Best Glamping near Meadville, PA

Pymatuning State Park at the Jamestown Campground and Two Mile Run County Park house upscale glamping accommodations near Meadville, providing a refined outdoor experience. The glamping options include cabin-style units with modern comforts while maintaining a connection to nature. Both locations feature sites with electricity, running water, and comfortable sleeping arrangements that elevate the traditional camping experience. Visitors appreciate amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. The glamping accommodations are designed with convenience in mind, offering a perfect balance between outdoor immersion and creature comforts. According to a camper, "The sites are very level, so setup is a breeze. There's plenty of spots to go fishing and hang out by the lake, plus different things to do in the area."

Lake activities dominate the recreational options at these glamping destinations, with Pymatuning State Park providing excellent fishing, swimming at a clean beach area, and opportunities for kayaking. Two Mile Run County Park adds to the experience with wooded hiking trails and canoeing opportunities on its scenic lake. Both parks maintain family-friendly environments with playgrounds and scheduled activities during summer months. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with one visitor noting, "The bald eagles sit in the trees not at all bothered by us. Amazing." The parks remain open seasonally, with Pymatuning operating from mid-April to mid-October and Two Mile Run County Park accessible year-round. The surrounding region offers additional attractions including cycling on the Ernst bike trail in Meadville, local restaurants, and ice cream shops for post-adventure treats.

Best Glamping Sites Near Meadville, Pennsylvania (19)

    1. Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jamestown, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 932-3142

    $24 - $150 / night

    "Only issue we ran into was that the fire pit was not cleaned out after the last folks. It wasn’t a huge deal but there we had quite a bit of debris and wet ash to deal with."

    "We really enjoyed camping at Lake Pymatuning. We had site J522, which is tucked back in a quiet loop. We camped for the first time in our (new to us) pop-up camper."

    2. Two Mile Run County Park

    5 Reviews
    Rouseville, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 676-6116

    "Couple beautiful walk in tent sites right on the water. Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids."

    "The lake is nice for canoeing"

    3. Oil Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 827-1023

    "We found parking nearby so it was just a short hike to get to. I believe it's once a year that they have oil machinery demonstrations. Very interesting."

    "They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small"

    4. Mosquito Lake State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Cortland, OH
    35 miles
    Website

    "Electric sites near the lake. We stayed at site #96. New Bathrooms are under construction. Campground is flat and great for bike riding. Nice playground for kids. Dog park nearby."

    "We just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience.  We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric."

    5. Adventure Bound Shenango Valley

    5 Reviews
    Transfer, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 962-9800

    $57 - $67 / night

    "Plenty of shaded, private lots, and great lots by playground to let kids roam and still watch from a distance. All sites full hookup."

    "We stayed here as it was close to my work. We love being weekend warriors and this place is great for us. The season tenants were incredibly kind and you can tell they take care of this campground."

    6. Virginia's Beach Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Springfield, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 922-3261

    "There is an entrance down a rocky driveway to get to the lakes sandy edge which is great to bring chairs down and watch the sunset."

    "Our site was right on Lake Erie. There was nothing except a drop of about 25' to the lake. There is lake access for swimming, boat launch and Jetsons etc. It was quiet and simple."

    7. Presque Isle Passage RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Girard, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 833-3272

    8. Mercer-Grove City KOA

    9 Reviews
    Mercer, PA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 748-3160

    "It’s close to the outlets and Keystone Safari. They have a fishing pond but I haven’t walked over and seen it. It’s across the street of the KOA so you could miss it if you don’t ask about it."

    "It is a little noisy from the roadway noises. The hosts have been extremely nice. We have met a lot of wonderful people."

    9. Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest

    13 Reviews
    Boyers, PA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 735-2417

    "We had a wonderful experience, the ground is setup nicely. The staff is so warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed all the activities."

    "What a great experience, from the moment we arrived until the minute we checked out. Everyone was nice and friendly. And not just the workers. The Seasonals we very friendly and helpful as well."

    10. Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

    11 Reviews
    Tionesta, PA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 755-3512

    $30 - $46 / night

    "This campground, given its location along Tionesta creek, spillway, and close to the Allegheny River has a lot to offer."

    "From I-80, take the exit for PA-36 then follow the signs to Tionesta and once you get near you'll see the Tionesta Recreation Area Signs."

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Glamping Reviews near Meadville, PA

148 Reviews of 19 Meadville Campgrounds


  • Heidi B.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Mosquito Lake State Park Campground

    Big, beautiful lake!

    Great park! Sites are spacious and level. Very clean park. There are several full hook-up sites. Electric sites near the lake. We stayed at site #96. New Bathrooms are under construction. Campground is flat and great for bike riding. Nice playground for kids. Dog park nearby. Camp is near beach & marina. Also many shops and restaurants within a 10 minute drive. We will definitely be coming back to Mosquito Lake!

  • D
    May. 16, 2018

    Oil Creek Family Campground

    Secluded shelter

    We found the shelters accidentally during a hike in the park and returned for an overnight. We found parking nearby so it was just a short hike to get to.

    I believe it's once a year that they have oil machinery demonstrations. Very interesting. You can also take a train ride through the park.

  • D
    Aug. 22, 2017

    Oil Creek Family Campground

    Ranger Review: Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce at Oil Creek Family Campground

    Campground Review

    I can honestly say that Oil Creek Family Campground is the best private campground that we have ever camped at. Especially if you’re camping with kids, it offers everything that you would want for a ‘great American summer’ style camping experience, without being a cookie-cutter big-name private campground chain. They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small pond for sunfish / bass fishing; a dog ‘playground’ (enclosed area with some obstacles); a well-maintained hedge maze; a pavilion with ping pong, a pool table, and foosball; a DVD rental program at the main office with about 300 movies; and a small camp store with a small selection of books that you can borrow. They also provide weekly entertainment for the kids, e.g. rock painting or special guests. This weekend, for instance was ‘Jungle Terry and his amazing exotic animal family.’ We don’t typically spend a ton of time actually AT the campgrounds when we’re camping, but we did this weekend - and we had a blast on the disc golf course, fishing in the pond, and playing ping pong. The kids had an awesome time in the pool for hours and running around with the other kids in the maze. And everyone agreed that it was a perfect way to wrap up the summer before the school year starts.

    We have a pop-up and my parents (whom we were camping with for the weekend) use a tent, so we had two water+electric sites in the tent camping area away from the RVs: sites A7 and A8. The sites in this area are well-maintained and LARGE, with plenty of room for a pop-up or multiple tents plus one or two vehicles, plus lots of room around the fire ring. There are smaller bathrooms placed around the campground as well as a center bathhouse located adjacent to the pavilion with 2 shower stalls and an additional toilet per gender.

    We chose this campground due to its proximity to Oil Creek State Park. The state park itself does not have a campground, and OCFC is right next door - in fact, the campground hiking trail loop has a very short connecting piece to the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail that runs through the park. The park is beautiful with a lot of history (it is the site of the world’s first commercial oil well, and where the oil industry began in the United States around 1860) and Oil Creek - which is really a river - runs right down the middle of the park. It is a stocked creek and it’s great for both trout and bass fishing. Some parts of the creek also have a lot of northern water snakes (we saw 4 near the Blood Farm day use area) which was cool to see.

    Overall: fantastic campground in a beautiful part of Pennsylvania - and we will absolutely be back.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get occasionally receive products to test or gift cards for new companies to check out.  Over the past weekend, we tried out one of the Mountain House favorites, freeze-dried Lasagna with Meat Sauce in the #10 can. Lasagna is not exactly a typical camping food, so the fact that we could easily make enough lasagna to feed a group of six people (4 adults and 2 kids) just by heating up some water was wonderful! We made the entire can (boil 8 cups of water, pour it into the can itself, stir a lot to mix up all of the freeze-dried ingredients, and let it sit for ten minutes - EASY) along with some crescent-roll wrapped hot dogs over the fire and it was like a gourmet camping meal. Everyone loved the lasagna - even the two picky kids!

  • Sara K.
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Breakneck Campground

    Loud, party-like atmosphere; rules not enforced

    My boyfriend and I camped here last weekend; unfortunately it did not go well. While I very much enjoyed the facilities, we had an awful experience. Friday night was peaceful, although we had trouble locating the owners and figured we'd find them and pay up the next day. When we got back from a full day of climbing Saturday, a group of at least a dozen had set up camp across the road from us. They were drinking heavily all night (I understand that drinking IS allowed here being a private campground) however posted quiet hours begin at 10 pm. I got about 2 hours of sleep Saturday night total, and the last time I was woken up my watch said 3:48 am. Clearly there is absolutely no enforcement of the quiet hours whatsoever. In addition, the group had lights on all night as well, shining directly over into our campsite and tent. Sunday morning, we still had no luck locating the owners. We ended up putting our cash in an envelop in the mailbox. I emailed them letting them know we had put the money in the mailbox, and also asked about the quiet hour enforcement. I requested a response and heard nothing. I'm disappointed, and as a manager myself would want to know if a customer had a bad experience. I would have to recommend that if you are looking for a peaceful, quiet place to camp and sleep under the stars that you look elsewhere. I'm sad to say this, because I had greatly looked forward to staying here after hearing my boyfriend describe his previous experience and reading other reviews. There is a sign posted when entering "drive like your kids live here" but the campground I experienced was not family-friendly at all.

  • G
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Mosquito Lake State Park Campground

    Great State Park Campground

    We just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience. 

    We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric. The water is about 25 yards from the pad, but is visible from the entire site. The site was spacious, but not as private as some of the others. There is some woods between this site and the sites on either side, but other sites are visible. The fire pits and picnic tables were staggered, so it created some distance to make it feel more private. 

    The campground as a whole, was very quiet. We stayed from Wednesday to Friday. The group next to us seemed a little rowdy when we first pulled in, but by 10:00 there was no noise anywhere near us. 

    Most sites seemed pretty level from side to side, but where we were, several had a slope from front to back. Away from the waterfront, most sites looked pretty level. The amount of space between sites varied from site to site. Some sites had woods on both sides, while others were pretty open. Some had nice large grassy areas, others were much smaller. Sites from 214-224 are in a cul de sac and are water front, but they were pretty close together with very little privacy between sites, if any. They are very close to the water though. 

    There are bathrooms and water scatter about, but from what I saw there was only 1 shower house. 

    Wal-mart and other shopping and restaurants were about 3 miles away. Park was easy to get to, only one turn for us off the highway. Lake was great for kayaking and paddleboarding. Very nice dog park in a different part of the park. There is a boat launch accessible from inside the campground. 

    Dump station has 2 lanes which was nice when checking out. Fresh water fill up was also located near the dump station.

  • Kathleen B.
    May. 25, 2021

    Breakneck Campground

    Nice little campground

    Our first visit to this campground and we actually found from using this website! We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. 

    We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers. There are two really nice spots by the water which were taken, and we only saw one other in the woods (the other 2 were hidden by a large group of people).

    We ended up finding a flat spot with some tree cover what was far enough from our neighbors but about as close as a bigger campground. Would be good for larger groups. Ton of flat land for tents but saw some people with smaller campers. Firewood is $5 a bucket and clean and dry. Bring a table cloth for the tables. 

    Portapot close by but full bath rooms and showers by main lodge. Lots of tent platforms that overlooked into the woods which would be fun, for a smaller 4 person tent though. 

    As another reviewer stated, there was a super loud group Friday night but Saturday was very peaceful and quiet and we met the owner who checked us in and apologized for the loud group and said he was still getting the campground ready for the season. The price is the same for either spots. 

    Short walk down cheeseman road to trail entrances to McConnells Mills State Park. Short drive to hells hallow or the covered bridge. 

    Overall we had a great time and will be back!

  • Marla S.
    May. 25, 2021

    Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday

    Happy Camping

    Relax, breath, and camp. Perfect spot.

    This Campground is quiet, full of fun, for families or older people. Beautiful area.
    Many pull through lots, with patios. 50. 30. Full hookup, (sewer and Electric) back in, pull through, tent sites, cabins, teepees. Swimming pool, private bathrooms and showers. Fishing lake, swimming lake, trails. Children play areas. Basketball, bad mitten/volleyball, Dog wash, dog parks (2), private fenced dog sites. (2)- pull through site. Golf cart rentals, and seasonal sites that are being updated, but all are decorated nicely, and kept up.
    KOA is revamping some of this campground. Work in progress, but awesome stay.

  • S
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Labor Day weekend

    Campground was clean and well maintained. Only issue we ran into was that the fire pit was not cleaned out after the last folks. It wasn’t a huge deal but there we had quite a bit of debris and wet ash to deal with. The wash houses scattered throughout are new and very clean. The one across from our site had 4 private bathrooms with a toilet and shower. Very well patrolled and tons of stuff to do within biking/running/driving distance.

  • Leah L.
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Peaceful Camping on the Lake

    We really enjoyed camping at Lake Pymatuning. We had site J522, which is tucked back in a quiet loop. We camped for the first time in our (new to us) pop-up camper. The site was not level, but we were able to get the tent trailer level without too much effort. Bringing our bikes was a blast as we were able to bike down to the beach for swimming and we took our bikes to Meadville to do the Ernst bike trail (recommended - a paved, flat, easy 6.3 mile cycling trail through the woods and along the river). 

    Flush toilets and hot showers are available in the bath houses. The showers do not have a changing area within the shower unit or an area to store your towel/clothes within the shower unit. There is a central dressing room with towel hooks and 4-5 showers connected to the central dressing room. This was not a problem when I took a shower, as I was the only one using the area, but could be problematic if it was full and there was no place to set items you want to keep dry. 

    Fantastic campground for biking, swimming, boating, and having a peaceful getaway.


Guide to Meadville

Campgrounds near Meadville, Pennsylvania offer diverse experiences from waterfront retreats to forested hideaways. The region sits along the western Pennsylvania plateau with elevations around 1,200 feet and moderate temperatures ranging from 70-85°F in summer and 20-35°F in winter. Most campgrounds in the region maintain seasonal operations from mid-April through October, with several offering rustic cabins and yurt camping options for visitors seeking alternatives to traditional tent or RV setups.

What to do

Disc golf adventures: Oil Creek Family Campground features a recently expanded 27-hole disc golf course winding through wooded areas. "We had a blast on the disc golf course, fishing in the pond, and playing ping pong," notes a visitor to Oil Creek Family Campground.

Lake activities beyond swimming: Mosquito Lake State Park offers more than just fishing and boating. "There is a playground, inground pool, and a store. Camp is near beach & marina. Also many shops and restaurants within a 10 minute drive," reports a camper at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground.

Winter exploration: Unlike many seasonal campgrounds, some parks offer winter activities. "We have stayed at the park for Christmas Eve the past two years. Had the Adirondack shelters to ourselves each year... Very quiet and no light pollution from a town or city, providing great moonlit nights," shares a winter visitor to Oil Creek State Park.

Archaeology opportunities: "Spend more than a day here. If you like scenic drives, you're in for a nice surprise," recommends a camper at Tionesta Rec. Area Campground. Nearby attractions include historical sites from Pennsylvania's oil industry beginnings.

What campers like

Spacious wooded sites: Two Mile Run County Park offers seclusion and privacy. "Shen staying at two mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area. The prices are good and you truly are in nature," notes a visitor to Two Mile Run County Park.

Well-designed bathhouse facilities: Cleanliness stands out at Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest. "Great campground with a great staff. This was the first campground we ever RV'ed in and we've returned now for three years," shares a regular at Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest, which many reviewers praise for having exceptionally clean shower facilities.

Yurt camping options: For those interested in yurt camping near Meadville, Pennsylvania, Presque Isle Passage RV Park offers alternatives to traditional camping. "Clean facilities, friendly, wooded, and many rentals including 2 yurts," reports a visitor.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Beyond just bald eagles, campers often encounter diverse wildlife. "We enjoyed walking our dogs through the CG and watching the groundhogs in the rocks behind our site," shares a visitor at Tionesta Rec. Area Campground.

What you should know

Water level fluctuations: Some lakefront sites experience seasonal challenges. "Started the stay off a little rocky with two big thunderstorms the first two days. Our site had a wash run right through it," warns a camper at Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park.

Site selection considerations: Not all "waterfront" sites provide direct water access. "We booked a waterfront site and were disappointed to learn that was not actually the case. There was a little bit of a swampy area behind us but the lake was further away," advises a Pymatuning visitor.

Road conditions: Pay attention to camp road conditions and unmarked features. "Only reason for not 5 stars is the 3 dirt speed bumps with no signs. You hit them pulling a camper and it was horrible," cautions a Tionesta camper.

Seasonal closures: Many local restaurants and attractions operate on limited schedules. "We noted during our 4-day stay towards the end of June that restaurants and other sights such as museums may be closed Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday," reports a Tionesta visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Playground proximity: Choose sites strategically based on kid-friendly amenities. "We stayed on site C6 one of the reservable sites. Every site has plenty of room... Great beach for kids," shares a camper at Two Mile Run County Park.

Educational activities: Look for campgrounds offering unique learning experiences. "Didn't explore much of the campground here, seemed huge with lots of sites... We came here for a mountain bike race and enjoyed riding the trails!" explains a visitor about experiencing mountain biking culture.

Non-swimming water activities: Families appreciate alternatives to swimming. "The lake is nice for canoeing," notes a Two Mile Run visitor who hosted a family reunion at the park.

Pet-friendly considerations: Dog policies vary significantly between campgrounds and areas. "I didn't like that pets are not allowed in the non-pet area as that was where the playground and swimming beach was. Made it difficult to swim and play as a family since you can't leave dogs alone at the campsite," advises a Pymatuning visitor.

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at some sites. "The site was not level, but we were able to get the tent trailer level without too much effort," reports a camper at Pymatuning State Park.

GPS and navigation issues: Follow campground directions rather than GPS for larger rigs. "We use both the RV Garmin 890 & RV Trip Wizard and both had us doing some crazy side roads to get into the KOA. Be sure to use the park's directions for an easier drive in," advises a visitor to Mercer-Grove City KOA.

Site selection for larger rigs: Choose sites based on your vehicle size and backing skills. "After watching a 40' 5th wheel struggle to back into site 113, we decided this site is not a good choice for rigs over 35 feet or for someone with below-average backing abilities due to the obstacles getting into the site," warns a Tionesta camper.

Satellite and cell coverage: Cell reception varies widely between campgrounds. "Most of the sites in the CG have mature trees so the satellite is iffy. We got 2 bars on Verizon," notes a Tionesta visitor regarding connectivity concerns for those needing to stay connected.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Meadville, PA is Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.

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