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Camping around New Florence, Pennsylvania features established campgrounds with multiple accommodation types and amenities. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabins and glamping options directly in New Florence, while Keystone State Park Campground provides similar accommodations approximately 15 miles west. The area campgrounds predominantly support both tent and RV camping, with several locations also offering cabin rentals for those seeking more sheltered accommodations.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with specific opening and closing dates varying by location. "Campground reeks of horse manure 24/7. Was pleased by the quiet despite size of campground and proximity to highway. Sites not overly large or private," noted one camper about nearby Shawnee State Park. Road access to some sites can be challenging, particularly for larger RVs. Some reviewers mention narrow, single-lane dirt roads that can be difficult to navigate with trailers. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with several locations offering limited connectivity. Electric hookups are common at most established sites, though amperage options differ between campgrounds.
Pennsylvania state parks near New Florence provide some of the most developed camping experiences in the region. Many sites offer electric hookups, drinking water, and access to showers and restrooms. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the cleanliness of facilities varies between locations. A visitor commented that Kooser State Park Campground has the "cleanest bathrooms/showers" and a "crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake." Several campgrounds in the area feature good access to water recreation, including fishing, boating, and swimming. Sites tend to fill quickly during peak summer weekends, especially at locations with lake or river access. While some campgrounds have spacious, private sites, others place campers in closer proximity to neighboring sites, affecting the overall camping experience.
"Camped in the Lakeside Loop. This State Park is so Clean! The campground gives you easy access to anything you want to do. Fish, swim, hike, bike, kayak. It can all be done."
"This is our second time staying here - once in Electric site on Lakeside and this time non electric site on Hillside. Love this side of Hillside - quiet and shaded."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"
"Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip."
"Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."
"The location on the water adds for a great view. Electric only."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Right on the water, clean, and private access to the lake. Dog friendly cabins were available. We cannot wait to come back."
"The creek surrounding the island does make it cold at night so make sure to pack warmly."
from $44 - $49 / night
Check Availability"The lake is separate from the campground, but it is less than a mile away and a reasonable distance walk."
"The site numbering is a bit wonky on the door loop so make sure you look at your map before you start driving the loops."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."
"Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins."
from $22 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Ohiopyle is located in a beautiful area of Pennsylvania we've camped there a couple of times and have been able to get last minute tent sites. Lots of outdoor activities nearby."
"Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"Located close to Yellowcreek State Park! The facilities here are absolutely delightful! One of the cleanest I have ever been to!"
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"We rented 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!"
"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. The only problem is the beach is not that great."
from $25 - $50 / night
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ScoutWow, the weekends were fun. They were quite a bit of people there and my kids had a good time. The weekdays were different story we were told we had to be quiet. We had a lot of craziness go on
TravelerWe LOVED our visit to Kentuck campground and Ohiopyle. We went mid-week in early June and had very few neighbors Tuesday and Wednesday, with more rolling in toward the end of the week.
We stayed on Hickory Loop with our dog and saw quite a few other dogs while we were there. Not all sites are equal at this campground - ours was huge and lovely with adequate flattish area and a stream running along two sides of it. Others were quite small and not very level. I think we had one of the best sites on the loop, with great trees for hammocks and big rocks nearby, as well as good privacy from other sites.
The campground is very shaded and was regularly several degrees cooler than elsewhere in the park, which was great to home 'home' to. There's a lot of poison ivy in the area, so be watchful.
Firewood is available for purchase on entrance to the campground.
The bathhouse was relatively clean, with a large kitchen sink for washing dishes, three toilet stalls, and two shower stalls. We never had to wait for any of it.
GuideThis campground's foliage is interesting, I saw fernes growing and trees that looked older than me. I also noticed the campground has some history shown by the rust of the firepits. There is Billy's Pizza and general store which sells firewood if you go a little further down the road that maps takes you and take the second left instead of taking the first left. I think the campground also sells firewood on site. You can order Billy's Pizza and I saw them deliver to the campsites, which is amazing, havent seen that before. I'm a light sleeper and could hear truck engine braking sounds echo through the forest from the nearby highway, so the proximity to the road ruins the feeling of seclusion and the quiet. There's a restroom with a large sink outside which is nice.
TravelerThis is one of six campsites that can be reserved through PA's DCNR website. The six campsites are spread throughout the Laurel Highlands. This is the only one at Mt. Davis. We camp with three dogs, so we really appreciated the privacy. There were occasionally the sounds of distant ATVs or farm equipment, but, overall, this is a peaceful site. The campsite does not connect to the trails at Mt. Davis and there is no vault toilet here, but both vault toilets and a trailhead are just a few minutes away at the Mt. Davis picnic area. There is only one obvious tent site, so, if you need more than one tent site, you will have to get creative. The site is along a gravel road that leads to a field which you can use to walk your dogs. There are no water features here which our dogs enjoy, so that is the only reason for the 4 out of 5 stars. We will be reserving this site again!
GuideI come here at least twice a year for the wonder campground. The hiking trails, water falls and white water rafting. The town is small but filled with tons of great shops and outfitters. Campground is clean, every sight is nice and spacious, not all are private. Get gas on your way here, once here their are no gas stations for 40 minutes in every direction. Ice and wood at campground suck. Go into town for ice or see Butch out rt 381 on the left just outside the park boundary. Highly recommended.
TravelerThis campground (now named "Orchard Station Campground" is under new management, and is open all year (I think). They are in the process of upgrading sites with new utility lines and level gravel pads.
Owner was very friendly & helpful.
Allowed me to charge my Rivian onsite (I paid him for the extra power).
Adjacent huge cemetery site is accessible via a goat path at the back of the campground and provided a great place to walk our dog every day.
We were attending the Alleghany Ukulele Soiree at the Altoona Grand Hotel, and this was a perfect spot (less than 5 minutes away).
Will definitely return!!
TravelerMy wife has been going to keystone all her life, I’ve only gone since she and I started dating. I’ve been all over the world hiking and camping, but keystone is nostalgic for her. And it’s a great place for our one year old to cut his teeth in the great outdoors!! He loves going and love camping!! He loves to be outside more than anything!! Gentle trails and a smooth lake, a great place for a quick weekend from the city
RangerSome areas of campground felt very congested with little privacy. Our bathhouse was old and smelled moldy but have seen worse. Our site itself was nice, spacious and clean with large tent pad, right across from bathroom.
GuideDue to a water main break, only one bathroom and showers were available. Bathrooms were quite old and run down. There are over 100 sites. Pets are only allowed on specific loops and cannot be walked on “non pet” loops. We had an electric site which was pretty level for our van. Bike trails were more like hiking trails ( not single track Mtn biking trails). I found this park to be “just ok”.
Camping spots near New Florence, Pennsylvania offer varied terrain across elevations ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 feet in the Laurel Highlands region. Sites typically experience cool summer nights with temperatures dropping 15-20 degrees below daytime highs. Most campgrounds in this area maintain good tree cover, creating natural shade for summertime campers even at non-wooded sites.
Lake activities at Quemahoning Reservoir: The 900-acre reservoir at Quemahoning Family Recreation Area provides fishing, swimming, and boating with electric motors only. "Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean," notes one camper who visited in summer.
Hiking trail exploration: Kooser State Park offers a hiking trail with sharp elevation gain through rolling hills and forest. One visitor explains, "A beautiful walk through the park leads you to the Kooser Lake, great for fishing. It is also close to the Laurel Hill State Park which is great for hiking and water activities."
Creek floating adventures: At Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing, children often enjoy the small creek that runs through the property. A camper reports, "We had 8 kids and 8 adults who all had a blast playing on the playground, floating down the creek, swimming in the pool, riding bicycles etc."
Winter activities: The Laurel Highlands region offers winter recreation opportunities at nearby ski resorts. According to visitors at Laurel Hill State Park Campground, "We enjoyed the waterfront camping and snowshoeing. We got a site by the water and with good tree cover. They also have cabins but we were just in a tent."
Community atmosphere: Social camping experiences stand out at some locations. At Mirror Lake, one camper observed, "After office hours they can be commonly found hanging out with their campers. Pick up cornhole games, bonfires, are the norm at the community building."
Wooded privacy: Several campgrounds offer secluded sites with natural separation. "There are some very secluded sites," writes a camper about Keystone State Park Campground, who specifically recommended "the hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and it set in the woods."
Clean facilities: Bath facilities vary across campgrounds with some receiving high praise. One visitor to Kooser State Park noted, "All sites have fire rings, with grills, however note they are double walled so do not expel a lot of heat outward. Great for cooking however."
Water features: Creek access is valued by families with children at several campgrounds. A Mirror Lake visitor described, "Site 26 is our favorite. It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent."
Campsite leveling challenges: Many campsites require significant effort to level RVs and trailers. A Kooser State Park camper warned, "My only complaint is that many of the sites are not level at all and take some serious work to get your rig level."
Roadway conditions: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads or one-way traffic patterns that can complicate navigation. "Don't follow the GPS directions because it will take you down a wrong road and around to the main road. Instead, stay on Bush Road all the way to the campground entrance site," advises a visitor to Bush Recreation Area.
Seasonal availability: Operating seasons vary widely between campgrounds with most closed from late October through mid-April. At Keystone State Park, the season runs "1st Fri April to 3rd Sun October" according to campground information.
Extra costs: Some campgrounds charge additional fees beyond the base site rental. A visitor to Mirror Lake noted, "My only negative would be extra costs."
Playground access: When camping with children, select sites near play facilities. At Bush Recreation Area, one family recommended specific sites: "We rented 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!"
Water recreation options: Families often prefer campgrounds with swimming options. Keystone State Park offers "a large lake and designated swimming area. Place attracts a lot of people in the summer as its basically in the Pittsburgh suburbs along a major road artery."
Consider cabins for mixed-age groups: Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park provides cabin accommodations that work well for family groups needing shelter options. "We stayed in 3 of the cabins for 4 days at Yellow Creek State Park. It was beautiful. Right on the water, clean, and private access to the lake. Dog friendly cabins were available."
Loop selection matters: Choose campground loops based on your preference for shade or open space. "We stayed at site 43 in the Hillside Loop because we brought our 2 large dogs. Site was very private and relatively flat," noted a Keystone visitor.
Electric hookup logistics: Be prepared with extension cords as some campgrounds have unusual power post placement. One camper at Laurel Hill State Park observed, "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable."
Full hookup availability: Limited full-hookup sites exist in the region and book quickly. A Bush Recreation Area visitor mentioned, "We had 30A electric and fresh water (no sewer). I'd give it 5 stars if it had a sewer hookup."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near New Florence, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near New Florence, PA is Keystone State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 24 reviews.
What parks are near New Florence, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near New Florence, PA that allow camping, notably Crooked Creek Lake and Youghiogheny River Lake.
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