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Great spot for a weekend away!
Very clean campgrounds with nice trails along the lake and the creek that feeds it! Plenty of space near swimming area and even a geocache to find!
Camping near Orbisonia, PA
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Campgrounds near Orbisonia, Pennsylvania span both state parks and federally managed land, with options ranging from primitive sites to full-service facilities. Seven Points, located along Raystown Lake, offers tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin rentals within a forested setting approximately 15 miles from Orbisonia. Cowans Gap State Park Campground, situated about 10 miles southwest of Orbisonia, provides electric sites, tent pads, and cabin accommodations in a mountainous environment with lake access. The region includes both mixed-use campgrounds and specialized facilities catering to specific camping styles, with several sites offering lakefront views and access.
Road conditions and site availability vary seasonally throughout the area, with most campgrounds operating from April through October or early December. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly waterfront locations which tend to fill quickly during summer months. "This campground is located on the east side of Pennsylvania and offers a beautiful view of Lake Raystown. The campground has over 200 sites to choose from, and many of them are right on the water," noted one visitor. Cell service can be limited in more remote camping areas, particularly at Greenwood Furnace State Park where little to no signal is available. Elevation changes affect temperatures across the region, with campgrounds in mountainous terrain often experiencing cooler conditions than surrounding areas, especially at night.
Campers consistently rate waterfront sites at Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort among the most desirable in the area, with many mentioning the proximity to swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. The extensive trail systems near several campgrounds represent another significant draw, with one reviewer highlighting the "50 miles of single track mountain biking" available near Raystown Lake. Sites throughout the region vary considerably in privacy and spacing, with some campers noting the more secluded tent sites tucked into wooded areas provide greater solitude. Bathroom facilities and amenities differ substantially between locations, with state park campgrounds generally offering more consistent maintenance and cleanliness according to visitor reports. For those seeking primitive experiences, several areas provide more remote options with fewer amenities but greater natural immersion.
Best Campgrounds near Orbisonia (158)
1. Seven Points (PA)
"It’s close to bathhouse and playground if you want those. There is parking at every bath house. There is trash receptacles at the entrance to the loop as well as firewood or sale."
"Ridge camp is the furthest away from the marina and the public swimming area. However it's the closest to the Allegrippis Trail system and from the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head!"
from $28 - $200 / night
Check Availability2. Cowans Gap State Park Campground
"Nestled in the mountains of Pennsylvania, this gem of a campground."
"The bathroom is close by,has showers & is very clean. You can walk or ride a bike to the beach. The water is clean with sand on the bottom. Lakeside trail is short and easy."
from $24 - $76 / night
Check Availability3. Susquehannock
"We ended up with spot 3, which was on a cliff’s edge. So, it looked like it may be near the water, but there was no way down, and the forest obscured any view that may have been there."
"Loops for RVs, higher on the hill, waterfront loops on steeper grounds for tents, and some walk-to sites adjacent to parking right at the point which double as boat-in."
from $25 - $32 / night
Check Availability4. Lake Raystown Resort
"Fantastic lake side camping resort. Best for campers or using their cabins but it has freeway access to the lake and beautiful views."
"Beautiful lakeside sites."
5. Point Campground
"Lost a star for the long and steep incline walk to the bathrooms. Accessibility note: Careful if you have mobility issues. Many of the sites are terraced and require using steps."
"Wonderful views of the lake and the lake go-ers!"
6. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
"The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den)."
"The staff here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA are great. They a friendly, willing to help anyway they can, and keep the place spotless."
from $100 / night
Check Availability7. Trough Creek State Park Campground
"We wanted to be close to Raystown Lake. Trough is quiet and small. It's really great if you're looking for a spot to "rough" it (not really, but closer than most!) with the kids. Awesome sites."
"Nice small park with gravel drives/roads and plenty of room for big rigs. All sites level with partial shade. Open, but with plently of space between sites. The trails are nice and very sceinic."
from $27 - $29 / night
Check Availability8. STAR LEE FARM
"There's a huge field to start gaze as well as taking pictures, lots of hiking and if you're a bee enthusiast they grow their own honey in the property and you're more than welcome to walk around and look"
9. Branch Camp
"Bathrooms with flush toilets but showers are outside showers (ew). Situated along a creek connected to Raystown Lake."
"Flush toilets but showers are outside public showers (ew) ."
from $9 / night
Check Availability10. Drooly Bear Cabin
"Raystown Lake is very close by and so is Trough Creek State Park. There is a suspension bridge at the park, Balanced Rock and Rainbow Falls."
from $100 - $250 / night
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Drive Time
- 50 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 58 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr 3 min from State College, PA
- 1 hr 6 min from Hagerstown, MD
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Recent Reviews near Orbisonia, PA
808 Reviews of 158 Orbisonia Campgrounds
Heather S.
GuideFriendship Village Campground & RV Park
Home Away From Home
I 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.
- JJohn B.
ScoutArtillery Ridge Campground
One of the nicer campgrounds in the area
Staff is friendly and everything is kept up well, newly renovated pool and pavilion area.
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Mark M.GuideWestern Village RV Park
Pretty campground, friendly staff, but RVs are packed in like sardines
We used to camp here 30+ years ago. Nice that it hasn't changed much. Still has a game room with pool table, driving games, skeet ball, etc. No more pinball games like in the past. Apparently in the 1930 there was a working train around the campground, a restaurant and horse shoes - none of which are at present.
Sites are quite small. I thought our neighbor's awning was going to hit our RV, and that ours might hit the next neighbor's RV. In some parts the campers are also back to back, luckily ours is not.
They have wi-fi but you must pay for it, no free service. No cable TV (which is the norm these days). Good cell reception so you will need that or a Starlink to stream shows.
Staff are friendly. Sites are pretty level. The campground itself is rather pretty with trees, grassy areas, playgrounds for kids, etc. Lots of lightning bugs at night, and birds during the day.
At night it's interesting to walk around as so many seasonal and permanent campers have lights around their campers, trees, etc. Almost like walking around one of those light up parks they do around Christmas.
- KKelly S.Scout
Wilson Boondock Hollow
Awesome hospitality !
Micheal met us with a welcome packet, delivered campwood at a very reasonable price (and loaned us a hatchet), clean facilities and hot shower were a bonus!
Very responsive to messages and an overall delightful experience. Great bird watching and a huge herd of deer came to visit too.
- MMorris R.Traveler
Jordan Junction
Great park! Hanna Park
This is a very nice and quiet park owned by the city of Jacksonville, Florida. On the beach with tons of stuff to do.
Linda R.ScoutGettysburg
Cranky
Frome the moment you drive up the women at the gate is about as welcoming ( as my Pops would say ) "A fart in church.," Great way to start your vacation. Didn't get much better in the office. The one guy that worked there did at least smile at us....
KikicarlisleScoutRiverfront Campground
Disgusting
Where do I start?
We came to this campground to connect with family who was hiking the AT. We left after one miserable night. Here are some reasons:
A giant confederate flag near the entrance
Highway noise and not one but two train tracks
One Filthy “bathroom”
No shade at our campsite- despite other available sites with some shade
A trail of poison ivy on the narrow path to the river
Cigarette butts everywhere
And a creepy man on a bike who declared he was a local and wouldn’t leave our site while I was alone and insisted on talking to me about the strip club down the street, where to buy condoms and how my tent’s mesh shelf is perfect for drying out my wet panties.
Laurie P.ScoutRiverfront Campground
Trashy
We called ahead of time to reserve two sites for two nights for a bunch of people from out of state and some hikers from the AT. They said it was $35 per site per night. When we arrived we were told that we had to pay for three nights because it was a holiday weekend AND that the price was per tent. The porta potties were gross and hadn’t been serviced in a while. It was difficult to use them. During a heat wave we were given a site with little shade when several sites further along with plenty of trees were empty. The plumbed bathroom was dirty and had no soap. The shop did not in fact sell love bait, which cramped our fishing style. There is a loud rail road with constant trains on one side and a very busy highway with loud trucks on the other. The river front was lovely, but with detritus from previous campers on the rocks. We left after one night.
Guide to Orbisonia
Camping spots near Orbisonia, Pennsylvania range from lakeside recreation areas to quiet state parks nestled in the Appalachian highlands. The region sits at elevations between 700-1,500 feet with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. Water access varies significantly between campgrounds, with sites like Raystown Lake offering extensive boating options while more secluded locations provide primitive camping experiences.
What to do
Mountain biking at Allegrippis Trails: Access these IMBA standard trails directly from Seven Points campground. "The mtb trails begin just above the upper camp loops and provide a full day of fast flowing singletrack," notes Travis S. The Ridge camp loop puts you closest to trailheads.
Explore Trough Creek gorge: Hike to unique geological features at Trough Creek State Park Campground. "It has a nice hike up above a creek with a huge rock that appears ready to fall over the cliff with a simple touch," explains camper Nick S. The park includes several hiking trails with natural attractions.
Boating and fishing at Raystown Lake: The 8,300-acre lake provides extensive water recreation. "We rented a pontoon boat and kayaks and explored as much as we could. Rates on both rentals were reasonable and the staff was friendly," reports Krystle D. from Seven Points. Access points around the lake accommodate different watercraft types.
What campers like
Waterfront camping options: Several campgrounds offer sites directly on Raystown Lake. At Susquehannock, "We stayed at Lake Raystown...it's a primitive campground with no electricity. Get your water at a hand pump and they have pit toilets. Nice place to camp along the lake," explains Rebecca G. Some sites allow boat tie-ups right at your campsite.
Clean facilities: Campground maintenance receives consistent praise. "The bathhouse (one in the loop) was clean with 3 showers. A playground near the sites at the entrance also," mentions Travis S. about Ridge camp at Seven Points. Another camper at Point Campground adds, "The bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I've seen at a campground."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate site layout. "We stayed in the ridge loop, so not waterfront but within the campground there were so many things to do. 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," writes Anne W. about Point Campground.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Book early for waterfront sites, especially during summer. "We wanted a waterfront site but even trying to reserve the first day we could for this weekend, they were all taken," explains Laure D. about Seven Points campground.
Water and electricity limitations: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. "It's a primitive campground with no electricity. Get your water at a hand pump and they have pit toilets," notes Rebecca G. about Susquehannock. Bring appropriate supplies for your chosen location.
Road conditions: Some campgrounds require travel on unpaved roads. At Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground, "The road in is dirt which doesn't bother me, I just wanted to give the info," mentions Paul B. Plan vehicle access accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Orbisonia, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Orbisonia, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Orbisonia, PA is Seven Points (PA) with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.
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