Top Tent Camping near Howard, PA

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Howard, look no further. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Howard, PA (10)


Recent Tent Reviews In Howard

475 Reviews of 10 Howard Campgrounds


  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Seven Points (PA)

    Beautiful Spot

    I’ve camped here twice, two years ago in a Kodiak tent and this year in my Airstream GT24. Such a lovely spot! It’s spotless, and Raystown Lake is gorgeous.

  • Jolene J.
    Camper-submitted photo from R B Winter State Park
    Aug. 24, 2024

    R B Winter State Park

    Must stay state park

    Beautiful state park. The campground is clean and well kept. The beach area is clean, there's a big playground on it as well as a concession stand and store (open during the summer). Spots 57 and 18 offer the most privacy. There are spots that have little creek side access but they are closer together. There are showers in the campground too. DCNR patrols it like a hawk though...so beware any visiting cars to your spot must be moved or pay $5. Borderline harassment from the DCNR guy for my friend visiting for an hour. It is a state park so no alcohol if that's your thing. Beautiful hiking trails and bike trails. 10/10 recommend

  • Jolene J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Little Pine State Park

    Clean quiet campground

    This is a nice clean quiet campground. It's a great stop if you're doing rails to trails or swimming at the beach up the road. (Note to get to both places you'll need to drive). We went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded but I've heard on the weekends it gets packed. There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean. Some of the spots are smaller and right next to each other (down by the creek and up around top). But spots 68,69,70 are prime. We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from S.B. Elliott State Park
    Aug. 14, 2024

    S.B. Elliott State Park

    Old and worn out

    A dingy place. The ground was swampy the only dry places are the gravel pads in the sites. I wouldn't tent camp here.

    On the plus side, strong AT&T and T-Mobile cell signals. (I don't have a verizon device)

  • Camille W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Heron Retreat
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Lake Heron Retreat

    Stunning lake!

    This lake was beautiful! A short walk from the campsite. We had the lake to ourself both evening and morning. $61. No WiFi. Leveling was fine. Verizon service was fine.

  • Greg W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Stony Fork Creek Campground

    Great experience

    We arrived on Saturday and departed the following Friday. The campground was exceptionally maintained, bathrooms and showers virtually spotless and the pool was clearly and consistently maintained at all times. Plenty of space to spread out and walk. All of the roads were paved and sites were very large.

  • Teresa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheshequin Campground
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Sheshequin Campground

    Nice clean sites with grass tent areas

    Nice quiet sites, good wifi, clean bathrooms, drinking water and power at all sites.  Hosts are very friendly

  • Amber C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Little Pine State Park

    Nice Place

    The campground is beautifully kept. Bathrooms and sites were nice. Some sites are alittle closer personally esp in the dog area. It was extremely buggy when we went. Our dogs wouldn't come out of the camper because there was no relief. It was the height of rattle snake season. A site near ours and very close to the playground had a rattler under their camper. Alittle too close for comfort. Otherwise, campers, rangers and hosts were nice to deal!

  • K R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Splash Magic Campground
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Splash Magic Campground

    Not worth it

    Sad place multiple no functional area basketball court with no balls, floating ride "missing parts" no coffee at the store, no milk either, some staff nasty and rude. No cable no wifi this place has extra fees and charges for everything river front is tiny slippery maybe 8ft wide walk. Pictures are a stretch from reality.

  • Jolene J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Poe Paddy State Park
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Poe Paddy State Park

    Primitive peace

    Would go back here again! Very primitive, only 2 sites with electric and no playground (but 4 swings), however the creek is beautiful and the kids were so happy to play in it. We had site 108 and had a site path right to the creek. I wouldn't recommend big campers as most of the spots would be a pain to back into. But if you're looking for a quiet campground in the woods, this is it!

  • MJ B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Stony Fork Creek Campground

    Good Camping Option to the Grand Canyon of PA

    Stayed at this campsite, taking our pop-up camper on its maiden voyage to the Grand Canyon of PA. Was able to choose a location that worked best for us. The area we selected was not busy. Campsite appeared to have a lot of seasonal campers. My husband does not like staying in crowded campgrounds with people surrounding you and up all night screaming and singing. We go camping to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Not to listen to people pretending to relive their college days....lol. Area is open, not offering a lot of privacy, but we had shade and woods behind us, and the ground was grassy and level. The pool was nice and the rec center had a lot of activities for kids. The pond offered fishing and pedal boat rentals. We chose this campsite due to its proximity to the Leonard Harrison State Park. We had no issues here and would recommend.

  • Sharon L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Heron Retreat
    Jun. 16, 2024

    Lake Heron Retreat

    Great Place for Peace

    I cancelled a reservation at Tuckahoe SP due to traffic over the Bay Bridge. I wanted to find something close enough to home, but far away from the hustle and bustle of our suburban lives. This fit the bill. There are 10 sites….some are occupied by seasonal guests. It was very quiet and peaceful! The site was large and there wasn’t a lot of people. You can swim in the lake if you wish or rent boats/canoes for the day. Our water pressure wasn’t great, however not sure if it’s the campground or us as hubby found a possible issue with our hookup. Bring quarters if you are going to use the showers….25 cent a minute. Great way to get away and close enough to our home. We will for SURE be back!

  • V
    Camper-submitted photo from Pettecote Junction Campground
    May. 28, 2024

    Pettecote Junction Campground

    Nature Lover's Dream

    This is one of the best campgrounds we've ever stayed at. Beautifully maintained and landscaped, and the sites are level. Our site was literally on the river, we even saw an eagle. Their bathrooms are so clean I almost swept from joy. Keep in mind you need quarters for a hot shower but I only needed 2 quarters for 6 minutes, plenty of time. What I love most is how accessible the biking trail and river are. The staff will even shuttle you to the kayak drop off site for a fee, and then you just pull in right to the campground. We have been coming to this area for years and this is the first time we were lucky to snag a site for a Holiday weekend. We won't stay anywhere else from now on.

  • Jeff H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Parker Dam State Park
    May. 19, 2024

    Parker Dam State Park

    Love the area...campground was ok

    Our first time in the Moshannan National Forrest area.  Simply stunning.  Beautiful area.

    The campground was adequate.  Bath houses were relatively clean.

    My biggest criticism is how close the sites are to each other.  This may only be true of the full hookup sites.  Felt like we were camping with our neighbors.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Penn Roosevelt State Park
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Penn Roosevelt State Park

    Beautiful and secluded!

    Driving in I got a little worried I was getting lost, but I drove on. I arrived on a Wednesday evening. I had my pick of campsites, because I was the only person there!

    The water was off, but I was prepared to wilderness camp later in my trip so, that was no big deal.

    It was so secluded, I heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over. 

    If you have a trailer, I do not recommend this spot. there is a very tight hairpin turn on the way in. My six foot long trailer barely made the turn!

  • Zack B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moshannon State Forest
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Moshannon State Forest

    Generic positive title

    Great tent site with lots of room. Have your own little driveway to park your car right next to the site. Comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Need lots of rope for setting up tarps as trees are far apart. Cute little stream in the back with a log crossing. No cell service, near town with free wifi. No toilets or garbage. Good amount of traffic coming down the road but isn't an issue at night time.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Splash Magic Campground
    Dec. 26, 2023

    Splash Magic Campground

    Friendly and very helpful staff

    The area is beautiful and I would like to stay in the winter when many of the activities are available and it is warmer.  I am just learning about using a travel trailer and the staff was of great assistance.  They were easy to reach and were genuinely interested in my stay and plans.  They have a dog park which my dog loved.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Buffalo State Park
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Little Buffalo State Park

    Travel stop

    We camped in on of the cabins overnight on a recent road trip. Cabins are nice and spacious, bath facilities are some of the best I've seen. We didn't;t get to explore since we were traveling, but there's plenty to do in the area.

  • Anne W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Point Campground
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Point Campground

    5 star bathrooms and well maintained sites

    The campsites are beautiful, even though there were a lot of people when we went we felt like we had a lot of privacy from our neighbors. We stayed in the ridge loop, so not waterfront but within the campground there were so many things to do (huge mountain biking scene). The whole grounds were very well maintained, and the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I’ve seen at a campground. Highly recommend!

  • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
    Sep. 13, 2023

    Bellefonte-State College KOA

    Wonderful place

    The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome! Even though we don't have kids to bring along, I couldn't help but wish I could hit those trails myself– what a cool feature they have. 

    Now, onto the bathrooms– they were impressively spacious and private, and the best part? Always clean. No complaints there. We appreciated the added security with the entrance gate, it gave us a sense of safety during our stay.

     And speaking of people, everyone there was super polite and friendly. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again!"

  • Shona S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Campground
    Sep. 8, 2023

    Woodland Campground

    Loved it

    We stayed on a primitive site in our van, it was only for one night but we wished we'd booked more, the facilities are great and everyone is friendly. It feels homey, would definitely come back if I have the chance 🥰

  • Joni P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park

    Beautiful and well appointed park

    Getting to the park had some sharp turns and windy roads.  Small campground but nicely equipped.  2 bath houses were dated but clean.  Nice playground at the campground and also one at the beach.  Small camp concessions with a few camping items as well as ice cream cones.  Great hiking and a beautiful lake for kayaking.  Site 22 is a full hookup.  Utilities worked nicely.  However, our picnic table had seen better days.  The site sat down off the road but once you were backed in the spot it was pretty level.  This site also had a separate tent pad located down a few stone steps.  Verizon and AT&T cell service were basically non existent.  Every once in a while a text would come in or send but very spotty.  Sorry I failed to get a pic of the site in the daylight.  It was spacious and we had plenty of room for our 30' trailer, truck, and easy up over the table.  6+ chairs around the fire pit, cooking ring could have been better.  Grassy area for cornhole or playing.

  • Stephanie H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Buffalo State Park
    Aug. 13, 2023

    Little Buffalo State Park

    Quick overnight

    We arrived when it was dark out and had site #2. The camp hosts were fantastic and helped us back into a spot. The spot was hard to maneuver for a 41 ft 5th wheel because of the turning radius. There was also a drop off on the other side of the road which limited the turning radius as well. We only slept here but it looked like a nice place. The grounds are hilly.the well was dry so there wasn’t any water.

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground
    Jul. 28, 2023

    Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground

    Nice overnight stop

    This is a big park. We just reserved one night as as an overnight stop after a 10 hr day of driving. We travel with a dog so our only choice for an electric site was on the Sycamore loop. The Oak loop does not allow pets. Sites we nicely laid out with level gravel and a fire ring. Looks like there lots to do around the park, especially for families.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Penns Creek Campsite
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Penns Creek Campsite

    Great for fishing or just relaxing

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Penns Creek is a beautiful private campsite with bass fishing and well setup camping area.  Check them out and make sure to share how your trip was on the Dyrt!



Guide to Howard

Camping near Howard, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to stargaze or enjoy a family-friendly environment, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Stargazing: Cherry Springs State Park Campground is famous for its dark skies. One visitor said, "Great place for stargazing and astronomy! Campground was well maintained."
  • Hiking: Lyman Run State Park Campground has stunning views and great trails. A camper mentioned, "Nice hiking trails, beach area by lake, fishing and then the stars!"
  • Fishing and Boating: Seven Points Campground is perfect for water activities. A review noted, "The lake is a great place to kayak, paddleboard, or just relax and enjoy the view."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses. One reviewer at Black Moshannon State Park Campground said, "The bathhouse was pristine, and the shower was clean with plentiful hot water."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness at Crooked Run Campground. A visitor shared, "The sites are well spaced so you don’t feel like it’s crowded."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Knoebels Campground is loved for its proximity to the amusement park. A family said, "This place is awesome for the kids. You camp right at the park."

What you should know:

  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Parker Dam State Park noted, "The individual camp sites are all right on top of each other."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Black Moshannon State Park, have poor cell service. One visitor mentioned, "Verizon and AT&T cell service were basically non-existent."
  • No Alcohol Policies: Little Buffalo State Park Campground enforces a no alcohol rule. A camper advised, "Rangers are on site a lot and enforce the no alcohol policy, so keep it on the down low."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. Crooked Run Campground has a playground, and a reviewer said, "Camp store with ice cream, snacks, clothes, everything you need and more."
  • Activities for Kids: Seven Points Campground offers various activities. One family shared, "The kids took a kayak over to an island and spent the afternoon cliff jumping."
  • Safety: Always keep an eye on your kids, especially near water. A camper at Parker Dam State Park mentioned, "There is a nice little lake area where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Little Buffalo State Park said, "The spot was hard to maneuver for a 41 ft 5th wheel because of the turning radius."
  • Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Russell P Letterman Campground, offer electric sites. A camper noted, "The sites are private on the sides with some green space to play on."
  • Plan for Water Access: Some campgrounds may have limited water access. A review from Seven Points Campground stated, "Get water at the dump station on the way in!!! Easier than trying to attach to the spigots on the loop."

Camping near Howard, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to stargazers. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Howard, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Howard, PA is Penn Roosevelt State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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