Top Tent Camping near Olanta, PA

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Best Tent Sites Near Olanta, PA (11)

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    1. Parker Dam State Park

    18 Reviews
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Penn Roosevelt State Park

    5 Reviews
    6 Photos
    51 Saves
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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $12 / night

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    4. Long Acres on Clover Creek

    1 Review
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    58 Saves

    Enjoy camping creek side at the edge of an open field with access to fishing, hiking on adjacent state game land trails, kayaking in nearby Juniata River, biking the Lower Trail just minutes away, or booking a guided hike, onsite horseback riding lessons, or book a trail ride on our beautiful and smooth gaited Tennessee Walking horses or bring and board your own.

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    $25 - $65 / night

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      5. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)

      3 Reviews
      22 Saves

      Overview

      The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map

      Recreation

      Fishing is excellent with small and large mouth bass, muskies, striped bass, and brown trout, abundant in the lake. Trough Creek State Park is nearby across the lake; Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort are both within 8 lake miles. Nearby trails, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail, attract plenty of traffic.

      Natural Features

      Raystown Lake is in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake completely in the state of Pennsylvania.

      Nearby Attractions

      Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation area, Raystown Lake Visitor Center, Lake Raystown Resort & Conference Center and Trough Creek State Park are all nearby.

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      $15 / night

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        7. Wilson Hollow Boondock

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        Our location is in the heart of the Stone Valley Forest. Tucked away in a beautiful little hollow behind a farm field. This is a boondock location; we do not offer any hookups at this time. We do have a porta potty on site for restroom access. Click the link to be directly connected to our page.

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        $35 - $50 / night

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            9. Clarion Wild and Scenic River

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            10 Saves

            The Clarion River is a designated Wild and Scenic River for 51.7 miles, from the border of the ANF/State Game Lands Number 44 boundary to an unnamed tributary at the backwaters of Piney Dam. The steeply forested hillsides of almost continuous mature deciduous and coniferous vegetation contribute to a feeling of remoteness in many places along the river. Paddlers on the river will find that the water changes from smooth to riffling as the river flows over and around large boulders. In the section of river between Arroyo Bridge and Irwin Run paddlers will find several of the riffles. The Clarion is a tributary to the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River, joining it in Clarion County, just south of the town of Emlenton. In the early 1800's the Clarion was used to transport timber to the Allegheny River.

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            Recent Tent Reviews In Olanta

            404 Reviews of 11 Olanta Campgrounds


            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
              Oct. 27, 2024

              Seven Points (PA)

              Beautiful Spot

              I’ve camped here twice, two years ago in a Kodiak tent and this year in my Airstream GT24. Such a lovely spot! It’s spotless, and Raystown Lake is gorgeous.

            • Todd H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
              Oct. 13, 2024

              Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

              Dispersed with a vehicle

              This is my first time dispersed camping and the spot is nice for a first go. Was able to drive in which I why I chose this area. Currently finish up the night and once the fire dies down I’ll head to bed. As some one has mentioned the only real downside is the road near by, but the traffic is at a minimum.

            • Owen I.
              Camper-submitted photo from Kalyumet Campground
              Sep. 7, 2024

              Kalyumet Campground

              Terrible, Run Down, Abandoned And Un Secure! GATE WAS BROKEN

              Any worker over the age of 20 was super rude and they did NOT Re-Book Our Reservation For Next Year The Website sates that it is now being managed by a company called Oasis Marianas. There Are Signs Falling Apart And They Pool Was Water Orange! The Arcade was completely broken the showers were tiny and the entire place is in disrepair. The Gate was taken off the Opener And thrown into the weeds DISAPPOINTING And This Place was NOT CHEAP And Was Super RunDown.

            • CThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from S.B. Elliott State Park
              Aug. 14, 2024

              S.B. Elliott State Park

              Old and worn out

              A dingy place. The ground was swampy the only dry places are the gravel pads in the sites. I wouldn't tent camp here.

              On the plus side, strong AT&T and T-Mobile cell signals. (I don't have a verizon device)

            • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
              Aug. 8, 2024

              Four Seasons at Raystown Lake

              It's now Timber Run Campground

              We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were "oh it's so good". On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party. The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den). Then Sunday we had pancakes and later a visit from RayCEP which is an education program that PA DNCR provides talking about various outdoorsy type things. This is primarily for kids, but we sat and listened too and our 17 year old helped out with the craft.

              After the weekend though, all the activity slows down. There are seasonal campers that stay around, and they're constantly working on improving and fixing up sites during the week. Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week. There's the pool, dog park, bounce pillow, playground, but not tons to do which if you're looking for is great. Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms.

              Now to the site description: Site 22 is a deluxe patio back in site with a patio, 4 nice Adirondack chairs, a double glider, a weber propane grill and built in fire pit AND a dog fence just for that site that was maybe 6 ft x 6ft. it was big enough for our 2 labs to fit into when we fed them. The site wasn't hard to level our RV but overall the sites are hilly and in fact the whole park is on a hill.

              The owners and workers were friendly and great hosts! We love what they're doing there.

              One last tip: if traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour.

            • D
              Camper-submitted photo from Clear Creek State Park
              Jun. 2, 2024

              Clear Creek State Park

              Camping right on the River with nice trails.

              First time staying at Clear Creek State Park and had a spot just below where the Creek empties into the River.  We were able to turn the RV so the door/awning faced the River.  We saw a two different Merganser mamas with young, a green heron fishing, and a bald eagle go up the River.  We were right across from the showerhouse but noise was minimal.  Our dog had the riverbank to explore on her camp leash of course.  Hiking above the campground was very nice and we did an easy loop of almost 6 miles.  Mountain Laurels were in bloom.  Very clean park.  Showerhouse was well-kept.  Bringing the kayaks next time.

            • C F.
              Camper-submitted photo from East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake
              May. 28, 2024

              East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake

              Enjoyed our weekend here!

              Nice quiet & small campground on a hillside.  Loved how remote this location was, but be prepared to be a billy goat when trekking to the restroom no matter your site location.  Even though it was a busy holiday weekend, it was a very peaceful weekend.  Very clean restrooms.  No signage to sites if you aren't familiar with the campground.  Terrible "slow bumps" in/out of campground . . . a little excessive.  Beautiful lake/area, but must drive from campground to water's edge.  Will likely visit again!  PS--Currently issues with potable water; must bring your own.

            • Jeff H.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Parker Dam State Park
              May. 19, 2024

              Parker Dam State Park

              Love the area...campground was ok

              Our first time in the Moshannan National Forrest area.  Simply stunning.  Beautiful area.

              The campground was adequate.  Bath houses were relatively clean.

              My biggest criticism is how close the sites are to each other.  This may only be true of the full hookup sites.  Felt like we were camping with our neighbors.

            • IThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Clarion Heights
              May. 1, 2024

              Clarion Heights

              Best camping spot on our road trip yet

              One of the most beautiful camping spots we’ve ever had. Complete with a fire pit & wood available, pavilion with an upstairs lounge and all kinds of sports utilities like golf clubs, frisbees, volleyball & tether ball setup,.. to enjoy yourself while camping out there. The toilet and outdoor shower facilities are a bit rudimentary but it wouldn’t be camping without + the shower was warm & clean!

              The host & family is also very friendly and welcoming

            • CThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Penn Roosevelt State Park
              Apr. 29, 2024

              Penn Roosevelt State Park

              Beautiful and secluded!

              Driving in I got a little worried I was getting lost, but I drove on. I arrived on a Wednesday evening. I had my pick of campsites, because I was the only person there!

              The water was off, but I was prepared to wilderness camp later in my trip so, that was no big deal.

              It was so secluded, I heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over. 

              If you have a trailer, I do not recommend this spot. there is a very tight hairpin turn on the way in. My six foot long trailer barely made the turn!

            • Zack B.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Moshannon State Forest
              Apr. 11, 2024

              Moshannon State Forest

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              Great tent site with lots of room. Have your own little driveway to park your car right next to the site. Comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Need lots of rope for setting up tarps as trees are far apart. Cute little stream in the back with a log crossing. No cell service, near town with free wifi. No toilets or garbage. Good amount of traffic coming down the road but isn't an issue at night time.

            • Anne W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
              Apr. 10, 2024

              Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

              Nice site, close to road and super muddy

              We stayed here in March, so there weren’t leaves back on the trees yet which meant we could see the road (and the road could see us). Not a huge deal, just not very private. It was also extremely muddy. Not bad on the main track in and out but swampy everywhere else. Overall it’s a nice spot if you’re passing through but not groundbreaking

            • Anne W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Point Campground
              Oct. 2, 2023

              Point Campground

              5 star bathrooms and well maintained sites

              The campsites are beautiful, even though there were a lot of people when we went we felt like we had a lot of privacy from our neighbors. We stayed in the ridge loop, so not waterfront but within the campground there were so many things to do (huge mountain biking scene). The whole grounds were very well maintained, and the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I’ve seen at a campground. Highly recommend!

            • Brittney W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
              Sep. 27, 2023

              Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

              Relaxing and remote!

              Great little roadside campsite to get away. We spent the night during a tropical storm and got the pleasure of hearing the rain on the tent out in this peaceful spot!

            • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
              Sep. 13, 2023

              Bellefonte-State College KOA

              Wonderful place

              The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome! Even though we don't have kids to bring along, I couldn't help but wish I could hit those trails myself– what a cool feature they have. 

              Now, onto the bathrooms– they were impressively spacious and private, and the best part? Always clean. No complaints there. We appreciated the added security with the entrance gate, it gave us a sense of safety during our stay.

               And speaking of people, everyone there was super polite and friendly. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again!"

            • Shona S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Campground
              Sep. 8, 2023

              Woodland Campground

              Loved it

              We stayed on a primitive site in our van, it was only for one night but we wished we'd booked more, the facilities are great and everyone is friendly. It feels homey, would definitely come back if I have the chance 🥰

            • C
              Camper-submitted photo from Rvino - Campers Paradise
              Sep. 6, 2023

              Rvino - Campers Paradise

              Run fast! Unless you like sleeping by sewage and shady management

              First off when calling to make sure we could put a tent on our rv site they told us they would have to charge us for a rustic site for the weekend$99 for 3 nights. So on-top of the$249 we had to pay$99 more for a tent on the same site. Ok so we paid it. i asked A few people& they said they did not have to pay extra! not cool! Woke up on the first morning here&there was a flow of water coming from the ground. It had a bad smell to it& it was heading toward our site area. We had the ground manager come over&he told us"it was not sewage but it did smell bad". He did come back and offer us 2 sites(rem we had to pay for a rustic camp site for our tent) up closer to the playgrounds. This area was literally 20 feet from the pavilion, the giant campfire, bathrooms, volleyball court&playground&our neighbors would literally be in the back of our picnic table. NO space!!! So we choose to stay in our current spot. They did offer$25 off a day. later that day the water was getting worse, it is gray in color! This is not just ground water! Its some kind of water runoff from sewage somewhere. we stopped a staff member& he came over and told us they knew about this They dug it up& just filled it back in. Seriously!? Oh its site 75 STAY AWAY! So we sent that staffer to get the manager about 530(mind you he was supposed to stop by at 300 also). Anyways the mgr never came over. We just went to wash dishes& there the mgr& staffer were playing corn hole& drinking!! We have heard from multiple campers here that this place changed ownership in 2021&they said it has gone down hill! They said just this year the prices have about doubled for permanent rental sites& alot of people are moving out at the end of this season! This should be a huge sign to people coming here the"regulars" are leaving Day 2 I went to the rest room at 3am& the toilet would not flush& i couldnt wash my hands, no notes in the bathroom about water issues. Woke up this morning& was i formed that the sewage was worse& came closer to my tent. I popped out of the tent& it is flowing closer but there is still a few feet before it hits us. Also found out that my friends husband went up to the bathhouse this morning to use the facilities still no water. He walked out& found the manager in a room turning back on the water. He said"i came in today& heard the water was off". He then went back into the restroom&there was water. then went back outside& looked at the door mgr was in was& it was a locked door. only way water was off is if you or your staff turned it off buddy! Our neighbors by us told us that they were given notice to conserve water. Conserving water&taking water away from us(turning it off and locking the door) are too totally different things! My friend called the office and spoke to his wife& she got irate w/ him. Shortly after The mgr came flying over yelling at us to leave(so disclaimer my friends husband did make the decision to stay because he did not want to move his pop up&the new sites were ridiculously small, but he also couldn't just bite his tongue) The mgr& my friends husband got into a very loud verbal match which ended up with us getting 3 hours to leave the campground with no refund at all now. My friend stepped in& tried to reason with the mgr& he said"you guys did nothing, you have been very understanding but he has not". So i get why we were kicked out. it sucks because of 1 bad egg all of our weekends were ruined! Over all yes my friends husband got us kicked out, the fact still remains these owners are shady& unfair! They knew the whole time there was a septic issue& still rented us the site. Not to mention their ridiculous rules which so many other campers broke with multiple cars on the sites& we were made to buy a whole site for the weekend just to pop up a tent on one site(i would have parked at the entrance thats fine!) also, why are there so many photos on FB of the manager and his dad winning 1st n 2nd place with$$ for games? That should be for paying campers. I have showed you inside the shadiness of these people.camp at your own risk! This IS NOT MY FIRST rodeo camping! Ive been to MANY private campgrounds and state parks in my 45 years of life! The rules n regs here are ridiculous. Side note when you call a campground a month before labor day and they still have open rv sites… HERES YOUR SIGN! Will totally remember that for the rest of my life! We made a very bad decision coming here. I hope i can save you your time money and health coming here too

            • Joni P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
              Sep. 5, 2023

              Black Moshannon State Park

              Beautiful and well appointed park

              Getting to the park had some sharp turns and windy roads.  Small campground but nicely equipped.  2 bath houses were dated but clean.  Nice playground at the campground and also one at the beach.  Small camp concessions with a few camping items as well as ice cream cones.  Great hiking and a beautiful lake for kayaking.  Site 22 is a full hookup.  Utilities worked nicely.  However, our picnic table had seen better days.  The site sat down off the road but once you were backed in the spot it was pretty level.  This site also had a separate tent pad located down a few stone steps.  Verizon and AT&T cell service were basically non existent.  Every once in a while a text would come in or send but very spotty.  Sorry I failed to get a pic of the site in the daylight.  It was spacious and we had plenty of room for our 30' trailer, truck, and easy up over the table.  6+ chairs around the fire pit, cooking ring could have been better.  Grassy area for cornhole or playing.

            • K
              Camper-submitted photo from Clearview Campground
              Aug. 26, 2023

              Clearview Campground

              Great quiet spot

              We needed a place to spend the night with our 30 ft RV. Dale met us there and was very hospitable and directed us to the perfect site. He even brought us firewood. Even though there were quite a few other campers there it was very quiet and peaceful. If you’re in the area be sure to stop in. If you’re lucky you might even hear nuts falling on your roof dropped by the squirrels!

            • R
              Camper-submitted photo from Silver Canoe Campground
              Aug. 21, 2023

              Silver Canoe Campground

              Beautiful tent spot

              My 9 year old and myself got a tent site with electric for two nights and had a great time. The sites were all level and were well-shaded. The pool area and bath house were clean and maintained. The camp store was a great asset for small items left behind, plus prices were great for ice and firewood. We will be back!

            • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground
              Jul. 28, 2023

              Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground

              Nice overnight stop

              This is a big park. We just reserved one night as as an overnight stop after a 10 hr day of driving. We travel with a dog so our only choice for an electric site was on the Sycamore loop. The Oak loop does not allow pets. Sites we nicely laid out with level gravel and a fire ring. Looks like there lots to do around the park, especially for families.



            Guide to Olanta

            Camping near Olanta, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

            What to do

            • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Black Moshannon State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There are plenty of well-maintained, well-marked trails for all experience levels."
            • Fishing and Boating: Enjoy fishing or rent a kayak at Parker Dam State Park Campground. A camper shared, "There is a nice little lake area where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards."
            • Wildlife Viewing: Head to Moshannon State Forest for a chance to see the PA elk herd. One reviewer noted, "It’s only 5-10 minutes away from Benezette which has a store, bars, restaurants, public restrooms and lots of places to view the PA elk herd."

            What campers like

            • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms. A visitor at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park said, "Bathrooms are in good shape."
            • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy the amenities at Parker Dam State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "It's a great spot if you're traveling with the kids."
            • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Seven Points (PA) remarked, "The campground is a natural beauty with so many coves and inlets for the biggest of boats to enjoy."

            What you should know

            Tips for camping with families

            Tips from RVers

            • Level Sites: Ensure your RV site is level. A camper at Parker Dam State Park Campground mentioned, "Some sites are very close together."
            • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Lake Raystown Resort noted, "Our site had hardly any space for a tent if you didn’t want to sleep on rocks."
            • Reserve Early: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly. A camper at Clear Creek State Park Campground advised, "It is often challenging to reserve a site unless done far in advance."

            Camping near Olanta, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Olanta, PA is Parker Dam State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 18 reviews.

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