10 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several state parks and private campgrounds around Karthaus, Pennsylvania provide rustic and modern cabin rentals with varying amenities. Black Moshannon State Park Campground offers 20 cabins, including 13 rustic and 6 modern options. The modern cabins feature bathrooms with hot showers, kitchens with full-sized appliances, and efficient heating systems. Rustic cabins typically include woodstoves for heating, making them suitable for cold-weather stays. Parker Dam State Park provides cabin camping with indoor stoves for cooking during inclement weather. According to one visitor, "The cabin camping is marvelous, lots of animals visit and you're on a mountainside and most of the sites are decently in the woods. Short walk to your own bathroom that is toasty warm all winter long."
Cabin types range from basic one-room structures to multi-room family accommodations with separate bedrooms. Most state park cabins operate seasonally from April through December, though some like Ole Bull State Park Campground remain open year-round. Pet-friendly cabins are available at select locations, including designated loops at Prince Gallitzin State Park and specific cabins at Black Moshannon. The Bellefonte-State College KOA offers private cabin rentals with more amenities than state park options, including cable television and Wi-Fi access. Reservations for state park cabins can be made up to 11 months in advance, with peak summer and fall foliage seasons booking quickly. One reviewer noted, "We stayed in one of the rustic cabins on a cold October weekend. Very charming small cabins with robust woodstoves."
Most cabins provide beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with modern cabins offering refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves, while rustic options may only have access to outdoor fire rings. As one camper advised, "These cabins are not equipped with any type of consumables, cookware or linens. You really need to bring everything if you're planning on actually using the bathroom or kitchen." Firewood is typically available for purchase at campgrounds, with prices around $5-6 per bundle. The nearest full-service grocery stores are located in Philipsburg (about 10 minutes from Black Moshannon) or Clearfield, though many campgrounds maintain small camp stores with basic provisions and ice cream.
"General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins."
"Beautiful facility- typical Pa mountains, abundant green trees, water...nice Campground AND cabin rentals are really nicely situated. Water was thick with weeds & lilies but ok nonetheless."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $87 / night
"The cabin camping is marvelous, lots of animals visit and you’re on a mountainside and most of the sites are decently in the woods."
"These two sites are shaded, surrounded by trees and pretty much private to the rest of the "Modern" campground."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $80 / night
"Woodland campground in Woodland, Pennsylvania is a friendly family-owned campground. The grounds are a beautiful park-like setting with a lake and trails."
"Very nice park in a wooded setting. Hosts are very helpful, small store with essentials at a reasonable price. Sites are well spaced and gravel. Nice fishing pond (catch and release)."
"The park has basic, water & electric as well as a few full hookup up sites."
"The sites have a decent amount of space between them so you are not on top of each other. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Not a lot of trees so many sites are in the direct sun."
from $22 - $62 / night
"Our site was the only one available for that weekend and it was a premium with a large paved patio with a nice outdoor patio set with table and chairs, a swing, and a sunken fire pit."
"We were spaced out well. The pool and splash pad were clean and nice. The Bathrooms were hotel quality and clean. They were combined with a shower. The water pressure was great and very hot."
"There are no showers. Sites offer a picnic table and a fire ring. There isn't a camp store, but I-80 is 2 miles down the road and there are places to shop/eat in nearby Clearfield. "
"established spot to put our tent so we actually had to encroach on site 7, luckily no one was there the entire time we were because that would have been awkward - we were literally 3 feet from their fire ring"
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from $18 - $75 / night
"We stayed in one of the pet friendly loops of the park. We had a great time in our PUP....bathhouse was clean and well maintained."
"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."
from $15 - $49 / night
"Dog run is ok and have to walk a good was to the trash bin depending on campsite. Will be back. Some sites have concrete patio which I do recommend."
"Ice Cream Shop, Swimming Pool, Bathrooms With Nice Showers! All You Could Ever Need ! Water & Electric Hookups ."
"Found this location while going to Elk State Forest for the elk bugling. Was very happy to find this location. Had clean bathrooms with running water and showers."
"Very nice campground, well maintained quiet, clean restrooms and showers, nice sized sites, very nice owners"
"Clean bathrooms with toilets, sinks and shower.
We camped at site #26. Maybe had to walk in about 50ft. to campsite. Has fire rings and picnic table.""The location of the park is near Cherry Springs SP, which gets all the attention for the night sky viewing."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $29 / night
GuideVery large CG. I car camped at site 066 (with electric) in mid-October and CG was 3/4 empty. Nice location on Glendale Lake with a beach and boat activities (for warmer months). Showers had no hot water but facilities were nice. Very little separation between sites. Nearby hunters discharging guns into evening hours.
ScoutThis campground is nothing as stated in the reviews. And now I know why. The one review on here besides mine is from the owner. The bathrooms are not clean. I was told for Labor Day weekend I could stay for two nights had reserved and all. They then abruptly cancelled my reservation and took three days to respond and say I could have a different cabin and tent sight but would need to stay three nights because of the holiday. They also charged a cleaning for a service pet which is not legal. We then showed up and were the only people staying that weren’t seasonal site people and very not welcomed. The first comment made was here come the weekend warriors. We look at the cabin which was ironically filthy and covered in mouse poop yet we got charged a cleaning fee. The grass was not mowed the porter potty’s so gross bugs are crawling in the bottom. The camp store was closed during the car show they had and when we asked when it will be open they stated it will not. It was 1 pm on a Saturday. The reservation process was unorganized. The playground was not mowed or weed whacked and a slide is ratchet strapped together. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
GuideIts was great, we stayed in new area, sites had ample room, not many trees at our spot so summer there wouldnt be much shade but we were next to a retention pond/drainage. We brought our dig whole loved running through there.
Not much to say besides it was clean, not crowded (in November) and decent spacing between sites
GuideIt was overall good, Nice amenities, pool was clean (3ft-5ft) Splash pad, air pillow, playground, pond, etc
It has nice wooded areas but very compact, if you have a large camper id be concerned with trying to make some turns on the upper area
TravelerThey have 30 amp sites. No water but there is a dump station. Bring your Starlink there is no cell signal. Bathrooms are decent. Good Stargazing(head to nearby Cherry Springs). This is one of the most “out of the way” places in the eastern US. Not quite boon docking but close. There is a guy on the corner that sells firewood. Download maps to get in and out. Listen for the Elk. Watch for Bears.
GuideThis is a full service RV campground with nightly and seasonal stays. I was tent camping and, unlike most RV campgrounds, the dedicated tent area was very nice and right on the river. There’s a camp store, laundromat, showers and many different boats available for rent right in the campground. Very well run place and everything looked well kept.
The sites face a small mountain wall with the river at the base so very scenic. The river is fairly fast running so boating and swimming are for older kids/adults in this area or put in someplace calmer.
For those riding the MABDR, this is only 5 mins off the trail and a good place to relax before the final 70 miles through the PA Grand Canyon.
TravelerShort term area was basically an open field with a few trees. Restrooms were large but plumbing has a lot to be desired. Friendly staff, quiet and lots of amenities to include a snack shop with panini’s, pizza, tacos and more. Super good WiFi
TravelerIve 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.
TravelerWe absolutely love camping here, we've been at multiple sites, electric only and full hookup and they never disappoint. The sites are big and spaced far apart. Its a quiet park at night, but thers plenty to do during the day.
The woodland region surrounding Karthaus, Pennsylvania features several cabin accommodations within state parks at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,300 feet. These Pennsylvania Wilds cabins experience distinct seasons with temperatures often 5-10 degrees cooler than nearby valleys. Winter cabin stays typically require snow preparedness as several parks remain operational during colder months.
Hiking trails for all levels: Parker Dam State Park offers numerous well-maintained trails for hikers of various abilities. "Grew up going here. Day trips or weekend getaways-it was always a nice time. Love hopping the rocks at the spillway, hiking, looking for crayfish, and swimming in the dam," notes one Parker Dam State Park Campground visitor.
Star-gazing opportunities: The region's limited light pollution makes for excellent night sky viewing. "We stayed at site 78 on the Sycamore loop at the end of April in a tent... Each site has a fire ring and a hook to hang food from small animals," explains a camper at Russell P Letterman Campground.
Fishing in mountain waters: The local streams and lakes provide excellent fishing opportunities throughout the cabin season. "We had a wonderful weekend! The lake has good trout fishing and the beach area offers a nice place for a relaxing summer retreat," writes a visitor at Parker Dam State Park.
Wildlife observation: Multiple cabins in the region offer chances to spot native wildlife. "We loved it here! Very beautiful, nice hiking trails and a beautiful lake. Clean grounds and bath houses," shares a guest at Russell P Letterman Campground.
Peaceful lakeside settings: Many cabins near Karthaus provide access to scenic water features. "Very nice park in a wooded setting. Hosts are very helpful, small store with essentials at a reasonable price. Sites are well spaced and gravel. Nice fishing pond (catch and release)," mentions a visitor at Woodland Campground.
Spacious campsites: Campers appreciate the room between cabin sites at many locations. "Great camping area stop a mountain...nice unique lake that is incredibly dark in color. Lilly pads abound with great flowers," notes a guest at Black Moshannon State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and shower houses enhance the cabin experience. "Our site had a blacktop driveway, a very small amount of gravel, and a ton of mud. There was standing water toward the back of our site... Bathrooms are clean and the showers are delightfully warm," shares a Russell P Letterman Campground visitor.
Winter cabin options: Several parks offer year-round cabin rentals. "Ole Bull is always one of our go to campgrounds! The sites are spread out so your comfortable and your neighbors are always nice and willing to talk or lend a hand. Bathrooms were clean as always," writes a visitor at Ole Bull State Park Campground.
Cabin booking timeframes: Reserve popular cabins near Karthaus well in advance, especially for peak seasons. "Make a reservation way ahead of your date as this campground is very popular and sites book early. It has sites to accommodate any R.V. and lot of tent sites," advises a Black Moshannon State Park visitor.
Bring your own supplies: Cabin amenities vary significantly between parks. "We had a great Father me Day weekend here. Great hiking trails, the beach is great for kids, good fishing, and close to the Benezette Elk Viewing Area," explains a Parker Dam State Park visitor.
Limited connectivity: Many cabins have minimal cell service and internet access. "This is one of our favorite campgrounds. Not a whole lot around but hiking and fishing. Beautiful streams. Clean campground," notes an Ole Bull State Park visitor.
Weather preparedness: Mountain cabin temperatures can fluctuate dramatically. "This trip was chilly at night, but gorgeous weather during the day. Bathroom/shower houses are a bit outdated, but clean. We had a full hook up site," shares a Parker Dam State Park guest.
Kid-friendly swimming areas: Several parks offer safe swimming options for families with children. "It's a beautiful place to visit. Has some good fishing hiking camping. Great area to take long drives. Even if we're not staying there we usually ride over just enjoy the beautiful sights," explains a visitor at Lyman Run State Park Campground.
Playgrounds and recreation: Many cabin areas include dedicated play spaces. "Great place for the family. We love staying at crooked run campground. Has a beach on the lake. Affordable boat rentals. Bmx track for kids," shares a visitor at Crooked Run Campground.
Educational opportunities: Several parks offer ranger programs and nature lessons. "The park also runs a ton of classes for different things like fly fishing, hiking, etc," notes a Black Moshannon State Park visitor.
Cabin selection for families: Choose cabins with appropriate space and amenities for family needs. "We used the group tent sites for our Girl Scout weekend. It was a fun weekend. We participated in the Outdoors for Everyone event," writes a Crooked Run Campground visitor.
Site selection considerations: RV cabin sites vary in levelness and accessibility. "Very nice state park in PA. Huge lake for water sports, scenic trails, small dirt bike oval track," notes a Crooked Run Campground visitor.
Utility hookups at cabin sites: Check specific cabin locations for available hookups. "Real nice park that can get pretty busy on weekends. We arrived on a Thursday and, in advance, reserved one of the few remaining sites. Never used their facilities, but they looked nice," shares a Parker Dam State Park visitor.
Off-season advantages: Consider spring or fall cabin rentals when parks are less crowded. "We decided to go mid October due to a new moon and a trip to Cherry Springs to see the stars! Ole Bull was just a short drive from Cherry Springs and they had everything we needed," explains an Ole Bull State Park visitor.
Road access considerations: Some cabin areas have challenging access roads. "Our first night we had a couple hundred pound bear climb the tree outside of the cabin. Park personnel came around and monitored the bear until it came down and left. It was spectacular!!!" describes an Ole Bull State Park visitor.
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