Mountain Top, Pennsylvania sits at an elevation of approximately 1,558 feet in the northern Appalachian Mountains. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F and winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Dispersed camping options near Mountain Top include traditional campgrounds with full hookups as well as more rustic tent sites located along creeks and in forested areas.
What to do
Fishing in stocked ponds: Robin Hill Campground offers a catch and release lake where families can enjoy fishing together. As reviewer Luis B. noted, "Nice lake for fishing. About an hour from a motorbike riding park."
Boulder field exploration: The unique boulder field at Hickory Run State Park Campground provides an unusual geological attraction. "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected. Don't twist an ankle, but you can play hide and seek to an extent as there are small depressions in the fields," writes Amber A.
Mountain biking: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers downhill mountain biking using ski lifts during warm months. "If you choose adventure this is the place for you, ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own," explains Lois.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many RV campgrounds near Mountain Top, Pennsylvania feature large, well-maintained campsites. At Stonybrook RV Resort, camper Jonathan F. shared, "This place has never come up in any of my searches for a campground but my wife was frantically trying to find a place to stay for Memorial Day weekend. They had one site left that we were lucky enough to grab and I'm glad we did. The site was nice and level side to side."
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the quality of restrooms and showers. Jim B. commented about Moyers Grove Campground: "The bathhouse (hooray) was great. Recently renovated, they were extremely, clean and dry."
Natural wildlife viewing: The forests around Mountain Top provide opportunities to spot local wildlife. At Hickory Run State Park, campers report seeing deer and other forest animals. Becca U. noted that at Moyers Grove, "We saw deer daily. There are 3 resident geese who wander around near the creek and lakes."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Some campgrounds have limited connectivity. At Moyers Grove Campground, Becca U. warns, "Be advised that there was no cell service or internet for AT&T users. (Verizon did have some service.) Also, there is no cable and our antennae was unable to pick up any TV channels."
Site positioning: At Robin Hill Campground, Jen R. cautions about the terrain: "This campground is called Robin HILL for a reason. You will get your exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts." Understanding campground layouts helps when booking sites.
Water hookup variations: Water access differs between campgrounds. Becca U. notes, "Make sure you have a LONG water hose. We actually had to buy a 50 foot hose in the camp store to accommodate the distance to the spigot."
