnic spits, a pavilion, and an activity barn. When I was there, the barn was featuring a local quilt show.

          The special aspect of this park are the hiking trails through old growth hemlock forest, said to be the largest hemlocks in Pennsylvania. The trout stream also cascades through some some waterfalls, and there are gorges with unique geology.

          There is a village nearby with limited supplies, you may want to stock up on groceries before heading out to this somewhat remote park. There is, however, a local brewery, plus an odd coffee shop featuring both donuts and ammo, an unusual combination…..

        • MJ B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
          Jun. 19, 2024

          Stony Fork Creek Campground

          Good Camping Option to the Grand Canyon of PA

          Stayed at this campsite, taking our pop-up camper on its maiden voyage to the Grand Canyon of PA. Was able to choose a location that worked best for us. The area we selected was not busy. Campsite appeared to have a lot of seasonal campers. My husband does not like staying in crowded campgrounds with people surrounding you and up all night screaming and singing. We go camping to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Not to listen to people pretending to relive their college days....lol. Area is open, not offering a lot of privacy, but we had shade and woods behind us, and the ground was grassy and level. The pool was nice and the rec center had a lot of activities for kids. The pond offered fishing and pedal boat rentals. We chose this campsite due to its proximity to the Leonard Harrison State Park. We had no issues here and would recommend.

        • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping
          Jun. 7, 2024

          Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping

          Dog Friendly Retreat near Watkins Glen

          We stayed at Sugar Hill for about 10 days, arriving right after Memorial Day weekend. The campground offers a variety of great options for various rig sizes, accommodating different needs comfortably. Its location is convenient, just a 15-minute drive from Watkins Glen, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.

          During our stay, the campsite never even got near half full, providing a peaceful and uncrowded experience. For those seeking more privacy, there are numerous secluded spots along the side roads throughout the park.

          However, it's worth noting that WiFi and phone service are pretty limited, typically ranging between 1-2 bars. Despite this minor inconvenience, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend Sugar Hill for its tranquility and proximity to local attractions.

        • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Twin Streams Campground
          Jun. 4, 2024

          Twin Streams Campground

          Family Retreat by the Stream

          Spent Memorial Day weekend at this campground and found it bustling with activity yet still retaining a serene charm. Despite the crowd, we snagged a spot by the stream, which added an extra layer of tranquility to our stay. As the holiday wound down, so did the crowd, leaving behind a peaceful ambiance. Its proximity to the PA Grand Canyon made it an ideal base for exploration. While the WiFi was a bit spotty, offering only two bars in certain areas, it encouraged us to disconnect and fully immerse ourselves in nature, especially during the mesmerizing stargazing nights. Although there were plenty of annual RV residents, the atmosphere remained quaint and inviting. Overall, a delightful spot for a camping getaway.

        • V
          Camper-submitted photo from Pettecote Junction Campground
          May. 28, 2024

          Pettecote Junction Campground

          Nature Lover's Dream

          This is one of the best campgrounds we've ever stayed at. Beautifully maintained and landscaped, and the sites are level. Our site was literally on the river, we even saw an eagle. Their bathrooms are so clean I almost swept from joy. Keep in mind you need quarters for a hot shower but I only needed 2 quarters for 6 minutes, plenty of time. What I love most is how accessible the biking trail and river are. The staff will even shuttle you to the kayak drop off site for a fee, and then you just pull in right to the campground. We have been coming to this area for years and this is the first time we were lucky to snag a site for a Holiday weekend. We won't stay anywhere else from now on.

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Moon Lake Recreation Area
          Apr. 9, 2024

          Moon Lake Recreation Area

          Great peaceful environment

          My family loves it up here. The reservation staff are over accommodating and very helpful, we had to call them a few times. Great place for hiking, fishing, letting kids have fun and be kids. A nice quiet place to relax by the fire while the kids sleep.

        • louis P.
          Camper-submitted photo from Cozy Creek Family Campground
          Apr. 9, 2024

          Cozy Creek Family Campground

          Rustic creek family campground

          This is a fantastic campground! The tent sites are right on the creek. The grounds, the little store/coffee shop and the facilities were pristine. The owner and all the employees were as friendly as they were accommodating. I can't say enough good things. I'll definitely be back.

        • Jim M.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Loyalsock State Forest
          Mar. 19, 2024

          Loyalsock State Forest

          The campsites aren't too bad but I choose a bad night to stay.

          The sites are just pull offs along the road. the road isn't heavily traveled so it's not too bad. The problem was the night that I stayed there it had been raining non stop for several day and the whole campsite. was several inches of mud. there wasn't any grassy areas to park near. All in all not a bad place in dry conditions. it was reported to be free with a permit but the permit was about $15

        • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
          Mar. 13, 2024

          Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

          Mixed Feelings

          This was our families first SoLo trip with our camper. It had alot of things to do indoor/ outdoor pool, pirate ship, slide, big pillow, waterside, golf and rock wall. The campground and showers were clean. There were some things that didn't work like the army truck ride, zipline, and playground. The biggest downfall was being near the dump station and something going on with this makeshift site next to us where around our area smelled of sewer fumes all the time we went out for dinner one night because my 3 yr old was gaging. However the area was absolutely gorgeous we hiked so many waterfalls, went and rented a boat for the day to check out the lake, and drive to the next lake to check out the park.

        • Sharon L.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Feb. 19, 2024

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          Neat campground, bring hiking or walking shoes!

          First off, if you are going to visit all the falls, bring shoes that you can walk in and that are smart for wet and moist surfaces.  Flip flops will not work for this.  We had tennis shoes on and that wasn't our best choice, however we don't own hiking boots....might be something we get in time, especially if we go back here.  The many falls are breathtaking!  We had a very nice site....no electric, clean bathhouses, very quiet.  This one was far for us, but we had a very enjoyable time there with our friends!

        • Sunny B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
          Jan. 12, 2024

          Harpy Hollow

          Nice place

          A great place to visit, I really like this place. I often lie here admiring the scenery and playing suika game. I like everything that is peaceful and slow

        • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Nov. 14, 2023

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          Sweet spot!

          Two things:  (1) You're in for quite a climb getting up to the campground; and (2) there is no cell service, at least for AT&T.  It was also difficult to find, as Google Maps directed us to a parking lot at a trail head that was a good distance away from the campground.

          But we loved the campground.   We had a quick overnight touch-and-go, and really wish we could have stayed awhile.  Will definitely stop in when passing this way again.

        • Kait D.
          Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Mountain Campground
          Oct. 23, 2023

          Red Rock Mountain Campground

          Peaceful

          Peaceful little campground five minutes from Ricketts Glen State Park. Accommodating and friendly hosts, clean bath house and firewood for sale on site.

        • EThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Oct. 23, 2023

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          Summer respite

          Tent camping in the large loop area. 

          Escaping the Maryland summer heat, the cooler temperatures in Ricketts Glen State Park was perfect. This park offers a variety of activities. Hiking along the Falls Trail being a highlight. The Large Loop is closer and banks along the lake, where there are two separate beach areas perfect for swimming. Kayak rentals, fishing are some of the great water things you can enjoy. 

          The campsite was perfectly sized for us - tent campers and close but not too close to the clean restrooms. A water spigot was handy across the road. Behind the restroom building is a dishwashing station. While there are showers there, the hot water was actually...cold.

          There is a great small camp store if you need last minute items, and the concession stands at the furthest beach sells firewood and ice cream.

          There are cabins available to rent, which looked really comfy. All linens, etc need to be brought along though.

        • EThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
          Oct. 20, 2023

          Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

          Autumn Glory at Ricketts Glen

          Beautiful waterfalls surrounded by autumn color.

          This campground offers full-hookup sites on the small loop section. You may also bring dogs to the small loop section. The Large Loop section is more geared for boondocking smaller trailers and tent campers. No dogs are allowed in that area.

          Dogs are allowed on the trail, but are required to be on 6-foot leashes at all times.

          The restrooms were clean and convenient. I found the hot water in both the small and large loops to be tepid at best.

          Site 135 was perfectly level which made setting up camp easily. The water spigot was hard to operate as it was stiff. So bring along some WD 40 just in case.

          The Falls trail is a hard/difficult trail. Although the loop is just 4.1 miles around, there are many stone steps and steep inclines. Bring hiking poles to help with the descent and ascent, along with snacks and water.



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