Top Tent Camping near McClure, PA

Searching for a tent camping spot near McClure? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of McClure, Pennsylvania's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near McClure, PA (10)

    Camper-submitted photo from Reeds Gap State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Reeds Gap State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Reeds Gap State Park

    1. Reeds Gap State Park

    5 Reviews
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    30 Saves
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    Camper-submitted photo from Penn Roosevelt State Park
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    2. Penn Roosevelt State Park

    5 Reviews
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    51 Saves
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    $12 / night

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    3. Ravensburg State Park

    5 Reviews
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    61 Saves
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    4. Shikellamy State Park

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      5. Lower Allen Community Park

      1 Review
      12 Saves

      Nestled on 110 acres of rolling land, Lower Allen Community Park (LACP) is in the southern part of the Township at 4075 Lisburn Road. It is an ideal location for retreats or meetings, weddings, parties, picnics, family reunions, athletic games and tournaments, special events, or just to simply enjoy family or some quiet time alone. In 2008, Capital Blue Cross and Central Penn Parent Magazine readers awarded LACP as the Second Best Park/Playground. The park offers pavilions, play areas, camp sites and numerous athletic fields for rent. The Camping area is located on the banks of the Yellow Breeches Creek and is perfect for anyone who likes to get back to nature. These “primitive” camp sites are available for tent camping. A nature trail, which winds its way through park pointing out native flowers and foliage, sets the backdrop for your camping getaway.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Warm Springs Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Warm Springs Camp
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      6. Warm Springs Camp

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      Nestled along Sherman’s Creek, our campsite sits on six wooded acres with 600 feet of creek frontage. Everything in the pictures is included in your stay! All you need to bring is food and your love of the outdoors. Firewood, charcoal, bedding, toiletries, kitchenware (as pictured), a private shower, sink and composting toilet are all included. The shower and sink have an on demand hot water heater, so no cold showers! Bring your fishing gear and you can reel in Smallmouth Bass, Sunnies, Fall Fish, and Trout all from our property. This campsite is far enough away from the city to enjoy the sounds of nature while still being less than 30 minutes from the shopping and dining and Carlisle and Mechanicsburg. Historic Gettysburg and Lancaster are just over an hour away. Hersheypark is less than an hour away!

      This campsite is fully private. As your hosts, we live on the property, so if there are any issues or help needed, we are nearby!

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      Camper-submitted photo from Long Acres on Clover Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Long Acres on Clover Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Long Acres on Clover Creek
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      Camper-submitted photo from Long Acres on Clover Creek

      7. Long Acres on Clover Creek

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      58 Saves

      Enjoy camping creek side at the edge of an open field with access to fishing, hiking on adjacent state game land trails, kayaking in nearby Juniata River, biking the Lower Trail just minutes away, or booking a guided hike, onsite horseback riding lessons, or book a trail ride on our beautiful and smooth gaited Tennessee Walking horses or bring and board your own.

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      $25 - $65 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Wilson Hollow Boondock
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      8. Wilson Hollow Boondock

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      Our location is in the heart of the Stone Valley Forest. Tucked away in a beautiful little hollow behind a farm field. This is a boondock location; we do not offer any hookups at this time. We do have a porta potty on site for restroom access. Click the link to be directly connected to our page.

      Follow us on Instagram for updates, photos and videos @wilsons_boondock

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      $35 - $50 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from The Hefenfinger's Fish Camp
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      Recent Tent Reviews In McClure

      495 Reviews of 10 McClure Campgrounds


      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
        Oct. 27, 2024

        Seven Points (PA)

        Beautiful Spot

        I’ve camped here twice, two years ago in a Kodiak tent and this year in my Airstream GT24. Such a lovely spot! It’s spotless, and Raystown Lake is gorgeous.

      • Brett D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Knoebels Campground
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Knoebels Campground

        Nice Campground - Tight Spaces - Fun Park

        Good Campground to visit the amusement park. Electrical hookup was a bit far from the camper, so bring an extension cord. Good atmosphere will be back, the kids had a blast.

      • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
        Sep. 7, 2024

        Hersheypark Camping Resort

        Excellent staff clean and level sites

        We stay here once a year. Always a good experience. Our site was very spacious. Close to area attractions. Shuttle bus yo the park and arena.

      • Jolene J.
        Camper-submitted photo from R B Winter State Park
        Aug. 24, 2024

        R B Winter State Park

        Must stay state park

        Beautiful state park. The campground is clean and well kept. The beach area is clean, there's a big playground on it as well as a concession stand and store (open during the summer). Spots 57 and 18 offer the most privacy. There are spots that have little creek side access but they are closer together. There are showers in the campground too. DCNR patrols it like a hawk though...so beware any visiting cars to your spot must be moved or pay $5. Borderline harassment from the DCNR guy for my friend visiting for an hour. It is a state park so no alcohol if that's your thing. Beautiful hiking trails and bike trails. 10/10 recommend

      • Jolene J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
        Aug. 17, 2024

        Little Pine State Park

        Clean quiet campground

        This is a nice clean quiet campground. It's a great stop if you're doing rails to trails or swimming at the beach up the road. (Note to get to both places you'll need to drive). We went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded but I've heard on the weekends it gets packed. There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean. Some of the spots are smaller and right next to each other (down by the creek and up around top). But spots 68,69,70 are prime. We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Indian Head Campground
        Aug. 4, 2024

        Indian Head Campground

        False advertising

        We booked this campground because it was waterfront camping. Upon arriving to the site, we saw that it was not in fact waterfront camping. When we talked to the office, they just told us to take the other side, which also was not waterfront like advertised. Luckily, before we decided to check that side out, the owners son told her that someone else was coming to that section, “which they were also confused as to why the camping wasn’t waterfront”. The water that was accessible was a small launch area where other people in the campground hung out at most of the time. The map of the campground they gave us was completely different than the one online. The sites weren’t marked either.

      • Camille W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Heron Retreat
        Aug. 2, 2024

        Lake Heron Retreat

        Stunning lake!

        This lake was beautiful! A short walk from the campsite. We had the lake to ourself both evening and morning. $61. No WiFi. Leveling was fine. Verizon service was fine.

      • Amber C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
        Jul. 14, 2024

        Little Pine State Park

        Nice Place

        The campground is beautifully kept. Bathrooms and sites were nice. Some sites are alittle closer personally esp in the dog area. It was extremely buggy when we went. Our dogs wouldn't come out of the camper because there was no relief. It was the height of rattle snake season. A site near ours and very close to the playground had a rattler under their camper. Alittle too close for comfort. Otherwise, campers, rangers and hosts were nice to deal!

      • Brandon L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
        Jul. 12, 2024

        Hersheypark Camping Resort

        Nice location close to the park

        When we first checked in at the resort, we enjoyed the easy check-in and the location was an easy to get to location. After checking in, we drove all around the campground just to get to our site which is a little out-of-the-way, but it was manageable. Our site was very unlevel, but we made it work. We did like being at the end of the road therefore there was less traffic coming through. we didn’t have a neighbor who had a lot more tents than they were supposed to have on their site and they were slowly encroaching on our site. We loved how our kids were able to walk to the playground and play every day before our outings. The campground had two pools and a child’s pool the pools seemed to be slightly under maintained the last day. It had a weird smell, which I believe the chlorine levels were not correct. However, we still enjoyed our time here and went to the pool almost every day at the end of the day off. It was one of the hottest days of the year. I feel like we still had a great time and enjoyed the camp. The trolley was a great addition to getting to and from the Hershey attractions

      • Annette K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
        Jul. 3, 2024

        Hersheypark Camping Resort

        Very tight spots and dirty!!

        This RV camping spot has been my least liked place we have ever stayed.we stayed in a RV site so I can only speak to that and not cabins. The ONLY good thing this RV park has going is the Hersey park bus that runs all day back and forth. Even though the bus is very loud and drives very close to the sites, so it is a constant disturbance too if your looking for some calm and quietness. This is not the right RV park if you want quite! 

        These RV sites are the tightest I have ever seen. So tight that the people next to you using a picnic table or fire ring are 3-4 feet from your camper. We didn’t even use our fire pit and table because it felt so incredibly close to our neighbor. Inside our camper I could hear every word of the people next to us who were using their fire ring, it was directly outside my bedroom slide. I saw several people including us being asked to move trucks just so you can get into position to hook up and pull out of your spot!

         And the sites are dirty! Littered with cigarette butts, trash, old rusty batteries! This place looks and feels like a dirty trailer park! There were several sites that looked like the campers had been living there a long time, clothes lines strung up from trees, cluttered mess of personal belongings. We will never stay here again after experiencing it. The website does not show the true picture!!

      • K R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Splash Magic Campground
        Jun. 29, 2024

        Splash Magic Campground

        Not worth it

        Sad place multiple no functional area basketball court with no balls, floating ride "missing parts" no coffee at the store, no milk either, some staff nasty and rude. No cable no wifi this place has extra fees and charges for everything river front is tiny slippery maybe 8ft wide walk. Pictures are a stretch from reality.

      • Annette H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Trailhead Campground
        Jun. 28, 2024

        Trailhead Campground

        Unkept and micromanaged

        First the good: Big, level sites Nice camp host Great prices 

        Now the bad: The road coming in is ROUGH, if you towing or driving a MH, be prepared. The grounds are unkept, no mowing, weeds as tall as I am. So. Many. Rules! I understand rules are necessary and I always abide, but to tell me where and how I can park my personal vehicle WITHIN MY SITE because“they are busy now”(with more than half the sites empty). 

        Not staying here again.

      • Jolene J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Poe Paddy State Park
        Jun. 26, 2024

        Poe Paddy State Park

        Primitive peace

        Would go back here again! Very primitive, only 2 sites with electric and no playground (but 4 swings), however the creek is beautiful and the kids were so happy to play in it. We had site 108 and had a site path right to the creek. I wouldn't recommend big campers as most of the spots would be a pain to back into. But if you're looking for a quiet campground in the woods, this is it!

      • Sharon L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Heron Retreat
        Jun. 16, 2024

        Lake Heron Retreat

        Great Place for Peace

        I cancelled a reservation at Tuckahoe SP due to traffic over the Bay Bridge. I wanted to find something close enough to home, but far away from the hustle and bustle of our suburban lives. This fit the bill. There are 10 sites….some are occupied by seasonal guests. It was very quiet and peaceful! The site was large and there wasn’t a lot of people. You can swim in the lake if you wish or rent boats/canoes for the day. Our water pressure wasn’t great, however not sure if it’s the campground or us as hubby found a possible issue with our hookup. Bring quarters if you are going to use the showers….25 cent a minute. Great way to get away and close enough to our home. We will for SURE be back!

      • Tiff T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Colonel Denning State Park
        Jun. 4, 2024

        Colonel Denning State Park

        Awesome!

        We had a great time visiting the park! We stayed in site 28 which was a walk-in site, this was perfect for us since we wanted to be further away from people and the light from the bathroom/shower facility. The site was not far from our parking spot, maybe a hundred yards but there was a slight hill. There are even more isolated campsites further up the hill.

        The park itself is definitely on the smaller side but packs in a lot. Lots of great trails and the beach would be great( close due to bacteria overgrowth) the michaux forest is 30 minutes away and has a lot more outdoor activities.

        Will stay here again in the future.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Penn Roosevelt State Park
        Apr. 29, 2024

        Penn Roosevelt State Park

        Beautiful and secluded!

        Driving in I got a little worried I was getting lost, but I drove on. I arrived on a Wednesday evening. I had my pick of campsites, because I was the only person there!

        The water was off, but I was prepared to wilderness camp later in my trip so, that was no big deal.

        It was so secluded, I heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over. 

        If you have a trailer, I do not recommend this spot. there is a very tight hairpin turn on the way in. My six foot long trailer barely made the turn!

      • Sharon L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Furnace State Park
        Feb. 19, 2024

        Pine Grove Furnace State Park

        Cool campground

        This was a cool campground.....if you are planning to use your cellphone at this one, probably not going to happen.  It's definitely off grid!  It's located at the halfway point on the AT.  You can get net at the camp store, but that will be it.  If you own a camper or larger, the sites are a bit challenging to park to say the very least, however they were a nice size!  The store is really just a small carry out with a few things, so bring everything you are planning to have in with you.  It's a pretty decent piece out to civilization.  Also, bring stuff for bugs, such as citronella or PIC's.  We found it buggy where we were.  Nice shaded sites, it was just a chill weekend for us.  We would like to try this one again in time to do some of the hikes and swim.  Toilets were clean and so was the bathhouse.

      • @HomegrownRV 😎.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hersheypark Camping Resort
        Jan. 5, 2024

        Hersheypark Camping Resort

        Great park!

        We had a great experience at Hersheypark Campground! If you’re planning on going to the amusement park, there is a shuttle on site that takes you straight to the park.

        The spots are a little small, at least in the section where we stayed, but we have a small travel trailer so we didn’t have any issues. The bathrooms were clean and large. The store has just about anything you would need while visiting.

        The security guard patrols the park at night, and he was very nice!

        We were only visiting for a quick trip, but we would definitely stay here again!

        The only downside was that since it was winter, we didn’t have water hookup.

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Jonestown/Hershey KOA
        Jan. 2, 2024

        Jonestown/Hershey KOA

        Nice all season koa w stateland trails!

        Nice all year round campground located right next to 3750 acre Satawara State Lands connected trails is perfect for biking or hiking. Stayed 8days in early December. Friendly staff, onsite restaurant w delivery to site, December had 25% off coupon too! WiFi and cellular were almost unusable but a nice place for a reasonable price! 4 stars because of poor wifi and cell coverage

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Splash Magic Campground
        Dec. 26, 2023

        Splash Magic Campground

        Friendly and very helpful staff

        The area is beautiful and I would like to stay in the winter when many of the activities are available and it is warmer.  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.  They have a dog park which my dog loved.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Buffalo State Park
        Oct. 20, 2023

        Little Buffalo State Park

        Travel stop

        We camped in on of the cabins overnight on a recent road trip. Cabins are nice and spacious, bath facilities are some of the best I've seen. We didn't;t get to explore since we were traveling, but there's plenty to do in the area.

      • Greg K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Fowlers Hollow State Park
        Oct. 9, 2023

        Fowlers Hollow State Park

        Really nice

        We showed up after dark and it was a bit hard to find our way to our site—advise arriving during the day! Great little campground. Very quiet. Nestled between a hillside and a stream with a great sound of running water. Several walking/hiking trails directly from the campground. Clean and convenient restrooms. Large sites.

      • Anne W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Point Campground
        Oct. 2, 2023

        Point Campground

        5 star bathrooms and well maintained sites

        The campsites are beautiful, even though there were a lot of people when we went we felt like we had a lot of privacy from our neighbors. We stayed in the ridge loop, so not waterfront but within the campground there were so many things to do (huge mountain biking scene). The whole grounds were very well maintained, and the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I’ve seen at a campground. Highly recommend!

      • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
        Sep. 13, 2023

        Bellefonte-State College KOA

        Wonderful place

        The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome! Even though we don't have kids to bring along, I couldn't help but wish I could hit those trails myself– what a cool feature they have. 

        Now, onto the bathrooms– they were impressively spacious and private, and the best part? Always clean. No complaints there. We appreciated the added security with the entrance gate, it gave us a sense of safety during our stay.

         And speaking of people, everyone there was super polite and friendly. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again!"



      Guide to McClure

      Camping near McClure, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: Explore the trails around Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The lake is very nice and it's a very family park! There are some neat places around and markets are close by."
      • Fishing and Boating: At Cowans Gap State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A visitor shared, "We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake."
      • Historical Sites: Visit the Gettysburg area, which is just a short drive from Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA. One camper noted, "Just 15-minutes to historic sites, restaurants, and breweries."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Caledonia State Park Campground stated, "The restrooms at this park, while they are older, they are clean and pretty much in good order."
      • Scenic Views: Many enjoy the beautiful landscapes. A visitor at Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground said, "The campground seems very well maintained and the hosts were very friendly and active."
      • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Hersheypark Camping Resort are great for families. One reviewer mentioned, "The campground had two pools and a child’s pool."

      What you should know:

      • Cell Service: Many campgrounds have limited or no cell service. A camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground noted, "We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon."
      • Site Size: Some sites can be tight, especially at places like Hersheypark Camping Resort. One review mentioned, "The ONLY good thing this RV park has going is the Hershey park bus that runs all day back and forth."
      • Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each campground. For example, Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground is open from the 2nd Friday in April to October 31.

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A family at Gettysburg Campground enjoyed the playground and mini-golf available.
      • Bring Snacks: Stock up on snacks for the kids. One camper at Knoebels Campground mentioned, "We still had a fantastic time riding on the rides and eating awesome food."
      • Choose the Right Site: Look for sites that offer privacy and space. A visitor at Black Moshannon State Park Campground said, "The sites are large and relatively private."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the right hookups. A reviewer at Caledonia State Park Campground mentioned, "I would give my site an 8. It would be a 10 if the utilities were closer to the back of the site."
      • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some RV sites can be close together. A camper at Hersheypark Camping Resort noted, "The ONLY good thing this RV park has going is the Hershey park bus that runs all day back and forth."
      • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of nearby attractions. A visitor at Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA said, "Everything seemed clean and well-maintained."

      Camping near McClure, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some unforgettable memories!

      Frequently Asked Questions

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

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near McClure, PA is Reeds Gap State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.

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        TheDyrt.com has all 10 tent camping locations near McClure, PA, with real photos and reviews from campers.