Best RV Parks & Resorts near Hillsgrove, PA

Several RV campgrounds operate within 30 miles of Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania, primarily along the state forest boundaries. Worlds End State Park Campground offers electric hookups, sewer, and water connections on generously sized sites that accommodate larger rigs. Pioneer Campground in Laporte provides full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service on level gravel pads from April through December. "The sites themselves are well kept and have a big fire pit and picnic table. I would suggest getting there while it is still light out, there is plenty of room on the roads to get your rig around the campground, but there are lots of trees," noted one camper. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground features RV sites with water, sewer, and electric, though some areas lack shade coverage for motorhome parking.

Navigation to these parks requires careful planning as mountain terrain creates challenging access conditions. The approach to Ricketts Glen involves an 18% grade for approximately two miles, requiring reduced speeds for larger motorhomes. Cellular service varies significantly throughout the region - many campgrounds report limited to no coverage, with one camper mentioning that "even using a booster I only got two bars" at Ricketts Glen. Dump stations are available at state park facilities, while private campgrounds like Pioneer offer pumping services during busy weekends. Most parks remain open through October, with Loyalsock State Forest providing more primitive RV sites with limited hookups year-round. Propane refills require driving to nearby towns as on-site availability is uncommon.

Best RV Sites Near Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania (108)

    1. Dockside Lane RV

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    Dushore, PA
    16 miles
    +1 (570) 637-4281

    2. Splash Magic RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Sunbury, PA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (412) 730-2341

    "The area is beautiful and I would like to stay in the winter when many of the activities are available and it is warmer. "

    "Electric ran below 110 volts the entire weekend and the water had a brownish tint to it. It was a VERY hot weekend so I should mention that everyone had their air running."

    3. Worlds End State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Forksville, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 924-3287

    $20 - $62 / night

    "There are also rustic cabins with electricity but no running water. This is another Pennsylvania state park with excellent recycling facilities."

    "However, some of the sites on the lower loop are close to the road but the road noise isn't too bad. They have designated sites for pets."

    4. Pioneer Campground

    12 Reviews
    Laporte, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 946-9971

    "The campground itself is beautiful, it’s back a long lane from the main road so it is quiet and peaceful. Night time is especially beautiful, you can see tons of stars on a clear night."

    "Pioneer Campground in Dushore Pa is a nice, family friendly place to camp."

    5. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

    68 Reviews
    Sweet Valley, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 477-5675

    $20 - $92 / night

    "The campsites are really good, most of them fairly private and level. There are some pull through sites for big rigs but those don't have trees and are not private."

    "This area has much to offer, the 22 waterfalls and hiking trails are at the top of the list followed by a lake, picnic and swimming areas."

    6. Indian Head Campground

    10 Reviews
    Catawissa, PA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 441-8628

    "Good location, right on the river. The campground overall is very pretty. A few old, junk trailers around the property need to be hauled off."

    "Location is crucial venues to I-80 but no traffic noise. Friendly staff"

    7. Knoebels Campground

    24 Reviews
    Marion Heights, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 672-9555

    $59 - $160 / night

    "Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins.

    There is electricity at every site but not water."

    "The site was plenty spacious for our pup and TV, but was not level at all. In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level."

    8. Riverside Campground & Riverside Roadhouse

    13 Reviews
    Montgomery, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 547-2252

    $25 - $80 / night

    "There are no permanent sites, but they do have seasonal sites. Everything from pop ups to big rigs can be seen. Nice clean pool and rest rooms. Clean well equipped laundry."

    "We had campsite 19 - pull through with full hookups (50amp, cable, water, sewer). The site was nice and long."

    9. Lake Glory Campground

    15 Reviews
    Catawissa, PA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 356-7392

    $50 - $80 / night

    "Nice quiet campground. Had great site in front of lake. Fishing is permitted while you camp. Gameroom is very nice and so is there store. Full hookups at our site. Bathrooms are very clean."

    "Nice campground, close to knoebels, with a shuttle that goes there. Good sized sites. Horrible WiFi."

    10. Loyalsock State Forest

    1 Review
    Shunk, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 946-4049

    $10 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Hillsgrove, PA

420 Reviews of 108 Hillsgrove Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2022

    Williamsport South-Nittany Mountain KOA

    Great Four Day Camp

    We spent four nights here (May 13-17, 2022). This is a nice, well run, family oriented CG (a lot of kids on the weekend) with reasonably level pull through and back-in gravel sites (quite a few long term campers).

    There are many activities available: swimming pool, recreation hall, fishing pond, biking, hiking/walking, mini golf, jumping pillow, playground, basketball, shuffleboard and more. 

    The office store is nice (ice cream and pizza made to order!). The laundry room was clean. We did not make use of the bathrooms or showers.

    Golf carts are available for rent so there was a lot of traffic(some towing portable waste tanks).

    Pay attention to the Theme Weekend Events– they will be crowded and there could be an additional fee. We were charged$20 for the Care Camp Weekend.

    The cable TV and WiFi were good as was cell phone reception.

    We would stay here again.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Cheryl W.
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground

    Great campground in PA northern tier

    The owners do a fantastic job keeping the campground shipshape. Restrooms/showers are immaculate any time of day. Heated swimming pool and the splash pad for kiddies is spotless as well. Nice, pull-through on gravel pad withfull-hookups that can take large rigs. Lake is lovely for fishing/kayaks/canoes. Seasonal campers are tidy. Only a few tent sites with water & electricity tucked into woods. Larger pull-through sites don't get a lot of shade, but there are back-in sites for shorter campers in wooded sites and shaded lake front, as well. Campground store sells ice-cream & nachos and supplies. Campground is pretty quiet during the week, but fills up on weekends with guests using own (or renting) golf carts. Activities on weekends. The campground sits atop one of NEPA's "rolling hills" in quiet, rural farming area. Cell service is spotty. Local winery/cafe just down the road for tastings and lunch. Row boat, paddle boat rentals.

  • D
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Riverside Campground & Riverside Roadhouse

    Very Nice RV Park

    Very clean and we'll managed campground. Sites are a little close in some areas, but are nice. WSE at leach sure. There are cute cabins and a tent area. Great restaurant on site with music on weekends with local bands or DJs. New Owners have worked hard to improve the park. There are no permanent sites, but they do have seasonal sites. Everything from pop ups to big rigs can be seen. Nice clean pool and rest rooms. Clean well equipped laundry. Park is close to hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and larger and small towns. Huge playground ajoins the Park. Staff is friendly and helpful.

  • B C.
    Jun. 22, 2022

    Williamsport South-Nittany Mountain KOA

    Wooded campground

    Very wooded campground. Gravel pad was narrow so the picnic table was within two feet of the trailer side. We had a pull through site that was uneven front to back so that our tongue jack was all the way down to get level enough. Side to side it was fine. The playground was excellent. The camp store was new looking and well stocked. The staff was friendly.

    No breed restrictions for dogs. The dog park was good.

  • Dorothy C.
    Apr. 27, 2019

    Whispering Pines Camping Estates

    Family Friendly

    Top Notch camping experience. Family friendly, Pet Friendly. The owners Dave and Teresa go out of their way to make your stay very comfortable

  • P
    Aug. 6, 2020

    Happy Acres Resort

    Nestled in the mountains of PA

    Stayed for 5 nights with a partial hook up for our brand new 32 foot travel trailer. Other reviewers had mentioned that sites were small, so we specifically asked for a larger site. We ended up getting a corner site right on the edge of a hill looking down on the main office and playground. It was perfect. Playground was huge with multiple playsets suitable for all ages. Bathrooms/showers we're clean and well kept. There was a basketball court, shuffleboard and carpet pool that you could borrow equipment for. Our son and his family rented a wolf den cabin and it was very clean as well. Internet access was spotty, as expected but WiFi at the main office was good. We enjoyed the small, but very clean pool. Would definitely go back. Pet friendly, but there isn't a dog park/off leash area. Staff were friendly and helpful. Right across the street from little pine state park.

  • Craig F.
    Sep. 21, 2020

    Little Mexico Campground

    Friendly Staff

    Little Mexico is a nice campground with lots of activities in the summer, situated on Penn’s Creek about 15 minutes from Lewisburg, PA. We camped there twice this summer and had enjoyable visits. The road leading to the campground is narrow and winding, but we didn’t experience any trouble. Check in was a breeze as all the paperwork and payment were taken care of prior to arrival and all we needed to do was pick up our gate pass, map and head to the site. The employees in the front office are amazing and some of the friendliest you will meet. The other employees we interacted with during our stays were equally as friendly and helpful! 

    Overall the sites are good sized, level and the majority have full hook-ups. The water pressure is good, electric stable, and good cable TV connections. There is no internet at the sites and only a moderate cell phone signal. Most of the transient sites are right next to each other with little barriers between. Tubs of wood can be delivered to the site and this good quality firewood! For$10 a load, stock up because it burns well with little obnoxious smoke. 

    There are various activities each weekend during the summer, a huge pool, playground, mini-golf, and of course Penn’s Creek to float. The only negative would be some of the seasonal sites do not feel the quiet hour times apply to them. Overall, Little Mexico is a nice campground in a beautiful location, with great people operating it!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 1, 2021

    Leonard Harrison State Park Campground

    Site 17 Site maps can be deceptive

    General: This is a small 28-site campground located on the east rim of the canyon; seven of the sites are electric and six of them are pet-friendly. We reserved site 17 after looking at the site map because it looked like there was a generous amount of separation between this site and the surrounding ones, however, upon arrival, this was not the case. Although some of the sites are generous in size, there is no physical separation between them. Site 1 would, in my opinion, be the best of the non-electric sites for privacy. Sites 6 and 8, while close to the bathhouse, would likely have people walking through your site to get to the bathhouse. Campers have worn a path between these sites to access it. Props to this park for having recycling bins for plastic, glass, and aluminum. While this park is open year-round, the campground is only open from the second Friday in April through the third weekend in October. 

    Site Quality: The parking pad is delineated by rocks but not very clearly defined. There is a generously sized picnic table and fire ring to complete the grassy site. 

    Bathhouse: Very clean (we have found most Pennsylvania state parks excel in their bathhouse cleanliness). Hot water (definitely appreciated on this cold weekend!) and one handicap accessible shower (but it was too cold while we were there to want to take a shower although it did look inviting). 

    Activities: Two hiking trails on the east rim where the campground is located. The Turkey Path was closed about ¾ mile down (by the waterfall) due to storm damage. Although the trail was clearly marked closed at this point, many chose to ignore it and continue on☹. This trail is challenging as it has steep switchbacks down and back up again and it is narrow and slippery but definitely worth doing. The Overlook Trail, while not long (less than a mile), is also challenging with down and uphills. If you don’t want to (or can’t) access these trails, there is an observation platform where you can enjoy great views of the canyon. All of these trails are accessible from the campground. There is also a long multi-use trail for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. There is a nice playground accessible from the campground. 

    Conclusion: We were here the last weekend the campground was open and while the fall foliage was not experiencing the best year, it was still very beautiful at this park, and we enjoyed the hikes.


Guide to Hillsgrove

Loyalsock State Forest surrounds Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania, with over 114,000 acres of woodlands situated in the Endless Mountains region. Elevation changes of 1,000+ feet create temperature variations between campsites, with higher elevation locations often 5-10 degrees cooler than valley sites. Most campgrounds in this area are situated along forested creeks that can rise quickly during heavy rainfall.

What to do

Hiking the Falls Trail: At Ricketts Glen State Park Campground, visitors can access a moderate 4-mile loop featuring 18 waterfalls. "The hike is definitely not for the easily winded people, or anyone with bad knees, the hike down was pretty steep at some points but very well maintained! and the hike back up was again steep but maintained! and you got different falls to look at both ways," notes one camper.

Fishing in local streams: Lake Glory Campground offers fishing opportunities in their stocked lake. "The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry," reports a regular visitor. Nearby creeks in Loyalsock State Forest contain native brook trout in higher elevation sections.

Winter activities: Worlds End State Park Campground remains open year-round with winter recreation options. "We had the pleasure of renting a cabin at World's End State Park for the first time in February 2016... The cabins stay very warm with a wood burning stove- sometimes even too warm and windows need to stay cracked open," shares one winter visitor.

What campers like

Private wooded sites: Pioneer Campground offers secluded camping spots. "Pioneer Campground in Dushore Pa is a nice, family friendly place to camp. They are located back in the woods off of route 220 just far enough away to eliminate all road noise yet close enough that making a supply run is easy," explains a camper.

Swimming options: Many rv parks near Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania feature water recreation. "The pool was great, the kids loved the water slides," reports a visitor to Splash Magic RV Resort. At Riverside Campground, another visitor notes, "Nice spots right next to river where we set up lawn chairs in river and let the kids play."

Star viewing: The limited light pollution around Hillsgrove makes for excellent night sky viewing. "Also, the stars are incredible here! I usually come in the fall in October/early November," shares a visitor to Worlds End State Park Campground.

What you should know

Cell service challenges: Connectivity is limited throughout the entire region. "No cell service, which is refreshing. The sound of the creek nearby is really soothing," notes a visitor to Worlds End State Park, highlighting how many view this as a positive feature rather than inconvenience.

Weather preparedness: Temperature swings are common. "I usually come in the fall in October/early November. It's my favorite time to come because it's not extremely packed with campers and the leaves are beautiful. If you come in the fall, make sure you bring a cold weather sleeping bag or heater because the temp does drop," advises one Worlds End visitor.

Seasonal closures: Most Hillsgrove area RV campgrounds operate seasonally. Riverside Campground & Riverside Roadhouse is one of the few facilities open year-round, with most others closing by late October or early November.

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