5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Mountain Top Campground near Tarentum provides water and electric hookups with 50-amp service for RVs year-round. The campground features level gravel sites with wooden borders and spacious grass areas between spots. Bear Run Campground in Portersville offers 300 sites including pull-through options for larger RVs, with full hookups including 50-amp and 30-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. Pine Cove Beach Club RV Resort in Charleroi accommodates big rigs with full hookup sites including 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. "The sites in the lower field were roomy and level and all pull-throughs," noted one visitor about Fox Den Acres Campground.
Access to Mountain Top Campground requires navigating a winding road with elevation changes before emerging at the summit. While most RV parks in the region provide dump stations, Mountain Top offers grey water hookups at most sites but requires using their dump station or scheduling a honey wagon service for black tanks. Cell service varies by location, with Mountain Top reporting full Verizon LTE coverage. Several campgrounds welcome pets, though specific restrictions may apply. During peak seasons, particularly fall when foliage views are optimal from elevated sites, advance reservations are strongly recommended. A recent review noted that Mountain Top Campground is "the closest to Pittsburgh that I found, about 35 minutes away."
"Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games."
"They have a wooded walking trail that passes a creek. The game lands are also close by. The top level has year round sites, which is a big bonus!"
from $39 - $69 / night
"The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground."
"Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed."
from $25 - $999999 / night
"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."
"Wonderful hosts, well maintained, large sites, close to the highway but no road noise. Giant pool opened in the summer. Highly recommended."
"We were there for one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed every bit of our trip."
"The campgrounds are very nice they have a pool as well as a community building and camp store."
"In addition to 7,000+ acres of woods, Raccoon has pretty much anything a camper could want: good scenery; a nice little lake with a beach and concession stand (in summer); more than 20 miles of trails;"
"The Sioux sites at Raccoon are open year round. No electricity but there is a water pump and the pit toilets are clean and well (solar) lit 24 hrs."
Available this weekend
from $22 - $128 / night
"Nice area, great staff, beautiful location. Unfortunately you must buy "ownership" to stay"
"The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts."
"Bear Run offers pull through sites for larger RV's. The pool is smaller but still enjoyable. Tons of activities always planned on the weekend. Family Friendly Friendly!"
from $30 - $300 / night
Available this weekend
from $45 - $65 / night
ScoutThis is our second time staying here. Each time in October. We love it. Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games. The weekends are busy but during the week it’s so quiet and peaceful. Close to so many attractions and parks that are part of the PA Wilds. Would definitely recommend.
ScoutPLEASE DONT GO HERE ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE KIDS AND IF YOUR NOT WHITE..THE OWNER IS A RACIST HYPOCRITE AND SO ARE ALL OF HER CREW AT THIS LOWLIFE CAMPGROUND. JUST BECAUSE SHE DONT DRINK AND LIKE TO HAVE FUN, SHE RUINS IT FOR ALL THE OTHER CAMPERS..YOU HAVE TO BE IN BED AT 10PM..WHAT A FRIGGING JOKE..SHE SNEAKES AROUND IN HER GOLF CART AT NIGHT AND CREEPS IN YOUR WINDOWS TO SEE WHAT YOUR DOING. THATS WHY YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE CURTAINS CLOSED .SO HER AND HER SO CALLED HYPOCRITE FRIENDS CAN SEE WHAT YOUR DOING..WE USED TO BE UP THERE UNTIL WE SAW HOW SHE TREATED AND TALKED ABOUT THE POOR LITTLE BLACK KIDS..ESPECIALLY ON CHRISTMAS IN JULY, SHE BOUGHT TOYS FOR EVERY WHITE KID UP THERE WHILE SHE WATCHED THE LITTLE BLACK KIDS CRY THEIR EYES OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE 10 MINUTES LATE TO GET THEIR GIFTS..SHE IS A WHICH IN DISQUISE..EVERY KID GOT TO RIDE THE WAGON WITH SANTA AND WHEN SHE SAW YHE BLACK KIDS ,THEY JUST PASSED THEM UP LIKE THEY DIDNT EVEN SEE THEM...HOW CRUEL CAN SOMEONE BE🤬🤬BUT THEN AGAIN, ITS HER ,SHE HATES PEOPLE HAVING FUN UP THERE.DONT DRINK AFTER HER HRS .DONT PLAY MUSIC AFTER HER HRS..DONT DO SHIT UP THERE UNLESS YOU WANT KICKED OUT THE NEXT DAY...I NEVER SEEN ANYONE SO CRUEL AND HEARTLESS
....THERES A FEW OTHER CAMPGROUNDS AROUND THE BEND .PLEASE GO THERE IF YOU DONT WANT TO CAMP IN A PRISON CAMPGROUND....SHE'LL NEVER CHANGE..MAYBE UF YOYR WHITE, SHELL BE NICE 🤣🤣🤣AND YOU WOLNT GET KICKED OUT..
TravelerStayed the weekend for the first time and it wasn’t bad! There were kids playing at sites nearby but that was all the noise, highway noise at all! I like how they have a spot for your tent with a picnic table and fire ring. I was in my rooftop tent on my truck so I wish the parking spot went back a little deeper for a little more privacy. But it was nice that there was bathrooms and showers within a 1 minute walk from the site! Also it says on here there is no AT&T signal, that’s not true…it’s not great but there is a bar or 2 at times!
ScoutThe park is beautiful, unlevel shade sites; is challenging to get the trailer level. unfortunately, the bathhouses are neglected, dark and full of mildew inside the showers. The park really needs to upgrade the bathhouses. The park itself is very nice and offers a lot of opportunities for outdoor exploration and hiking.
GuideThis is more a campground for RVs then tents or even roof top tents. Place is clean and the sites 90% of them are in the open. Very little shade. Travis runs the place and very nice and accommodating. Fire wood is 20 dollars for a massive amount.
ScoutSpent three nights there in August Mid-week. Was pretty quiet but was clean and nicely taken care of. No mosquitos or bugs at night. Nice walking paths. Pool, hot tub, outdoor showers all very nice.
ScoutAdvertised as a family camp but very far from it. I’ve watched this camp progressively get worse as the years go on, over priced camp with zero efforts to make anything worthwhile, run down play grounds, broken toilet paper roll holders in the bathrooms of the shower house, roads that make you feel like your off road. Owner plans “events” and then wants campers to pay for overpriced food. The owner complains nobody comes to events anymore but barely comes to them herself. The owner is VERY money hungry! And most importantly it’s home to a sex offender who the owner cherishes dearly.
It’s a shame to see how many people realized how terrible this camp was and are selling their camps because of it. The owner should open her eyes and realize she’s the reason people don’t want to be there anymore !!!
ScoutWe are here for a month and it feels like we have the place to ourselves!
ScoutCant have no fun or drink.kids get yelled at all the time..owner sneaks around looking in campers at night..they watch every thing you do. Then they throw you out because your having to much fun. Or your up after 10pm..what a joke....please dont do nothing wrong.because.youll be on the shitlist...they are very very racist ,dont ever take a black child or try to get a place to stay or even put a tent up ,cause if your Black ,they tell you their is no room for u or a tent..STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE,ITS A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES AND THEY DONT WANT NO BLACS IN THEIR CAMP GROOUND AT ALL..GO UP THE ROAD..THEY ARE NICER THERE...
Natrona Heights area campgrounds offer year-round access with varying terrain and elevation changes. Located in western Pennsylvania where temperatures range from lows around 19°F in winter to highs of 83°F in summer, campers can expect significant seasonal variation. Fall camping peaks in October when temperatures average 50-65°F and surrounding forests display colorful foliage.
Kayaking on Loyalhanna Creek: Bush Recreation Area provides water access for paddlers and anglers. "The lake level was high because of the dam nearby so fishing was non-existent, but it was peaceful and pleasant," reports one Bush Recreation Area visitor. The area includes a boat launch that can accommodate two boats at a time.
Swimming at campground pools: During summer months, several rv parks near Natrona Heights offer swimming options. "The pool is smaller but still enjoyable. Tons of activities always planned on the weekend," notes a camper about Bear Run Campground. For families wanting more extensive water recreation, Pine Cove Beach Club's "giant pool" operates throughout the summer season.
Attend weekend events: Many campgrounds schedule regular activities. "Every weekend there are activities, there is a heated pool and Friday night Bingo," mentions a seasonal Bear Run camper. At The Blue Canoe RV Resort, the GAP trail runs through the property, making it convenient for cyclists to access the regional trail system.
Open field camping: Mountain Top Campground features a spacious central area. "You come up a winding road and emerge atop the mountain. It's cute. Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter," describes a visitor to Mountain Top Campground, noting the fire pits with valley views.
Creek access for children: Several campgrounds offer water play areas for kids. At Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing, "a lot of their sites are along a small creek which the kids play in and can float down. Site 26 is our favorite. It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek," shares one regular camper.
Family-run operations: Smaller campgrounds often provide personalized service. At Rustic Acres, one camper noted, "Owners were great and extremely accommodating and helpful. I can't remember when we were at a campground where everyone said hi and waved to each other."
Cell service variability: Connectivity differs significantly between locations. At Bush Recreation Area, "Verizon cell coverage was 2 bars, at best," while at Mountain Top, a reviewer reported "full Verizon LTE coverage."
Site grading concerns: Many Natrona Heights area campgrounds have uneven terrain. At Rustic Acres, the sites are "large and the spacing is not crowded," but Bush Recreation Area campers warn "most of the sites are sloped and the water is not filtered."
Reservations essential: Popularity varies by season with fall being particularly busy. At The Blue Canoe RV Resort, one camper noted it's "a very busy campground, nothing like the serenity of the less easy to access sites along the GAP trail, but offers some nice services for those in need of them."
Playgrounds and kid activities: Select sites near recreation areas. At Bush Recreation Area, one family chose "space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots! Our kids were within easy eye and earshot of the playground."
Check for scheduled children's programs: Some campgrounds offer structured activities. "We were thrilled to find they had a children's program on Saturday mornings. Our children had a ball making crafts, playing games, finding items on a scavenger hunt and of course snacks!" shares a visitor to Rustic Acres.
Consider camp store availability: Not all campgrounds offer supplies on-site. The Blue Canoe RV Resort provides amenities like "ice cream and laundry available!" while others require bringing all supplies or traveling to nearby towns.
Check road access: Mountain approaches can be challenging for larger rigs. For Mountain Top Campground, one RVer advises, "The hardest part is finding it. The roads get narrow so if in an RV call them for the easiest way in."
Grey water management options: Some campgrounds offer partial hookups with solutions for waste. At Mountain Top, "the grey water hookup is a long hose that has an adapter which hooks up to your black and grey tank outlet and it runs down the hillside of the mountain into the grassy area."
Site leveling requirements: Many RV parks in the Natrona Heights region have gravel sites requiring additional leveling. A visitor to Bear Run Campground noted, "The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat" making them accessible for most rigs.
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