Best Tent Camping near Pleasantville, PA

State parks and national forests surrounding Pleasantville, Pennsylvania offer diverse tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. Oil Creek State Park features the Wolfkiel Run Shelters with dedicated tent camping areas alongside Adirondack-style shelters. The park's Gerard Hiking Trail provides access to these hike-in tent sites, which are approximately a 15-minute walk from the parking area. For more primitive experiences, Loleta Road and Forestry Road dispersed campsites in the Allegheny National Forest provide backcountry tent camping opportunities with minimal amenities but maximum seclusion.

Most tent-only sites in the region feature basic amenities suited for self-sufficient campers. At Wolfkiel Run, the tent section includes a communal fire pit, picnic table, and access to drop toilets, with water available during summer months. Dispersed camping areas like Loleta Road typically offer established fire rings but lack facilities such as toilets or potable water. Surface conditions vary seasonally, with spring often bringing muddy conditions to many sites. Campers should prepare for variable weather, particularly at higher elevations where conditions can change rapidly. Wildlife activity, including black bears, necessitates proper food storage at all tent campsites.

In early fall, tent campers experience fewer crowds and cooler temperatures at most sites. According to reviews, the Wolfkiel Run tent area is "cleared and grassy with lots of trees to enable hammock setup," making it ideal for tent camping in multiple seasons. One visitor to Forestry Road noted that "if you don't mind roughing it a bit, it's really quite nice," highlighting the trade-off between amenities and solitude that characterizes primitive tent camping in the region. Walk-in tent sites at Danner Primitive Campground provide a middle ground, with level, clear sites featuring fire rings with adjustable grates and access to vault toilets. Many tent campsites serve as excellent basecamps for exploring nearby hiking trails, including the 2-mile path to Hector Falls from Forestry Road sites.

Best Tent Sites Near Pleasantville, Pennsylvania (22)

    1. Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park

    2 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 727-2757

    $8 / night

    "Wolfkiel is one of two hike-in areas along the Gerard Hiking Trail, in the Oil Creek State Park. Wolfkiel is made up of six(6) Ariondack Shelters and a tent camping area."

    "Wolfkiel is one of two hike-in camping areas which consists of six(6) Ariondack Shelters and a tent camping area. The road in was snow covered but easily navigated."

    2. Private Island w/ Paddle Moor Co.

    1 Review
    Tidioute, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 406-9765

    $55 - $400 / night

    "The island has cleared trails to get to the campsite which seem to be maintained very well and on a regular basis. 

    I stayed near the cabin and had the opportunity to have a tour."

    4. Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

    9 Reviews
    Marienville, PA
    28 miles

    "This one was close enough to the road to feel safe but far enough away to have privacy."

    "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!"

    5. Allegheny Wild and Scenic River

    1 Review
    Irvine, PA
    24 miles

    "Large sites well shaded"

    6. Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    11 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    33 miles

    "Some you can drive your car in and tuck it back. Other spots you cant take your car at all.   There are tons of logging roads that split off the main forest road."

    "Big open spots with established fire rings. Quiet except for the distant rumble of a train passing the town down in the valley."

    7. Danner Primitive Campground

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

    "This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."

    8. French Creek Flood Plain Overlook

    1 Review
    Union City, PA
    29 miles
    Website

    $40 - $45 / night

    "We're happy to have this new listing on our platform! Check them out and come back here to leave them some love."

    9. Higby's Campground & Cottages

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    Union City, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 694-3050

    $40 - $50 / night

    10. Big Oak Hill

    2 Reviews
    Clymer, NY
    35 miles

    $20 / night

    "Check them out and share some pics of your stay!"

    "It is a newly created campsite that is located on top of a hill with a big oak tree. The campsite is accessible by drive-in, but you may need a 4-wheel drive vehicle if there has been rain."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Pleasantville, PA

557 Reviews of 22 Pleasantville Campgrounds


  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park

    Best Hike-In Camp in PA

    Wolfkiel is one of two hike-in areas along the Gerard Hiking Trail, in the Oil Creek State Park. Wolfkiel is made up of six(6) Ariondack Shelters and a tent camping area. The Adirondack shelters are perfectly positioned to be private from one another, each looks out over the forest. They are a raised timber platform with a slanted roof and stone chimney with fireplace. There are two shelves and several hooks on the wall. Each shelter has a picnic table. The platform is large enough to sleep 4 people in sleeping bags or set up a two person tent. 

    The tent section is cleared and grassy with communal firepit and picnic table. Lots of trees to enable hammock set up. There is a supply of firewood in a covered shed for a small donation and two(2) drop toilets. Water is available in the summer months. The shelters are approx. 15min walk to the creek& Miller Farm Bridge, which joins the Oil Creek State Park trail. It’s a stunning walk with lots of small swimming spots along the way. 

    The shelters are approx. 10min drive from Titusville, PA. The walk-in from the carpark is approx. 15min– slight downhill on the way in.

  • Britt B.
    Mar. 1, 2021

    Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park

    Winter Camping at Wolfkiel Shelters

    This was our second time to the Wolfkiel Shelters in Oil Creek State Park. Wolfkiel is one of two hike-in camping areas which consists of six(6) Ariondack Shelters and a tent camping area. The road in was snow covered but easily navigated. The Shelter carpark is small and was almost full the day we arrived. The track from the carpark to the campground is beautifully graded making it easy to pull a sled in with extra supplies. The walk in is less than a mile(~15min). The drop toilets were open, but probably wise to BYO toilet tissue. The shelters have hooks that allow you to hang a tarpaulin to help keep the heat in your shelter, although not necessary, especially if the nights are still. Snow did blow into our Shelter in the morning but was minimal. There is a self-serve timber stack which was fully stocked. A donation is requested. It’s wise to bring your own kindling, or an axe to cut some from the larger pieces. The shelter fireplaces have hooks for hanging pots and pans over the flames. Even in Winter, the shelters positioned so you do not look at other shelters. They are a raised timber platform with a slanted roof and stone chimney with fireplace. There are two shelves and several hooks on the wall. Each shelter has a picnic table. The platform is large enough to sleep 4 people in sleeping bags or set up a two person tent. These shelters are very peaceful in the winter and would highly recommend them if you are keen for some“winter camping” but not keen to sleep in a tent or be completely exposed. The shelters are approx.15min walk to the creek& Miller Farm Bridge, which joins the Oil Creek State Park trail. The shelters are approx. 10min drive from Titusville, PA

  • Jennifer K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2022

    Hearts Content Recreation Area

    Great quiet little campground

    Very nice quiet small wooded campground. No hookups, about 3-4 fresh water spigots, 1 dump station and dumpster. Water pressure was very low and took a while to fill tank. 26 various sized sites, some large with plenty of space for our 22 foot tow behind and truck + some for extra vehicles. Other smaller sites for tents or vans. Self serve ice $2 wood $10. Vault toilets. Fire rings and picnic table at each site. AT&T spotty 0-1 bars. Host camper. Quiet time 10pm-6am. 1 Xlarge site for groups.

  • d
    Jul. 24, 2018

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    great spot for direct kayak/canoe put in.

    We stayed in site 218. this spot is in the smaller ( less crowded) part of Jamestown campground in Pymatuning SP. it is right on the water and has an easy access area for shore fishing and entering a kayak or canoe or some other water device. the site sits on a little bay and the otherside (more crowded) of the campground is across the water. the water is a little murky/ grassy but still good entry area. the campsite was spacious for a pa state park. the site is between the lake and the road. sites 212-222 look to be on the water with boat access, but 218 has the easiest entry. 220’s picnic Bench and fire pit sit next to the water with great views, but there is little shade. 218 had a great shady spot were you can hang 3 hammocks. there is no electricity at these sites and pretty much tent only. lots of tent space. the fire ring was decent but we moved it as it was right underneath a burnt tree. 218 was ADA accessible with a nice picnic table. restrooms were fairly close. clean... outdated, but clean.

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2020

    Hearts Content Recreation Area

    Simple and serene

    Hearts Content is best described as a way station. The sites are nestled within a grove of immense pines. Some are large enough for large RV’s . There are no showers. Bathrooms are vault toilets. Two of the sites include Adirondack type shelters. A picnic table and fire ring are within each site. I used this site as a staging area to explore Allegheny National Forest for a week. Used a camp shower. The closest town is Warren, PA. Firewood is available at the camp host site. Across the road is an hiking area with picnic tables and the like.

  • Mary S.
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    This is a great vacation area.....spend a week!

    Did you know this is NY's largest state campground? We stopped here on a rainy night, but what we saw convinced me we need to return. I know this campground is a vacation destination for families in western NY.

    Cain Hollow is in the Quaker Run area which includes Quaker Lake. There is another campground in the Red House Area, and there are also lots of cabins. This is definitely a 4 seasons park - hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing....

    I was able to take photos of a few sites the next morning. You can see that sites are private and you're definitely in the woods. There are food storage boxes at all campsites because you're in bear country.

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2018

    Hearts Content Recreation Area

    Minimal offering for maximum relaxing

    This campground is within Allegheny National Forest near the town of Warren and Tidouette. The sites are few but spacious. Good for car camping, though I’m sure a smaller RVcould get by. Each site has a fire ring. Two sites have Adirondack type shelters. The night sky is promising but light pollution from Warren inhibits a truly awesome night sky. There is a vault toilet. No showers. No water either. Bring what you need! The closest town is about 30 minutes away. Lots of critter life. My dogs loved it here. We spent all days exploring the nearby trails and creeks. Price was cheap. No frills but a quiet respite for sure.

  • Danielle S.
    Apr. 16, 2019

    Minister Creek Campground

    Small, rustic, gorgeous

    We stayed here July 2018 and found a quiet campsite by the creek. It had been quite rainy and some of the sites were wet and muddy, but for $12, I couldn't complain. While there is an outhouse, it is simply a couple of toilets (bring a lantern or wear a headlamp). Arrive early to get a prime spot, and take advantage of the hiking trails (a bug net for your head will help in the summer as the gnats and deer flies are distracting). Looking forward to staying again.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Shenango Campground

    Huge COE

    After getting off I80, our RV GPS wanted to take us on a wonky route, so we followed Waze and the campground’s(CG) web instructions that took us across the causeway on N. Hermitage Rd, then a right turn off on Birchwood Rd, which led us to take a left turn back across N. Hermitage Rd to get back to the Shenango Rec Area turn. Once we got to the CG, check in was quick and very easy. Just happened, our next door neighbor/camp host checked us in and told us we could get water off their site so we proceeded straight to site 199 that’s a back in with electric(50/30 AMP) only plus one of the better spaced sites in the CG. We had to maneuver a couple of times to get into the 90 degree site but the road was wide with no obstacles to prevent swinging into the site. We quickly found out that our 50 AMP connection had issues and after reporting it, a maintenance crew came within 20 minutes and fixed a bad breaker. We got 3 bars on Verizon and a handful of OTA channels. Due to the amount of mature trees, satellite would be iffy depending on your site. There are no FHU sites(camp host sites have electric& water). Electric sites are centrally grouped within the loops and spaced closer together than most COEs. The majority of the sites within this CG are dry camping and they too are fairly close together. The sites right on the lake were all dry camping. With all the dry camping sites in this CG, its nice that they allow generator use during non quiet hours. Quiet hours here are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. There are water spigots periodically located within the loops and the CG map identifies where they are. There’s also a two-lane dump station located near the entrance but there is no potable water. There are signs stating no alcohol in the park, but people were openly drinking. We also noted that the contractors who clean the restroom/shower facilities start early in the morning and close the facility while cleaning, which was inconvenient for the dry campers just waking up. If we were to stay at this CG again, we’d come during the week and get a dry camping site on the water.


Guide to Pleasantville

Tent camping near Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of scenic locations and amenities for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Tent campers should check out Wolfkiel Run Shelters

  • The Wolfkiel Run Shelters feature six Adirondack shelters, each providing a cozy spot for up to four people, complete with a fireplace and picnic table.
  • Located just a 15-minute hike from the parking area, this campground is easily accessible and surrounded by beautiful forest views.
  • A self-serve timber stack is available for firewood, making it convenient for campers to enjoy warm evenings by the fire.

Explore local activities at Allegheny Wild and Scenic River

  • The Allegheny Wild and Scenic River offers large, shaded sites perfect for relaxing and enjoying the tranquility of nature.
  • This area is ideal for fishing, kayaking, and hiking, providing ample opportunities for outdoor adventures.
  • With no electric hookups or showers, campers can truly disconnect and enjoy a rustic experience.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $5

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pleasantville, PA is Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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