Best Tent Camping near Kittanning, PA

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Best Tent Sites Near Kittanning, PA (11)

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    1. Mountain View Camps

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    Kittanning, Pennsylvania

    Short on time? Don't feel like spending half of your free time setting up camp? 32 foot Winnebago already set up and leveled so you can go straight to exploring the area. Come enjoy camping, hiking, hunting, boating, fishing, swimming and much more at this site nestled amongst game lands #287 and the Allegheny river. 2000 acres of game land to explore, half mile from the Erie to Pittsburgh bike trails. Stay for hunting season or launch your boat onto the Allegheny river. 1 mile from Ben Franklin Range.

    * New addition On-demand hot water heater

    *Now for sale RV starting at $19,500 come stay and see if you want to leave with it.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Firewood Available

    $20 - $70 / night

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    2. Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

    8 Reviews
    17 Photos
    181 Saves
    Marienville, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
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    3. Dravo's Landing Campground

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    99 Saves
    Sutersville, Pennsylvania

    One camping area with room for 25-30 tents. Convenient camping for cycling trips along the Great Allegheny Passage!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
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    4. Danner Primitive Campground

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    21 Saves
    Kennerdell, Pennsylvania

    Primitive Camping Area; Permit required for more than one night stay.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
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    5. The GAP Trail Campground - Bikers Only

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    West Newton, Pennsylvania

    We are a dedicated GAP Trail biker only campground. No vehicles are permitted at our campground. Our location is only 200 feet off the trail just 1/4 mile north of the GAP Trail headquarters building in West Newton. The campground is located right on the banks of the beautiful and historic Youghiogheny River. West Newton is a full service, biker friendly town. You can walk to all the restaurants, bars, stores and Main Street from the campground for dinner and entertainment, or for a home style breakfast in the morning to get ready for your next day of pedaling.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash

    $25 / night

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    6. Quiet and Secluded

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    4 Saves
    Mercer, Pennsylvania

    It's pretty dark here. There are no large cities anywhere around here.

    My family moved here in 1957 and I purchased it from my father in 1975.

    My wife is responsible for much of the landscaping and home improvements that have been done since 1990.

    We are retired self-employed.

    Perfect for families and friends who want to have a private, spacious camping area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $22 - $75 / night

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          9. Nanty Glo Municipal Park

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          Vintondale, Pennsylvania
          • Electric Hookups
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            10. Clarion Wild and Scenic River

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            Clarington, Pennsylvania

            The Clarion River is a designated Wild and Scenic River for 51.7 miles, from the border of the ANF/State Game Lands Number 44 boundary to an unnamed tributary at the backwaters of Piney Dam. The steeply forested hillsides of almost continuous mature deciduous and coniferous vegetation contribute to a feeling of remoteness in many places along the river. Paddlers on the river will find that the water changes from smooth to riffling as the river flows over and around large boulders. In the section of river between Arroyo Bridge and Irwin Run paddlers will find several of the riffles. The Clarion is a tributary to the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River, joining it in Clarion County, just south of the town of Emlenton. In the early 1800's the Clarion was used to transport timber to the Allegheny River.

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Kittanning

          336 Reviews of 11 Kittanning Campgrounds


          • Nicole L.
            Camper-submitted photo from Cook Forest State Park Campground
            Nov. 1, 2024

            Cook Forest State Park Campground

            Beautiful

            Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

          • Todd H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
            Oct. 13, 2024

            Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

            Dispersed with a vehicle

            This is my first time dispersed camping and the spot is nice for a first go. Was able to drive in which I why I chose this area. Currently finish up the night and once the fire dies down I’ll head to bed. As some one has mentioned the only real downside is the road near by, but the traffic is at a minimum.

          • Clinton C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Buttercup Woodlands Campground
            Oct. 7, 2024

            Buttercup Woodlands Campground

            Caveat Emptor

            I came up for an event at the farm show grounds(yes the event you’re thinking of). I made a reservation and paid in full the day after it was announced 6 days beforehand. I got a call the day before Friday stating that I wasn’t able to check in until 1PM and the latest was 8PM. I asked if I could park there before the event and deal with it later. The owner reluctantly agreed, however said that my vehicle would be towed if I came after 8. He also stated that I couldn’t check in early or wait a little. Gates closed at 1; and was over at 8 and couldn’t leave the parking lot until 10. Needless to say I just drove home 3 hours instead. Mind you the“campground” is a quarter mile from the farm show grounds. I honestly just wanted somewhere to rest my eyes for a couple of hours in my car before I left early on the morning. I understand that places like this have policies, however this was probably the largest congregation of people Butler and the Farm Show has ever hosted. There was 10s of thousands of people in town and as a bonus the rounds were closed to due construction. If you lean even a little right, caveat emptor. The guy knew exactly what was doing. This will be the most expensive$35 this guy ever stole.

          • Owen I.
            Camper-submitted photo from Kalyumet Campground
            Sep. 7, 2024

            Kalyumet Campground

            Terrible, Run Down, Abandoned And Un Secure! GATE WAS BROKEN

            Any worker over the age of 20 was super rude and they did NOT Re-Book Our Reservation For Next Year The Website sates that it is now being managed by a company called Oasis Marianas. There Are Signs Falling Apart And They Pool Was Water Orange! The Arcade was completely broken the showers were tiny and the entire place is in disrepair. The Gate was taken off the Opener And thrown into the weeds DISAPPOINTING And This Place was NOT CHEAP And Was Super RunDown.

          • Owen I.
            Camper-submitted photo from Wolfs Camping Resort
            Aug. 13, 2024

            Wolfs Camping Resort

            Yet Another Perfect Trip To Wolf's!

            Wolf's Camping Resort Is The Perfect Campground For Family's To Stay At With Its large Swimming Pool And It's Large Game room It is prefect for kids young and old! It has a large store with helpful employees and it sits on a large plot of land that includes a small mini golf corse and a full sized 18 hole golf course with many activities and themed weekends that you can find on their Facebook it is the perfect place to come!

          • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Millstone Creek Campground
            Aug. 11, 2024

            Millstone Creek Campground

            Camping by the river

            Many disbursed spots along the river over several miles. Size od camping spots ranges from large open fields with fire pits to spots on the shoulder of the road

            We came in on a Saturday and found one of the road side sites open. Not much traffic and very friendly people in the area.

            The river was basically brown like pudding the only signs of life were insects. While a very beautiful area, the river was king of yucky looking.

          • Joan B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Keystone State Park Campground
            Jul. 23, 2024

            Keystone State Park Campground

            Clean Park and nice shaded sites

            This is our second time staying here - once in Electric site on Lakeside and this time non electric site on Hillside. Love this side of Hillside - quiet and shaded. Very clean park and shower house does not have the timed showers of Lakeside. Both times very much appreciated the presense of DCNR - on foot this time. Very nice park to hike, swim, walk, bike, and kayak. The little store has drinks and snacks. Because the beach was closed we had considered going to Deery Community Pool 7 miles away - another option in the area.

          • Michele S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Bear Run Campground
            Jul. 5, 2024

            Bear Run Campground

            Can’t wait to go back

            I took my 7yo son last year for his first time camping. He absolutely loved it!!! Everyone was very nice & the heated pool & campstore are great. He especially enjoyed the “rock mining”. He keeps wanting to go back to get the motherload bag to mine!

          • CThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
            Jul. 1, 2024

            Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

            Tionesta Recreation Campground

            Nice campground with full hook ups. Close to a large recreational lake with hiking trails and a boat launch. Sites were fairly level no issues with power fluctuations and sewer worked great!

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            Camper-submitted photo from Gaslight Campgrounds
            Jun. 30, 2024

            Gaslight Campgrounds

            Clean, well-maintained, and quiet with friendly owner

            We stayed here for a week in June 2024 in our 42-foot fifth wheel. Overall the campground is clean and well-maintained. The owner is friendly and helpful. Amenities include a heated, in-ground pool, a recreation center, a pavilion, and swing sets. 

            The current owners have had the campground since ~2014 and have made many repairs and improvements. Water, electric, and sewage lines have been replaced or upgraded in the past few years. We had stable electric and good water.

            Unfortunately no WiFi is available, but there was a good AT&T cell phone signal.

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Starr Farm
            Jun. 20, 2024

            Starr Farm

            Very relaxing place

            This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year.

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Clear Creek State Park Campground
            Jun. 2, 2024

            Clear Creek State Park Campground

            Camping right on the River with nice trails.

            First time staying at Clear Creek State Park and had a spot just below where the Creek empties into the River.  We were able to turn the RV so the door/awning faced the River.  We saw a two different Merganser mamas with young, a green heron fishing, and a bald eagle go up the River.  We were right across from the showerhouse but noise was minimal.  Our dog had the riverbank to explore on her camp leash of course.  Hiking above the campground was very nice and we did an easy loop of almost 6 miles.  Mountain Laurels were in bloom.  Very clean park.  Showerhouse was well-kept.  Bringing the kayaks next time.

          • K
            Camper-submitted photo from Indian Brave Campground
            May. 29, 2024

            Indian Brave Campground

            Our Happy Place

            We live in Oregon and our son and family live in Zelienople. We have stayed here in 2019, 2021, 2023 and now 2024. The owners and staff are wonderful, right on top of things. We enjoy spending time with our son and his family in Zeli and Harmony as well as the other Villages around. Highly recommend IBCG to everyone (until we can't get a spot!)

          • jThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Indian Brave Campground
            May. 12, 2024

            Indian Brave Campground

            Perfect little campground

            This campground was perfect for what we needed to accomplish! As first time travel trailer owners, they helped us accomplish our first trip away! Upon calling to book a site, we mentioned this was our first trip, they made the utmost effort to accommodate us with all of our needs. They escorted us to our campsite (which was larger than most) and made sure we had plenty of help getting backed in and set up! The front office and store was tiny but had a few essentials in case you forgot or didn’t have things. The site was quiet and even though you were close to your neighbors it didn’t feel like it to us! The atmosphere seemed friendly among the other campers and they were all willing to lend a helping hand where needed. They definitely made our first trip a huge success!

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Smith Grove
            May. 4, 2024

            Smith Grove

            Quit oark

            We love staying here when we visit family in Butler it’s a quiet family run park . It is very affordable and bathrooms are clean

          • Owen I.
            Camper-submitted photo from Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping
            May. 2, 2024

            Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

            Perfect Campground, Yet Again We Stayed For Their Halloween Weekend

            Everything Was Perfect

            The Day before they Called us to make sure that we were still coming and to confirm the reservation and offered us a FREE site upgrade! it is the little thing that count and  we said yes! It was one of their deluxe patio sites ,super nice patio with concrete pad and Nice Picnic Table! Site was Super Large And Was Perfect For A larger rig! Our Rig is only about 34 feet long but still perfect. 

            Halloween Events

            • Pumpking Carving Contest
            • Voting On Pumpkins (Carved)
            • Campstore Sales
            • T-Shirts And Apparel (Halloween Versions)
            • Dance Party
          • Tara R.
            Camper-submitted photo from Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing
            Apr. 22, 2024

            Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

            You've got to go to this place!

            This place was awesome! We were there for one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed every bit of our trip. Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip. We really got to witness the owners' kindness when we left for a hiking trip and a sudden windstorm caught our awning and broke one side of it, sending most of the awning itself up on the roof. The owner and his son got right to work fixing it: One got up on the roof and the other worked from the bottom to set it right and wire the broken arm to the side of the trailer so we could drive home. They also folded up our chairs and put everything we had outside in a neat little pile. I've been camping for nearly 40 years and have never witnessed that kind of pro-activeness. It's exactly what you SHOULD(but don't often) get. We will absolutely be back.

          • Jennifer N.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Top Campground
            Apr. 15, 2024

            Mountain Top Campground

            Incredible views

            Mountain Top was off the beaten path and very quiet. The check in process was easy and our site was flat. We had the most amazing views from our site. Water and electricity were easy to access and hook up. Bathhouse was clean. Only disappointment was that the showers were coin operated, so you not only needed cash on hand but then had to turn those into special coins for the shower. They had both ice and firewood available that was self service.

          • Anne W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
            Apr. 10, 2024

            Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

            Nice site, close to road and super muddy

            We stayed here in March, so there weren’t leaves back on the trees yet which meant we could see the road (and the road could see us). Not a huge deal, just not very private. It was also extremely muddy. Not bad on the main track in and out but swampy everywhere else. Overall it’s a nice spot if you’re passing through but not groundbreaking

          • richard C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Camps
            Apr. 10, 2024

            Mountain View Camps

            Good times had by all

            Great place to stay close to hiking trails and fishing spots. Hit the mountain bike track, explore the ruins on the game lands, and might even see an albino fawn.

          • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cook Forest State Park Campground
            Feb. 25, 2024

            Cook Forest State Park Campground

            State park camping for all

            This is truly one of my favorite state parks to camp at. The whole campground is mostly wooded with hardly a bad site. They have primitive, electric only and full hookups available. This is definitely a family friendly campground. If you're into hiking there's lots to see here. There's no camp store in the campground, who is something they could improve upon, but you can get supplies nearby.

          • Tyler R.
            Camper-submitted photo from Smith Grove
            Dec. 27, 2023

            Smith Grove

            Clean quiet campground

            Campground is very nice. A lot of sites with plenty of room at each site. Bathrooms were very clean as well.


          Guide to Kittanning

          Tent camping near Kittanning, Pennsylvania offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

          Tent campers appreciate these amenities

          Tent campers should check out Dravo's Landing

          • Dravo's Landing Campground is a great stop for bikepackers on the GAP trail, offering easy access to the Youghiogheny River for paddling adventures.
          • The GAP Trail Campground - Bikers Only provides a unique blend of camping and luxury, with spacious areas for tents and a covered dining area.
          • Bill's & Nancy's Property offers a secluded setting with electric hookups and drinking water, ideal for those looking for a more comfortable camping experience.

          Tent campers like these nearby activities

          Frequently Asked Questions

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

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kittanning, PA is Mountain View Camps with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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