Yurt camping opportunities near Guys Mills, Pennsylvania include several established options within 25 miles of town. The region sits at elevations ranging from 1,100 to 1,400 feet in northwestern Pennsylvania's rolling hills, where summer temperatures average 80°F during peak camping season. Winter camping is available at select locations with temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through February.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Oil Creek Family Campground features a recently expanded 27-hole course. "My favorite was the disc golf. Their course is really nice," notes a visitor to Oil Creek Family Campground.
Fishing options: Multiple stocked waterways provide angling opportunities throughout the season. At Two Mile Run County Park, "Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids. Couple beautiful walk in tent sites right on the water," according to a camper.
Winter activities: Cross-country skiing trails pass directly by some shelters at Oil Creek State Park. A winter camper shared, "Cross country skiing trails come directly past the shelter."
Hiking trails: The Minister Creek area offers trails ranging from short loops to 7-mile routes. "Great loop trail ranging from a few miles to 7 miles depending on the loop, starts right behind the campground," notes one hiker at Minister Creek Campground.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Campers appreciate the natural separation between sites. At Two Mile Run County Park, "When staying at two mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness stands out in reviews. "Had to be the cleanest shower house I have ever seen at a campground," said one visitor about Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest.
Dark skies: The area offers excellent stargazing opportunities with minimal light pollution. A camper at Minister Creek noted it's the "Perfect spot for star-gazing. So set the alarm for 2am and enjoy."
Family activities: Structured recreation keeps children engaged. "They have a great playground, a maze, a catch and release pond. Lots of things to do to keep the kids, or in our case the grandkids occupied," reports a visitor to Oil Creek Family Campground.
What you should know
Reservation systems: Many campgrounds operate on first-come, first-served basis, especially the smaller ones. A Minister Creek visitor explains: "Only six spots all first come first serve and very cheap! What a wonderful find!"
Cell service: Reception varies significantly by location. At Tionesta Rec. Area Campground, "We got 2 bars on Verizon," while other more remote areas have no service.
Site selection: Not all waterfront sites actually provide water access. A camper at Pymatuning State Park shared: "We booked a waterfront site and were disappointed to learn that was not actually the case. There was a little bit of a swampy area behind us but the lake was further away."
Yurt availability: Yurt camping in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania area requires advance planning. Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest offers year-round yurt accommodations with climate control systems, while some locations close seasonally.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Several parks offer swimming beaches with dedicated play areas. At Pymatuning State Park, "Great for families, good fishing," and they have "a beautiful campground with plenty of things to do. Fishing, boating (nice docks), beach for swimming."
Biking opportunities: Many campgrounds feature flat terrain ideal for children learning to ride. One family reported, "Bringing our bikes was a blast as we were able to bike down to the beach for swimming."
Pet policies: Rules regarding pets vary significantly. "I didn't like that pets are not allowed in the non-pet area as that was where the playground and swimming beach was. Made it difficult to swim and play as a family since you can't leave dogs alone at the campsite."
Stream exploration: Shallow creeks provide safe nature study opportunities. A parent recommended, "If you're camping with kiddos, try turning over the rocks in area creeks to find little aquatic insects. A little creepy, but a lot of awesome."
Tips from RVers
Navigation caution: Avoid relying solely on GPS when arriving at some campgrounds. A visitor to Mercer-Grove City KOA advised, "We use both the RV Garmin 890 & RV Trip Wizard and both had us doing some crazy side roads to get into the KOA. Be sure to use the park's directions for an easier drive in."
Leveling requirements: Some sites require significant adjustment for RVs. "The site was not level, but we were able to get the tent trailer level without too much effort," reported one camper about their experience at Pymatuning State Park.
Site dimensions: Research actual site sizes before booking for larger rigs. At Tionesta Rec Area, a camper noted "We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 3:00 PM and the COE entrance building was not manned, so we took a picture of the CG map and proceeded to back-in site 100 with 50 AMP FHUs. There were no obstacles so our back-in was one and done."
Dump station access: Some locations allow non-guests to use dump facilities for a fee during off-peak times. "They permit non guests to utilize the dump site at a small fee $20 (during non peak times)," mentioned a visitor to Mercer-Grove City KOA.
