Best Glamping near Polk, PA

Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest and Oil Creek Family Campground house a variety of premium glamping options within scenic northwestern Pennsylvania woodland settings. Visitors can experience elevated outdoor stays in comfortable yurts and safari-style accommodations equipped with proper beds, electricity, and climate control features. "Had come here for 3 days on my honeymoon and had a beautiful and most awesome time," shared one visitor about their cabin experience at Jellystone Park. The glamping sites provide a perfect blend of outdoor immersion with luxury comforts, including private picnic areas, nearby shower facilities, and on-site stores for supplies. These upscale accommodations maintain proximity to natural surroundings while eliminating common camping inconveniences through thoughtfully designed spaces and premium furnishings.

Adventure activities abound with disc golf courses, stocked fishing ponds, and extensive hiking trail networks connecting directly to larger wilderness areas like the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail. According to a camper, "Oil F.C. is a hidden gem nestled in the woods not far from Oil Creek State Park. They have a great playground, a maze, a catch and release pond." The glamping accommodations serve as ideal basecamps for exploring nearby attractions including Oil Creek State Park, where visitors can learn about the birthplace of America's commercial oil industry. Seasonal entertainment programs feature exotic animal presentations, organized crafts, and outdoor recreation. The region sees peak glamping seasons from April through October, with most luxury accommodations requiring advance reservations during summer months when amenities like pools and recreational facilities operate at full capacity.

Best Glamping Sites Near Polk, Pennsylvania (18)

    1. Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest

    13 Reviews
    Boyers, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 735-2417

    "We had a wonderful experience, the ground is setup nicely. The staff is so warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed all the activities."

    "What a great experience, from the moment we arrived until the minute we checked out. Everyone was nice and friendly. And not just the workers. The Seasonals we very friendly and helpful as well."

    2. Two Mile Run County Park

    5 Reviews
    Rouseville, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 676-6116

    "Couple beautiful walk in tent sites right on the water. Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids."

    "The lake is nice for canoeing"

    3. Mercer-Grove City KOA

    9 Reviews
    Mercer, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 748-3160

    "It’s close to the outlets and Keystone Safari. They have a fishing pond but I haven’t walked over and seen it. It’s across the street of the KOA so you could miss it if you don’t ask about it."

    "It is a little noisy from the roadway noises. The hosts have been extremely nice. We have met a lot of wonderful people."

    4. Oil Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 827-1023

    "We found parking nearby so it was just a short hike to get to. I believe it's once a year that they have oil machinery demonstrations. Very interesting."

    "They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small"

    5. Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

    11 Reviews
    Tionesta, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 755-3512

    $30 - $46 / night

    "This campground, given its location along Tionesta creek, spillway, and close to the Allegheny River has a lot to offer."

    "From I-80, take the exit for PA-36 then follow the signs to Tionesta and once you get near you'll see the Tionesta Recreation Area Signs."

    6. Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jamestown, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 932-3142

    $20 - $92 / night

    "Only issue we ran into was that the fire pit was not cleaned out after the last folks. It wasn’t a huge deal but there we had quite a bit of debris and wet ash to deal with."

    "We really enjoyed camping at Lake Pymatuning. We had site J522, which is tucked back in a quiet loop. We camped for the first time in our (new to us) pop-up camper."

    7. Adventure Bound Shenango Valley

    5 Reviews
    Transfer, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 962-9800

    $57 - $67 / night

    "Plenty of shaded, private lots, and great lots by playground to let kids roam and still watch from a distance. All sites full hookup."

    "We stayed here as it was close to my work. We love being weekend warriors and this place is great for us. The season tenants were incredibly kind and you can tell they take care of this campground."

    8. Breakneck Campground

    16 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 368-3233

    $10 - $20 / night

    "We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh.  We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers."

    "I chose the deck and it was beautiful. You can use the deck as a gathering place or put a smaller tent on. I was solo this trip but fell safe and no present danger."

    9. Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

    9 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 924-2415

    $32 - $60 / night

    "Welcoming Staff! Halloween weekends are a great time to visit!"

    "Good location for outdoor and city experiences, along with a relaxing getaway. Workers and permanent campers are very friendly with all the amenities necessary on site, including nice dog park."

    10. Kalyumet Campground

    14 Reviews
    Lucinda, PA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-9622

    "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."

    "Also I cannot day enough about how well they maintain their bathrooms and have them set up!"

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Glamping Reviews near Polk, PA

194 Reviews of 18 Polk Campgrounds


  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Great place to camp

    We have tented and RV'd at Clear Creek. A must do when camping in Pennsylvania. The Clarian river is great for kayaking . Multiple trails off of park. Biking and breweries close by. if you have RV/travel trailer do NOT recommend the non-power sites, they are not level enough, you may really have to bring up the trailer. There were wonderful campsites hosts when we there

    Pros; excellent location, great friendly people, clean and stocked bathrooms which include showers. Some sites are separated.. great camp hosts

    Cons…a few sites are really close, however not a bad thing here as we got to meet a lot of great people, so for us it was kind of a Pro.

  • Heidi B.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Mosquito Lake State Park Campground

    Big, beautiful lake!

    Great park! Sites are spacious and level. Very clean park. There are several full hook-up sites. Electric sites near the lake. We stayed at site #96. New Bathrooms are under construction. Campground is flat and great for bike riding. Nice playground for kids. Dog park nearby. Camp is near beach & marina. Also many shops and restaurants within a 10 minute drive. We will definitely be coming back to Mosquito Lake!

  • D
    May. 16, 2018

    Oil Creek Family Campground

    Secluded shelter

    We found the shelters accidentally during a hike in the park and returned for an overnight. We found parking nearby so it was just a short hike to get to.

    I believe it's once a year that they have oil machinery demonstrations. Very interesting. You can also take a train ride through the park.

  • D
    Aug. 22, 2017

    Oil Creek Family Campground

    Ranger Review: Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce at Oil Creek Family Campground

    Campground Review

    I can honestly say that Oil Creek Family Campground is the best private campground that we have ever camped at. Especially if you’re camping with kids, it offers everything that you would want for a ‘great American summer’ style camping experience, without being a cookie-cutter big-name private campground chain. They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small pond for sunfish / bass fishing; a dog ‘playground’ (enclosed area with some obstacles); a well-maintained hedge maze; a pavilion with ping pong, a pool table, and foosball; a DVD rental program at the main office with about 300 movies; and a small camp store with a small selection of books that you can borrow. They also provide weekly entertainment for the kids, e.g. rock painting or special guests. This weekend, for instance was ‘Jungle Terry and his amazing exotic animal family.’ We don’t typically spend a ton of time actually AT the campgrounds when we’re camping, but we did this weekend - and we had a blast on the disc golf course, fishing in the pond, and playing ping pong. The kids had an awesome time in the pool for hours and running around with the other kids in the maze. And everyone agreed that it was a perfect way to wrap up the summer before the school year starts.

    We have a pop-up and my parents (whom we were camping with for the weekend) use a tent, so we had two water+electric sites in the tent camping area away from the RVs: sites A7 and A8. The sites in this area are well-maintained and LARGE, with plenty of room for a pop-up or multiple tents plus one or two vehicles, plus lots of room around the fire ring. There are smaller bathrooms placed around the campground as well as a center bathhouse located adjacent to the pavilion with 2 shower stalls and an additional toilet per gender.

    We chose this campground due to its proximity to Oil Creek State Park. The state park itself does not have a campground, and OCFC is right next door - in fact, the campground hiking trail loop has a very short connecting piece to the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail that runs through the park. The park is beautiful with a lot of history (it is the site of the world’s first commercial oil well, and where the oil industry began in the United States around 1860) and Oil Creek - which is really a river - runs right down the middle of the park. It is a stocked creek and it’s great for both trout and bass fishing. Some parts of the creek also have a lot of northern water snakes (we saw 4 near the Blood Farm day use area) which was cool to see.

    Overall: fantastic campground in a beautiful part of Pennsylvania - and we will absolutely be back.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get occasionally receive products to test or gift cards for new companies to check out.  Over the past weekend, we tried out one of the Mountain House favorites, freeze-dried Lasagna with Meat Sauce in the #10 can. Lasagna is not exactly a typical camping food, so the fact that we could easily make enough lasagna to feed a group of six people (4 adults and 2 kids) just by heating up some water was wonderful! We made the entire can (boil 8 cups of water, pour it into the can itself, stir a lot to mix up all of the freeze-dried ingredients, and let it sit for ten minutes - EASY) along with some crescent-roll wrapped hot dogs over the fire and it was like a gourmet camping meal. Everyone loved the lasagna - even the two picky kids!

  • Sara K.
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Breakneck Campground

    Loud, party-like atmosphere; rules not enforced

    My boyfriend and I camped here last weekend; unfortunately it did not go well. While I very much enjoyed the facilities, we had an awful experience. Friday night was peaceful, although we had trouble locating the owners and figured we'd find them and pay up the next day. When we got back from a full day of climbing Saturday, a group of at least a dozen had set up camp across the road from us. They were drinking heavily all night (I understand that drinking IS allowed here being a private campground) however posted quiet hours begin at 10 pm. I got about 2 hours of sleep Saturday night total, and the last time I was woken up my watch said 3:48 am. Clearly there is absolutely no enforcement of the quiet hours whatsoever. In addition, the group had lights on all night as well, shining directly over into our campsite and tent. Sunday morning, we still had no luck locating the owners. We ended up putting our cash in an envelop in the mailbox. I emailed them letting them know we had put the money in the mailbox, and also asked about the quiet hour enforcement. I requested a response and heard nothing. I'm disappointed, and as a manager myself would want to know if a customer had a bad experience. I would have to recommend that if you are looking for a peaceful, quiet place to camp and sleep under the stars that you look elsewhere. I'm sad to say this, because I had greatly looked forward to staying here after hearing my boyfriend describe his previous experience and reading other reviews. There is a sign posted when entering "drive like your kids live here" but the campground I experienced was not family-friendly at all.

  • G
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Mosquito Lake State Park Campground

    Great State Park Campground

    We just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience. 

    We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric. The water is about 25 yards from the pad, but is visible from the entire site. The site was spacious, but not as private as some of the others. There is some woods between this site and the sites on either side, but other sites are visible. The fire pits and picnic tables were staggered, so it created some distance to make it feel more private. 

    The campground as a whole, was very quiet. We stayed from Wednesday to Friday. The group next to us seemed a little rowdy when we first pulled in, but by 10:00 there was no noise anywhere near us. 

    Most sites seemed pretty level from side to side, but where we were, several had a slope from front to back. Away from the waterfront, most sites looked pretty level. The amount of space between sites varied from site to site. Some sites had woods on both sides, while others were pretty open. Some had nice large grassy areas, others were much smaller. Sites from 214-224 are in a cul de sac and are water front, but they were pretty close together with very little privacy between sites, if any. They are very close to the water though. 

    There are bathrooms and water scatter about, but from what I saw there was only 1 shower house. 

    Wal-mart and other shopping and restaurants were about 3 miles away. Park was easy to get to, only one turn for us off the highway. Lake was great for kayaking and paddleboarding. Very nice dog park in a different part of the park. There is a boat launch accessible from inside the campground. 

    Dump station has 2 lanes which was nice when checking out. Fresh water fill up was also located near the dump station.

  • Kathleen B.
    May. 25, 2021

    Breakneck Campground

    Nice little campground

    Our first visit to this campground and we actually found from using this website! We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. 

    We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers. There are two really nice spots by the water which were taken, and we only saw one other in the woods (the other 2 were hidden by a large group of people).

    We ended up finding a flat spot with some tree cover what was far enough from our neighbors but about as close as a bigger campground. Would be good for larger groups. Ton of flat land for tents but saw some people with smaller campers. Firewood is $5 a bucket and clean and dry. Bring a table cloth for the tables. 

    Portapot close by but full bath rooms and showers by main lodge. Lots of tent platforms that overlooked into the woods which would be fun, for a smaller 4 person tent though. 

    As another reviewer stated, there was a super loud group Friday night but Saturday was very peaceful and quiet and we met the owner who checked us in and apologized for the loud group and said he was still getting the campground ready for the season. The price is the same for either spots. 

    Short walk down cheeseman road to trail entrances to McConnells Mills State Park. Short drive to hells hallow or the covered bridge. 

    Overall we had a great time and will be back!

  • S
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Labor Day weekend

    Campground was clean and well maintained. Only issue we ran into was that the fire pit was not cleaned out after the last folks. It wasn’t a huge deal but there we had quite a bit of debris and wet ash to deal with. The wash houses scattered throughout are new and very clean. The one across from our site had 4 private bathrooms with a toilet and shower. Very well patrolled and tons of stuff to do within biking/running/driving distance.

  • Anna H.
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Minister Creek Campground

    The Perfect Spot

    We have a camper, but wanted to take the kids tent camping for a change, and this was the perfect place. It’s first come first serve, but we lucked out with a huge spot, shady, right beside the gorgeous creek, and also the closest to the toilet (which did occasionally send a slight scent our way, but not really a big deal). 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.


Guide to Polk

Tent and RV camping near Polk, Pennsylvania offers access to northwestern Pennsylvania's forests, rivers, and lakes. The region sits within the Allegheny Plateau with elevations ranging from 1,100 to 1,400 feet, creating cool summer nights even when days are warm. Winter camping options are limited with most campgrounds operating from April through October, though some shelter camping remains available year-round.

What to do

Water activities on Tionesta Creek: At Tionesta Rec. Area Campground, visitors enjoy direct creek access. "Beautiful level sites, spaced nicely apart, full hook ups, with big picnic tables and fire rings with multi-tiered grate. We had sites #46 and 48 right above the creek surrounded by tall trees," notes Lauren R. The creek provides swimming opportunities for children and pets.

Hiking trails through old-growth forest: The region contains extensive trail networks beyond the 36-mile Gerard trail. "Pennsylvania is home to some of the best wilderness trout streams that you're ever going to find. The area is just plain beautiful! If you like hiking, fishing, and getting it to enjoy some of the pristine wilderness of the Allegheny National Forest, this campground is your gateway to its natural beauty," explains Brannon M. from Tionesta Rec. Area.

Disc golf courses: Oil Creek Family Campground features a recently expanded 27-hole disc golf course. According to Lydia G., "My family stayed over Memorial Day weekend. It was so much fun. They have a lot of activities. My favorite was the disc golf. Their course is really nice!" The course weaves through wooded areas around the campground property.

What campers like

Secluded creek-side tent sites: Breakneck Campground offers walk-in tent sites along a stream. "We loved our stay! We definitely lucked out with one of the best campsites; we were right next to the creek, it was super spacious and super private," says Taylor S. These primitive sites provide a more immersive experience while still being accessible.

Spacious, private campsites: Many campgrounds in the area prioritize site privacy. At Two Mile Run County Park, "Shen staying at two mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area. The prices are good and you truly are in nature," according to John S. This creates natural barriers between camping neighbors.

Clean facilities: Multiple reviewers note exceptional cleanliness at facilities near Polk. "Level, wooded sites and clean bathrooms. No area to wash dishes. Lots of space for each sites and trees for shade," mentions Kelly F. about Mercer-Grove City KOA. Bathhouses and restrooms typically include hot showers and are regularly maintained throughout the camping season.

What you should know

Seasonal limitations: Most luxury glamping near Polk, Pennsylvania operates with restricted schedules. "We stayed in site C6 one of the reservable sites. Every site has plenty of room. Campground overall is quiet. And most if not all of the full hookups are pull throughs. But seems many of the tent sites are on grades," reports Joanie B. about Two Mile Run County Park, highlighting the importance of site selection.

Variable cell service: Coverage can be spotty in forested areas. "There is a central dressing room with towel hooks and 4-5 showers connected to the central dressing room. This was not a problem when I took a shower, as I was the only one using the area, but could be problematic if it was full," notes Leah L. about Jamestown Campground at Pymatuning State Park.

Quiet hour enforcement varies: Some campgrounds strictly enforce quiet hours while others are more relaxed. "We did not explore much of the campground here, seemed huge with lots of sites, we basically had a whole area of sites to ourselves, and it was a very wooded area. Some lots were large, some were not. Very nice if you are looking for a no frills, quiet place to stay," shares Robyn S. about Two Mile Run County Park.

Tips for camping with families

Halloween-themed weekends: Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping offers special Halloween events. "Halloween weekends are a great time to visit!" says Terra B. These events typically include pumpkin carving contests, costume parades, trick-or-treating between campsites, and themed decorations.

Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. "Very well maintained campground with lots of amenities, esp for kids (pool, playground). Generous sized sites, not too close together," notes Gypsy G. about Mercer-Grove City KOA, highlighting the importance of recreational options for children.

Pet restrictions: Some areas limit where pets can go. "I didn't like that pets are not allowed in the non-pet area as that was where the playground and swimming beach was. Made it difficult to swim and play as a family since you can't leave dogs alone at the campsite," explains Jeani B. from Jamestown Campground at Pymatuning State Park.

Tips from RVers

Hookup placement challenges: At Kalyumet Campground, hookups can be inconveniently located. "We plan to return but our only complaint would be the site we were in (11) and others next to it were quite far from the water and cable hookups. I ended up having to run 60ft of water hose and 50ft of cable in order to get a connection," says Ember M. Bring extra-length hoses and cables.

Bridge clearance concerns: Some access roads have limited clearance. "We were contacted by campground about an alternate route. My daughter called and learned it was regarding a small bridge that would accommodate our 31' RV, so we went that route," explains Joan about Mercer-Grove City KOA. Call ahead if driving larger rigs.

Level site availability: Many campsites require leveling equipment. "Site 11 is very nice. It was quiet, peaceful, and just great. Only reason for not 5 stars is the 3 dirt speed bumps with no signs. You hit them pulling a camper and it was horrible," warns Jason J. from Tionesta Recreation Campground. Pack leveling blocks and stabilizers.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Polk, PA is Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest with a 4.9-star rating from 13 reviews.

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