Best Campgrounds near Polk, PA

Campgrounds surrounding Polk, Pennsylvania provide diverse accommodation options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV facilities and rustic cabins. The area features established campgrounds like Two Mile Run County Park with its wooded, private sites and Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest, which offers family-friendly amenities including cabins and glamping opportunities. For those seeking more remote experiences, Danner Primitive Campground provides hike-in tent sites along the river, accessible via a two-mile trail from the Kennerdell bridge. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several also offering cabin rentals for those preferring additional comfort.

Many campgrounds in the Polk area operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October. Two Mile Run County Park remains open year-round, while others like Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins operates from mid-April through mid-December. Access to primitive sites often requires hiking or paddling, with Danner Campground accessible only by a two-mile hike from the trailhead. Water availability varies significantly between established and primitive sites, with many primitive areas requiring visitors to filter or boil spring water. Cell service can be spotty throughout the region, particularly in more remote camping areas. A visitor to Two Mile Run County Park noted, "Every site has plenty of room. Campground overall is quiet. And most if not all of the full hookups are pull-throughs."

Campers frequently mention the privacy and natural setting of sites in the region as highlights. At Two Mile Run County Park, visitors appreciate the separation between sites, with one camper describing it as having "sites separated by trees offering you your own little private area." Water recreation opportunities factor prominently in reviews, with several campgrounds providing access to lakes and rivers for fishing, swimming, and boating. Several visitors mentioned the lake at Two Mile Run as "nice for canoeing" and praised the "great beach for kids." While primitive sites like Danner Campground offer a more remote experience, campers should note they may see cabins along the opposite riverbank, providing what one visitor described as making them "feel a little safer" despite the wilderness setting. Kozy Rest consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with one reviewer calling it "probably the cleanest shower house I have ever seen at a campground."

Best Camping Sites Near Polk, Pennsylvania (127)

    1. Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest

    14 Reviews
    Boyers, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 735-2417

    "I highly recommend this rv location and their cabins seem to be excellent"

    2. Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    9 Reviews
    Petersburg, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 253-4645

    $35 - $175 / night

    3. Two Mile Run County Park

    5 Reviews
    Rouseville, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 676-6116

    "Couple beautiful walk in tent sites right on the water. Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids."

    "The lake is nice for canoeing"

    4. Starr Farm

    1 Review
    Polk, PA
    1 mile
    +1 (412) 628-0118

    $50 / night

    "This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year."

    5. Mercer-Grove City KOA

    9 Reviews
    Mercer, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 748-3160

    "It’s close to the outlets and Keystone Safari. They have a fishing pond but I haven’t walked over and seen it. It’s across the street of the KOA so you could miss it if you don’t ask about it."

    "Close to where we live so it's an easy drive and a great start to the season to shake out anything that may not be working since bringing de-winterizing our camper."

    6. Danner Primitive Campground

    1 Review
    Kennerdell, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 226-1901

    "The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."

    7. Oil Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 827-1023

    "They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small"

    "Its become our goto campground that's only an hour away from Erie."

    8. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    51 Reviews
    Cooksburg, PA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-8407

    $20 - $67 / night

    "Look at the campground map before you book your site if being close to a bathroom is important; ours was across the campsite behind us but we had to step in a rock set in the stream to get to it without"

    "There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground."

    9. Powdermill Run Camp

    1 Review
    Polk, PA
    9 miles
    Website

    $18 - $36 / night

    10. Shenango Campground

    15 Reviews
    Transfer, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 646-1124

    $18 - $34 / night

    "The Shenango Recreation Area is a large campground with some 300 plus sites located on a lake in western Pennsylvania. Access to the campground is fairly easy and about 12 miles north of I-80."

    "Most spaces are shaded and if not on the water, close to the water. We took kayaks - endless places to put into the water including from many sites. Easy 1.5 hour drive from Pittsburgh."

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Recent Reviews near Polk, PA

517 Reviews of 127 Polk Campgrounds


  • B
    Nov. 3, 2025

    Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest

    Rv

    Great rv park top of the line amenities and staff very clean and a great time. I highly recommend this rv location and their cabins seem to be excellent

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Clean and Spacious

    A beautiful campground with plenty of things to do. Fishing, boating (nice docks), beach for swimming and various functions throughout the year. All bath houses and restrooms are handicap available with each toilet and shower set up individually . Really nice

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Redbank Valley Municipal Park

    Mid September No one around

    We came here after finding this campsite on the dirt app. When we arrived, there was no one around. There are no rules or payment stations. There are a lot of RVs that seem to be set up in a permanent location. We camped on a field and haven’t seen anyone. There are bathrooms and showers and they are open. It looks like this is the site of the fairgrounds and maybe it is a hopping place in the summer? I will update this review if anyone comes by.

  • Bettina A.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Bear Run Campground

    Options.

    This is an amazing campground with reasonable prices, an array of camping options to suit different camping needs as well as budget range. I am unsure if I just happen to have gotten lucky and decided to go camping during a special weekend, but it’s Labor Day weekend and I am loving that there is a calendar of events for campers to participate in if they choose to. Activities include wagon rides to the lake, talent show, karaoke…etc, as well as church! This was an unexpected gem as we are from Florida and were blessed enough to stumble upon the right person in a parking lot when my husband asked if they knew of any places that we could possibly camp at nearby and that gentleman told us about Moraine Park. Upon making our way out to here, we found Bear Run and have loved our experience so far. Love it!

  • Don H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Shenango Campground

    Great camping

    Great place to camp. Beautiful lake and wonderful people.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Mountain Top Campground

    Solitude peace and quiet

    You come up a winding road and emerge atop the mountain. It’s cute. Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond. Basic amenities. Some ice and fire wood that are self serve. We’re just here for the night and are hoping to catch an uber into the city for a pirates game. Place is full - ish but is super quiet. If you’re looking for a place to hang a hammock and read a book. This is it. Nice fire holes with a view.

  • Dani T.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Clarion River Campground

    Possibly 5 Stars IF...

    This camp area could be 5 Stars if you get lucky. We got here very late, and almost all the sites were full... the one nice one that was available had food everywhere. Don't do this! There were chicken carcasses and popcorn, eggs, and a bag of food in a fire ring. Having seen racoons & other wildlife on the road in, obviously we couldn't tent there. We car c(r)amped at another site. M7(?). There was no place for a tent & no fire ring at that spot. The river view in the morning was nice though. Had we arrived earlier or gotten lucky, this area is probably an awesome camp spot! There's an information station along River Rd with a pit toilet house. On the billboard you'll find a map of the designated camp spots along both River Rd and Millstone. Take a picture of it. There's no reception here but that's how you know it's a nice area!

  • S
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground

    Great community

    When I first got here the 2 owners went above and beyond in so many ways. Unfortunately they didn’t have a 50 amp site available so the owner gave me 30 amp converter at no cost and also helped me hook up my gray water and black water connections. They keep the area pristine and welcome everyone as if they are family.

  • Sienna L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Great Getway

    This campground was great! Throughout the week in the summer it is pretty quiet. Very close to the fire tower and other things to see around it. The Knotty Pine bar and restaurant was right down the road and had great food and drink.


Guide to Polk

Camping spots near Polk, Pennsylvania offer diverse recreational opportunities within the western Pennsylvania forests where elevations range from 1,200-1,500 feet. The region experiences seasonal weather patterns with heavy winter snowfall and warm, humid summers that extend the camping season from April through October. Most primitive sites in the area require visitors to pack out all trash.

What to do

Water recreation access: Two Mile Run County Park offers a lake that's ideal for various water activities. One visitor noted, "Great beach for kids. Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids."

Disc golf courses: Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest features "an awesome lasertag course" according to Fred R., while Oil Creek Family Campground provides a "27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region's forests and waterways support diverse wildlife. At Shenango Campground, one camper reported, "We saw big Blue Herons, Oriels, Robins, and lot's of little song birds. There are some groundhogs there too."

Seasonal activities: Halloween events are popular at several campgrounds. A visitor to Goddard Park Vacationland Campground shared, "It was Halloween themed weekend and the extent of planning they do for the patrons was outstanding."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers frequently mention site separation as a positive feature. A visitor to Two Mile Run County Park observed, "When staying at two mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area."

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. At Mercer-Grove City KOA, one camper stated it was a "Beautiful facilities. Clean bathrooms. Lots of activities. Great play area for the kids!"

Waterfront access: Several campgrounds provide direct water access. Shenango Campground offers "a large number of them are on the lake providing a nice area to beach your boat or kayaks."

Hiking trails: The region features numerous trail systems. One visitor to Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins mentioned, "There's an abundance of hiking trails and guided hikes during the day out of the ranger station."

What you should know

Electrical reliability: Power outages can occur at some campgrounds. A camper at Goddard Park Vacationland reported, "When Saturday afternoon came all hell broke loose when the electricity went out in over half the campground!"

Water quality varies: Water conditions differ significantly between campgrounds. At Goddard Park Vacationland, visitors noted "awful, rotten egg smelling water."

Site accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain. For primitive sites like Danner Primitive Campground, access requires "a hike in or paddle in only. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge."

Reservation windows: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. Cook Forest State Park requires booking "8-9 months out for this particular weekend" for holiday weekends.

Tips for camping with families

Look for activity-rich campgrounds: Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest offers numerous family amenities. One visitor shared, "We love camping at Jellystone at Kozy Rest! Staff is super friendly and campground is always very clean. Tons of activities to keep the kids busy all day!!"

Consider beach access: Waterfront sites with swimming areas provide entertainment. A visitor to Two Mile Run County Park noted the "Great beach for kids" that keeps families occupied.

Check for playground facilities: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. At Mercer-Grove City KOA, a camper highlighted the "Great play area for the kids" alongside other amenities.

Test out camping styles: Some campgrounds offer diverse accommodation options. At Oil Creek Family Campground, one visitor shared, "We've stayed in cabins, yurts, tents, and our camper. Always up kept and very clean."

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Many RV sites require adjustment. At Cook Forest State Park, visitors noted that "most seem pretty level and big rig friendly" but this varies by campground.

Power hookup considerations: Electric options vary across campgrounds. Shenango Campground has "a small handful of electric only sites (30a), but the bulk of them are dry," requiring generator use.

Arrival routes: Navigation to some campgrounds can be tricky. For Mercer-Grove City KOA, one RVer advised, "Don't Follow GPS! We use both the RV Garmin 890 & RV Trip Wizard and both had us doing some crazy side roads to get into the KOA."

Dump station availability: Several campgrounds offer dump stations but with limitations. At Shenango Campground, "There's also a two-lane dump station located near the entrance but there is no potable water."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Polk, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Polk, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 127 campgrounds and RV parks near Polk, PA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Polk, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Polk, PA is Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest with a 4.9-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Polk, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Polk, PA.

What parks are near Polk, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Polk, PA that allow camping, notably Tionesta Lake and Crooked Creek Lake.