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Best Tent Sites Near Granville Summit, PA (9)

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      1. Riverside Acres Campground

      2 Reviews
      18 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $22 - $35 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park

      2. Colton Point State Park

      7 Reviews
      25 Photos
      56 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Cabins
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      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

      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.

      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.

      Recreation:

      Cowanesque Lake offers many outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the areas 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.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group
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      Camper-submitted photo from Gardner Hill Campground

      4. Gardner Hill Campground

      1 Review
      2 Photos
      5 Saves
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Market
      • Picnic Table
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      Camper-submitted photo from Ravensburg State Park
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      Camper-submitted photo from Ravensburg State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Ravensburg State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Ravensburg State Park

      5. Ravensburg State Park

      5 Reviews
      10 Photos
      61 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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        6. Lambs Creek Recreation Area

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        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.

        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.

        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.

        • Pets
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        • Group
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow

        7. Harpy Hollow

        3 Reviews
        6 Photos
        45 Saves

        89 wooded acres nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes! Off grid property with no light solution and incredible star gazing! Walking distance to the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) and Texas Hollow State Forest. A short drive and you can be wine tasting along the lakes. Plenty of activities nearby kayaking, biking and waterfall hikes. Only a few very spread out sites on this acreage. Veteran owned and operated. No fireworks allowed. Well behaved kids and dogs welcome.

        • Pets
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        • Tents
        • Group
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Dispersed

        $45 / night

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        8. South Shore Recreation Area

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        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.

        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.

        Recreation:

        Cowanesque Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the areas 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.

        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        • Group
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          9. Backwoods Homestead LLC

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          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents

          $50 - $75 / night


        Recent Tent Reviews In Granville Summit

        327 Reviews of 9 Granville Summit Campgrounds


        • 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
          Aug. 17, 2024

          Little Pine State Park

          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.

        • Teresa M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Sheshequin Campground
          Jul. 20, 2024

          Sheshequin Campground

          Nice clean sites with grass tent areas

          Nice quiet sites, good wifi, clean bathrooms, drinking water and power at all sites.  Hosts are very friendly

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

          Little Pine State Park

          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!

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

          Salt Springs Park

          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.

        • 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.

        • OThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Worlds End State Park
          May. 6, 2024

          Worlds End State Park

          Súper app!

          I really enjoy this app. It was really helpful when we visit Arizona, and of course my local area. I recommended to the beginner camper or to the Pro campers.

        • 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.

        • 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.

        • 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

        • 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.

        • G
          Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
          Sep. 18, 2023

          Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

          Better than usual KOA

          Very convenient to Watkins Glenn State Park and the Speedway. Restrooms are modern clean and adequate. WiFi was good on a fall weekend with park pretty full. Some sites are concrete, ours was gravel and not particularly level. Good cable TV.

        • Eliza F.
          Camper-submitted photo from Sunflower Acres Family Campground
          Sep. 8, 2023

          Sunflower Acres Family Campground

          Peacful and has been renovated top to bottom

          We stay every year usually a few times a year and always come back. This year the changes that have been happening are unreal. The new owners have renovated everything top to bottom. The biggest one being the brand new pool and deck

        • Lara Star M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
          Sep. 5, 2023

          Harpy Hollow

          Quiet, Easy to Get To, and Amenities (hot water and showers!)

          This campground was so great to stay at! The hosts were lovely and very sweet, and created a wonderful place to stay off-grid. Our tent site was spacious and secluded nestled in a ton of trees. I was able to hang my hammock up and set up my 6 person tent no problem! We rarely heard anyone, and felt like we had the place to ourselves. Their outhouse has a camper toilet- it was super nice, not at all what I was expecting! They installed a gorgeous shower facility, which was so well appointed. They even had hotel shampoo/conditioner/soap sets in baggies for you! I went out and bought a towel just to shower (I usually never shower when camping). They have chickens which were so cute to look at, and a couple of sweet dogs. The place is very dark at night- a treat when there's a lot of light pollution. The only thing is, know that you will be woken up by a rooster! We have a 5 year old that wakes up at the same time, so it was no big deal for us! I can't say enough good things about these hosts and their spot- it was relaxing, low key, and we felt incredibly safe, and welcome.

        • K
          Camper-submitted photo from Ives Run
          Aug. 24, 2023

          Ives Run

          Beautiful location

          Rolling hills, lots of room between sites, curved roads and loops (versus straight roads and everyone parked like a mobile home park) make for a very pleasant site. Lots of different settings to choose from.

        • Nevaeh C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Pooh's Corner
          Aug. 5, 2023

          Pooh's Corner

          SO cute!

          I would absolutely recommend grabbing a spot here. Less than 10 minutes to Watkins Glen Park, less than 5 to town. It's small, clean, private and the owners are wonderful!

        • Autumn C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Campground
          Aug. 1, 2023

          Pioneer Campground

          Don't rent Cabin 1

          Looks cute from the outside but once you get in you are immediately disappointed. The cabin had a smell, a wrinkly floor, and was very dark. There is a lack of any shelf or cabinets and only minimal hooks to put your things. Even the TV was on the dining table and you can't use the remote from the bed either. We used the table benches and top of fireplace to place our stuff. We also had no AC. The signs on the wall said make sure you turn off the AC, but no AC. Our friends stayed in cabin 6 and it was so cute, bright, and had AC. Our other friend stayed in 2 and it was much better than ours as well. 3 was better too.

          In addition they would not honor a AAA discount due to already paying, what?!

        • Damon O.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ives Run
          Jul. 29, 2023

          Ives Run

          Great spot. Friendly hosts.

          Well established campground with many campsites, both with and without hookups. Bathrooms, showers, boat launch, beach, playground, and a camp store. Lots of great trails nearby as well. Worth the visit!

        • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lake Front Campsite !!!
          Jun. 19, 2023

          Lake Front Campsite !!!

          RV Camping on a private quiet lake

          Jake from the Dyrt here!  This campground has access to a private no motor lake for a calm day on the water.  Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Stony MT Family Campground
          Jun. 15, 2023

          Stony MT Family Campground

          We’d do it again!

          Not cheap but we’ll within area norms. This camp has many long term campers that are friendly and helpful and some have children with them. Some full-time rigs are weekend campers. Some weekend events are planned. Most sites have full hookups with 50 amp electric only so if needed have an adapter (available at the small camp store. We had an unplanned extension on our visit that included a weekend where a group was scheduled and the park was booked including our site. The friendly staff worked to ensure a temporary site for us for the weekend.



        Guide to Granville Summit

        Camping near Granville Summit, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

        What to do:

        • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The trails are very well maintained. If you want to do the Falls Trail (21 beautiful waterfalls), it is quite challenging."
        • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip at Lake Jean, located within Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "The lake felt clean and wasn't too cold in July."
        • Fishing and Kayaking: Head to Ives Run for great fishing and kayaking opportunities. One camper shared, "The lakeside spots are gorgeous and the private dock is great when you have kids that love to fish."

        What campers like:

        • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Hills Creek State Park Campground stated, "Bathrooms are super clean.. Sites are huge and we had one of the lakes right behind our site."
        • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A visitor at Worlds End State Park Campground mentioned, "Awesome quiet campground with no cell phone service allowing you to really be in peace with nature."
        • Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the welcoming atmosphere. One review for Ives Run said, "The staff is super friendly and helpful."

        What you should know:

        • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Worlds End State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. A camper noted, "Absolutely no cell service, however, and we had to go all the way down the mountain to get texts or make calls."
        • Challenging Trails: Some trails can be tough, especially for beginners. A review for Ricketts Glen State Park Campground warned, "It's a fairly challenging hike and gets very busy on weekends."
        • Weather Variability: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. One camper at Hills Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The cooler temperatures in Ricketts Glen State Park was perfect."

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Bring Good Shoes: If you're planning to hike, make sure to wear appropriate footwear. A visitor at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground advised, "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."
        • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with various activities. One family at Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground enjoyed, "The lakeside spots are gorgeous and the private dock is great when you have kids that love to fish."
        • Check for Amenities: Make sure the campground has family-friendly facilities. A review for Ives Run highlighted, "There’s even glamping tents!"

        Tips from RVers:

        • Look for Big Rig Friendly Sites: Many campgrounds, like Hills Creek State Park Campground, are big rig friendly. A camper noted, "Big rig friendly, drinking water, electric hookups."
        • Check Hookup Availability: Ensure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A review for Pettecote Junction Campground mentioned, "There are a variety of camping options from season sites, primitive sites, cabins, glamping tents, and RV hook-ups for water and electric."
        • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some sites may be close together. A visitor at Pettecote Junction Campground shared, "The tent sites are large enough, but have zero privacy between them."

        Camping near Granville Summit, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Granville Summit, PA?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Granville Summit, PA is Riverside Acres Campground with a 3-star rating from 2 reviews.

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