Glamping options near Masontown, Pennsylvania range from rustic tent sites to luxury accommodations with full amenities. The Laurel Highlands region sits at elevations between 1,200 and 2,800 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, while summer highs typically reach the 80s with moderate humidity compared to lower elevations.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run provides direct lake access for anglers. "The boat ramp, slips and trailer storage made it an easy boating/camping vacation spot. Yough lake is small, but fun to explore. Good fishing," notes one visitor who camped with their RV and boat.
Mountain biking: The Great Allegheny Passage trail runs through several camping areas. The Blue Canoe RV Resort offers convenient access points. A camper reports, "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."
Natural water features: Beyond swimming, several unique water features exist within short drives of campsites. "Just outside town as you climb the hill, to the left is Sliding Rock. Get there early to get a parking spot... A natural water slide extends around 100 feet as it winds through the rock," shares a visitor to Ohiopyle State Park.
Cannabis-friendly camping: For adults seeking a unique experience, specialized accommodations exist. Laurel Highlands Hemp Cannabis Farm offers "a cannabis friendly campground that overlooks the Laurel Highlands Hemp field, and surrounding mountains. One yurt with a bed is offered. Please no alcohol. Friday nights are Toke With A Goat Yoga at 7 at the barn weather depending."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many glampers appreciate the spacing and layout at Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground. One visitor notes, "The sites are nicely spaced apart, the camp staff is helpful, and the showers are very clean." Another adds, "This campground is easy to get to from the interstate. The spaces are big enough that you are not on top of your neighbors, which is nice."
Sunrise viewing spots: Camping areas near overlooks provide unique morning experiences. A visitor to Rhododendron Camping Area recommends, "Wake up early and watch the sunrise at the overlook I'm telling ya! Also the bathrooms at the overlook are better maintained than the campground bathrooms."
Clean facilities: Cleanliness ranks highly across several glamping locations. At Coopers Rock State Forest, a camper reported, "The bathrooms were clean and heated to a comfortable level. Showers had great pressure as well." Another visitor noted, "Campground was in great shape, the RV lots were well maintained and all the asphalt seems to have been redone recently."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely across the region. One Ohiopyle visitor shares practical advice: "Our Sprint hotspot didn't work well (unboosted), but our Verizon did." Plan accordingly if remote work is necessary during your stay.
Limited groceries: Food planning requires advance preparation. A camper at Chestnut Ridge Regional Park advises: "Plan your meals well, before arriving. There are a couple of restaurants in Ohiopyle, but they are not open late. There are no grocery stores real close."
Seasonal water levels: Water-based activities depend on seasonal conditions. A camper noted, "In contrast to the other reviews, we didn't enjoy this campground very much... If the water levels had been higher this year, we would have enjoyed this more given the beach/swimming area and dock."
Road closures: Infrastructure maintenance occasionally affects access. "No one - not either website or the woman whom I spoke to - mentioned that the main road to the campground from Ohiopyle was also closed due to a separate paving project," reports one camper, suggesting calling ahead for current conditions.
Tips for camping with families
Age-appropriate water features: For families with young children, consider accommodations with safer water access. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run features "4 huge slides plus big splash pad with little slide for smaller kids & the original 2 big water slides in woods," according to a satisfied family camper.
Space for kids to play: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run offers extensive structured activities. A visitor reports, "We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets... yogi bear fire truck rides, and snowless snow tubing!"
Creek access for exploration: Some sites feature natural water features that children enjoy. At Tub Run, a camper shared, "Site #5 is where We stayed and it was perfect for the small children to play in the creek behind us there was the perfect pathway down to the creek. Very quiet and family oriented."
Playground proximity: For families with active kids, location matters. One visitor notes, "There is a playground for the kids and plenty of room for them to play," though also cautions some sites end up "in the middle of the street, right by the bathroom and playground. Many campers used our site (19) as a main walk-way."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Bring leveling blocks as terrain varies significantly. A camper at Benner's Meadow Run reported, "The site was sloped pretty bad side to side and there is a drop off on the one side of the fire ring so we could not sit completely around the fire."
Electric hookup details: Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground offers good electrical options according to visitors. "The water pressure here is very weak, but there is a shower house that is kept fairly clean for you to use. We were able to connect to Starlink from our site," shares a recent RVer.
New facilities availability: Cooper's Rock State Forest has expanded its RV accommodations. A recent visitor reports, "The new section is open and ready. Water and Electric Only. Dump station on the way out. 50amp - No issues. New section is spaced out with a berm of earth in between a lot of the sites."
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