Kausalia V.
Scout
ScoutClear Creek State Park Campground
beautiful site and campground ground. peaceful. quite. and the showers were excellent!
Glamping near Penfield, PA
6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Search destinations
Add dates
Clear Creek State Park Campground in Sigel houses upscale glamping options including yurts along the scenic Clarion River, offering a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. The park's canvas accommodations feature electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control systems for year-round enjoyment. "This is a beautiful campground with site not far from the Clarion river," noted one visitor about the glamping experience. Black Moshannon State Park Campground in Philipsburg complements the area's luxury camping scene with similar amenities while adding unique waterfront locations for premium glamping tents. Both parks maintain exceptional cleanliness standards in their shared facilities, including modern shower houses and restrooms that glamping guests can access when not using their private accommodations.
Recreational opportunities surrounding these glamping destinations include kayaking and tubing on the crystal-clear Clarion River, with rental equipment available from nearby outfitters. Glamping guests at Clear Creek can access multiple hiking trails directly from the campground, offering scenic forest walks with occasional wildlife sightings including bald eagles. A recent visitor highlighted, "Lots to do here—hiking, swimming, rafting, biking, disc golf, etc. There's also a really nice playground and a great little beach at the entrance of the campground." Evening activities for glamping guests include outdoor movie screenings and regular nature talks led by park rangers. Reservations for premium glamping accommodations fill quickly, especially during peak season from mid-April through December, with many sites featuring private, waterfront locations that offer additional exclusivity.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Penfield (21)
1. Clear Creek State Park Campground
"A must do when camping in Pennsylvania. The Clarian river is great for kayaking . Multiple trails off of park."
"A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park."
29 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $26 - $94 / night
2. Black Moshannon State Park Campground
"The section we were in was “no pets allowed”. My kids loved the beach, swimming was not deep. Beach was big with adjacent playground. Lots of pavilions all over."
"General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins."
19 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $24 - $145 / night
3. Rvino - Campers Paradise
"On one trip I alerted them to a light that was out by the bath house, and it was fixed before nightfall."
"Great staff"
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $245 / night
4. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
"We could sit and eat breakfast and watch the deers. Very relaxing place. Clean bath houses and friendly staff. The lake was beautiful. Very nice park to relax."
"Almost every campsite was decorated for Halloween and there was plenty of Trick or treaters. If you are into Halloween then this is the place to go. Overall the park was clean and well taken care of."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $49 / night
5. Sinnemahoning State Park Campground
"Learn about this buildings green construction (LEED)geo thermal heat, rain water harvesting system, recycled materials and more! Step inside to view elk bear birds and other wildlife!"
"There are a few nice scenic trails that go to the lake and through the woods. Some are kid bike friendly. The nature center is great! Kid friendly and fun!"
21 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $22 - $29 / night
6. Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
"For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more"
"Several sites have electric but most are for boondocking. The sites closest to the GORGEOUS reservoir are all primitive. All sites are back-in."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $130 / night
7. Kalyumet Campground
"Clean campground, water, electric. Saw a turkey upon arrival and a deer and multiple black squirrels when departing."
"The pool is nice and big with a mushroom fountain and built in seating in the shallow end. A short path through the woods leads you to their mini-golf/pizza/ice cream shop."
8. Minister Creek Campground
"No running water or electricity, but that’s what we were looking for. We had a big tent (10x14) and 2 vehicles, with plenty of room to spare."
"Cute little campground with a handful of drive up sites and many hike-in sites scattered along the beautiful Minister Creek in the Allegheny National Forest."
Check Availabilityfrom $12 / night
9. Reynlow Park
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $25 / night
10. Austin Campground
"Found this location while going to Elk State Forest for the elk bugling. Was very happy to find this location. Had clean bathrooms with running water and showers."
"I'm a camping beginner and don't know many other places, but at least the owner here was extremely kind and the bathrooms were super clean."
Drive Time
- 59 min from State College, PA
- 1 hr 9 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr 35 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 43 min from Johnstown, PA
Recent Glamping Photos near Penfield, PA
26 Photos of 21 Penfield Campgrounds • uploaded by The Dyrt campers
Rvino - Campers Paradise
Clear Creek State Park Campground
Sinnemahoning State Park Campground
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Ridge Top Retreat
Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
Kalyumet Campground
Minister Creek Campground
Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
Yellow Creek Campground — Yellow Creek State Parkl
Chapman State Park Campground
Glamping Reviews near Penfield, PA
224 Reviews of 21 Penfield Campgrounds
- WWill W.
GuideCrooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
Very large CG. I car camped at site 066 (with electric) in mid-October and CG was 3/4 empty. Nice location on Glendale Lake with a beach and boat activities (for warmer months). Showers had no hot water but facilities were nice. Very little separation between sites. Nearby hunters discharging guns into evening hours.
- KKevin L.Scout
High Pines RV Park
One Night Stay
Chose this campground as a quick overnight before boondocking up into NY. Wish we’d planned for a longer stay. Very nice campground. It is huge, but we were passing through off season so we had it more or less to ourselves.
The bathhouse was very clean. Laundry facilities as well.
Will definitely try to stay here again!
Dakota J.ScoutYellow Creek Campground — Yellow Creek State Park
.
,
christian G.GuideRussell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
Loved it
Its was great, we stayed in new area, sites had ample room, not many trees at our spot so summer there wouldnt be much shade but we were next to a retention pond/drainage. We brought our dig whole loved running through there.
Not much to say besides it was clean, not crowded (in November) and decent spacing between sites
- DDustin P.Scout
Kalyumet Campground
Excellent place to stay!
Clean campground, water, electric. Saw a turkey upon arrival and a deer and multiple black squirrels when departing. Nice little store with arcade, snacks and pizza they will deliver to your site on Fridays! Heated pool and pretty nice bathrooms
Graham S.
TravelerBlack Moshannon State Park Campground
Great campground at a beautiful park
Ive camped at Black Moshannon State Park many times both in a tent and our camper. The Park has tent only, electric and full hookup sites. It is well cared for and clean. The bathhouses are nice and well maintained. The Park itself offers a lot to do with fishing. Hiking, the beach, kayak rentals, etc. I've never had a bad time at Black Moshannon and will keep coming back.
- Graham S.Traveler
Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
Well cared for, spacious park
We absolutely love camping here, we've been at multiple sites, electric only and full hookup and they never disappoint. The sites are big and spaced far apart. Its a quiet park at night, but thers plenty to do during the day.
- IIppei T.Traveler
Austin Campground
Super nice owner and very clean bathroom
First, I highly recommend this campsite to everyone. I'm a camping beginner and don't know many other places, but at least the owner here was extremely kind and the bathrooms were super clean. It makes me worry about going to other campsites. lol I think beginners can use this campsite with peace of mind. Actually, right before I left the site this time, my car battery died. A man staying nearby noticed immediately, told the owner, and got me help. He seemed to have left for somewhere else right after, so I couldn't thank him in person. So, I'd like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude. The owner also handled everything very kindly, without a single frown. Thank you so, so much. I will definitely come back here. Next time, in a warmer season. lol Everyone, please give it a try. You won't regret it!
Guide to Penfield
Camping options near Penfield, Pennsylvania span across the Allegheny National Forest region at elevations between 1,200-1,800 feet. The area features dense northern hardwood forests interspersed with clear streams and reservoirs. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing from December through February, while summer camping sees average highs of 75-85°F with moderate humidity and occasional thunderstorms. Campgrounds in this region maintain seasonal operations, with most facilities closing by mid-December.
What to do
Wildlife viewing at Sinnemahoning: The park's unique setting offers exceptional animal sightings year-round. "There is a nice visitors center just up the road... a close encounter with a massive bull elk just walking from my campsite to the restrooms at dawn!" notes a visitor to Sinnemahoning State Park Campground. The park provides guided pontoon boat tours of the lake (reservations required) and maintains a specialized elk viewing area with binoculars near the dam during fall.
Fishing native brook trout: Minister Creek offers accessible creek fishing directly from campsites. A camper at Minister Creek Campground described it as "home to some of the scrappiest brook trout I have fished for." The creek maintains cold water temperatures year-round, with several pools deep enough for native brookies even during summer months. Early morning and evening fishing typically yields best results.
Dark sky stargazing: Several campgrounds provide excellent night sky viewing away from light pollution. "Perfect spot for star-gazing. So set the alarm for 2am and enjoy," recommends a visitor at Minister Creek Campground. The area between Penfield and Austin offers particularly dark skies from designated viewing areas, with best visibility during new moon phases.
What campers like
Creek-side camping options: Multiple campgrounds offer sites directly alongside flowing water. At Red Bridge Recreation Area, "There are walk up spots and way more drive up to car camping spots... we had a great spot right by the water." These waterfront sites typically fill first, especially during summer weekends, and provide natural white noise for sleeping.
Clean facilities despite remote locations: Campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards despite their distance from urban areas. At Crooked Run Campground, campers note "The site was clean, decently level area for tents, accessible to potable water and bathrooms with showers." Many facilities include recently renovated shower houses with reliable hot water even during peak usage periods.
Variety of camping experiences: The region offers everything from primitive sites to full-service campgrounds. At Black Moshannon, "Make a reservation way ahead of your date as this campground is very popular and sites book early. It has sites to accommodate any R.V. and lot of tent sites." Luxury glamping near Penfield, Pennsylvania typically requires booking 3-6 months in advance for weekend stays.
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Most campgrounds have minimal or no cell service. At Clear Creek State Park Campground, "No phone reception at this one!" Some visitors noted complete communication blackouts: "There is zero cell service/WiFi at the park, or for at least 5-10 miles from it." Plan routes and download maps in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular glamping
campsite near Penfield, PA?
Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Penfield, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Penfield, PA is Clear Creek State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.
What is the best site to find
glamping camping near
Penfield, PA?
What is the best site to find glamping camping near Penfield, PA?
TheDyrt.com has all 21 glamping camping locations near Penfield, PA, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring