8 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Campgrounds surrounding Harmony, Pennsylvania provide a mix of developed facilities and natural settings within a short drive of Pittsburgh. Indian Brave Campground, located directly in Harmony, features 185 sites with full hookups for RVs, tent camping areas, and cabin rentals. Nearby options include Bear Run Campground in Portersville and Breakneck Campground, both offering similar accommodation types with varying levels of amenities. Most campgrounds in this region maintain seasonal operations, typically open from mid-April through mid-October, with Moraine State Park and other public lands providing additional camping opportunities throughout the area.
Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends when facilities reach capacity. The region experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers and cold winters, making spring and fall ideal for comfortable camping conditions. "This is a large campground with some 300 plus sites located on a lake in western Pennsylvania. Access to the campground is fairly easy and about 12 miles north of I-80," noted one visitor about nearby Shenango Recreation Area. Road access to most established campgrounds is well-maintained, though some primitive sites may require higher clearance vehicles. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near towns and spotty reception in more remote areas.
Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews, with several campgrounds offering lake or creek access. Moraine State Park provides group camping and cabins near Lake Arthur, while Breakneck Campground features sites along a small creek adjacent to McConnells Mill State Park's hiking trails. A camper described Breakneck as a "hidden gem next to McConnell's Mill State Park" with primitive sites that feel "incredibly secluded" despite being just a short walk from parking areas. Family-friendly amenities are common at the region's developed campgrounds, with many featuring swimming pools, playgrounds, and recreation halls. Wildlife sightings, particularly deer and wild turkeys, are frequently mentioned in reviews of campgrounds throughout the area, adding to the natural experience despite the relatively developed setting of most sites.
"The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts."
"I always camp near the horses as i like a bit more privacy. The front of the campground is a bit too packed for my liking. They also have a primative area that is quite nice."
from $30 - $300 / night
"We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers."
"My husband and I camped here on a whim, after our original location got rained out. We picked a nice big lot by the dirt road."
from $10 - $20 / night
"They have an Olympic sized swimming pool, nature trails, playground, basketball court, recreation hall and walking distance to harmony and all the live music and nightlife that Harmony and Zelienople have"
"Reason for mark down is due to the trains that came through in the night and it must’ve been trash day in Harmony as we heard dumpster being banged around in the early hours of the morning."
Campground full next weekend
from $30 - $55 / night
"It is right next to the bike trail and has access to the lake. I have enjoyed my time at Moraine and will enjoy it every time I visit."
"In fact my family used to own property near by. This park has an awesome trail system for walking or biking"
"They have a nice heated large pool, hiking trails close to some great places like McConnells mill, Morane state park, Fishing the shenango river."
"It is close to Moraine State Park."
from $32 - $60 / night
"One tip: each loop does not have its own entrance from a main road. To get to C you drive through or past A and B. Same with E and F. Each loop has its own set of flush toilets and showers."
"All and All great place to camp, good things; 1) lots of deer, turkeys, racoons, owls etc. 2) close to a farmer's market Jankowski's great place to get fresh food, 3) once you have level camp, all good"
Available next weekend
from $22 - $128 / night
"Pad was level and utilities were well located. Check-in & check-out were seamless.
The site amenities are dated, but it is a pretty cool campground!
We would definitely return for longer!"
"Had a great time here, grounds were very nicely maintained and there was access to everything you needed."
"Camping down by the lake near the flushing toilets and showers is my favorite spot. Shady and great views of the birds of prey catching fish in the lake."
from $25 / night
Available next weekend
from $45 - $65 / night
ScoutThis is our second time staying here. Each time in October. We love it. Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games. The weekends are busy but during the week it’s so quiet and peaceful. Close to so many attractions and parks that are part of the PA Wilds. Would definitely recommend.
ScoutPLEASE DONT GO HERE ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE KIDS AND IF YOUR NOT WHITE..THE OWNER IS A RACIST HYPOCRITE AND SO ARE ALL OF HER CREW AT THIS LOWLIFE CAMPGROUND. JUST BECAUSE SHE DONT DRINK AND LIKE TO HAVE FUN, SHE RUINS IT FOR ALL THE OTHER CAMPERS..YOU HAVE TO BE IN BED AT 10PM..WHAT A FRIGGING JOKE..SHE SNEAKES AROUND IN HER GOLF CART AT NIGHT AND CREEPS IN YOUR WINDOWS TO SEE WHAT YOUR DOING. THATS WHY YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE CURTAINS CLOSED .SO HER AND HER SO CALLED HYPOCRITE FRIENDS CAN SEE WHAT YOUR DOING..WE USED TO BE UP THERE UNTIL WE SAW HOW SHE TREATED AND TALKED ABOUT THE POOR LITTLE BLACK KIDS..ESPECIALLY ON CHRISTMAS IN JULY, SHE BOUGHT TOYS FOR EVERY WHITE KID UP THERE WHILE SHE WATCHED THE LITTLE BLACK KIDS CRY THEIR EYES OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE 10 MINUTES LATE TO GET THEIR GIFTS..SHE IS A WHICH IN DISQUISE..EVERY KID GOT TO RIDE THE WAGON WITH SANTA AND WHEN SHE SAW YHE BLACK KIDS ,THEY JUST PASSED THEM UP LIKE THEY DIDNT EVEN SEE THEM...HOW CRUEL CAN SOMEONE BE🤬🤬BUT THEN AGAIN, ITS HER ,SHE HATES PEOPLE HAVING FUN UP THERE.DONT DRINK AFTER HER HRS .DONT PLAY MUSIC AFTER HER HRS..DONT DO SHIT UP THERE UNLESS YOU WANT KICKED OUT THE NEXT DAY...I NEVER SEEN ANYONE SO CRUEL AND HEARTLESS
....THERES A FEW OTHER CAMPGROUNDS AROUND THE BEND .PLEASE GO THERE IF YOU DONT WANT TO CAMP IN A PRISON CAMPGROUND....SHE'LL NEVER CHANGE..MAYBE UF YOYR WHITE, SHELL BE NICE 🤣🤣🤣AND YOU WOLNT GET KICKED OUT..
ScoutThere’s no electricity and no where in walking distance and the internet isn’t great, and at night u hear raccoons in the trash cans. If you come here bring a portable phone charger. There’s really nothing here, and the bathrooms are disgusting
TravelerStayed the weekend for the first time and it wasn’t bad! There were kids playing at sites nearby but that was all the noise, highway noise at all! I like how they have a spot for your tent with a picnic table and fire ring. I was in my rooftop tent on my truck so I wish the parking spot went back a little deeper for a little more privacy. But it was nice that there was bathrooms and showers within a 1 minute walk from the site! Also it says on here there is no AT&T signal, that’s not true…it’s not great but there is a bar or 2 at times!
ScoutWe just bought our first RV and couldn’t ask for a better first time experience!!! Lori and Fred were absolutely awesome. Great clean facilities and pool. Lots of new upgrades and updates. Gorgeous creek and pond and an absolutely amazing set of neighbors! I loved it there and will absolutely be going back!
ScoutThe park is beautiful, unlevel shade sites; is challenging to get the trailer level. unfortunately, the bathhouses are neglected, dark and full of mildew inside the showers. The park really needs to upgrade the bathhouses. The park itself is very nice and offers a lot of opportunities for outdoor exploration and hiking.
GuideThis is more a campground for RVs then tents or even roof top tents. Place is clean and the sites 90% of them are in the open. Very little shade. Travis runs the place and very nice and accommodating. Fire wood is 20 dollars for a massive amount.
ScoutSpent three nights there in August Mid-week. Was pretty quiet but was clean and nicely taken care of. No mosquitos or bugs at night. Nice walking paths. Pool, hot tub, outdoor showers all very nice.
ScoutAdvertised as a family camp but very far from it. I’ve watched this camp progressively get worse as the years go on, over priced camp with zero efforts to make anything worthwhile, run down play grounds, broken toilet paper roll holders in the bathrooms of the shower house, roads that make you feel like your off road. Owner plans “events” and then wants campers to pay for overpriced food. The owner complains nobody comes to events anymore but barely comes to them herself. The owner is VERY money hungry! And most importantly it’s home to a sex offender who the owner cherishes dearly.
It’s a shame to see how many people realized how terrible this camp was and are selling their camps because of it. The owner should open her eyes and realize she’s the reason people don’t want to be there anymore !!!
Campsites near Harmony, Pennsylvania sit within the Appalachian Plateau region, characterized by rolling hills and elevations between 1,000-1,500 feet. The area experiences significant seasonal temperature variations with winter lows frequently dropping below freezing from December through February. Camping options range from primitive creek-side tent sites to full-service RV parks with concrete pads.
Creek exploration: Walk-in tent sites at Breakneck Campground provide direct water access. A camper noted: "There are designated fireplaces. It is quite a walk up the hill to the campground amenities, but worth it to feel secluded down by the creek. From our campsite we walked along the creek into McConnells Mill State Park and joined the covered bridge trail."
Horseback riding: Seasonal horse trails available at Bear Run Campground. "My son loves the horse rides on Sundays," shared one regular visitor. The campground maintains stables with guided trail rides available for beginners through experienced riders.
Fishing access: Multiple locations for shore and boat fishing within short drives. "Moraine state park is 3 minutes away with lake Aurther for sailing, canoeing, power boating, bike trails, frisbee golf coarse and swimming," noted a camper about activities accessible from local campgrounds.
Platform camping: Elevated sites provide unique camping experiences. "The tent camping is either grassy, flat sites or on an elevated timber platform overlooking a gorge," explained a visitor to Breakneck Campground. Another camper added: "We camped in a lower loop with platforms overlooking the hill."
Weekend activities: Organized events for families at Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping. "Every weekend there are activities, there is a heated pool and Friday night Bingo. A great place with even better people!" mentioned a regular visitor. Events typically run April through October with themed weekends during holiday periods.
Pet-friendly facilities: Designated dog areas at multiple campgrounds. "It also has a fenced dog run area and a beautiful lake. All sites have fire rings," reported a camper about Rose Point Park, where pets are welcome with proper documentation and leash compliance.
Noise levels vary significantly between weekdays and weekends. A camper at Breakneck Campground noted contrasting experiences: "Friday night was peaceful...I got about 2 hours of sleep Saturday night total, and the last time I was woken up my watch said 3:48 am. Clearly there is absolutely no enforcement of the quiet hours whatsoever."
Flooding concerns affect low-lying areas. At Fombell Landing, a camper reported: "The campground is entirely in a flood zone. It gets so deep the locals cars have floated away...Our camp area ended up in at least 6 inches of rushing creek water." Sites closest to water features require weather monitoring during rainy periods.
Limited availability at state park facilities. According to a visitor at Moraine State Park: "Camping is prohibited in the park. Private campgrounds nearby offer camping." The park does offer cabins, group tenting areas, and backpacking shelters with advance reservations only.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. Rose Point Park offers "a pool, arcade, etc" according to a visitor, who noted that "Staff was extremely friendly and there's a cute mini golf/ice cream place down the road."
Swimming options: Both natural and constructed swimming areas available. "There is a swimming pool and playground for the kids," mentioned a visitor to Bear Run Campground, while others noted Lake Arthur at nearby Moraine State Park provides beach swimming from late May through early September.
Holiday-themed weekends: Special events at Indian Brave Campground. A visitor noted the campground hosts "themed events, game nights and arts&crafts." Another camper added: "Upon calling to book a site, we mentioned this was our first trip, they made the utmost effort to accommodate us with all of our needs."
Varying site sizes: Check specifications when booking. "The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat," noted a camper at Rose Point Park. Another visitor at Indian Brave Campground mentioned: "They escorted us to our campsite (which was larger than most) and made sure we had plenty of help getting backed in and set up!"
Site accessibility considerations at Cooper's Lake Campground. "The roads are mostly paved and easy enough for 2wd cars to get through," according to a regular visitor. The campground operates primarily during scheduled events rather than for general camping.
Seasonal operation timelines: Most facilities close mid-October. Buttercup Woodlands Campground, Hart's Content Campground, and Indian Brave Campground all operate seasonally from approximately mid-April to mid-October, with full hookup availability varying by location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Harmony, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Harmony, PA is Bear Run Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 16 reviews.
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