9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Yellow Creek Campground at Yellow Creek State Park provides big-rig friendly RV sites directly in Penn Run, Pennsylvania, with both 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups and sewer connections. The park operates seasonally from April 15 to October 15, making it ideal for spring through fall RV camping. Just 20 miles away, Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing offers full hookup sites with 30 amp service in New Florence, operating from late April through October. For year-round RV camping options, Friendship Village Campground & RV Park in Bedford features big-rig friendly sites with 50 amp service and full hookups. Mountain Top Campground, located within 35 minutes of Pittsburgh, offers level gravel lots with defined borders. As one RV camper noted, "Sites are pretty spread out and spacious, so you have pretty decent privacy."
Navigation to some RV parks in the region requires careful planning due to mountain roads and elevation changes. Many campgrounds have dump stations on-site, though not all sites offer full hookups with black water connections. One traveler mentioned needing to use the dump station on departure rather than paying for the optional mid-stay pump-out service. Cell service varies significantly across the region - Verizon coverage is generally strong at Mountain Top Campground, while reception can be limited at more remote parks. Most RV parks in the area are pet-friendly, with designated pet areas at some locations. Seasonal availability is an important consideration, as several parks close during winter months. For RV campers seeking year-round RV campground options, Rustic Acres in Shippenville and Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA remain open throughout all seasons, though advance reservations are recommended during peak summer and fall foliage periods.
"Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games."
"They have a wooded walking trail that passes a creek. The game lands are also close by. The top level has year round sites, which is a big bonus!"
from $39 - $69 / night
"The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den)."
"I have stayed here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA several times. This time, however, the campground has new owners."
from $100 / night
"We were there for one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed every bit of our trip."
"The campgrounds are very nice they have a pool as well as a community building and camp store."
"Staff drives around periodically on a ranger and can be flagged down if help is needed. There is a fishing pond on site for the kids to fish."
from $40 / night
from $32 / night
"The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."
"This campground is very clean and family friendly. they have mini golf,fishing, and special events on weekends. the office staff are very friendly and helpful."
"Family friendly and there's a little fishing lake. You can rent paddle boats or canoes to paddle around the lake."
"Owners and seasonal campers are friendly. We camped here 3 times this summer. We’re going to masquerade ball in October. Large sites, nice restrooms, big hall, pool, lake to canoe, boat & fish."
from $8 - $51 / night
"Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"
"Wonderful staff and facilities. The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"
"Nice area, great staff, beautiful location. Unfortunately you must buy "ownership" to stay"
ScoutThis is our second time staying here. Each time in October. We love it. Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games. The weekends are busy but during the week it’s so quiet and peaceful. Close to so many attractions and parks that are part of the PA Wilds. Would definitely recommend.
ScoutPLEASE DONT GO HERE ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE KIDS AND IF YOUR NOT WHITE..THE OWNER IS A RACIST HYPOCRITE AND SO ARE ALL OF HER CREW AT THIS LOWLIFE CAMPGROUND. JUST BECAUSE SHE DONT DRINK AND LIKE TO HAVE FUN, SHE RUINS IT FOR ALL THE OTHER CAMPERS..YOU HAVE TO BE IN BED AT 10PM..WHAT A FRIGGING JOKE..SHE SNEAKES AROUND IN HER GOLF CART AT NIGHT AND CREEPS IN YOUR WINDOWS TO SEE WHAT YOUR DOING. THATS WHY YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE CURTAINS CLOSED .SO HER AND HER SO CALLED HYPOCRITE FRIENDS CAN SEE WHAT YOUR DOING..WE USED TO BE UP THERE UNTIL WE SAW HOW SHE TREATED AND TALKED ABOUT THE POOR LITTLE BLACK KIDS..ESPECIALLY ON CHRISTMAS IN JULY, SHE BOUGHT TOYS FOR EVERY WHITE KID UP THERE WHILE SHE WATCHED THE LITTLE BLACK KIDS CRY THEIR EYES OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE 10 MINUTES LATE TO GET THEIR GIFTS..SHE IS A WHICH IN DISQUISE..EVERY KID GOT TO RIDE THE WAGON WITH SANTA AND WHEN SHE SAW YHE BLACK KIDS ,THEY JUST PASSED THEM UP LIKE THEY DIDNT EVEN SEE THEM...HOW CRUEL CAN SOMEONE BE🤬🤬BUT THEN AGAIN, ITS HER ,SHE HATES PEOPLE HAVING FUN UP THERE.DONT DRINK AFTER HER HRS .DONT PLAY MUSIC AFTER HER HRS..DONT DO SHIT UP THERE UNLESS YOU WANT KICKED OUT THE NEXT DAY...I NEVER SEEN ANYONE SO CRUEL AND HEARTLESS
....THERES A FEW OTHER CAMPGROUNDS AROUND THE BEND .PLEASE GO THERE IF YOU DONT WANT TO CAMP IN A PRISON CAMPGROUND....SHE'LL NEVER CHANGE..MAYBE UF YOYR WHITE, SHELL BE NICE 🤣🤣🤣AND YOU WOLNT GET KICKED OUT..
Scoutbeautiful site and campground ground. peaceful. quite. and the showers were excellent!
LegendWe spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake.
What We Liked:
- Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.
- This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!
- If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip!
Things to Keep in Mind:
- The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.
- The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.
- No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only.
Would We Return?
- Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.
GuideVery 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.
TravelerStayed the weekend for the first time and it wasn’t bad! There were kids playing at sites nearby but that was all the noise, highway noise at all! I like how they have a spot for your tent with a picnic table and fire ring. I was in my rooftop tent on my truck so I wish the parking spot went back a little deeper for a little more privacy. But it was nice that there was bathrooms and showers within a 1 minute walk from the site! Also it says on here there is no AT&T signal, that’s not true…it’s not great but there is a bar or 2 at times!
RangerThe sites and roads are well maintained. Some sites are on hilly roads but are acceptable for tenters. The bathhouse is older but the showers are hot. August 2026
ScoutAdvertised as a family camp but very far from it. I’ve watched this camp progressively get worse as the years go on, over priced camp with zero efforts to make anything worthwhile, run down play grounds, broken toilet paper roll holders in the bathrooms of the shower house, roads that make you feel like your off road. Owner plans “events” and then wants campers to pay for overpriced food. The owner complains nobody comes to events anymore but barely comes to them herself. The owner is VERY money hungry! And most importantly it’s home to a sex offender who the owner cherishes dearly.
It’s a shame to see how many people realized how terrible this camp was and are selling their camps because of it. The owner should open her eyes and realize she’s the reason people don’t want to be there anymore !!!
ScoutWe are here for a month and it feels like we have the place to ourselves!
Yellow Creek State Park offers year-round outdoor recreation opportunities in western Pennsylvania. Situated at an elevation of 1,270 feet, the park features a 720-acre lake surrounded by mixed hardwood forests. The Penn Run area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F and winter temperatures often below freezing, affecting camping availability and conditions.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Pioneer Lakes RV Park maintains fishing ponds where visitors can catch bass without traveling far. One camper noted that despite the need to pay for fishing access, they "stayed here to go to the flight 93 memorial so we didn't do much at the campground except fish caught a few nice bass."
Water recreation: Yellow Creek State Park offers multiple water activities including boating rentals. A visitor mentioned, "We rented a pontoon boat for one afternoon and explored the lake, which was awesome." The park's lake provides opportunities for paddling, fishing, and swimming during warmer months.
Outdoor sports and BMX: Crooked Run Campground at Prince Gallitzin State Park features a BMX track popular with younger visitors. As one reviewer stated, "Great place for kids! We love staying at crooked run campground. Has a beach on the lake. Affordable boat rentals. Bmx track for kids." The park also offers hiking trails and water sports on its large lake.
Private island camping: Yellow Creek State Park offers a unique island campsite. One camper shared their experience: "The private island is a beautiful campsite and has enough room for several tents. There's plenty of trees on the island so there are plenty of sticks to find for fires, and even if you want logs you can buy some at the office."
Well-maintained facilities: Friendship Village Campground receives praise for its upkeep. A visitor observed, "The campground is quite spread out through the property with sites ranging from primitive campsites to full hook up big rig sites. There are multiple ponds on the property however only one of them can be fished in."
Family-friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds in the region focus on creating environments for families. At Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing, a camper reported: "My family stayed in one of the cabins while friends were in their campers. The cabin was great, very clean and cozy. The campgrounds are very nice they have a pool as well as a community building and camp store."
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds near Penn Run have limited operating seasons. Visitors to Rustic Acres RV Resort should note its year-round availability, which is uncommon in the region. A camper traveling through stated, "We are traveling across country. This campground is easy access to I80, Less than 10 minutes. It is very clean, amazingly helpful staff, mix of seasonal, weekly, and overnight."
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds in the region experience highway noise. At Friendship Village Campground, a camper observed, "Nice campground, clean and plenty of activities for the kids. The only thing we didn't like was all of the road noise. This campground is located by 2 major highways and truck traffic and Jake brake are constant all night long."
Site leveling challenges: Terrain varies significantly throughout the region. One camper at Pioneer Lakes RV Park reported, "We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities."
Children's programming: Several campgrounds offer organized activities specifically for children. At Rustic Acres, a family shared, "Our children enjoyed the Saturday kids program, crafts, snacks and games with other children. Owners were great and extremely accommodating and helpful."
Recreation amenities: Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA offers multiple family-friendly facilities. A visitor with children noted, "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...On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party."
Access to swimming options: Many families prioritize water access when camping with children. A camper at Mirror Lake observed, "We had 8 kids and 8 adults who all had a blast playing on the playground, floating down the creek, swimming in the pool, riding bicycles etc."
Electric and hookup options: RV campers should research amperage availability. At Friendship Village Campground, RV sites feature full hookups with 50 amp service. A camper reported, "Sites are very spacious and the gravel pad was level upon parking. Good connections and solid cable."
Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger rigs. A visitor to Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA advised, "If traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour."
Dog-friendly features: Many RV parks welcome pets with dedicated facilities. One visitor to Pioneer Lakes noted, "Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It's the size of a real, normal dog park."
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