North Huntingdon camping options range from hilltop settings with valley views to riverside locations along the Youghiogheny River. The region experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Several campgrounds remain accessible year-round while others operate seasonally from April through October, with most facilities providing varying levels of electrical service for RVs.
What to Do
Fishing access: Bush Recreation Area offers multiple fishing spots along Loyalhanna Creek with boat launches available. "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 AnnaMarie S.
Stargazing opportunities: Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground features designated observation areas for night sky viewing. "Got a nice secluded spot to camp in the wooded area that had amazing mountain views and the star gazing platform," reports Tom C.
Biking trails: The Blue Canoe RV Resort provides direct access to regional biking routes. "The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground... If you are an RVer and seeking a place to park and ride along this trail, this is a perfect place to have the best of both worlds," explains Shari G.
What Campers Like
Spacious sites: Mountain Top Campground offers generous site spacing on its hilltop location. "The spots are well spaced out and it is family owned. The park is very clean and well maintained," writes Corey L., while another camper notes "We had the most amazing views from our site."
Clean facilities: Mirror Lake RV Camping receives high marks for maintenance. "Owners are great, let us in weekend before to look at campground being our first time there. Found a couple spots our camper would fit in. Creek was close and neighbors were great," shares Sherry C.
Self-service amenities: Fox Den Acres Campground offers convenient camping essentials. "They had both ice and firewood available that was self service," notes a visitor, while another camper mentioned the "spacious shower house" available to guests.
What You Should Know
Limited shower facilities: Some campgrounds charge extra for shower access. At Mountain Top Campground, "showers were coin operated, so you not only needed cash on hand but then had to turn those into special coins for the shower," reports Jennifer N.
Site leveling challenges: Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA requires additional preparation for some RVs. "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," warns Kevin D.
Navigation concerns: Access roads can present difficulties for larger vehicles. "The hardest part is finding it. The roads get narrow so if in an RV call them for the easiest route in," advises Corey L. about Mountain Top Campground.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer child-friendly amenities. "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! Our kids were within easy eye and earshot of the playground," shares Tim J. about Bush Recreation Area.
Activity options: Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA provides recreational facilities for children. "They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas. Every week they organize different themes for bingo, and other games," explains Evelyn T.
Swimming opportunities: Multiple venues feature water activities. "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," reports Heath T. about Pine Cove Beach Club RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: RV camping near North Huntingdon varies in utility connections. At Mountain Top Campground, "Since they sit atop the mountain, 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," explains Dave.
Seasonal considerations: Weather affects RV campground operations. "We're staying in the winter for a few nights to visit friends who live outside Pittsburgh. Friendly and cozy spot. They've done a great job in the winter despite the frigid weather by using heat tape on the spigots," notes Zachary H. about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Technical specifications: Pine Cove Beach Club RV Resort provides reliable utility connections. "Modern hookups" and "large sites, close to the highway but no road noise" make this location "wonderful" according to Michael and Betty L.
