The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Best Campgrounds near Roxbury, PA

630 Reviews

State parks and recreation areas surrounding Roxbury, Pennsylvania provide diverse camping experiences within the Laurel Highlands region. Shawnee State Park Campground, located in Schellsburg, offers year-round camping with over 300 sites including tent areas, RV hookups, yurts, and cabins. Approximately 30 miles southwest, Laurel Hill State Park features four camping loops with options ranging from tent-only sites to 50-amp electric hookups and camper cabins. The area's campgrounds typically include lake access, with many facilities situated near water bodies that support fishing, boating, and swimming activities. Most established campgrounds provide modern amenities including showers, dump stations, and picnic areas, while maintaining a wooded, natural setting.

Reservations are essential during peak season from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with many waterfront sites booking months in advance. As one camper noted about nearby Seven Points campground, "We wanted a waterfront site but even trying to reserve the first day we could for this weekend, they were all taken." Pennsylvania state parks enforce quiet hours from 9pm-8am and many prohibit alcohol consumption. Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with temperatures in forested areas often 5-15 degrees cooler than surrounding towns. Cell service ranges from good to nonexistent depending on the specific campground and location within it. Most campgrounds sell firewood on-site, with outside firewood often prohibited to prevent pest introduction.

Lakeside camping receives consistently positive reviews, with visitors highlighting water recreation opportunities. "The lake is a great place to kayak, paddleboard, or just relax and enjoy the view," reported one camper at Raystown Lake. Site privacy varies considerably, with some campgrounds offering spacious, well-separated sites while others place campers in closer proximity. Highway noise affects some campgrounds despite their natural settings, with several reviewers mentioning traffic sounds from nearby interstates. Bathhouse quality and cleanliness are frequently mentioned in reviews, with most state park facilities receiving positive feedback. Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds, organized activities, and beach areas make many campgrounds particularly suitable for those with children. Winter camping options are limited, with most facilities operating from mid-April through mid-October.

Map showing campgrounds near Roxbury, PennsylvaniaExplore the Map

Best Camping Sites Near Roxbury, Pennsylvania (117)

    1. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Hollsopple, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 233-9512

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."

    "The location on the water adds for a great view. Electric only."

    2. Shawnee State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Schellsburg, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 733-4218

    $20 - $110 / night

    "Was pleased by the quiet despite size of campground and proximity to highway. Sites not overly large or private. Has wood vending machine at entrance for firewood."

    "The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."

    3. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

    4 Reviews
    New Florence, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 235-2115

    "It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"

    "Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip."

    4. Blue Knob State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Imler, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 608-3034

    $20 - $108 / night

    "it’s small, with shaded sites around the perimeter and two walk in sites just left of the entrance."

    "The hiking here is really spectacular with lots of scenery, overlooks, and side trails that extend many miles out into state forest lands which are adjacent to the park."

    5. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-7725

    $20 - $64 / night

    "The lake is separate from the campground, but it is less than a mile away and a reasonable distance walk."

    "The site numbering is a bit wonky on the door loop so make sure you look at your map before you start driving the loops."

    6. Keystone State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Latrobe, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 668-2939

    $18 - $70 / night

    "Camped in the Lakeside Loop. This State Park is so Clean! The campground gives you easy access to anything you want to do. Fish, swim, hike, bike, kayak. It can all be done."

    "This is our second time staying here - once in Electric site on Lakeside and this time non electric site on Hillside. Love this side of Hillside - quiet and shaded."

    7. Kooser State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Jones Mills, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-8673

    $22 - $70 / night

    ". -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."

    "Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins."

    8. 1889 Park

    1 Review
    South Fork, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 487-4426

    $15 - $35 / night

    9. Woodland Park

    2 Reviews
    Ebensburg, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 472-9857

    10. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $20 - $54 / night

    "Ohiopyle is located in a beautiful area of Pennsylvania we've camped there a couple of times and have been able to get last minute tent sites. Lots of outdoor activities nearby."

    "Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 117 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Roxbury Contest

Enter to Win

Recent Camping Photos near Roxbury, PA

256 Photos of 117 Roxbury Campgrounds

Recent Reviews near Roxbury, PA

630 Reviews of 117 Roxbury Campgrounds

  • Daniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Curwensville Lake Campground

    Amazing

    Having PTSD and serious anxiety. This spot allows you to relax without to much concern,dogs welcome ,boating and swimming was awesome for around this area. Camping is great especially at night with boats on the water.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • S
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Rothrock Roadside Campsites — Rothrock State Forest

    Nice spot to camp in the mountains

    First I'll just say that the Rothrock campsites should probably each be listed separately, rather than as a group; they are very spread out throughout the State Forest and each is a different experience.  This review will be for site 002 Colerain Road.  

    This site is accessed by driving up a bit of a winding dirt road up the mountain.  It's easy enough during the summer, though the road is narrow and you've got some sharp bends depending on which way you come from.  This road is not safe to access in the winter in my opinion.  

    The parking is just right off the road, and there's a picnic table and large stone fire ring near the parking.  There's a small path further up the hill into the woods where there is a tent pad, another fire ring and another picnic table.  There are also a lot of flat spots nearby for additional tents to be set up.  

    Just behind the upper tent site is the top of the mountain, and the site has their own private overlook to the valley below.  The site is pretty remote, though there were vehicles and the occasional biker coming up the road.  Traffic may have been busier than usual the weekend we went because there was the Mid Atlantic Overland festival nearby at the same time.  At one point a family parked in the campsite's parking to start a walk... (there's a better trailhead up closer to Indian Lookout they should have used).

    No hookups, water, bathrooms, etc; its fully primitive camping here.  Cell coverage was fine on Xfinity Mobile (Verizon). 

    These sites used to be totally free but they're now $10 a night.  You still need to book a while out if you want to be here on a weekend, especially during the fall when Penn State is playing.

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Hidden Springs Campground

    Labor Day Weekend

    It was packed-all went smoothly. From check in, wood delivery, and parking.

  • Sue J.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Willing to give it another try

    I just returned from a 2-night tent camping solo trip with my dog.  This was my first time at Rocky Gap and I found some strong pros and cons.

    Pros

    Large camp sites, with decent space for tents. The descriptions on the State Park site seem very accurate. Mid week (Sunday and Monday nights) the campground was less than a third full, and the folks who were there were spread out so it felt more spacious than it was. There are some great trails for hiking, and the dog beach was perfect. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, or bring your own for no launch fee.

    Cons

    It was very noisy at night due to traffic on I-68 and even the campground road, which despite a 15 mph posting has no speed bumps and seems to have a poplar straightaway for cars with loud mufflers who like to open it up. I don't know if the I68 traffic just sounds louder at night because everything else is quiet, or if the sound carries farther at night. But sleeping my tent, I was woken up many times by the sound of trucks down shifting and braking.

    Another noise -- during the day I heard what sounded like the world's largest circular saw, only to discover that there is a large saw mill about 2 miles north. Fortunately that noise stopped by about 6 pm.

    And finally, although there were only a few occupied sites in Dogwood loop, some were with very large groups with either no self awareness or no consideration for others. No fault of the park, and people did basically follow quiet hours, but 8:30am blasting music, and hooping and hollering into the night. Just. know that it is a popular park for large groups.

    Based on other reviews here saying that it was quiet, I'm willing to give it another try in a different loop. Or, not in a tent but in a camper van which is my other option.

  • B
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    Don't waste your money

    This was the worst experience I have ever had camping. We always do a huge family aging trip which we end up booking multiple sites. Every site was paid in full before arrival. One family checked in and had to pay extra when they checked in while the others did not. Camp sites where not mowed and unpresentable. Picnic tables where falling apart and one was not even usable because the bolt rusted on the bench seats and the boards where falling off. The roads are full of potholes going back to the sites. The staff are extremely rude and ignorant. When I was on the gulf cart going up to pick up my family from the pool, the one staff member stepped out in front of me blockkng me from going to pick up my family who was standing by the office steps. Told me I had to go park in the grass. Anytime you left the camp ground we where one, they watched us like Hawks. We had visitors that came and went to get a visitors pass and was treated like crap in the office and they actually told our visitors they where being dishonest. The playground area is unsafe. The wood on the playsets are falling apart and splintering. I had to pull alot of splinters out of my childs hands and feet. In the guys and girls restrooms, toilets where make closed and some of the knobs where broken off in the shower rooms. The wifi is terrible. You can't even use your cellphone on the wifi, let alone trying to stream TV. The pool water is terrible. Its so filled with salt that when you get out your skin is extremely dry and your lips shrivel up. You have to pay to go fishing but yet their ponds are scummy. Driving around we noticed that one Campsite was completely under water and it hasn't rain enough for a site to be flooded, another site the freshwater connection was held down by raquet straps to keep it together, another site there was a pile of shale and a mini excavator sitting in the lot with campers there. There was a band at the pavillion and there was a moonshine tent and staff was at it doing taste testing. I feel that drinking on the job is inappropriate. We use to go once a year here for the last 25 years and since the new owners took over, we will no longer camper there. Overall our trip was more frustrating than enjoyable. They need to find new staff that are customer friendly and not tyrants.

  • Kimberly H.
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Such a treasure of a state park!

    We stayed in cabin 170 in Fir loop and the site was incredibly spacious, heavily shaded, close to the bath house, path to the beach, and well distanced from other sites. There are only 2 cabins on this loop and this one is the best positioned. The bath house was kept very clean, even though the campground was full. We brought paddle boards and the lake was perfect for paddle boarding. Note that you cannot swim anywhere outside of the roped swim areas. It was a hot day and we found a great shallow area and decided to take a dip and the lifeguards came out on boat and kindly told us we could not swim. We will definitely be back here to camp again soon.

Guide to Roxbury

Camping near Roxbury, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and kayaking. At Quemahoning Family Recreation Area, one reviewer mentioned, "Great place for fishing kayaking. Very family oriented." This area is perfect for those who love being on the water.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Blue Knob State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Trails in the park are quite nice. Beautiful forest, rocks, and moss." It's a great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise.
  • Swimming: If you're looking to cool off, Shawnee State Park Campground has a sandy swim beach. One camper said, "Awesome sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids while they swam."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A review for Friendship Village Campground & RV Park stated, "I have never used a cleaner camp shower or seen so many amenities on a campground."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Fox Den Acres Campground mentioned, "The sites in the lower field...were roomy and level and all pull-throughs."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run provide plenty of entertainment for kids. One parent shared, "Your kids will love it here: two pools, splashgrounds, fire truck rides, arcades, meeting Yogi and friends."

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run expressed frustration, saying, "Quiet time is NOT enforced. The people next to us had a gathering of 20 or so people that went on well past midnight."
  • Site Proximity: Some sites can be close together, which may affect privacy. A review for Prince Gallitzin State Park - Crooked Run Campground noted, "Some of the sites on particular loops are very close together."
  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in many campgrounds. A visitor at Kooser State Park Campground mentioned, "Make sure you bring everything you need, it’s about 30 minutes to some supplies."

Tips for camping with families

  • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of activities for kids. At Laurel Hill State Park Campground, one parent said, "The amenities and activities this campground had was amazing for keeping her busy!"
  • Check Site Conditions: Look for level sites, especially for tent camping. A camper at Shawnee State Park Campground noted, "This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on."
  • Bring Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. A review for Keystone State Park Campground mentioned, "The little store has drinks and snacks."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to verify if your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park said, "Sites are very spacious and the gravel pad was level upon parking."
  • Be Prepared for Traffic Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Fox Den Acres Campground mentioned, "Quiet in the camp but lots of highway noise at night if the breeze is just right."
  • Plan for Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at Blue Knob State Park Campground noted, "Water is available but not at every site."

Camping near Roxbury, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be sure to plan ahead and choose the right spot for your needs!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Roxbury, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Roxbury, PA is Quemahoning Family Recreation Area with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

What parks are near Roxbury, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Roxbury, PA that allow camping, notably Youghiogheny River Lake and Crooked Creek Lake.

Keep Exploring