Campgrounds near Guys Mills, Pennsylvania offer varied terrain with elevations ranging from 1,150 to 1,450 feet across northwestern Pennsylvania's glacial plains. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with higher humidity levels from June through August. Winter camping options are limited with only Rustic Acres in Shippenville remaining open year-round among the local RV sites near Guys Mills, Pennsylvania.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: 5 stocked ponds at Kenisee's Grand River Campground provide multiple fishing spots for campers. "Multiple fishing ponds, Friday night bingo, bands, fishing tournament for kids, duck race, Christmas in July and many other activities," notes a seasonal camper.
Lake activities: swimming and boating at Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground where "our kids especially loved swimming and fishing in the lake." The campground provides rowboats for guest use on their small lake.
Mini-golf and playground access: Many campgrounds maintain recreational facilities for children. Rustic Acres offers a Saturday morning children's program where "our children had a ball making crafts, playing games, finding items on a scavenger hunt and of course snacks!"
What campers like
Spacious, level sites: Campers at Rustic Acres appreciate the generous spacing between sites. "The RV sites are large and the spacing is not crowded. The camp ground was quiet and extremely peaceful," according to one visitor who stayed in the Shippenville location.
Clean facilities: Kenisee's Grand River Campground maintains "very clean bathrooms and showers," according to visitors. Another camper noted the campground has "many amenities and very clean bathrooms and showers."
Community atmosphere: Several campgrounds host regular activities that bring campers together. At West Haven RV Park, the owners "came by later to check on us and see if we needed anything - we found this wonderfully welcoming." Another camper mentioned the park was "spotless of trash despite a few thoughtless smokers."
What you should know
Seasonal population: Many RV parks near Guys Mills have high percentages of seasonal residents. At Goddard Park Vacationland, "almost all of them are seasonal. Just about every seasonal camper has a golf cart." This can affect the atmosphere for weekend visitors.
Advance site information: Request specific site details when booking. One West Haven camper noted, "My wife called weeks in advance and reserved 2 tent spots for us and my parents. We called a few days beforehand to make sure everything was set and the lady somehow lost our paperwork and information."
Varying site quality: Site conditions vary significantly between campgrounds and within the same facility. "The tent area was small (this is mostly an RV Park), but it was a good spot to stay! Showers and bathrooms available as well as electric hookups," reported a camper about Kenisee's Grand River.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Children particularly enjoy campgrounds with swimming facilities. At Chestnut Ridge, they have "a beautiful space with the barn and lake" that creates a family-friendly environment, while Rustic Acres received praise as "family camping definitely at its best."
Weekend activities: RV Village Camping Resort organizes regular events for children. "Overall a great campground. The pool and playground are awesome for the kiddos. The resort has lots of planned activities on the weekends," notes a camper with young children.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds become livelier on weekends. At RV Village, "the daily sites are a bit tight which lends to noisy evenings past quiet hours. We had to get creative making white noise for our toddler to sleep."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many campgrounds provide level sites, but some require additional equipment. At Presque Isle Passage RV Park, reviewers noted "sites are not level and are close to each other," suggesting RVers bring leveling blocks.
Seasonal operation timing: Most RV sites near Guys Mills, Pennsylvania operate from April/May through October. Thousand Trails Kenisee Lake runs "April 27 to October 23," which matches the typical season for the region, while Rustic Acres remains "open all year" for those needing winter camping options.
Hookup configurations: Check specific hookup locations before arrival. West Haven campers noted their reservation confusion led to placement "in a bigger site" than originally booked, and hookup locations can sometimes require creative parking arrangements.