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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
Glamping near Marion Heights, PA
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Several luxury glamping accommodations dot the countryside around Marion Heights, enhancing the camping experience with upscale amenities. Knoebels Campground offers comfortable glamping units with electricity at every site and nearby bath facilities with warm showers. "The sites are very clean and well maintained. It's an excellent way to spend your time at the park," noted one visitor. Lake Glory Campground, just a short drive from Marion Heights, provides glamping options with fifty-amp electrical hookups, water, and sewer connections for climate-controlled comfort. Other notable glamping spots include Twin Grove RV Resort and Ricketts Glen State Park, which feature yurts and premium accommodation options beyond traditional camping, making them perfect for those seeking outdoor experiences without sacrificing comfort.
The proximity to Knoebels Amusement Resort adds significant value to these glamping destinations, with many sites offering shuttle service directly to the park. One guest highlighted, "Great for families. Connected to the park, a great way to visit!" Nature enthusiasts can enjoy fishing at Lake Glory, where sites are available directly overlooking the water. Several properties maintain eco-friendly practices while providing modern conveniences like hot showers, clean bathroom facilities, and on-site markets for supplies. Most glamping sites operate seasonally from April through October, with Ricketts Glen and Tuscarora State Park offering year-round availability. The unique combination of outdoor immersion with creature comforts makes these properties particularly popular for families and those new to outdoor recreation who appreciate having access to both natural settings and nearby entertainment options.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Marion Heights (46)
1. Knoebels Campground
"Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins. There is electricity at every site but not water."
"In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level."
Check Availabilityfrom $59 - $160 / night
2. Lake Glory Campground
"The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry. 10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix. The best wooden coaster on the planet. Always a great time at Lake Glory. "
"Friendly staff. Nice little lake to fish in. Very clean."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $80 / night
3. Camp A While
"The only reason for not giving five stars is because it’s very close to a freeway. There’s quite a bit of truck and car noise from the freeway."
"They have a nice game room, nice bathrooms with showers. It was Very enjoyable time,and we will be back."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $26 - $44 / night
4. Splash Magic RV Resort
"Electric ran below 110 volts the entire weekend and the water had a brownish tint to it. It was a VERY hot weekend so I should mention that everyone had their air running."
"I am just learning about using a travel trailer and the staff was of great assistance. They were easy to reach and were genuinely interested in my stay and plans. "
5. Twin Grove RV Resort
"Staff is excellent. Camp store is well stocked. Can’t beat this place!!"
"Wait for breakfast at the restaurant"
6. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
"The trails are very well marked. We stayed in the large loop, which is a peninsula on Lake Jean. Many of the sites have lake views. The bathhouse was clean but not adequate for 73 sites."
"we had a wonderful experience. drove our car right up to our site, had a ton of space to set up. a nice picnic bench and fire pit was there and we were sure 61 so the lake was 100 yards from all of this"
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $92 / night
7. Tuscarora State Park Campground
"They offer cabins and yurts, but have no sites for people to set up tents. The main attraction for this park is their lake, which you can swim in, fish, kayak or drop in a boat."
"Off the beaten path in the middle of “pennsyl-tucky”. No cell service at all unless you drive up to the top of the mountain."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $49 - $90 / night
8. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
"This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly."
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
9. Blue Rocks Family Campground
"Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."
"Ice cream parlor was a bonus and general store was great, well stocked and good prices. The hiking trails near by are wonderful. The boulder feild is a must see!"
10. Williamsport South-Nittany Mountain KOA
"We decided to stay here based on it's close proximity to Bucknell University. The staff is friendly, clientele is calm. Lots of well maintained seasonal sites."
"We were given a pull through site with water close to the bath house, which was very clean and had nice warm showers."
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- 58 min from Lebanon, PA
- 59 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 59 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 11 min from Reading, PA
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Glamping Reviews near Marion Heights, PA
510 Reviews of 46 Marion Heights Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
Kathy L.
RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
- JJohn S.
TravelerHersheypark Camping Resort
EXPENSIVE
There was no hot water in the showers. There are no dog poo stations. There is a dumpster marked “STAFF ONLY”. It’s nice they have a place to stuff the staff!
- Jake F.
ScoutSunsational Family Campground
I would not recommend to anyone
This 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.
Virginia F.TravelerPinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park
Noise
OMG! Next to busy interstate, railroad tracks and shooting range. Way to much for me!
Jess B.ScoutSplash Magic RV Resort
Horrible
Horrible stay brown water Dep had them on boil water went down hill the past 4 yrs
- Patrick Z.Scout
Twin Grove RV Resort
Nothing open
Picked the nicest days of the week. Got here and the carousel, Ferris wheel, restaurant, and ice cream shoppe are closed. They are apparently only open 2 days a week, maybe 3. I would have just went down the road to the KOA had I not known this.
Guide to Marion Heights
Glamping options near Marion Heights, Pennsylvania offer scenic forest settings within the ridge and valley region of the Appalachian Mountains at elevations between 700-1,200 feet. Camping seasons typically run April through October with average summer temperatures ranging from 60-85°F. While luxury accommodations are available, many campsites also provide more rustic alternatives for those seeking traditional outdoor experiences.
What to do
Explore boulder fields: At Hickory Run State Park Campground, the massive boulder field formation creates a unique geological attraction. "Boulders everywhere! Big ones, small ones, run (carefully) across them all! Beyond the Boulder field is a vast, scary, unknown," notes Mike M. The boulder fields are accessible via a scenic stone road drive through the woods.
Hike waterfall trails: Multiple waterfall viewing opportunities exist near Marion Heights camping areas. "The hike is definitely not for the easily winded people, or anyone with bad knees, the hike down was pretty steep at some points but very well maintained! And the hike back up was again steep but maintained!" explains Anne P. about the falls trail at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
Tubing creek adventures: Creekside camping provides refreshing water activities during hot summer days. "We enjoy tubing down the river right to the campground," shares Jim S. about Little Mexico Campground. Many sites feature creek access points where children can wade safely while parents supervise from nearby campsites.
What campers like
Private waterfront sites: Lake Glory provides waterfront camping with excellent privacy. "We stay at lake glory every year while visiting Knoebels. It's so much quieter than Knoebels campground and so much more room. We love the creek side sites! Kids can wade in the water to cool off while parents are chatting and cooking just few feet away," explains Eiron S.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention shower and bathroom quality in their reviews. "The showers are great and the camp store has plenty of Staples. Big campsites so you don't feel crowded," notes Joshua W. about his experience at Lake Glory Campground.
Evening entertainment: Family-friendly evening activities enhance glamping experiences. "At night they have a merry go round, train, giant slide and ferries wheel you can ride," Dawn T. explains about Twin Grove RV Resort. These entertainment options provide alternatives to traditional campfire activities.
What you should know
Highway noise levels: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise despite forest settings. "Right off the highway with lots of loud trucks and bikes. The campground is very busy with loud activity from other campers at all hours," warns Tiani P. about her camping experience at Camp A While.
Seasonal site variations: Camping during different parts of the season affects site conditions. "We went in late august and although it was pool weather during the day time the temperatures dropped somewhat dramatically into the evening hours so bring clothes for both 70-80 degree weather and 40-50 degree weather overnight," advises Derek W. from his experience at Knoebels Campground.
Water quality concerns: Water testing sometimes impacts campground services. "The water had been tested earlier in the season and unsafe levels of manganese were detected. All water spigots were shut off and covered but we were told it was safe to wash our dishes and brush our teeth," reports Lee D. about a specific situation at Ricketts Glen.
Tips for camping with families
Best playgrounds: Well-maintained play areas provide entertainment for children. "They have a pool and fun activities though the day. At night they have a merry go round, train, giant slide and ferries wheel you can ride. The bathrooms are always clean and staff is friendly," says Dawn T. about her family's experience at Twin Grove.
Swimming options: Multiple swimming locations exist beyond just pools. "There is a lake to fish in and a play ground for the kids. A decent camp store for the little things you may have forgot at home," explains amber F. about her experience at Splash Magic RV Resort.
Kid-friendly hiking: Several trails accommodate young hikers. "This place has so many beautiful waterfalls and sights to see! Be sure to take a trip to the fire tower and to the falls. There are many different walks with different difficulty which is nice no matter what who you are with, giving you the ability to explore the outdoors," recommends Meag F. about hiking at Ricketts Glen.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Several campgrounds require leveling equipment for comfortable setup. "The site was plenty spacious for our pup and TV, but was not level at all. In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level," notes Jen V. about her experience at Knoebels Campground.
Electrical stability: Power supply varies between campgrounds. "Electric ran below 110 volts the entire weekend and the water had a brownish tint to it. It was a VERY hot weekend so I should mention that everyone had their air running," reports Debbie W. about holiday weekend conditions at Splash Magic.
RV site selection: Choosing the right campground section improves the experience. "We always try to get a site at the top. Longer walk to the park but worth it for us," advises Dawn T. about selecting sites at Knoebels, noting that "the bottom part of the campground they squeeze them in tight."
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