Campgrounds near Monroeville, Pennsylvania offer seasonal accommodations ranging from wooded tent sites to RV spots with electric hookups. Located in the Allegheny Plateau region, the area features rolling hills with elevations between 900-1,500 feet. Rainfall averages 3-4 inches monthly during camping season, with summer highs typically reaching 80-85°F.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Bush Recreation Area provides shoreline fishing access along Loyalhanna Creek where motorized boating is permitted. "This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time," notes one visitor at Bush Recreation Area.
Biking trails: Campers staying at The Blue Canoe RV Resort can directly access the Great Allegheny Passage trail. "The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground... for through riders on the trail there is a special place to camp, close to the west-bound entrance," explains one cyclist who stayed at the resort.
Cultural attractions: Several historic sites lie within day-trip distance. "We stayed for 2 nights while we visited Fallingwater and the Flight 93 Memorial. We should have stayed another night so we could visit Fort Necessity NP just down the road," shared visitors at Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer ample room between sites. At Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground, visitors appreciate the layout: "Got a nice secluded spot to camp in the wooded area that had amazing mountain views and the star gazing platform."
Mountain views: Mountain Top Campground delivers on its name with panoramic vistas. "I luckily got a spot overlooking a very dense tree-d valley with a beautiful sunset. Sites 41-48 are the best view at sunset," reports one camper who enjoyed the elevated location.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain their amenities well. At Pine Cove Beach Club RV Resort, a camper noted, "Great: The pool & concession stand, beautifully maintained lawns and gravel campsites, modern hookups, good shower/laundry facilities, nice fire rings with built-in grills, trash pickup service."
What you should know
Terrain challenges: Many campgrounds feature sloped sites requiring additional equipment. "This campground is not bad but is not great... most of the sites are sloped and the water is not filtered," reports a camper at Bush Recreation Area.
Seasonal availability: Operating seasons vary significantly. Pine Cove Beach Club RV Resort remains open year-round while Fox Den Acres Campground operates May through October.
Reservation requirements: Holiday weekends require advance planning. One camper at Benner's Meadow Run advises simply: "Book early for holidays."
Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging approaches. For Mountain Top Campground, one visitor warns: "The hardest part is finding it. The roads get narrow so if in an RV call them for the easiest route in."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Select sites near play areas for easier supervision. One family that stayed at Bush Recreation Area advised: "We rented space 16 late August 2020... on the inner circle with the playground right behind us. Great spots! Our kids were within easy eye and earshot of the playground."
Activity schedules: Many campgrounds offer organized events. At Fox Den Acres Campground, "They provide activities almost every evening, making sure every age range is catered to throughout the week."
Swimming options: Pools provide reliable swimming regardless of natural water conditions. "Very nice campground with multiple pools, playsets, cabins and river sites. So quiet except for the occasional train pass by across the river," notes a visitor to The Blue Canoe RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Come prepared with blocks for uneven terrain. At Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA, a camper observed: "A dozen or so of the sites are not level, not only that but they are narrow and where you sit is a slope making it very uncomfortable."
Waste management options: Grey water systems vary by location. At Mountain Top Campground, "Grey water dump on most sites... no black sewer hookup (does have dump station and honey wagon)."
Cell service coverage: Connectivity varies by provider and location. One extended-stay camper at Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA reported: "Verizon service is great. Wifi in extended parking doesn't work well."
