4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Keystone State Park and Ohiopyle State Park house some of the most distinctive luxury glamping accommodations in the Laurel Highlands region. Keystone's spacious yurts provide an upscale camping experience with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and climate control options for year-round stays. "This may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities you could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully," noted one enthusiastic visitor. Ohiopyle's yurts offer similar comfort with the added benefit of proximity to the Youghiogheny River. Both parks feature glamping options with proper beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Linn Run State Park provides luxury cabin accommodations with modern amenities while maintaining a rustic aesthetic. These eco-friendly glamping options blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings while providing the comforts typically associated with resort accommodations.
The Laurel Highlands region surrounding these glamping destinations offers exceptional outdoor experiences paired with cultural attractions. Hiking trails connect directly from many glamping sites to scenic overlooks and waterways, with Ohiopyle providing access to whitewater rafting, kayaking, and natural waterslides. According to a camper, "From white water kayaking and guided rafting trips, natural waterslides, to hiking and biking trails - this park has it all!" Glamping guests can explore nearby Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces including Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, both within a short drive of several luxury outdoor stays. The region's seasonal festivals and events enhance the glamping experience, with many sites offering extended seasons from April through October. Winter glamping is available at select locations with heated accommodations and proximity to regional skiing and snowshoeing trails.
"Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."
"Bathrooms could be cleaner. The camp hosts are awesome people. The area is quiet and peaceful. Lots of bike trails. Lake nice with swimming. Not crowded. Very family oriented."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $64 / night
"small lake where you can fish, paddle boat, and swim. quiet hours and parking are strictly enforced. Bathrooms are typical for a state park. activities are limited."
"Very quiet clean facilities quiet hours are from 9pm-8am our tent site was more like an RV site as we had a hill side but each site has a 30ft concrete pad to park on so I just put our tent on the concrete"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $18 - $90 / night
"We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained."
"Nice fire pits and picnic tables."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $54 / night
"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."
"It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"
"There are charming rustic cabins, toilets and showers nearby. Outdoor spigots for water. They’re all right next to a shady crick, near a sliding rock, and some nice hikes. Great spot for kids."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $33 - $75 / night
"We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets."
"camped here last holloween weekend, although it's raining we still enjoyed our stay.. site are gravel, enough space from neighbor.. it was fall season and the trees was all in high peak of autumn. breakfast"
from $115 - $750 / night
"All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff."
"The lake and farm country provided a welcoming and relaxing setting. The trail around the lake was perfect for running or walking. "
"This is a large campground with play grounds, well maintained pool and grounds, fishing, party pavilions, and store. The staff is nice and helpful."
"There's a predictably overpriced store where you can buy since essentials, and a few luxuries."
from $50 / night
"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"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."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $110 / night
"They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."
"Laundry facilities are the best we have encountered. Big machines and dryers making life easier and less time spent doing laundry. Nice little pool and lake for fishing. Lots of full timers here."
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.
TravelerStayed the weekend for the first time and it wasn’t bad! There were kids playing at sites nearby but that was all the noise, highway noise at all! I like how they have a spot for your tent with a picnic table and fire ring. I was in my rooftop tent on my truck so I wish the parking spot went back a little deeper for a little more privacy. But it was nice that there was bathrooms and showers within a 1 minute walk from the site! Also it says on here there is no AT&T signal, that’s not true…it’s not great but there is a bar or 2 at times!
LegendThis quiet campground has plenty of wooded campsites that offer privacy to campers. We were in the electric loop and it can be a bit tight if your rig is larger, and also you need to be prepared to level your rig in several different directions. But all in all, it was a great spot for an overnight day and we even got to check out some of the trails. Very nice park overall.
TravelerStayed one night. Close to Fallingwater and Fort Necessity. The campsite was terrible; close to water and buggy, steep grade required lots of blocking to level the camper and challenging to hook up to the vehicle. Thick canopy kept Starlink from working. The worst part was the bathrooms. The one closest to our spot had no hot water. So we had to walk about a half a mile to two other restrooms and showers within 100 yards of each other. Makes no sense. Anyway, both bathrooms were filthy, had paint peeling everywhere, lots of black mold growing on the ceilings, growing everywhere. No place to hang clothes while taking a shower. One of the two toilets in each of the men’s room was probably 3 feet off the ground. Made for giants I guess! And good luck finding the visitor center. It’s hidden from view and parking is terrible. You’ll have to walk 150 yards from the nearest point of the parking lot to find it. To walk there from the bus and RV parking, add an additional 1/4 mile each way. Be aware that the visitor center store does not accept credit cards. Cash or check only. Who does that? It’s 2026 Pennsylvania!
RangerThe 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
TravelerWe love it here so much we almost never leave. There is a creek, playground and games for the kids year round. The lake is great for fishing, boating, swimming and more from March-August usually but even longer this year it seems. They are INCREDIBLY strict about 5mph and I LOVE THAT! My 8 year old can run around and be a kid at camp like I was without me being panicked. They even have events once a month. They are constantly adding and upgrading around the campground. Everything from walk to primitive sites to full hook ups and dry cabins.
Highly recommend for a long or short get away.
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RangerI stayed at two sites at Ohiopyle and I’ll say it again—picking the loop that best fits your equipment is key to enjoying your camping experience here. Not all loops are created equal! My second, and heavy favorite, was my site on Ivy Road. The sites were had more privacy and most importantly, were far more level and easier to access. This loop/road is also more central to the rest of the campground, the dumpsters, and had access to much nicer (still a smidge dingy), larger bathrooms. The cell service here was also decent as this road is in a less hilly area within the campground.
While the park and town are excellent for exploring, I found that the highlight of my trip was Fallingwater—it’s a Frank Lloyd Wright house (personally, I think his best) that offers tours and I was shocked to find that it was less than 10 minutes away. If you need a break from hiking and the river, I cannot recommend it enough!
RangerMy happiness with Ohiopyle SP started off rocky from the start due to two factors, which can also impact your stay:
No matter what Google Maps tells you, try to avoid taking Sugarloaf Rd into the park—it’s a very steep dirt road that is not at all direct, despite popping you out in the middle of town (which was widely surreal as I landed in the middle of some kind of festival), but most importantly there is no cell service which is frustrating when you’re unexpectedly routed down backroads as night approaches
which loop you stay in really matters, more so than many other parks I’ve stayed at. My first few nights were on Hickory road and many were small and wildly unleveled—I saw one individual give up trying to get his small RV backed in due to the site being a basin shape. So you truly need to do your research and find a site that fits your equipment. The bathroom in this leg was also small and dingy, to put it nicely, but serviceable. Personally, I would not stay in Hickory again.
That said, this is a beautiful park with phenomenal hiking and water adventures. The town (which is in the park) was also quaint and lovely, with a variety of food and shopping options.
Laughlintown, Pennsylvania sits within the forested Laurel Highlands region at approximately 1,800 feet elevation. The area experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures typically ranging from 55-82°F, while winter months see frequent snowfall accumulations of 75+ inches annually. Camping options near Laughlintown include traditional tent sites, RV hookups, and deluxe cabin accommodations across several state parks and private campgrounds within a 30-minute drive.
Water activities at Laurel Hill State Park: The 63-acre lake provides fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities from April through October. "There is a large beach and designated swimming area. Bike and boat rentals are available in the summer season," notes Lee D. who visited Laurel Hill State Park Campground.
Hiking trails throughout Linn Run State Park: Multiple trail systems range from easy to challenging with access to streams and forest terrain. "There are charming rustic cabins... right next to a shady crick, near a sliding rock, and some nice hikes. Great spot for kids," explains Rachael K. who stayed at Linn Run State Park Cabins.
Fishing in stocked ponds at Mirror Lake: Year-round fishing opportunities with multiple access points around shorelines. "The lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less used fishing spots if you are willing to walk," according to Erik E., a visitor at Laurel Hill State Park.
Local historical attractions: Several museums and historical sites operate within 20 minutes of Laughlintown. "Camp host family was awesome and usually the lower staff all are," mentions Mathew H. who stayed at Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing. "Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place)."
Secluded tent sites at Hickory Hollow: Sites feature ample separation with trees providing privacy between campsites. "Hickory Hollow's campsites were nicely spaced out, perched on a hillside, but with nice flat pads. The lake and farm country provided a welcoming and relaxing setting," reports Brandy Q. who camped at Hickory Hollow Campground.
Year-round camping options at KOA Madison: Winter camping with heated facilities makes off-season stays comfortable. "We're staying in the winter for a few nights to visit friends who live outside Pittsburgh. Friendly and cozy spot. They've done a great job in the winter despite the frigid weather by using heat tape on the spigots," explains Zachary H. who stayed at Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Clean facilities at Shawnee State Park: Regular maintenance keeps bathrooms and common areas in good condition. "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," reports Danielle S. who camped at Shawnee State Park Campground.
Large dog play areas: Designated off-leash zones provide space for pets to exercise. "A small but convenient off-leash dog area was also a wonderful amenity," notes Brandy Q. about Hickory Hollow Campground.
Site selection matters at Kentuck Campground: Many campsites have terrain challenges requiring careful selection. "I heeded the advice of other reviewers warning that many sites were not level and did not reserve ahead of time," explains Lee D. about Shawnee State Park. "Most of the non-electric sites were decidedly not level but many of the FHU and electric sites were fairly level."
Weather considerations for glamping in Laughlintown: The Laurel Highlands region experiences temperature fluctuations requiring proper preparation. "We've been very impressed by the pristine conditions of many Pennsylvania state parks, but this one had a more rustic feel and had not been modernized," notes Lee D. about visiting Laurel Hill State Park Campground.
Limited cell coverage: Several campgrounds have spotty cellular service. "Fleeting cell at best on Verizon," mentions Lee D. about Laurel Hill State Park.
Advance grocery shopping needed: Limited stores near campgrounds require planning ahead. "Not a lot of restaurants or stores nearby, so keep that in mind if you'll be there awhile," advises Becky C. about visiting Hickory Hollow Campground.
Playground access at Mirror Lake: Modern play equipment located centrally within the campground. "The campgrounds are very nice they have a pool as well as a community building and camp store. We had 8 kids and 8 adults who all had a blast playing on the playground, floating down the creek, swimming in the pool, riding bicycles etc," reports Austin B. about Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing.
Stream exploration opportunities: Shallow creek access points ideal for children. "There was easy little rocks to boulder and climb! and even a few smaller caves to explore! It was an adventure paradise with a close location to the seven springs ski resort," shares Jill R. about Laurel Hill State Park.
Budget-friendly boating options: Kayak rentals available at reasonable rates. "Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake," mentions Erik E. about Laurel Hill State Park.
Pet-friendly loops at state parks: Designated areas welcome families with animals. "Looking around the rest of the campground, the loop up near the cabins was a typical RV area with sites lined up with little privacy in between. I would look at the other loops for our next tent-camping visit," advises Laura who visited Laurel Hill State Park.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds require leveling blocks or equipment. "Our site was very private and relatively flat. We did not use the bathroom facilities but they seemed nice," reports Kevin E. about Keystone State Park Campground.
Hookup placement varies: Power and water connections sometimes require extensions. "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable," advises Erik E. about camping at Laurel Hill State Park.
Loop selection for privacy: Some campground sections offer more separation between sites. "The hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and is set in the woods. There are some very secluded sites," explains Matt R. about the different camping areas at Keystone State Park.
Seasonal road closures: Maintenance projects may impact access during shoulder seasons. "We were able to connect in Cherry Loop and fill our tank. The campground was really nice and really empty in November when we were there," mentions Bounding Around after visiting Ohiopyle State Park.
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