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Best Campgrounds near Patton, PA

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Camping options around Patton, Pennsylvania include several established campgrounds with Prince Gallitzin State Park serving as a central destination for outdoor recreation. The park features multiple camping areas including Crooked Run Campground and Modern Cabins, offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Additional options within 20 miles include Clayworks, Ridge Top Retreat, and Duman Lake County Park, providing a range of amenities from basic tent camping to full-service RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from mid-April through October. Prince Gallitzin State Park's camping season runs from the second Friday in April until the last Monday in October. "This campground is perfect for people who are looking to get away from busy city life or just want to relax next to a lake," noted one visitor about Crooked Run Campground. Cell service can be limited in some areas, particularly at more remote sites. The terrain features rolling hills and forested areas with several lakes and waterways providing recreational opportunities. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months and holiday periods.

The proximity to water represents a significant draw for many campers in the Patton area. Prince Gallitzin State Park surrounds Glendale Lake, offering swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. A camper observed that "even though you can't see the lake from every site you can be there within a 10 minute walk." Sites with electric hookups are available at most developed campgrounds, with Prince Gallitzin, Duman Lake, and Clayworks all offering electric service. Campgrounds typically provide fire rings, picnic tables, and access to restroom facilities, with shower availability varying by location. For those seeking more seclusion, some campgrounds offer more private, wooded sites set back from main camping areas, though these may fill quickly during peak season.

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  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Redbank Valley Municipal Park

    Mid September No one around

    We came here after finding this campsite on the dirt app. When we arrived, there was no one around. There are no rules or payment stations. There are a lot of RVs that seem to be set up in a permanent location. We camped on a field and haven’t seen anyone. There are bathrooms and showers and they are open. It looks like this is the site of the fairgrounds and maybe it is a hopping place in the summer? I will update this review if anyone comes by.

  • Daniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Curwensville Lake Campground

    Amazing

    Having PTSD and serious anxiety. This spot allows you to relax without to much concern,dogs welcome ,boating and swimming was awesome for around this area. Camping is great especially at night with boats on the water.

  • S
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Rothrock Roadside Campsites — Rothrock State Forest

    Nice spot to camp in the mountains

    First I'll just say that the Rothrock campsites should probably each be listed separately, rather than as a group; they are very spread out throughout the State Forest and each is a different experience.  This review will be for site 002 Colerain Road.  

    This site is accessed by driving up a bit of a winding dirt road up the mountain.  It's easy enough during the summer, though the road is narrow and you've got some sharp bends depending on which way you come from.  This road is not safe to access in the winter in my opinion.  

    The parking is just right off the road, and there's a picnic table and large stone fire ring near the parking.  There's a small path further up the hill into the woods where there is a tent pad, another fire ring and another picnic table.  There are also a lot of flat spots nearby for additional tents to be set up.  

    Just behind the upper tent site is the top of the mountain, and the site has their own private overlook to the valley below.  The site is pretty remote, though there were vehicles and the occasional biker coming up the road.  Traffic may have been busier than usual the weekend we went because there was the Mid Atlantic Overland festival nearby at the same time.  At one point a family parked in the campsite's parking to start a walk... (there's a better trailhead up closer to Indian Lookout they should have used).

    No hookups, water, bathrooms, etc; its fully primitive camping here.  Cell coverage was fine on Xfinity Mobile (Verizon). 

    These sites used to be totally free but they're now $10 a night.  You still need to book a while out if you want to be here on a weekend, especially during the fall when Penn State is playing.

  • B
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    Don't waste your money

    This was the worst experience I have ever had camping. We always do a huge family aging trip which we end up booking multiple sites. Every site was paid in full before arrival. One family checked in and had to pay extra when they checked in while the others did not. Camp sites where not mowed and unpresentable. Picnic tables where falling apart and one was not even usable because the bolt rusted on the bench seats and the boards where falling off. The roads are full of potholes going back to the sites. The staff are extremely rude and ignorant. When I was on the gulf cart going up to pick up my family from the pool, the one staff member stepped out in front of me blockkng me from going to pick up my family who was standing by the office steps. Told me I had to go park in the grass. Anytime you left the camp ground we where one, they watched us like Hawks. We had visitors that came and went to get a visitors pass and was treated like crap in the office and they actually told our visitors they where being dishonest. The playground area is unsafe. The wood on the playsets are falling apart and splintering. I had to pull alot of splinters out of my childs hands and feet. In the guys and girls restrooms, toilets where make closed and some of the knobs where broken off in the shower rooms. The wifi is terrible. You can't even use your cellphone on the wifi, let alone trying to stream TV. The pool water is terrible. Its so filled with salt that when you get out your skin is extremely dry and your lips shrivel up. You have to pay to go fishing but yet their ponds are scummy. Driving around we noticed that one Campsite was completely under water and it hasn't rain enough for a site to be flooded, another site the freshwater connection was held down by raquet straps to keep it together, another site there was a pile of shale and a mini excavator sitting in the lot with campers there. There was a band at the pavillion and there was a moonshine tent and staff was at it doing taste testing. I feel that drinking on the job is inappropriate. We use to go once a year here for the last 25 years and since the new owners took over, we will no longer camper there. Overall our trip was more frustrating than enjoyable. They need to find new staff that are customer friendly and not tyrants.

  • Tiana S.
    Jul. 13, 2025

    STAR LEE FARM

    Great stay

    Place was very pretty and secluded. And customer service was excellent. There's a huge field to start gaze as well as taking pictures, lots of hiking and if you're a bee enthusiast they grow their own honey in the property and you're more than welcome to walk around and look at all the boxes. There's no electricity there but the owner is working on that but there is power in the shower house. Service is a little sketch but it's perfect for those who want to completely escape the business of modern world. Highly recommend

  • Brittany V.
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Shawnee State Park Campground

    Double check site booked

    We absolutely loved our stay at this park once we changed sites. We have a 35’ TT and there was no way it was going to fit in the site we originally booked. Luckily it was opening weekend and the rangers and super accommodating! We moved over one site and it made all the difference. The sites are spacious with a ton of tree coverage. Easy access to the dump station as you exit. It’s not directly on the lake but there is a ton of parking and easy access points.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2025

    Keystone State Park Campground

    Great park

    We've stayed here multiple times throughout several summers. The lake is great for fishing with plenty of hiking trails. There's plenty to do in surrounding areas from Ft Ligonier to the shops in the town. Great place to spend the weekend

  • Daniel F.
    May. 16, 2025

    Keystone State Park Campground

    Just can’t beat it

    Very quiet clean facilities quiet hours are from 9pm-8am our tent site was more like an RV site as we had a hill side but each site has a 30ft concrete pad to park on so I just put our tent on the concrete pad site 96

Guide to Patton

Prince Gallitzin State Park serves as the main camping destination near Patton, Pennsylvania, situated in the Allegheny Mountains at elevations around 1,600-1,900 feet. The region experiences distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters, creating a varied camping climate. Most campgrounds in this area sit within forested terrain with occasional ridge-top views.

What to do

Boating at Glendale Lake: Rent pontoon boats at Yellow Creek State Park to explore their lake. "We rented a pontoon boat for one afternoon and explored the lake, which was awesome," reports Alyssa H., though she notes "the beach area we visited was less than clean and quite small."

Off-road trails: Clayworks provides direct access to Rock Run Recreation Park's off-road vehicle trails. "It's convenient to ride right from your camper," Jason explains. "They also have several other campgrounds in the park that don't have any hookups but would be nice to tent or camp with a genny."

Hiking challenges: Mountain trails at Blue Knob State Park provide significant elevation changes and technical terrain. Laura notes, "Trails in the park are quite nice. Beautiful forest, rocks, and moss." Brian S. adds, "The hiking here is really spectacular with lots of scenery, overlooks, and side trails that extend many miles out into state forest lands."

What campers like

Family-friendly activities: Modern Cabins at Prince Gallitzin State Park provides access to kid-focused recreation. "Great place for kids! Has a beach on the lake. Affordable boat rentals. BMX track for kids," mentions Jackie W. about the nearby Crooked Run Campground.

Wildlife viewing: Fishing spots throughout the region attract various birds. Johanna B. observed at Duman Lake County Park that it's "stocked lake, popular with local fisherman. Kayaking/small boat fishing. I've seen bald eagle and osprey."

Group camping experiences: Organized group activities work well at some parks. Nicole F. shares about Prince Gallitzin: "We used the group tent sites for our Girl Scout weekend. It was a fun weekend. We participated in the Outdoors for Everyone event... Rangers were wonderful to work with in setting up teaching opportunities for the girls."

What you should know

Site terrain variations: Many sites require leveling equipment. At Ridge Top Retreat, the Tentrr platform provides a level surface, but other campgrounds have natural terrain. Jason mentions about Clayworks: "our site (#14) was not the greatest, it had a lot of length, but no real level side room, fell downhill when exiting the camper."

Limited cell service: Connectivity drops significantly in higher elevations and remote areas. Olivia L. advises campers at Blue Knob to "be prepared for extremely limited cell service (Verizon)."

Weather fluctuations: The mountain location creates unique weather patterns. Brian S. cautions about Blue Knob: "Clouds blowing east from the Midwest tend to break on the mountains here at Blue Knob, so short little bursts of rainfall are frequent, and they don't always show up on weather apps."

Tips for camping with families

Check site proximity to facilities: When camping with children, bathroom access matters. Johanna B. notes at Duman Lake County Park: "Campsite number one is closest to restroom, but also behind picnic shelter number 12, so if the shelter is booked for a party could be noisy?"

Consider skill-appropriate trails: Select trails matching your family's abilities. Trails at Blue Knob have options but require planning. Travis S. cautions about bike trails: "Bike trails come directly through the park making it simple to go for a ride but the trails are not for the weak. Lots of climbing or descending and fairly rocky."

Look for dedicated kid activities: Several campgrounds offer specific children's features. A.R. R. explains why Prince Gallitzin works well: "It's perfect for families. Good trails, kayak rentals, and a private beach for the campgrounds make it a nice vacation spot."

Tips from RVers

RV access challenges: Woodland Park Campground has limitations for large units. Sherry C. shares: "Harder to get large units into." Jorrit adds it has "mostly permanent sites which are often bad maintained and full of trash."

Electric options vary: Most campgrounds offer electric, but amperage differs. Site #5 at Woodland Park provides 50-amp service while others may offer 30-amp connections.

Water/dump station access: Check facilities before arrival. Bruce V. confirms Wrights Orchard Station has full hookup options with water and sewer, making it suitable for extended stays: "Staying for two weeks."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Patton, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Patton, PA is Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 26 reviews.

What parks are near Patton, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Patton, PA that allow camping, notably Raystown Lake and Crooked Creek Lake.

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