4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Keystone State Park Campground features upscale glamping accommodations in the Loyalhanna area, with yurts providing a comfortable middle ground between rustic camping and resort-style lodging. The park boasts fully furnished units with amenities like electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control options that traditional campers would envy. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing and Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA also offer premium glamping options with luxury tent setups that include proper beds with linens, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Guests appreciate the balance of outdoor immersion with indoor comforts. One reviewer highlighted, "The visitors center at Keystone was beautiful and informative of the local history which was very interesting how the park first came about."
The glamping sites near Loyalhanna provide easy access to numerous outdoor activities while maintaining comfort. Keystone's 78-acre lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities right from your luxury accommodation doorstep. Linn Run State Park Cabins maintains a perfect 5-star rating with glamping units that provide a secluded forest experience with modern amenities. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mill Run features themed glamping accommodations with access to their water attractions and organized activities, making it ideal for families seeking outdoor luxury. A recent visitor mentioned, "Great place to stay! You will not find better campground owners, they are amazing. After office hours they can be commonly found hanging out with their campers." Most glamping sites in the region operate seasonally from April through October, with a few offering year-round accommodations.
"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
"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."
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from $20 - $64 / night
"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
"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."
"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
"Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed."
"The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground."
from $25 - $999999 / 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. "
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!
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.
GuideI don’t know what it is about this place but whenever I’m here all my worries are gone! I can honestly say IM RELAXED!!! I’m relaxed- whether I’m riding the golf cart eating ice cream, playing in the arcades, walking around in the campground store, playing mini golf, fishing from our campsite, watching the doggy’s play in the dog park. I’m honestly happy here!!! My favorite sites are by the lake or river. The bathhouses were clean!! We don’t swim but the pools looked great!! I’m always sad to leave but super excited to come back!! I have a video review on my YouTube channel @UpOnTheRidge304 about this campground - feel free to check it out.
Camping near Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania offers riverside sites and mountain terrain throughout the Laurel Highlands region. Located at elevations between 1,200-2,800 feet, the area experiences cooler summer temperatures with daytime averages around 82°F and nighttime lows near 60°F. Most campgrounds open April through October with a limited number of sites available for off-season camping.
Lake activities at Keystone State Park Campground: The 78-acre lake features swimming beaches, boat rentals, and fishing for bass, bluegill, and catfish. "Small lake where you can fish, paddle boat, and swim. Quiet hours and parking are strictly enforced," reports Joseph S., who appreciated the reasonable rates at Keystone State Park Campground.
Hiking through Laurel Hill State Park: The park offers multiple trail systems ranging from 1-4 miles with varying difficulty levels. Visitors can access trails directly from campground loops. "There are a multitude of fun activities to do in the area. I feel fortunate to live only about 2 hours from this beautiful place, with the Montour biking/hiking trail running right through it," notes Robert C. about Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park.
Water slides and adventure activities: Multi-level water attractions with slides for different age groups operate from late May through early September. "Mill run by far the best yogi bear/campground we have been to. Second time we have been & they have upgraded the water slides - 4 huge slides plus big splash pad with little slide for smaller kids," shares Erik W. about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run.
Secluded forest sites: Heavily wooded campsites provide natural privacy between neighbors with flat tent pads at many locations. "The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs," according to Anne B.'s review of Hickory Hollow Campground.
Creek access for cooling off: Several campgrounds feature small stream access where kids can play and adults can wade. "A lot of their sites are along a small creek which the kids play in and can float down. Site 26 is our favorite. It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek," mentions Mathew H. about Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing.
Campground hospitality: Staff availability and assistance extends beyond normal business hours at many locations. "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. The owner and his son got right to work fixing it," reports Tara R. about her experience at Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing.
Campground layout variations: Different camping loops offer vastly different experiences within the same park. "There are 2 campgrounds in the park, the hillside one and the one on the lake. The lakeside one is a glorified trailer park and is packed during the summer with no privacy. The hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and is set in the woods," warns Matt R. about Keystone State Park Campground.
Seasonal operations: Most facilities close between late October and mid-April. "We camped at Kentuck Campground two weekends before the typical summer camping season, and I was honestly extremely disappointed in the campground, though part of that frustration is probably more appropriately aimed at the state park system as a whole, and their lack of communication," explains Danielle V. about Ohiopyle State Park.
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds with most offering spotty reception. "Fleeting cell at best on Verizon," notes Lee D. about Laurel Hill State Park Campground. Many state parks have limited or no WiFi availability.
Playground proximity: Request sites near playgrounds for easier supervision while maintaining campsite activities. "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 organize different themes for bingo, and other games," shares Evelyn T. about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Multiple swimming options: Several parks offer both lake swimming and pool facilities with varying hours. "The lake is separate from the campground, but it is less than a mile away and a reasonable distance walk," mentions Lee D. about Laurel Hill State Park Campground.
Bathroom considerations: Facilities vary widely between loops and campgrounds. "The bathhouse wasn't as clean as they could be, but not bad," reports Becky C. about Hickory Hollow Camp Ground, while another camper noted, "The restrooms weren't as clean as they could be, but not bad."
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature sloped terrain requiring additional leveling equipment. "A few steep ones but they all have gravel and a patch of grass with a table and fire pit," notes Evelyn T. about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA, while another reviewer mentioned, "I couldn't get it level with my Anderson levelers it was pretty sloped."
Electric hookup placement: Power posts at state parks may require extension cords for proper setup. "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 Laurel Hill State Park Campground.
Limited water tank capacity: Small water heaters at glamping sites near Loyalhanna provide limited hot water. "Don't think everyone is showering one after the other or you can do dishes and wash hands as much as you want before showering because it's very small water tank, it goes lukewarm to cold quick," warns Jess I. about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
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