Best Campgrounds near Huntingdon, PA

Campgrounds throughout the Raystown Lake area define the camping landscape around Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The region includes several established camping areas like Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort, offering diverse accommodation types from tent sites to full-service RV hookups and cabin rentals. Susquehannock Campground provides more primitive camping experiences with waterfront access, while Pleasant Hills Campground and Honey Bear Campground offer family-friendly alternatives. Most campgrounds are concentrated around Raystown Lake, approximately 10 miles south of Huntingdon proper, with additional options in the surrounding state forests and parks.

Seasonal considerations affect campground availability, with most developed sites operating from April through October. Water access points are a significant feature of the area, though regulations about shoreline use vary by campground. "Most of the campsites are on a slight slope but they're still bearable. Also a lot of them are waterfront sites which is convenient for swimming in the summer," noted one visitor about Susquehannock Campground. Primitive camping areas like Susquehannock provide limited amenities with composting toilets and hand-pumped water, while more developed campgrounds offer electric hookups, showers, and sanitary dump stations. Cell service is generally available throughout the area, though coverage may vary in more remote locations within Rothrock State Forest where roadside campsites are also available.

Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews, with lakeside sites being the most sought-after locations. A recent review highlighted that "we were right on the water, secluded from other campsites visually, though we could hear them on either side." Campers frequently mention the popularity of fishing, boating, and swimming activities directly from their campsites. The Allegrippis Trail system near Seven Points campground attracts mountain bikers, offering convenient trail access from several camping areas. For those seeking quieter experiences, campgrounds in the more distant parts of Rothrock State Forest provide greater seclusion but fewer amenities. During peak summer weekends and holidays, advance reservations are essential for developed campgrounds, especially for waterfront sites which typically book several months in advance.

Best Camping Sites Near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania (122)

    1. Seven Points (PA)

    22 Reviews
    Hesston, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $28 - $200 / night

    "It’s close to bathhouse and playground if you want those. There is parking at every bath house. There is trash receptacles at the entrance to the loop as well as firewood or sale."

    "This campground is located on the east side of Pennsylvania and offers a beautiful view of Lake Raystown. The campground has over 200 sites to choose from, and many of them are right on the water."

    2. Susquehannock

    11 Reviews
    Calvin, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-6806

    $25 - $32 / night

    "We ended up with spot 3, which was on a cliff’s edge. So, it looked like it may be near the water, but there was no way down, and the forest obscured any view that may have been there."

    "Loops for RVs, higher on the hill, waterfront loops on steeper grounds for tents, and some walk-to sites adjacent to parking right at the point which double as boat-in."

    3. Lake Raystown Resort

    13 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    16 miles
    Website

    "Fantastic lake side camping resort. Best for campers or using their cabins but it has freeway access to the lake and beautiful views."

    "Beautiful lakeside sites."

    4. Honey Bear Campground

    3 Reviews
    Huntingdon, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 643-3377

    $1 - $395 / night

    "thankful to have raystown family campground so close to home. Can paddle and hike year round and camp in the spring, summer and fall."

    "We called to make the reservation and told them we would be pulling in around 7 pm. Danielle (one of the owners) stated no problem, I will be here."

    5. Point Campground

    4 Reviews
    Raystown Lake, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3405

    "Wonderful views of the lake and the lake go-ers!"

    "Large sites, lake view and wooded"

    6. Branch Camp

    2 Reviews
    Mill Creek, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 695-2249

    $9 / night

    "Bathrooms with flush toilets but showers are outside showers (ew). Situated along a creek connected to Raystown Lake."

    "Flush toilets but showers are outside public showers (ew) ."

    7. Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Belleville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 667-1800

    $24 - $33 / night

    "You can also buy firewood at the entrance. Sites have a picnic table + fire ring. There is little to no phone service here and it's not super close to town, so come prepared."

    "Well maintained bathroom and firewood plus ice available at the entrance (this is a great plus for those car/tent camping. extremely close to the rothrock forest mountain biking trails."

    8. Trough Creek State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3847

    $27 - $29 / night

    "We wanted to be close to Raystown Lake. Trough is quiet and small. It's really great if you're looking for a spot to "rough" it (not really, but closer than most!) with the kids. Awesome sites."

    "Nice small park with gravel drives/roads and plenty of room for big rigs. All sites level with partial shade. Open, but with plently of space between sites. The trails are nice and very sceinic."

    9. Pleasant Hills Campground

    1 Review
    Hesston, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3986

    "Very rough road to get to campground. 15 minutes from 8000acre Raystown lake. Good for canoes/kayaks from Aitch boat ramp."

    10. STAR LEE FARM

    2 Reviews
    Calvin, PA
    10 miles
    +1 (303) 328-1703

    "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"

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483 Reviews of 122 Huntingdon Campgrounds


  • christian G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2025

    Hartman Center Campground

    Nice, quiet, & clean

    Clean and well taken care of, pretty quiet. Would definitely stay here again but a few things to keep in mind.

    For kids the play grounds are run down. Also no real “dog run”. All in all if your a couple wanting to go relax its great, but if you have pets and or younger kids there isn’t much on the grounds.

  • Brian C.
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Solid State Park Camping

    Stayed in a walk-in tent site. Much better spacing than typical sites, though sites 2 & 3 were basically connected. The non-walk in sites in Loop B are typical to smaller than average and mostly suited for campers/RVs.

    Pros : Site spacing/privacy was good Bathrooms and showers were clean. Firewood available at the park ($5 for 6 pieces self-serve). Location near the dam and lake trail is nice. Cell service was limited, but had reliable (but low) signal with T-Mobile at my site. Easy access (on foot) to all of the hiking trails.

    Cons: The tent pads could use some leveling and there was some trash around the site. The major negative was generator noise coming from the facility just beyond the dam. Droning generator noise was on/off at all hours of the day and went on until 10pm in the evening. Not sure how far up in Loop B this was heard, but it was pretty loud in the walk-in site area.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2025

    Reeds Gap State Park Campground

    Awesome !

    Stayed here on a Sunday night without a reservation. We were the only ones there. Pay by honor system at the park office. Campground was quiet and lovely. Only 14 sites. Bathroom with hot showers is nearby. One shower stall in each bathroom and the showers had a large dressing area. Water is near the picnic pavilion.

  • 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.

  • Lisa J.
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Paradise Stream Family Campground

    Nice campground, mostly quiet and well kept

    This is our third trip here and supposed to return again in September. One of our favorites!!


Guide to Huntingdon

Camping sites near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania cluster around Raystown Lake, a 30-mile-long reservoir with 118 miles of shoreline. The terrain features wooded ridges with elevations ranging from 760 to 1,000 feet above sea level, creating varied camping experiences from lakeside to ridge-top sites. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with different opening and closing dates depending on the specific location.

What to do

Mountain biking on Allegrippis Trails: Access the extensive trail system directly from Ridge Camp at Seven Points. "This upper loop is also the quietest of the loops and although there were still plenty of boaters in the camp there were just as many bikers. Raystown is a huge boating destination," notes a visitor at Seven Points.

Fishing and water activities: The lake provides multiple fishing opportunities with various access points. "We stayed in one (forgive me, I can't remember the site #, perhaps 020?) where we were able to plop our tent into a nice tree-surrounded plot," shares a visitor to Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground, which offers a quieter fishing alternative to the busier lake.

Historical explorations: Visit the preserved iron furnace at Greenwood Furnace State Park. A camper mentions, "The blacksmith shop was very educational! Great trails to hike! You can pick up a compass at the ranger station and complete a compass course!"

Hiking at Trough Creek: Explore unique geological features and creek-side trails. "Our quiet escape was 2 nights and incredibly gorgeous scenery," writes a visitor to Trough Creek State Park, noting its "breathtaking views and hiking trails."

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Direct lake access is consistently rated as the top amenity. At Susquehannock Campground, a reviewer describes: "Very cool camp. Loops for RVs, higher on the hill, waterfront loops on steeper grounds for tents, and some walk-to sites adjacent to parking right at the point which double as boat-in. Some site right on the water, can walk right into the lake."

Multiple camping loops with different settings: Seven Points offers six distinct camping areas with varied environments. "Each loop has a playground and bathhouse. The visitors center has a great educational area inside and a nature trail outside. Across from the visitors center is a mountain bike park," a visitor explains.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for their amenities. At Point Campground, a camper notes: "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... The whole grounds were very well maintained, and the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I've seen at a campground."

Quiet alternatives: Several campgrounds offer more secluded options away from the lake. A visitor to Pleasant Hills Campground describes it as a "Beautiful campground. All wooded sites with shade all day long. Quite/peaceful setting. Great for sitting and listening to nature."

What you should know

Varied camping styles and amenities: Campgrounds range from primitive to full-service. A camper at Susquehannock Campground explains: "This primitive campground is located a few miles from Seven Points Recreation area, but far enough away to enjoy a real camping experience without electricity and running water. Not to worry, the showers are located at Seven Points."

Site reservation timing: Waterfront sites book quickly, especially during summer months. "The lake front sites are beautiful and well maintained, but difficult to book," notes a visitor to Seven Points.

Terrain challenges: Many campsites have sloped terrain, especially those near the water. "We stayed in Senoia loop in a water view (somewhat) site. It was small for our 22 foot total camper but we fit. It was carved out of the side of the hill with 3 wood walls. Our table and firepit were up several stairs/steps."

Cell service variability: Reception is inconsistent throughout the area. A camper at Lake Raystown Resort mentions that while the campground offers "WIFI is available," at other locations like Greenwood Furnace State Park, there is "No cell phone reception unless you drive a few miles down the road."

Tips for camping with families

Look for loops with playgrounds: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "Ridge camp is the furthest away from the marina and the public swimming area. However it's the closest to the Allegrippis Trail system and from the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head!"

Consider swimming accessibility: Beach areas provide safe swimming options. "We went down to the swim beach and our kiddo made sand castles and swam in the clear water," shares a visitor at Seven Points, adding that "The lake is so clean and refreshing and we have such beautiful views from our camp site."

Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds offer ranger programs and educational facilities. At Greenwood Furnace, "You can pick up a compass at the ranger station and complete a compass course! Beginner course available!"

Campground-specific activities: Many sites offer organized events. A visitor to Honey Bear Campground noted they're "thankful to have raystown family campground so close to home. Can paddle and hike year round and camp in the spring, summer and fall."

Tips from RVers

Dump station access: Seven Points features an efficient system for RV services. "From the time we arrived and filled up the fresh water tank at the ultra-cool 4 lane dump station, I knew we were in for a great weekend. The signage was very well marked and the fresh water spigot was more like a little tank, super-solid, clean and modern."

Site levelness: Some loops have more level sites than others. A visitor to Seven Points reports: "We pulled into Ridge Camp and drove a little bit down a hill to our site. One backup attempt into the site and (according to our LevelMatePRO app) it was perfectly level...that was definitely a first for us."

Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds require careful driving. At Pleasant Hills Campground, a visitor notes: "Good hookups. Very rough road to get to campground."

RV size limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger vehicles. "Open, but with plenty of space between sites. The trails are nice and very scenic. No cell service at all, nor OTA TV. Water is available in the campground at various spots," reports a visitor to Trough Creek State Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available in Huntingdon, PA?

Huntingdon offers several excellent camping options. Seven Points (PA) at Raystown Lake is highly popular with over 200 sites including waterfront locations and activities like swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Trough Creek State Park Campground provides a more secluded experience. For those seeking private campgrounds, Honey Bear Campground offers family-friendly amenities. The area also features unique options like cabins at Raystown Lake for those wanting more comfort while enjoying the outdoors.

Are there RV rental options available in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania?

RV rental options near Huntingdon are limited but available through several channels. Local rental services in neighboring towns offer RVs that can be driven to Huntingdon area campgrounds. Some campgrounds, like Pleasant Hills Campground near Hesston, may have on-site rental units available during peak season. For more selection, check larger towns within 50 miles such as State College or Altoona. National RV rental platforms also deliver to campgrounds in the region. If considering a longer stay, Hemlock Acres Camp Ground offers a peaceful experience well-suited for RV camping.

What amenities does Honey Bear Campground in Huntingdon offer?

Honey Bear Campground provides a comprehensive set of amenities focused on family camping experiences. The campground offers full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections suitable for RVs. Facilities include clean restrooms, hot showers, and a camp store for essential supplies. Recreation options feature a swimming pool, playground, and organized activities during peak season. The campground is conveniently located with easy access to Raystown Lake, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. Their reservation system allows for advance bookings, and the campground is typically open from spring through fall.

How does Ridgeview Campground in Huntingdon compare to other local options?

While specific reviews for Ridgeview Campground are limited, it generally offers a more intimate camping experience compared to larger operations like Seven Points. Unlike the extensive waterfront options at Raystown Lake, Ridgeview provides a quieter, more wooded setting. For those seeking more amenities, Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Bedford offers easier access and comprehensive facilities. Ridgeview is typically better suited for campers seeking a more traditional camping experience with basic amenities rather than the state park infrastructure found at locations like Bald Eagle or Cowans Gap.