Nancy B.
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RangerShawnee State Park Campground
Well maintained
The sites and roads are well maintained. Some sites are on hilly roads but are acceptable for tenters. The bathhouse is older but the showers are hot. August 2026
Equestrian Camping near Huntingdon, PA
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North Run Equine Camping Area in Moshannon State Forest provides overnight accommodations for riders and their horses near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. While the campground does not offer dedicated horse corrals, the equestrian-focused camping area includes sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Reservations are required, and pets are permitted alongside horses. The camping area offers drive-in access suitable for horse trailers, with each site featuring electric hookups, including 30-amp and 50-amp options. Water hookups are available, though drinking water is not provided at individual sites. Campground reviews note that some horse camping areas in the region can have a persistent manure odor, particularly at more heavily used facilities.
Rothrock State Forest offers primitive camping opportunities for equestrians on its extensive trail network. Located closer to Huntingdon, Rothrock Roadside Campsites provide tent camping options with picnic tables and fire rings, accessible via drive-in access suitable for smaller horse trailers. While these sites lack dedicated equine facilities, they serve as convenient base camps for riders exploring the forest's trail system. Michaux State Forest, though farther from Huntingdon, permits alcohol at its equestrian-friendly camping areas, unlike most state park facilities in the region. The forest's designated motorized parking lot sites double as equestrian sites where horse camping is permitted. Teaberry area includes hitching posts and a two-step mounting block for riders, making it particularly suitable for overnight horse camping excursions.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Huntingdon (13)
1. Rothrock Roadside Campsites — Rothrock State Forest
"This site is accessed by driving up a bit of a winding dirt road up the mountain. "
from $10 / night
Check Availability2. Black Moshannon State Park Campground
"Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season."
"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. "
from $20 - $87 / night
Check Availability3. Shawnee State Park Campground
"Campground reeks of horse manure 24/7. Was pleased by the quiet despite size of campground and proximity to highway. Sites not overly large or private."
"The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability4. Colonel Denning State Park Campground
"Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites."
"We stayed in site 28 which was a walk-in site, this was perfect for us since we wanted to be further away from people and the light from the bathroom/shower facility."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability5. Little Buffalo State Park Campground
"A playground is near bathhouse in the campground, along with several hiking trails. The dump station is easily accessible. Firewood is also available for purchase at the campground."
"The driving path is gravel with a steep hill at the end so if you can help it I would avoid sites 32,34,36 as they are VERY difficult to back into with larger rigs."
from $22 - $92 / night
Check Availability6. North Block — Tuscarora State Forest
from $10 / night
Check Availability7. Michaux State Forest
"Some reviewers have confused nearby State Parks with the actual State Forest, resulting in inaccurate information."
"Every January for the last few years some friends and I have gone and camped along the Appalachian Trail."
from $10 / night
Check Availability8. North Run Equine Camping Area — Moshannon State Forest
from $10 / night
Check Availability9. South Block — Tuscarora State Forest
from $10 / night
Check Availability10. Snow Shoe Sites — Sproul State Forest
"A standard Ford Explorer handled the drive without trouble, though bringing a trailer would likely only be practical if it is set up for overlanding conditions."
from $10 / night
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Drive Time
- 32 min from Altoona, PA
- 42 min from State College, PA
- 1 hr 13 min from Johnstown, PA
- 1 hr 17 min from Chambersburg, PA
Equestrian Camping Reviews near Huntingdon, PA
89 Reviews of 13 Huntingdon Campgrounds
MsTrailBlazer 🏔.RangerColonel Denning State Park Campground
Snakes! 🐍 🥰
Great park, alittle close together than I like. I wish I had picked 1-12 sites by the creek, but I don’t think I had much choice when I booked anyway. Bathrooms were clean. My site was more of an rv and I felt like I was at the neighbors for supper.
- MsTrailBlazer 🏔.Ranger
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Campground away from park 👍🏻
Beautiful park, pool and lake. Great for boating and fishing, running or hiking and swimming. In may, it wasn’t busy, but I can imagine it gets packed. I will be back for summer.
michael R.
GuideSnow Shoe Sites — Sproul State Forest
SS007
Site SS007 sits roughly two miles off pavement along a fairly rough access road. A standard Ford Explorer handled the drive without trouble, though bringing a trailer would likely only be practical if it is set up for overlanding conditions.
The location offers excellent views of the Susquehanna River and exceptionally clear night skies with strong stargazing opportunities. There was no existing fire ring on site, so we built one using nearby stones. The site does not include a picnic table or other amenities, making it a primative experience.
Cell service was limited but usable, averaging about one bar with AT&T and two bars with T-Mobile.
Overall, it is a quiet, scenic roadside site best suited for campers comfortable with minimal facilities and no other people around.
Etzer D.GuideColonel Denning State Park Campground
Great creekside spot
The weather wasn’t too great, but the campaign joy could not be hampered. We had a great spot along the creek, which was also a short walk from the lake. The bathroom facilities are fantastic nice and clean couldn’t be happier.
Graham S.
TravelerBlack Moshannon State Park Campground
Great campground at a beautiful park
Ive camped at Black Moshannon State Park many times both in a tent and our camper. The Park has tent only, electric and full hookup sites. It is well cared for and clean. The bathhouses are nice and well maintained. The Park itself offers a lot to do with fishing. Hiking, the beach, kayak rentals, etc. I've never had a bad time at Black Moshannon and will keep coming back.
- SScott I.Traveler
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.
Brittany V.
LegendShawnee 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.
Lee D.LegendShawnee State Park Campground
Huge state park
General: 300+ site campground with a mix of FHU, 30 and 50-amp electric, and non-electric tent sites, yurts, and cabins. Select loops allow pets but not all do.
Site Quality: Varies by type and location within the park. I heeded the advice of other reviewers warning that many sites were not level and did not reserve ahead of time. A Monday in mid-October had many open sites. Most of the non-electric sites were decidedly not level but many of the FHU and electric sites were fairly level, and we did not have a problem finding one. Some sites have gravel pads that were level and vary in length from 20’ to 115’ Most of the non-electric sites had no definable pads at all and as mentioned, were not level. Some roads in the campground were paved but a few were not.
Bath/Shower House: was clean. Did not use the shower.
Activities: A somewhat dated playground was located in the A Loop. A lake and beach are a short distance from the campground. We did see a boat launch and what appeared to be kayak rentals, but we were there out of season.
As remote as the campground feels, there was a surprising amount of road noise. This was just an overnight stay for us. We’ve been to many stellar Pennsylvania state park campgrounds, but this one was not as good as many others.
Guide to Huntingdon
Huntingdon County encompasses rolling landscapes with elevations ranging from 600 to 2,400 feet in central Pennsylvania. The region features diverse terrain from the Allegheny Plateau to the Ridge and Valley province, creating natural boundaries for numerous waterways and forested areas. Seasonal temperatures vary significantly, with summer averages around 80°F and winter lows frequently below freezing.
What to do
Fishing and boating: Black Moshannon State Park Campground offers a 250-acre lake ideal for fishing and non-motorized boating. "Nice campground with quiet 250 acre lake for kayaking. Good birding," notes Matthew U. The park's water has a distinctive coloration from past iron ore mining operations, as Travis S. explains: "The Iron Ore mines from the past have left the creek water stained red which is why its called the Red Mo with the locals."
Hiking trails: Colonel Denning State Park Campground features challenging but rewarding trails with scenic views. "There were some great trails in the area. Our family of six made the trek up the Flat Rock Trail to the overlook. A six mile round trip with a 1200 ft climb. Spectacular views," shares Nate & Erika L. This state park provides access to several trail systems with varying difficulty levels.
Swimming: During summer months, many area campgrounds maintain swimming facilities. "The pool here is top notch and it's good for fishing but the hiking isn't super great," says Christopher E. about Little Buffalo State Park. Some parks maintain natural swimming areas while others offer developed pool complexes with additional features for children.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Campers consistently praise the well-designed sites at many campgrounds near Huntingdon. "The sites are mostly level, gravel, and good sized for averaged sized RV's," notes Craig F. about Little Buffalo State Park Campground. The campground layout often provides natural separation between sites.
Clean facilities: Shawnee State Park Campground maintains well-kept bathhouses and common areas. "The campground restroom was clean and a fair size. I would definitely recommend it," reports DL W. Another camper, Danielle S., confirms: "Bathroom and showers were clean, bright, and there is a dish washing sink outside. Showers were push button but pressure was great and the water was hot."
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds in the region offer opportunities to observe local wildlife in natural settings. "While sitting fireside, I got to enjoy the local wildlife, from birds to young deer, around the edges of my campsite," shares DL W. The diverse ecosystems around Huntingdon support various species including deer, turkey, and numerous bird species.
What you should know
Reservations recommended: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak season. "Make a reservation way ahead of your date as this campground is very popular and sites book early," advises Denise D. about Black Moshannon State Park.
Site selection matters: Black Moshannon State Park Campground offers various site configurations that affect camping experience. "The sites are situated nicely, your neighbors are not 'right there'," explains Sandi G. At some campgrounds, terrain variations can impact site usability, as Kaley R. notes: "There are a fair amount of awkwardly-placed sites that sit on a hill and are difficult to place a tent, equipment or gear."
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