Kevin M.
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TravelerDogwood Acres Campground
Well run
The staff here are amazing. Quiet time is respected, clean campground. Will come again.
Tent Camping near Reedsville, PA
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Tent campsites scatter across the rolling hills and forested valleys surrounding Reedsville, Pennsylvania, with options ranging from established state parks to more secluded forest locations. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground offers tent-only camping year-round with primitive sites nestled in Rothrock State Forest, while Reeds Gap State Park provides tent camping from April to October with slightly more amenities. Both parks are within 15 miles of Reedsville and feature wooded settings popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking places to tent camp away from developed areas.
Tent sites at Penn Roosevelt feature dirt pads with fire rings and picnic tables, but limited other amenities. The park has vault toilets and water access points, though campers should verify water availability as seasonal shutoffs occur. Reviews indicate the access road includes "a very tight hairpin turn" making it challenging for vehicles pulling trailers. Reeds Gap offers more developed facilities including hot showers, making it suitable for those wanting primitive tent setups with basic comforts. Most state park campgrounds in the region operate on a first-come, first-served basis during off-peak seasons, but reservations are recommended for summer weekends when walk-in tent locations fill quickly.
The camping experience near Reedsville provides genuine forest immersion with minimal light pollution. Areas farther from main roads offer deeper quiet and better wildlife viewing opportunities. A review noted that Penn Roosevelt provides exceptional solitude: "I arrived on a Wednesday evening and had my pick of campsites because I was the only person there." Many tent campers appreciate the screen of trees between sites at Reeds Gap, creating natural privacy barriers. The regions's state forests also contain primitive roadside campsites, including designated areas in Bald Eagle State Forest, where backcountry regulations apply and campers must pack out all waste. Most tent-specific campgrounds feature proximity to hiking trails, including connections to longer routes like the Mid State Trail, making them ideal basecamps for day hikes or backpacking excursions.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Reedsville (29)
1. Reeds Gap State Park Campground
"Then I go find a deserted section and a picnic table and just sit down. Immediately I can feel every bit is stress or anxiety dissipate."
"Nice and peaceful with a dozen or so tent only sites. We got a nice one tucked back in the trees, but a few of them are pretty close to the road - not like it's terribly busy."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 / night
2. Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground
"Beautiful primitive campground (tent only). Get a site on the outside towards the water. They are spaced out and peaceful. Has restrooms (no shower), picnic table, and fire pit at each site."
"The sites are tent only and pretty close together but some still feel secluded. Very accessible and the park has some good trails."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
3. Standing Stone Farm
from $25 - $50 / night
4. Wilson Boondock Hollow
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $50 / night
5. New Lancaster Valley Roadside Campsites — Bald Eagle State Forest
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
6. Ravensburg State Park Campground
"It's our favorite place to tent camp. It's rarely busy and it's first come first serve."
"Nice and shaded! No one there but us in site 6, not even a ranger checked on us. Has modern toilets and shower. Most sites are spacious. They have nice raised tent pads."
7. STAR LEE FARM
"There's a huge field to start gaze as well as taking pictures, lots of hiking and if you're a bee enthusiast they grow their own honey in the property and you're more than welcome to walk around and look"
"We're so happy to welcome this new property to our platform. Check them out, and come back here to leave them some love."
8. Hickernell Roadside Campsites — Bald Eagle State Forest
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
9. Long Acres on Clover Creek
"The secluded area combined with the creek nearby made for a great escape from reality. The stars are so bright out here and the tent was absolutely fabulous! Definitely 10/10 recommend."
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from $25 - $65 / night
10. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)
"They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone. There is mooring along both sides of the campground."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 / night
Drive Time
- 22 min from State College, PA
- 52 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 58 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr 18 min from Williamsport, PA
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Tent Camping Reviews near Reedsville, PA
465 Reviews of 29 Reedsville Campgrounds
Matt S.
LegendLake Raystown Resort and Lodge
Enormous property, but...
We 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.
Troy P.TravelerShikellamy State Park Campground
meh
i mean meh with the most enthusiasm as you can live your entire life & be oki not going here. the trails are small & the overlook is fenced high for falls. it’s about as much scenery as going for a walk deer hunting. it’s beginner friendly if anyone wants to start getting into parks but i feel there’s more focus on pavilions & playgrounds than calling it a state park. for anything boating or canoeing on the river it’s a good place to be but your in town so it take it for what it is
- Jake F.
ScoutSunsational Family Campground
I would not recommend to anyone
This campground is nothing as stated in the reviews. And now I know why. The one review on here besides mine is from the owner. The bathrooms are not clean. I was told for Labor Day weekend I could stay for two nights had reserved and all. They then abruptly cancelled my reservation and took three days to respond and say I could have a different cabin and tent sight but would need to stay three nights because of the holiday. They also charged a cleaning for a service pet which is not legal. We then showed up and were the only people staying that weren’t seasonal site people and very not welcomed. The first comment made was here come the weekend warriors. We look at the cabin which was ironically filthy and covered in mouse poop yet we got charged a cleaning fee. The grass was not mowed the porter potty’s so gross bugs are crawling in the bottom. The camp store was closed during the car show they had and when we asked when it will be open they stated it will not. It was 1 pm on a Saturday. The reservation process was unorganized. The playground was not mowed or weed whacked and a slide is ratchet strapped together. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Jess B.ScoutSplash Magic RV Resort
Horrible
Horrible stay brown water Dep had them on boil water went down hill the past 4 yrs
TSWX3475 B.TravelerShikellamy State Park Campground
Shikallamy Marina
It's a nice park but it's daytime only there's no camping here
- MMark M.
GuideWestern Village RV Park
Pretty campground, friendly staff, but RVs are packed in like sardines
We used to camp here 30+ years ago. Nice that it hasn't changed much. Still has a game room with pool table, driving games, skeet ball, etc. No more pinball games like in the past. Apparently in the 1930 there was a working train around the campground, a restaurant and horse shoes - none of which are at present.
Sites are quite small. I thought our neighbor's awning was going to hit our RV, and that ours might hit the next neighbor's RV. In some parts the campers are also back to back, luckily ours is not.
They have wi-fi but you must pay for it, no free service. No cable TV (which is the norm these days). Good cell reception so you will need that or a Starlink to stream shows.
Staff are friendly. Sites are pretty level. The campground itself is rather pretty with trees, grassy areas, playgrounds for kids, etc. Lots of lightning bugs at night, and birds during the day.
At night it's interesting to walk around as so many seasonal and permanent campers have lights around their campers, trees, etc. Almost like walking around one of those light up parks they do around Christmas.
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
- christian G.Guide
Bellefonte-State College KOA
Easy
It was overall good, Nice amenities, pool was clean (3ft-5ft) Splash pad, air pillow, playground, pond, etc
It has nice wooded areas but very compact, if you have a large camper id be concerned with trying to make some turns on the upper area
Guide to Reedsville
Tent campsites near Reedsville, Pennsylvania sit within the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachian Mountains, with elevations ranging from 600 to 2,300 feet. The region averages 42 inches of annual precipitation, creating lush forests dominated by oak, maple, and pine trees. Most primitive camping areas in this region remain open year-round, though water systems typically shut down from mid-October through April when overnight temperatures regularly drop below freezing.
What to do
Hiking along waterways: Ravensburg State Park Campground offers access to creek-side trails where campers can find swimming holes during summer months. "There are few hiking trails; short and long that take you to beautiful views along the creek with a couple of places deep enough to swim," notes Laura in her review of the park.
Stargazing in open fields: Star Lee Farm provides exceptional night sky viewing opportunities away from light pollution. "There's a huge field to star gaze as well as taking pictures," explains Tiana S., adding that it's "perfect for those who want to completely escape the business of modern world."
Fishing for native trout: Reeds Gap State Park contains Honey Creek with both native and stocked trout populations. As Paula L. mentions, "The beautiful stream (Honey Creek) running through it might be the pearl for a fisherman (It has native and stocked trout)."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Ravensburg State Park Campground offers natural buffers between camping spots. Traci F. explains, "There are bushes and trees between the sites and it feels very private. Sometimes it can feel too secluded but the park ranger drives through a number of times."
Absence of crowds: Many tent campsites near Reedsville remain relatively undiscovered compared to more popular destinations. Cheryl K. describes her experience at Reeds Gap State Park: "Stayed here on a Sunday night without a reservation. We were the only ones there. Pay by honor system at the park office. Campground was quiet and lovely."
Clean facilities: Despite their rustic nature, campgrounds maintain functional amenities. At Reeds Gap, Paula L. praises the "super clean, eco-shower" noting that it features "Timed water, lights (solar?)etc. are spot on for me!"
What you should know
Seasonal road conditions: Forest roads accessing camping areas may become difficult during winter and spring thaw. Sarah C. warns about Ravensburg State Park: "Make sure they're taking you to the park via Rocky Road. Mine did not, and I ended up down a seasonal road that did not end at the park entrance."
Limited cell service: Most camping areas have minimal to no connectivity. Danielle C. advises Reeds Gap campers to "Put your phone away cuz there's no cell service here!"
First-come availability: Most smaller campgrounds operate without reservations outside peak season. Traci F. notes that Ravensburg "is rarely busy and it's first come first serve."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Reeds Gap State Park Campground offers play areas for children near camping areas. Rebecca G. mentions, "There's a nice creek that runs through it, picnic pavilions and a playground for the kids!"
Tent pad size considerations: Some campgrounds have specific tent platforms that limit larger family tents. Traci F. explains her strategy at Ravensburg: "They have tent pads which are nice but we have a 10x20 tent so we pick a site that the pad is flush with the surrounding ground."
Road noise awareness: When camping with light sleepers, select sites farther from roadways. Andrew G. notes about Ravensburg: "Only issue is the campgrounds are close to the road and therefore are loud at night occasionally."
Tips from RVers
Access limitations: Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground has challenging road access for larger vehicles. Chuck M. cautions, "If you have a trailer, I do not recommend this spot. There is a very tight hairpin turn on the way in. My six foot long trailer barely made the turn!"
Boating alternatives: For those with boats, consider water-access sites like Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground. Kristen H. explains, "These campsites are accessible by boat ONLY! They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance."
Weather preparedness: The region's high humidity affects camping equipment. Becky notes about Ravensburg, "It's very humid so many picnic tables have green moss," suggesting campers should bring tarps or covers for equipment.
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