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Best Campgrounds near Flinton, PA

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The Prince Gallitzin State Park region, about 7 miles from Flinton, Pennsylvania, contains several established campgrounds with diverse accommodation options. Crooked Run Campground offers tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites with electric hookups and modern facilities. Other nearby options include Clayworks, which allows both tent and RV camping, and Black Moshannon State Park Campground approximately 30 miles northeast, featuring cabins and various hookup options. The area campgrounds predominantly provide drive-in access with some locations also offering boat-in, hike-in, and walk-in opportunities for more secluded experiences.

Camping season typically runs from mid-April through late October in most campgrounds across the region. Many campsites require advance reservations, particularly during summer months and holiday weekends. One camper noted, "We stayed in one of the pet-friendly loops of the park. Bathhouse was clean and well maintained." Road access is generally well-maintained with paved roads in many of the campground loops. Most sites feature picnic tables and fire rings, with varying levels of hookup availability. Cell service can be limited in some areas, particularly in the more remote camping locations. Weather conditions remain moderate through the camping season, though evenings can be considerably cooler than surrounding areas.

The region's campgrounds are particularly known for lake access and water-based recreation opportunities. Prince Gallitzin State Park encompasses a large lake with 26 miles of shoreline offering boating, fishing, and swimming options. Several visitors highlighted the family-friendly atmosphere at many campgrounds. "This campground is perfect for people looking to get away from busy city life or just want to relax next to a lake," shared one regular visitor. Some campgrounds host seasonal events, with Halloween-themed weekends being particularly popular at Crooked Run. Wildlife viewing opportunities exist throughout the area, with deer commonly spotted near campsites. Sites vary considerably in size and privacy, with perimeter sites generally offering more space and seclusion than interior locations. Bathroom facilities are generally well-maintained across the established campgrounds, with most offering shower facilities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Flinton, Pennsylvania (103)

    1. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    26 Reviews
    Fallentimber, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 674-1000

    $15 - $49 / night

    "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."

    "The site was roomy enough, but next time I know to try to reserve on the outside perimeter for more room. Dogs are permitted in this area of the campground and honestly they were all well behaved."

    2. Clayworks

    1 Review
    Patton, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 674-6026

    $20 - $35 / night

    "Located in Rock Run Recreation park, 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 lol."

    3. Ridge Top Retreat

    1 Review
    Patton, PA
    11 miles
    +1 (814) 381-4261

    $99 / night

    4. Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Port Matilda, PA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 342-5960

    $20 - $87 / night

    "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. "

    5. Curwensville Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    Curwensville, PA
    16 miles
    Website

    "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."

    6. Clearfield County Curwensville Lake Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Olanta, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 236-2320

    "Lots of trails to hike. Decent camp store."

    7. Lumber City RV Park

    1 Review
    Grampian, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 236-3313

    $40 / night

    "Staff drives around periodically on a ranger and can be flagged down if help is needed. There is a fishing pond on site for the kids to fish."

    8. Seven Points (PA)

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

    $28 - $200 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    9. Canoe Creek State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Williamsburg, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 695-6807

    $70 - $75 / night

    "The grounds are open to hunting and we were surprised by a bird hunter and his dog who was running around off leash, creating a little havoc for us while walking our two dogs on the trail."

    "You can go to the beach, kayak, hike, or go outside the park to explore some caves or a bat church. We will continue to come here every year!"

    10. Group Tent Camping Area — Prince Gallitzin State Park

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    Fallentimber, PA
    3 miles
    +1 (814) 674-1000

    $43 / night

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Daniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 5, 2025

    Curwensville Lake Campground

    Perfect spring

    Solo with my dog and my canoe. Had a great time I had no idea there was disc golf,I keep a couple in my truck and so i played more game then fished. The dog swimming area was pretty cool. I'll be back.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Shawnee 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 Flinton

Camping near Flinton, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Black Moshannon State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "There are plenty of well-maintained, well-marked trails for all experience levels."
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Seven Points (PA), you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A visitor shared, "The lake is a great place to kayak, paddleboard, or just relax and enjoy the view."
  • Wildlife Watching: Parker Dam State Park Campground is known for its wildlife. One camper said, "We love this campground and keep coming back. Zero cell signal, great sites, clean bath houses, tons of amenities, and close to the elk in Benezette!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses. A review for Black Moshannon State Park Campground noted, "The bathhouse was pristine, and the shower was clean with plentiful hot water."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park. One parent mentioned, "This is a great campground. Private beach on the lake for campground guest use only as well as a playground."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the views at Seven Points (PA). A visitor said, "This Corps park got a spruce up in 2022. Tough to get a waterfront spot during the main season, but fall is beautiful here."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Trough Creek State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. One camper noted, "No cell service at all, nor OTA TV."
  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A review for Parker Dam State Park Campground mentioned, "The individual camp sites are all right on top of each other."
  • Check-In Times: Be aware of check-in times, as some campgrounds have later check-in hours. A camper at Susquehannock expressed, "I wish they would let you book these for one night."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Bikes: Many campgrounds, like Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park, are great for biking. A family member suggested, "Bring your bike!"
  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One reviewer at Black Moshannon State Park Campground mentioned, "There is a nice playground at the campground and also one at the beach."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A parent at Seven Points (PA) said, "The camp store with ice cream, snacks, clothes, everything you need and more."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A review for Lake Raystown Resort noted, "The sites are nice for RVs."
  • Level Your Site: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A visitor at DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA mentioned, "The sites were tight and not the most level but we made do."
  • Reserve Early: Popular campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons advised, "Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week."

Camping near Flinton, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Flinton, PA?

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

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