Best Tent Camping near Rouseville, PA

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Best Tent Sites Near Rouseville, PA (20)

    Camper-submitted photo from Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park
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    3. Danner Primitive Campground

    1 Review
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    21 Saves
    Kennerdell, Pennsylvania

    Primitive Camping Area; Permit required for more than one night stay.

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    • Equestrian
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
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      6. Allegheny Wild and Scenic River

      1 Review
      9 Saves
      Irvine, Pennsylvania

      In 1992 (Public Law 102-271) added 87 miles of the Allegheny River to the National Wild & Scenic River System classified as Recreational. The goal is to protect the existing outstanding and remarkable values and preserve a free-flowing condition for present and future generations. This designation applies to the following three sections: 7 miles from below Kinzua Dam to Route 6 bridge in Warren 48 miles from Buckaloons Campground to Alcorn Island (by Oil City), and 32 miles from south of Franklin to Emlenton. The corridor boundary runs along the plateau ridge on both sides and has extensive areas of privately owned lands with many homes and seasonal recreational residences along the shoreline. Public access is good generally from both sides and few hazards make this an ideal river for novice and family canoeing. Oak forests predominate along steep side slopes and there is wooded-riverine habitat in some of the floodplains. It contains the seven Allegheny Wilderness Islands often used by boaters for dispersed camping and fishing. The Allegheny Islands Wilderness contains seven islands stretched between Buckaloons and Tionesta along the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River. The islands are popular for dispersed camping, exploration, and viewing scenery and wildlife. They are mostly vegetated with fine riverine forests of sycamore, silver maple, shagbark hickory, and green ash. Dense grasses and other thick vegetation make access limited. There are no developed trails or other facilities on the islands. The Allegheny River is one of the primary tributaries to the Ohio River. It joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River at the "Point" in Pittsburgh, PA. The Allegheny starts in Pennsylvania, near Cobb Hill, meanders into New York into Cattaraugus County, near Salamanca, before heading back into Pennsylvania northeast of Warren. The course of the river forms much of the northwestern boundary of the Allegheny National Forest before reaching Franklin where the river turns southeast. Within the borders of the Allegheny National Forest the river is fed by Kinzua Creek, Conewango Creek, Brokenstraw Creek, Tionesta Creek, Oil Creek and French Creek. The Clarion River joins the Allegheny near Kittanning.

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      7. Quiet and Secluded

      2 Reviews
      11 Photos
      4 Saves
      Mercer, Pennsylvania

      It's pretty dark here. There are no large cities anywhere around here.

      My family moved here in 1957 and I purchased it from my father in 1975.

      My wife is responsible for much of the landscaping and home improvements that have been done since 1990.

      We are retired self-employed.

      Perfect for families and friends who want to have a private, spacious camping area.

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      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents

      $22 - $75 / night

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        8. Cow Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park

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        Rouseville, Pennsylvania

        The backpacking shelter and tent sites can hold 4 people per site. A group can be no larger than 12 people and requires purchase of enough sites to accommodate your group. This shelter is an Adirondack style lean-to shelter with a stone fireplace.

        Travel Alert: As of 10/21/2022 PennDOT will be closing Petroleum Center bridge by the park office due to sever structural damage. The bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic but is open to bicycle, and foot traffic. This closure is expected to be in effect for the foreseeable future. For anyone traveling from the south to reach the Park Office, McCrea Farm/ski trails, Egbert pavilion and the southern delayed harvest area, you will need to follow detour signs in Rouseville directing you onto Rt. 227. If traveling from the north, you will need to follow detour signs directing you to Rt. 227 into the town of Plummer. Park directional signs are located along 227 in the town of Plummer.

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        • Picnic Table
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        9. Big Oak Hill

        2 Reviews
        6 Photos
        7 Saves
        Clymer, New York

        This is a newly created campsite that has picturesque view of surrounding farmland and of Peek-n-Peak. Located conveniently off of Rt426 with a slight drive along a field to reach the destination. Private and out of the way. Plenty of wildlife (family of fox and usually mamma deer and her babies, can normally be seen doing what animals do. Close to Peek-n-Peak and Findley Lake and its many amenities.

        This is a little campsite on top of a hillside besides, you guessed it, a big oak. This is on a working hay farm, so depending on when you arrive you might be able to see hay being harvested. Again, this a new campsite so improvements will be made based on demand.

        To enter the property, you will use a field entrance right off Harrington Hill Road (coming from the west it will be on your left-hand side). We have the way marked for you with posts/markers so hopefully it will take you right there. Please be aware this is located on top of a hill (with a big oak, hence its name :)) and you will be going through an active hay field to reach it.

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        • Reservable
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        • Trash
        • Firewood Available

        $20 / night

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        Recent Tent Reviews in Rouseville

        495 Reviews of 20 Rouseville Campgrounds


        • Nicole L.
          Camper-submitted photo from Cook Forest State Park Campground
          Nov. 1, 2024

          Cook Forest State Park Campground

          Beautiful

          Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

        • Rose J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
          Oct. 25, 2024

          Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

          Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

          The Red Bridge Recreation Area, located within the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, is a picturesque destination that offers a wide range of outdoor activities. Nestled along the Allegheny River, this area features beautiful scenic views, picnic spots, and access to hiking trails. For more information if anyone want to know about baixar freecine visit here https://baixarfreecine.com/

        • Todd H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
          Oct. 13, 2024

          Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

          Dispersed with a vehicle

          This is my first time dispersed camping and the spot is nice for a first go. Was able to drive in which I why I chose this area. Currently finish up the night and once the fire dies down I’ll head to bed. As some one has mentioned the only real downside is the road near by, but the traffic is at a minimum.

        • Clinton C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Buttercup Woodlands Campground
          Oct. 7, 2024

          Buttercup Woodlands Campground

          Caveat Emptor

          I came up for an event at the farm show grounds(yes the event you’re thinking of). I made a reservation and paid in full the day after it was announced 6 days beforehand. I got a call the day before Friday stating that I wasn’t able to check in until 1PM and the latest was 8PM. I asked if I could park there before the event and deal with it later. The owner reluctantly agreed, however said that my vehicle would be towed if I came after 8. He also stated that I couldn’t check in early or wait a little. Gates closed at 1; and was over at 8 and couldn’t leave the parking lot until 10. Needless to say I just drove home 3 hours instead. Mind you the“campground” is a quarter mile from the farm show grounds. I honestly just wanted somewhere to rest my eyes for a couple of hours in my car before I left early on the morning. I understand that places like this have policies, however this was probably the largest congregation of people Butler and the Farm Show has ever hosted. There was 10s of thousands of people in town and as a bonus the rounds were closed to due construction. If you lean even a little right, caveat emptor. The guy knew exactly what was doing. This will be the most expensive$35 this guy ever stole.

        • Owen I.
          Camper-submitted photo from Kalyumet Campground
          Sep. 7, 2024

          Kalyumet Campground

          Terrible, Run Down, Abandoned And Un Secure! GATE WAS BROKEN

          Any worker over the age of 20 was super rude and they did NOT Re-Book Our Reservation For Next Year The Website sates that it is now being managed by a company called Oasis Marianas. There Are Signs Falling Apart And They Pool Was Water Orange! The Arcade was completely broken the showers were tiny and the entire place is in disrepair. The Gate was taken off the Opener And thrown into the weeds DISAPPOINTING And This Place was NOT CHEAP And Was Super RunDown.

        • afshar Y.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Erie KOA
          Sep. 3, 2024

          Erie KOA

          Fun time for a family

          Fun little campground with friendly staff and wide open spaces. Clean bathrooms, great pool, fun little game room. The playground got 2 thumbs up from a 4 and 6 year old. There was a movie night every night. Close to stores (15 mins). The KOA is close to Presque isle and the amusement park, which is a fantastic place for kids. Sites were a good size and comfortable to be around.

        • Eliezera M.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
          Aug. 28, 2024

          Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

          Quiet little campground

          I have a 25-foot travel trailer and found several suitable spots on SF-160. Since it rains frequently here, keep your slip-on shoes handy near the door. This area offers great hiking and biking opportunities. The campsite next to the hiking trail has WiFi about 70% of the time. Experience duck life right now!

        • Ian B.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
          Aug. 26, 2024

          Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

          Nice, peaceful and free

          If you don’t mind roughing it a bit, it’s really quite nice. Sites are first come first serve and there is a bit of day traffic to get to Hector Falls. Which is a nice little 2 mile hike. Some good exploring. Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me.

        • Owen I.
          Camper-submitted photo from Wolfs Camping Resort
          Aug. 13, 2024

          Wolfs Camping Resort

          Yet Another Perfect Trip To Wolf's!

          Wolf's Camping Resort Is The Perfect Campground For Family's To Stay At With Its large Swimming Pool And It's Large Game room It is prefect for kids young and old! It has a large store with helpful employees and it sits on a large plot of land that includes a small mini golf corse and a full sized 18 hole golf course with many activities and themed weekends that you can find on their Facebook it is the perfect place to come!

        • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Millstone Creek Campground
          Aug. 11, 2024

          Millstone Creek Campground

          Camping by the river

          Many disbursed spots along the river over several miles. Size od camping spots ranges from large open fields with fire pits to spots on the shoulder of the road

          We came in on a Saturday and found one of the road side sites open. Not much traffic and very friendly people in the area.

          The river was basically brown like pudding the only signs of life were insects. While a very beautiful area, the river was king of yucky looking.

        • Rose S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest
          Jul. 7, 2024

          Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest

          fine site, messy

          The site was fine, fire pit, primitive spot so no services. We arrived late at night so couldn’t see so well but stopped in a clearing on the road toward the coordinates.

          Kind of a gross site, the previous people who stayed at our site were messy and left litter, but it served its purpose as a free place to sleep along a longer trip.

        • Michele S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Bear Run Campground
          Jul. 5, 2024

          Bear Run Campground

          Can’t wait to go back

          I took my 7yo son last year for his first time camping. He absolutely loved it!!! Everyone was very nice & the heated pool & campstore are great. He especially enjoyed the “rock mining”. He keeps wanting to go back to get the motherload bag to mine!

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
          Jul. 1, 2024

          Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

          Tionesta Recreation Campground

          Nice campground with full hook ups. Close to a large recreational lake with hiking trails and a boat launch. Sites were fairly level no issues with power fluctuations and sewer worked great!

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          Camper-submitted photo from Gaslight Campgrounds
          Jun. 30, 2024

          Gaslight Campgrounds

          Clean, well-maintained, and quiet with friendly owner

          We stayed here for a week in June 2024 in our 42-foot fifth wheel. Overall the campground is clean and well-maintained. The owner is friendly and helpful. Amenities include a heated, in-ground pool, a recreation center, a pavilion, and swing sets. 

          The current owners have had the campground since ~2014 and have made many repairs and improvements. Water, electric, and sewage lines have been replaced or upgraded in the past few years. We had stable electric and good water.

          Unfortunately no WiFi is available, but there was a good AT&T cell phone signal.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Starr Farm
          Jun. 20, 2024

          Starr Farm

          Very relaxing place

          This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year.

        • Mateo G.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground
          Jun. 16, 2024

          Red Oak Campground

          Super friendly and communal campground

          It was fairly full when I went, the staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a band playing in the middle of the campground at dusk which made for a great experience. Great campground overall!

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          Camper-submitted photo from Clear Creek State Park Campground
          Jun. 2, 2024

          Clear Creek State Park Campground

          Camping right on the River with nice trails.

          First time staying at Clear Creek State Park and had a spot just below where the Creek empties into the River.  We were able to turn the RV so the door/awning faced the River.  We saw a two different Merganser mamas with young, a green heron fishing, and a bald eagle go up the River.  We were right across from the showerhouse but noise was minimal.  Our dog had the riverbank to explore on her camp leash of course.  Hiking above the campground was very nice and we did an easy loop of almost 6 miles.  Mountain Laurels were in bloom.  Very clean park.  Showerhouse was well-kept.  Bringing the kayaks next time.


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        Guide to Rouseville

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

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        • The Cow Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park are located near hiking trails that connect to the scenic Oil Creek State Park trail, perfect for exploring the beautiful landscape.
        • Campers at the Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite can enjoy nearby trails and the chance to experience the tranquility of nature, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway.
        • The Allegheny Wild and Scenic River provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking, allowing campers to engage in various water activities while enjoying the serene environment.

        Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $25

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        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Rouseville, PA?

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

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