Best Campgrounds near Saltsburg, PA

Join the fun near Saltsburg. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Saltsburg, PA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Saltsburg, Pennsylvania (86)

    1. Keystone State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    55 Photos
    92 Saves
    Latrobe, Pennsylvania

    The 1,200-acre Keystone State Park is great for day-trips and family vacations year round. Camping, modern cabins, many trails, and a lake are all within walking distance, providing an ideal setting for wildlife watching or outdoor adventures.

    The park is within easy driving distance from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, the Laurel Highlands, and their many attractions.

    About 100 tent and trailer sites are available from the first Friday in April to the third Sunday of October.

    Lakeside Campground is adjacent to the lake. Hillside Campground is in a more remote area of the park and accommodates those camping with pets.

    Both campgrounds have a modern bathhouse. A sanitary dump station is available. Shower facilities may not be available after October 1.

    The 11 modern cabins are available year round. They are located near the breast of the dam between the two campgrounds.

    Three cottages, located in Lakeside Campground, sleep five people in bunk beds.

    Two yurts are located in Lakeside Campground.

    These round, canvas, and wood-walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep five people in bunk beds.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $166 / night

    2. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    256 Photos
    537 Saves
    Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

    Known as the “Gateway to the Laurel Highlands,” Pennsylvania’s Ohiopyle State Park consists of approximately 20,500 acres of the state’s finest and most rugged natural beauty. A quick drive from Pittsburgh and Morgantown, WV, this park can get you back to nature conveniently. The million annual visitors the park gets act as proof of just how convenient this state park is. Camping at Ohiopyle State Park offers campers 200 campsites at the Kentuck campground, with flush toilets, warm showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and some electric hook-ups. Yurts and cottages are available as well for those looking for a more comfortable stay in the great Allegheny passage. When visiting this state park, campers and adventurers will both notice the mighty Youghiogheny [yawki-gay-nee] River flowing through the center of the park. Capitalizing on this, the park offers whitewater boating opportunities for all experience levels. For those looking to stay on dry land, however, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting and rock climbing are all available in the summer months. In the colder months, cross-country skiing and snowmobile riding are available across the park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    3. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    70 Photos
    170 Saves
    Rockwood, Pennsylvania

    Of the 262 campsites, 149 have electric hook-ups. Some sites have full-service hook up, which includes sewer, water, and electricity. The campground has:

    Flush toilets Warm showers Sanitary dumping stations Drinking water Pets are permitted in designated sites. Please follow all pet camping rules.

    The campground is open from mid-April and closes the third Sunday in October.

    Site occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or one non-family unit limited to five persons, including one responsible individual 18 years of age or older.

    The maximum camping period is 14 consecutive nights.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $29 / night

    4. Fox Den Acres Campground

    8 Reviews
    3 Photos
    78 Saves
    Youngwood, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 / night

    5. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA

    10 Reviews
    15 Photos
    30 Saves
    Youngwood, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    6. Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park

    15 Reviews
    25 Photos
    55 Saves
    Jones Mills, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    7. Bush Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    11 Photos
    24 Saves
    Saltsburg, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    The Bush Recreation Area is located next to the scenic Loyalhanna Lake. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities for bird watching, boating, fishing, hunting and paddle sports.

    Recreation

    The Bush Recreation Area offers boating with unlimited horse power. Visitors to the area can kayak or canoe the lake as well, and take advantage of kayak rentals located in the Bush Recreation Area. The Loyalhanna Lake offers great fishing opportunities, with multiple bass tournaments each year. This lake also has some of the best channel catfishing in Pennsylvania, with multiple fish stockings each year. If you like fishing from shore there are plenty of opportunities to fish both moving and still waters. Those that like to go bike riding can find the West Penn Trail located at our sister project just 10 minutes away.

    Natural Features

    The campground is located in a beautiful valley overlooking Loyalhanna Lake. Among terrain characterized by its diversity, visitors will discover rolling foothills of the Laurel Highlands, from which the headwaters of the Loyalhanna Creek flow.

    Nearby Attractions

    The West Penn Trail offers excellent hiking and biking opportunities within a short 10 minute drive. Additionally the site of Loyalhanna dam provides interpretive displays of the dam as well as a great scenic view.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $25 - $50 / night

    8. Crooked Creek Lake

    6 Reviews
    28 Photos
    49 Saves
    Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted. Since its completion in 1940, the project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $548 million. Crooked creek also stores water and releases it downstream during dry periods to improve water quality and quantity for domestic and industrial use, navigation, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.

    Recreation

    The lake and its miles of scenic shoreline provide unlimited opportunities for water-based recreation. A boat launch with ample trailer parking is available for boating and waterskiing enthusiasts. Swimmers and sunbathers will especially appreciate the lake's sandy, peninsula beach.The great variety and abundance of fish found in the lake have lured many fishermen to its waters. Crooked Creek Lake has yielded many fine catches of bass, muskie, sunfish and crappie.Picnicking is well liked at Crooked Creek. There are several picnic areas maintained by the Corps that are provided with tables and charcoal grills. There are six picnic shelters with picnic tables and grills, along with a 46 site family campground Crooked Creek Lake also offers a 9 hole disc golf course located at the Justice Pavilion.

    Natural Features

    Nestled among the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, Crooked Creek Lake is an ideal setting for year round outdoor activities. Located only 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to discover the scenic beauty of the lake and surrounding countryside at the Crooked Creek project.

    Nearby Attractions

    The long distance hiker will enjoy the 141-mile Baker Trail which crosses Crooked Creek Lake on its course through western Pennsylvania. The Crooked Creek Outdoor Discovery Center is operated by the Armstrong Center for Community Learning. It is used by groups and agencies interested in environmental stewardship and offers a variety of educational programs. To learn more, please visit: www.armstrongcenter.org/environmental-learning-center/ . Approximately two miles away from the park, Crooked Creek Horse Park, operated by the Fort Armstrong Horsemen's Association, offers horse staging facilities, stalls, and miles of horseback riding trails.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $15 - $35 / night

    9. Mountain Top Campground

    6 Reviews
    12 Photos
    94 Saves
    Russellton, Pennsylvania

    If you want to go to a campground with a swimming pool, a bingo game, and an ice cream social, then we probably are not your ideal campground. There are wonderful campgrounds in the area that offer that type of experience. However, if you are looking for a campground that offers quiet moments around a fire, beautiful sunsets, and a peaceful walk through the woods, then you should probably make a reservation today.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $48 / night

    10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

    16 Reviews
    90 Photos
    60 Saves
    Normalville, Pennsylvania

    Yogi Bear Campground PA is a large family campground near Pittsburgh. The resort has many amenities and facilities. Facilities: -full hookups -restrooms -showers -laundry -camp store -cable tv -wireless internet -dog park -restaurant -pools -waterslides -minigold

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $115 - $750 / night

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Guide to Saltsburg

Camping near Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Ohiopyle State Park. One camper mentioned, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
  • Rafting: If you're up for some excitement, the nearby rivers are great for rafting. A visitor shared, "Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohio Pyle river. Very convenient to the river and town."
  • Fishing and Boating: Raccoon Creek State Park Campground offers a lovely lake for fishing and kayaking. One reviewer noted, "The campground is nice and the facilities are clean! You have to be careful when picking a site if you have never been here."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities. A visitor at Clear Creek State Park Campground said, "The park and restrooms are very clean. Firewood is available at the campground."
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds provide a sense of seclusion. One camper at Cook Forest State Park Campground mentioned, "The whole campground is mostly wooded with hardly a bad site."
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe. A review from Tomlinson Run State Park Campground stated, "There's truly nothing special about it, except that it is a very friendly, and laid back place to camp."

What you should know:

  • Site Selection: Some sites can be uneven or close together. A camper at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground advised, "The spots are very sloped so bring your Lego blocks."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. A visitor at Ohiopyle State Park noted, "There is no camp store, but firewood was available."
  • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Cook Forest State Park Campground operates from May 25 to October 10.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with amenities like swimming pools or playgrounds. A family at Laurel Hill State Park Campground enjoyed, "The amenities and activities this campground had was amazing for keeping the kids busy!"
  • Choose Level Sites: Make sure to pick a site that is flat for easier tent setup. One camper at Shawnee State Park Campground mentioned, "This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A visitor at Prince Gallitzin State Park said, "Camp store with ice cream, snacks, clothes, everything you need and more."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Keystone State Park Campground noted, "Sites are a little tight if you have a larger camper, but we fit perfect with our 24’er."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric sites, which can be a big plus. A visitor at Tomlinson Run State Park Campground mentioned, "Most of the camp sites have electricity, but most aren't level."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Services: Some campgrounds may not have full amenities. A reviewer at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms were ok but nice hot showers."

Camping near Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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