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Best Campgrounds near Hopwood, PA

537 Reviews

The Laurel Highlands region surrounding Hopwood, Pennsylvania features diverse camping opportunities within the Appalachian foothills. Ohiopyle State Park's Kentuck Campground, approximately 12 miles from Hopwood, serves as a central hub with tent sites, RV hookups, and yurts nestled in wooded terrain. Nearby Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground offers 120 sites with full hookups for larger rigs, while Tall Oaks Campground provides more secluded tent and RV camping. The area straddles the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border, with additional options at Coopers Rock State Forest and Youghiogheny River Lake campgrounds, creating a mix of state park, private, and Army Corps of Engineers facilities within a 30-mile radius.

Steep mountain roads and varying site layouts require careful planning when visiting campgrounds in this region. As one camper noted about Kentuck Campground, "There is a very steep inclined road to access campground. If towing there are alternate directions on their website." Many campgrounds operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October, though some remain open year-round. Pennsylvania state parks like Ohiopyle prohibit alcohol consumption, while private campgrounds typically allow it. Poison ivy is common throughout the area, particularly along trail edges and natural boundaries between campsites. Cell service varies significantly by location and carrier, with stronger signals at campgrounds closer to towns.

Proximity to water features heavily influences campsite popularity and availability. The Youghiogheny River (locally called "the Yough") shapes much of the camping experience, with riverside campgrounds filling quickly during summer months. According to one visitor, "Ohiopyle is both a GAP Trail Town and a River Town, with rafting a huge part of their economy." Site privacy varies considerably across facilities, with some campers describing certain areas as "packed in like sardines" while others praise the "spacious and quiet" nature of more remote options. Family-friendly amenities are common at established campgrounds, including playgrounds, fishing access, and hiking trails. The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail connects several camping areas, offering dedicated hiker/biker sites for long-distance travelers.

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Best Camping Sites Near Hopwood, Pennsylvania (108)

    1. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $24 - $72 / night

    "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."

    2. Coopers Rock State Forest

    32 Reviews
    Dellslow, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1561

    $25 - $35 / night

    "It's a popular hiking destination that's relatively close to Morgantown, so it gets pretty crowded in the summer and I would suggest arriving early if you're going to"

    "There is a great access to the trails from the campsite and a short walk to the overlook. Depending upon your location the bathrooms can be a hike. Sites 3-7 are good locations."

    3. Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground

    12 Reviews
    Farmington, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-4097

    "I was traveling alone and was looking for something about an hour away when I used my Dyrt app to locate a recommended campground. Benner’s popped up near Ohiopyle State Park."

    "The campground was really nice, although PA Winters are drab, so we kind of had to use our imagination for how beautiful the campground might be when there's vibrant greenery all around."

    4. Tall Oaks Campground

    10 Reviews
    Farmington, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-4777

    $16 - $45 / night

    "Very large tent site and surrounded by woods. Not close to your neighbor like most campgrounds. Peaceful! Van Life sites are tucked away in the woods for privacy. Open fields for large groups."

    "Call in advance and reserve one of the sites that is up the hill farther away from people."

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

    16 Reviews
    Normalville, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 455-2929

    $115 - $750 / night

    "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."

    "ask for with 2 swimming pools. 4 water slides ,tractor rides ,fire truck rides and a train ride alongside the free activities for the kids there is allways something fun to do and only a few minute drive"

    6. Scarlett Knob Campground

    10 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-5200

    "We were very close to the state park and all activities there."

    "There is one spot with a flushable toilet and it’s a bit of a walk. The pit toilets are actually pretty ok. The showers could use some TLC as well."

    7. Outflow Camping

    15 Reviews
    Confluence, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $155 / night

    "It was an easy short walk to the parking lot. 

    The campground has easy access to the bike trail.  You can see bikers camping in a certain spot for the special rate of $14.00 per biker. "

    "Great access to the Allegheny bike trail and all the small towns near. No shade over campsites."

    8. Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

    12 Reviews
    Confluence, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8531

    $29 - $62 / night

    "Incredibly clean & close To everything. Located right beside Ohiopyle and Yough Lake dam. There is a beach in campground but found the drive to Yough lake perfect."

    "Creekside sites felt smaller and more crowded than lakeside sites, which open onto the beach and lake. Guests were very friendly and considerate of quiet hours."

    9. The Blue Canoe RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Vanderbilt, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 628-4880

    $20 - $999 / night

    "Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed."

    "The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground."

    10. Sand Springs Campground

    6 Reviews
    Bruceton Mills, WV
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 282-2128

    $46 - $55 / night

    "The outside roads of the park if you walk them all is roughly one mile and it feels like you’re hiking on a gravel path through the woods- well because you are."

    "Nice campground next to Chestnut Ridge Park (great pond swimming & newt catch/release as well as summer folk music concerts on Sat when not COVID)."

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  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Lake Wateree

    Lovely GEM in the heart of Carolina. Nestled in a quiet area full of smiling faces. And the staff were extremely accommodating.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Nee Meadow Creek campground

    Beautifully set in midst of a 360* view of mountains. Site are nicely spaced and are blessed with constant gentle breeze. Lovely wild flowers surrounded during my brief visit.

    However I was deceived seeing post and electrical hookup. Pretty sure none of them function.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake

    Great Tenting, Little Busy

    8/14/2025

    USACE-managed campground with hosts who are on-site all season. Nice sites (easy staking) with picnic tables and fire pits, plus a camp store for firewood and other supplies (got there too late to check it out though). A little crowded with what seemed like folks who stay there for a hefty chunk of the season, and the sites are pretty close together, but there weren't any issues with rowdy folks - it seems like the hosts keep things in order/enforce quiet hours if necessary. 

    Drinking water right next to the site (37) as well as a trail to a restroom - I think there's a shower on the other loop/section. 

    $22 for a basic (non-electric) tent site.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Sand Springs Campground

    Remote wilderness

    Was a nice campground. Wish I would have picked a better spot. Was tricky backing in. Lots of tress. Was off season so felt like I had the place to myself. Gets some crazy fog but lot of parks and trails close by.

  • B
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    Don't waste your money

    This was the worst experience I have ever had camping. We always do a huge family aging trip which we end up booking multiple sites. Every site was paid in full before arrival. One family checked in and had to pay extra when they checked in while the others did not. Camp sites where not mowed and unpresentable. Picnic tables where falling apart and one was not even usable because the bolt rusted on the bench seats and the boards where falling off. The roads are full of potholes going back to the sites. The staff are extremely rude and ignorant. When I was on the gulf cart going up to pick up my family from the pool, the one staff member stepped out in front of me blockkng me from going to pick up my family who was standing by the office steps. Told me I had to go park in the grass. Anytime you left the camp ground we where one, they watched us like Hawks. We had visitors that came and went to get a visitors pass and was treated like crap in the office and they actually told our visitors they where being dishonest. The playground area is unsafe. The wood on the playsets are falling apart and splintering. I had to pull alot of splinters out of my childs hands and feet. In the guys and girls restrooms, toilets where make closed and some of the knobs where broken off in the shower rooms. The wifi is terrible. You can't even use your cellphone on the wifi, let alone trying to stream TV. The pool water is terrible. Its so filled with salt that when you get out your skin is extremely dry and your lips shrivel up. You have to pay to go fishing but yet their ponds are scummy. Driving around we noticed that one Campsite was completely under water and it hasn't rain enough for a site to be flooded, another site the freshwater connection was held down by raquet straps to keep it together, another site there was a pile of shale and a mini excavator sitting in the lot with campers there. There was a band at the pavillion and there was a moonshine tent and staff was at it doing taste testing. I feel that drinking on the job is inappropriate. We use to go once a year here for the last 25 years and since the new owners took over, we will no longer camper there. Overall our trip was more frustrating than enjoyable. They need to find new staff that are customer friendly and not tyrants.

  • Sienna L.
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Rhododendron Camping Area

    Amazing WV getaway

    This is one of my favorite campgrounds! It is quiet and the sites are spacious. There is a bathhouse located closest to site 5 with trails from other sites to get there. The facilities are always clean- no shower available. The campground is in walking distance to the overlook and most of the trails. Absolutely lovely here!

Guide to Hopwood

Camping near Hopwood, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of beautiful spots to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Rafting on the Ohiopyle River: Experience the thrill of white-water rafting just a stone's throw from Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park. One visitor shared, "Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohiopyle river. Very convenient to the river and town."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the numerous hiking trails around Blackwater Falls State Park Campground. A camper noted, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Enjoy fishing and swimming at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground. One family mentioned, "We rented a motorboat and paddleboard, swam at the beach, and had a beautiful large area to set up two tents!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses at Blackwater Falls State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Bathrooms and showers are very clean. Sites are spacious and well placed."
  • Privacy: Many campers enjoy the privacy offered at Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park. One visitor remarked, "Good campground with decent privacy. It was quiet being a weekday in the fall."
  • Friendly Staff: The welcoming atmosphere at Five River Campground is a highlight for many. A camper noted, "The owners are amazing and so helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful time."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Raccoon Creek State Park Campground, have limited electric sites. A visitor mentioned, "There weren't that many electric sites overall and they were very unlevel."
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier crowds on weekends, especially at popular spots like Swallow Falls State Park Campground. One camper said, "Great hikes to the falls. Went trout fishing all day. Gets crowded on the weekends."
  • Bathroom Access: Some campgrounds have bathrooms that are a bit of a walk away. A reviewer from Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park noted, "The bathrooms were a far walk."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly activities. At Laurel Hill State Park Campground, one family enjoyed, "The amenities and activities this campground had were amazing for keeping the kids busy!"
  • Choose Level Sites: When camping with kids, pick a site that’s level for easier setup. A camper at Shawnee State Park Campground mentioned, "This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on."
  • Plan for Short Walks: Select campgrounds where amenities are close by. A visitor at Audra State Park Campground said, "The site we had was right on the river and the fire rings were all cleaned out."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of RV sites before booking. A reviewer at Coopers Rock State Forest warned, "Backing into some of the sites can be tricky with the angles and the ditches along the road."
  • Bring Extensions: Some campgrounds may not have conveniently placed electric hookups. A camper at Rocky Gap State Park Campground noted, "You may want to have an extension for your power cable."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Many RVers enjoy visiting local attractions. A visitor at Five River Campground mentioned, "Awesome place to camp, kayak, and sightsee."

Camping near Hopwood, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Hopwood, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hopwood, PA is Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 80 reviews.

What parks are near Hopwood, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Hopwood, PA that allow camping, notably Youghiogheny River Lake and Jennings Randolph Lake.

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