Sandra P.
Scout
ScoutCoopers Rock State Forest- McCollum Campground
Very calm campground
We stayed 2 nights. People are very nice. Bathrooms and Laundry are clean.
Spaced spots surrounded by the forrest. Some trails directly from the camp.
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Camping options around Masontown, Pennsylvania include several established campgrounds in the surrounding areas of southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park provides tent, RV, cabin, and yurt accommodations approximately 15 miles southeast of Masontown. Sand Springs Campground near Morgantown, West Virginia offers year-round camping with full hookups about 20 miles west. Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Coopers Rock State Forest also provide camping areas within a 30-minute drive, with accommodation types ranging from primitive tent sites to modern cabins and RV hookups.
Road access varies significantly between campgrounds in the region, with some sites requiring navigation on narrow, winding mountain roads. Most established campgrounds offer electric hookups, while water and sewer connections are less common at state park facilities. The camping season generally runs from April through October for many sites, though several campgrounds like Sand Springs and Chestnut Ridge remain open year-round. Cell service can be spotty in more remote locations, particularly in the heavily forested areas around Coopers Rock. As one camper noted, "Wake up early and watch the sunrise at the overlook. Overall great weekend despite the bathroom light not working after sunset."
Campers frequently mention the spacious sites and natural surroundings as highlights of the region. Chestnut Ridge Park features a pond for fishing and swimming that receives positive reviews, particularly from families. The McCollum Campground at Coopers Rock State Forest earns praise for its well-spaced sites and clean facilities. A visitor commented that "The sites are nicely spaced apart, the camp staff is helpful, and the showers are very clean." Several reviews note the quality of nearby hiking trails, particularly at Coopers Rock where numerous paths can be accessed directly from the campground. Sites with full hookups tend to book quickly during summer weekends and football season, especially at locations like Sand Springs Campground which offers modern amenities while maintaining a wooded setting.
Best Campgrounds near Masontown (105)
1. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
"Ohiopyle is located in a beautiful area of Pennsylvania we've camped there a couple of times and have been able to get last minute tent sites. Lots of outdoor activities nearby."
"Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability2. Coopers Rock State Forest- McCollum Campground
"It's a popular hiking destination that's relatively close to Morgantown, so it gets pretty crowded in the summer and I would suggest arriving early if you're going to"
"There is a great access to the trails from the campsite and a short walk to the overlook. Depending upon your location the bathrooms can be a hike. Sites 3-7 are good locations."
from $25 - $48 / night
Check Availability3. Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground
"I was traveling alone and was looking for something about an hour away when I used my Dyrt app to locate a recommended campground. Benner’s popped up near Ohiopyle State Park."
"The campground was really nice, although PA Winters are drab, so we kind of had to use our imagination for how beautiful the campground might be when there's vibrant greenery all around."
4. Sand Springs Campground
"The outside roads of the park if you walk them all is roughly one mile and it feels like you’re hiking on a gravel path through the woods- well because you are."
"Nice campground next to Chestnut Ridge Park (great pond swimming & newt catch/release as well as summer folk music concerts on Sat when not COVID)."
from $46 - $55 / night
Check Availability5. Tall Oaks Campground
"Very large tent site and surrounded by woods. Not close to your neighbor like most campgrounds. Peaceful! Van Life sites are tucked away in the woods for privacy. Open fields for large groups."
"Call in advance and reserve one of the sites that is up the hill farther away from people."
from $16 - $45 / night
Check Availability6. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground Monongalia County Park
"Close to Cheat Lake and restaurants in Morgantown."
"Close enough to Cheat Lake."
from $20 - $90 / night
Check Availability7. Rhododendron Camping Area
"There is a bathhouse located closest to site 5 with trails from other sites to get there. The facilities are always clean- no shower available."
"It was walking distance to the beautiful overlook and a great price for what you get."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability8. Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday
"Decent sized “parking spaces” Available on holiday weekend Good price ($40/night) Full hookups (bring your long sewer tube, I used 3 x15’ as it’s at the tail of the spot) Fields & Grassy area adjacent"
"We love it here most of the time it’s close to Morgantown so it’s perfect for university events. Really close to campus. They have full hookups & partial hookups."
9. Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
"There are many tent sites at this location, as well as RV lodging. There is a pond you can swim and or fish at. There are both, modern and rustic cabins to rent. "
"There is a nice green space for running around. They have a small camp store and it's great for scout troups."
10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run
"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."
"ask for with 2 swimming pools. 4 water slides ,tractor rides ,fire truck rides and a train ride alongside the free activities for the kids there is allways something fun to do and only a few minute drive"
from $115 - $750 / night
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Drive Time
- 30 min from Morgantown, WV
- 1 hr 3 min from Pittsburgh, PA
- 1 hr 3 min from Wheeling, WV
- 1 hr 11 min from Weirton, WV
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Recent Reviews near Masontown, PA
533 Reviews of 105 Masontown Campgrounds
- KKevin F.
TravelerKentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
Restrooms, showers and visitor center get an F
Stayed 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!
RobScoutLazy Acres Campground
DO NOT BRING KIDS HERE
Advertised as a family camp but very far from it. I’ve watched this camp progressively get worse as the years go on, over priced camp with zero efforts to make anything worthwhile, run down play grounds, broken toilet paper roll holders in the bathrooms of the shower house, roads that make you feel like your off road. Owner plans “events” and then wants campers to pay for overpriced food. The owner complains nobody comes to events anymore but barely comes to them herself. The owner is VERY money hungry! And most importantly it’s home to a sex offender who the owner cherishes dearly.
It’s a shame to see how many people realized how terrible this camp was and are selling their camps because of it. The owner should open her eyes and realize she’s the reason people don’t want to be there anymore !!!
- Tif T.Scout
Pittsburgh Roaring Run RV Resort
Quiet
We are here for a month and it feels like we have the place to ourselves!
- SShitheadScout
Lazy Acres Campground
Filthy
Cant have no fun or drink.kids get yelled at all the time..owner sneaks around looking in campers at night..they watch every thing you do. Then they throw you out because your having to much fun. Or your up after 10pm..what a joke....please dont do nothing wrong.because.youll be on the shitlist...they are very very racist ,dont ever take a black child or try to get a place to stay or even put a tent up ,cause if your Black ,they tell you their is no room for u or a tent..STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE,ITS A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES AND THEY DONT WANT NO BLACS IN THEIR CAMP GROOUND AT ALL..GO UP THE ROAD..THEY ARE NICER THERE...
Cristina L.ScoutCurtisville Lake and Campground
Love this place
Very quiet and private. Beautiful views, fishing, and picnic areas are clean.
Shelby H.TravelerYough Lake Campground at Tub Run
Fantastic for Family
We 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.
Cari E.
RangerKentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
Pick the loop for you
I 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!
- Cari E.Ranger
Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
Great, but…
My happiness with Ohiopyle SP started off rocky from the start due to two factors, which can also impact your stay:
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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
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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.
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Guide to Masontown
Campgrounds surrounding Masontown, Pennsylvania provide diverse camping experiences in elevations ranging from 900 to 2,500 feet across the Appalachian plateau region. The area's continental climate brings distinct seasons with summer highs averaging 80°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Local campgrounds typically receive between 40-45 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush forest conditions but occasionally challenging camping during spring and fall shoulder seasons.
What to do
Hiking at multiple skill levels: Coopers Rock State Forest offers numerous trails directly accessible from McCollum Campground. "There is a nice green space for running around. They have a small camp store and it's great for scout troops," notes a visitor to Chestnut Ridge Regional Park.
Sunrise viewing: The panoramic vistas at higher elevation campgrounds reward early risers. A camper at Rhododendron Camping Area shared: "Wake up early and watch the sunrise at the overlook I'm telling ya! Also the bathrooms at the overlook are better maintained than the campground bathrooms."
Water activities: Several campgrounds feature swimming and fishing opportunities. "There is a pond you can swim and or fish at," mentions a reviewer about Chestnut Ridge Regional Park. Another camper adds: "There is a nice sandy beach where kids are often found collecting newts and fishing."
Biking access: Some campgrounds connect directly to major biking trails. A visitor to Kentuck Campground notes: "Awesome campground right on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. We loved being able to access the GAP trail right from the campground."
What campers like
Private, spacious sites: Several campgrounds around Masontown offer larger-than-average campsites. A camper at Tall Oaks Campground reports: "Nice campground and very easy to find spots along the property to camp. Owner was very friendly and made it easy to book some nights on short notice. Good campground to do your thing and not be bothered."
Tent camping variety: Options range from developed to primitive sites. "Very large tent site and surrounded by woods. Not close to your neighbor like most campgrounds. Peaceful! Van Life sites are tucked away in the woods for privacy," writes a Tall Oaks camper.
Modern bathhouses: Quality facilities matter to campers. A visitor to Coopers Rock State Forest shared: "Bathrooms were clean and heated to a comfortable level. Showers had great pressure as well. The spots were well spaced out and pretty spacious."
Year-round access: Some campgrounds operate throughout winter months. "We stayed in late October and we arrived fairly late in the day and to our surprise someone was in the store when we got there," notes a visitor to Coopers Rock State Forest.
What you should know
Road closures impact access: Seasonal maintenance can significantly affect travel routes. One camper at Kentuck Campground explained: "No one - not either website or the woman whom I spoke to - mentioned that the main road to the campground from Ohiopyle was also closed due to a separate paving project."
Bathroom lighting varies: Remote facilities may have limitations. A visitor to Rhododendron Camping Area reported: "The camp bathroom light didn't work while we were visiting so it got a littttttle creepy after sunset. Overall great weekend."
Limited grocery options: Plan meals before arrival at a campsite near Masontown, Pennsylvania. "Plan your meals well, before arriving. There are a couple of restaurants in Ohiopyle, but they are not open late. There are no grocery stores real close," advises a Kentuck Campground visitor.
Cell service inconsistency: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. A camper at Sand Springs Campground mentioned: "We had decent AT&T and ok TMobile/US Cellular service. It was enough to stream at night and work during the day."
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Children need activity spaces beyond hiking trails. A reviewer at Benner's Meadow Run states: "So much to do for the kids. Clean and well kept," while another adds: "Got a nice secluded spot to camp in the wooded area that had amazing mountain views and the star gazing platform. Kids had a great time and lots of activities for them to do!"
Camping wagon rentals: Unique accommodations appeal to children. A Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park visitor shares: "We stayed in the new camping Wagon which was so much fun. Kids loved it. This park has so much to due."
Pet-friendly options: Many families travel with animals. A camper at Sand Springs Campground notes: "This is a peaceful and overall well maintained campground. The front desk staff was friendly. They have an arcade, laundry facility and pool."
Bathroom proximity: Consider site selection when camping with younger children. A Benner's Meadow Run camper observes: "We did not take part in the planned events they had set up but did use the pool which was nice."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Terrain varies significantly between campgrounds. A Benner's Meadow Run visitor shared: "The site was sloped pretty bad side to side and there is a drop off on the one side of the fire ring so we could not sit completely around the fire."
Hookup locations: Services may require extra equipment. At Sand Springs Campground, a reviewer advises: "The only reason why I gave 4 stars is it was challenging to level because the big gravel rocks on the site."
Off-season advantages: Shoulder seasons offer quieter experiences. "This campground was the perfect location for both activities! Our Sprint hotspot didn't work well (unboosted), but our Verizon did. The water hookups weren't working at the time, but we were able to connect in Cherry Loop and fill our tank," notes a Kentuck Campground visitor who camped in November.
New campground sections: Facility upgrades improve RV camping options. A Coopers Rock State Forest camper notes: "Just returned from our first weekend here. The new section is open and ready. Water and Electric Only. Dump station on the way out. 50amp - No issues. New section is spaced out with a berm of earth in between alot of the sites."
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Which is the most popular campground near Masontown, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Masontown, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Masontown, PA is Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 87 reviews.
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