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Campgrounds in the Saltsburg, Pennsylvania area range from established recreational areas to modern RV-focused facilities. Bush Recreation Area, located along Loyalhanna Creek in Saltsburg, offers both tent and RV camping with electric hookups and water access. Keystone State Park Campground, situated about 20 miles southwest of Saltsburg, provides more diverse accommodation options including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and yurts. Most facilities in the region maintain picnic tables, fire rings, and basic amenities, with several offering full electric, water, and sewer connections.
Seasonal operations affect availability throughout the region, with many campgrounds open from April through October. Keystone State Park operates from the first Friday in April to the third Sunday in October, while Bush Recreation Area maintains year-round access but with limited amenities during winter months. Campground roads are typically paved or well-maintained gravel, accessible to most vehicles, though some sites may present challenges for larger RVs due to uneven terrain. All established campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays when facilities reach capacity. A camper noted, "Don't follow the GPS directions because it will take you down a wrong road and around to the main road. Instead, stay on Bush Road all the way to the campground entrance site."
The waterfront location of Bush Recreation Area provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming, though water levels fluctuate based on dam operations. Several visitors mentioned the playground and open green spaces make it particularly suitable for families with young children. Campers seeking more privacy may prefer the Hillside Loop at Keystone State Park, which offers more secluded, wooded sites compared to the more crowded lakeside camping areas. According to one visitor, "The hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and is set in the woods. There are some very secluded sites." Most campgrounds in the area feature clean, well-maintained facilities, with mixed reviews on bathroom cleanliness. Water recreation remains the primary draw, with fishing, swimming, and kayaking available at multiple locations, though beach areas can become crowded during summer weekends.
"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."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"We rented space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots!"
"This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time. The only problem is the beach is not that great."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"It’s very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample. Gravel roads and level sites."
"Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse"
from $50 / night
Check Availability"This is a small campground next to Crooked Creek Lake. The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables."
"Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability"They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."
"The sites are pretty close together and we couldn’t use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig."
"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."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"What amazing views from this location! It actually does really sit at the mountain top and gives you pretty good views of the valleys and surrounding areas from any of the rim campsites."
"Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond. Basic amenities."
from $48 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $20 - $64 / night
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ScoutWow, the weekends were fun. They were quite a bit of people there and my kids had a good time. The weekdays were different story we were told we had to be quiet. We had a lot of craziness go on
GuideWe've stayed here annually for 7 years. Getting into the RV sites is a steep climb, then you head down from the top of the hill to the RV sites.
The older portion has back in and pull through sites. They are medium to small in size, and due to their height and proximity to Interstates you hear trucks engine breaking. The newer section is lower (and quieter) and the sites are larger, but the gravel is not compacted so it sinks in when you drive, park or try to level your RV on it.
There were dog walking trails in the woods but they are so overgrown you need a machete to use them. The pool is nice and is clean. The camp store is not small but carries a very limited amount of supplies.
The staff are friendly. We've had RV issues and birds nesting under our slide room covers that they have helped us deal with.
TravelerWe LOVED our visit to Kentuck campground and Ohiopyle. We went mid-week in early June and had very few neighbors Tuesday and Wednesday, with more rolling in toward the end of the week.
We stayed on Hickory Loop with our dog and saw quite a few other dogs while we were there. Not all sites are equal at this campground - ours was huge and lovely with adequate flattish area and a stream running along two sides of it. Others were quite small and not very level. I think we had one of the best sites on the loop, with great trees for hammocks and big rocks nearby, as well as good privacy from other sites.
The campground is very shaded and was regularly several degrees cooler than elsewhere in the park, which was great to home 'home' to. There's a lot of poison ivy in the area, so be watchful.
Firewood is available for purchase on entrance to the campground.
The bathhouse was relatively clean, with a large kitchen sink for washing dishes, three toilet stalls, and two shower stalls. We never had to wait for any of it.
TravelerI’m really impressed with this campground. Everything is very well maintained—clean, tidy, and organized. The staff and other campers are friendly, and there’s a welcoming atmosphere overall. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy, a great pool, and the sites are spacious and comfortable. They even have what I’d consider professional-grade cornhole boards that look like they’re made from concrete or a similar solid material—really well built and a nice touch. It’s been a very enjoyable and relaxing place to stay.
GuideThis campground's foliage is interesting, I saw fernes growing and trees that looked older than me. I also noticed the campground has some history shown by the rust of the firepits. There is Billy's Pizza and general store which sells firewood if you go a little further down the road that maps takes you and take the second left instead of taking the first left. I think the campground also sells firewood on site. You can order Billy's Pizza and I saw them deliver to the campsites, which is amazing, havent seen that before. I'm a light sleeper and could hear truck engine braking sounds echo through the forest from the nearby highway, so the proximity to the road ruins the feeling of seclusion and the quiet. There's a restroom with a large sink outside which is nice.
GuideI come here at least twice a year for the wonder campground. The hiking trails, water falls and white water rafting. The town is small but filled with tons of great shops and outfitters. Campground is clean, every sight is nice and spacious, not all are private. Get gas on your way here, once here their are no gas stations for 40 minutes in every direction. Ice and wood at campground suck. Go into town for ice or see Butch out rt 381 on the left just outside the park boundary. Highly recommended.
TravelerNice little place that’s open Friday was very pleasant during the day and most of the night. Reason for mark down is due to the trains that came through in the night and it must’ve been trash day in Harmony as we heard dumpster being banged around in the early hours of the morning. No problem parking all 45’ of or rig and trailer. Easy access to town and Pittsburgh. No WiFi and you have to call to book.
TravelerSpend one night here on our way to Ohio. Owner was very friendly and allowed me to charge my Rivian onsite (I offered to pay for the extra power).
Pad was level and utilities were well located.
Check-in & check-out were seamless.
The site amenities are dated, but it is a pretty cool campground!
We would definitely return for longer!
TravelerMy wife has been going to keystone all her life, I’ve only gone since she and I started dating. I’ve been all over the world hiking and camping, but keystone is nostalgic for her. And it’s a great place for our one year old to cut his teeth in the great outdoors!! He loves going and love camping!! He loves to be outside more than anything!! Gentle trails and a smooth lake, a great place for a quick weekend from the city
Camping spots near Saltsburg, Pennsylvania offer diverse terrain opportunities at an average elevation of 1,100 feet above sea level. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 65-85°F, making late May through September the prime camping period. Many local campgrounds maintain open field layouts with limited privacy between sites, particularly during peak summer months.
Creek exploration: Try Loyalhanna Creek at Bush Recreation Area where visitors can fish, swim and float. "This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time," notes AnnaMarie S.
Disc golf and lake activities: Crooked Creek Lake features disc golf courses, corn hole at the campground, and water recreation. "There is a small beach and picnic tables. The lake is great for kayaking or small boats. We fish and kayak the creek opposite the lake," reports Jennifer P.
Low-cost kayak rentals: Paddling opportunities abound at Laurel Hill State Park Campground, where rentals are reasonably priced. "Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake," according to Erik E., who visited in June 2024.
Privacy options in wooded sites: More secluded camping experiences are available at certain loops. "There are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded," explains Casey L. about Laurel Hill State Park Campground.
Affordability and accessibility: Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing receives praise for its value and activities. "Great place to stay! You will not find better campground owners, they are amazing. After office hours they can be commonly found hanging out with their campers," shares Mathew H.
The panoramic views: Several campers appreciate the elevated perspective at Mountain Top Campground. "Amazing views from this campground! Water and electric available (50 amps), grey sewer available. For the black you can dump here or have someone pump out on Wednesday morning," notes Doreen C., highlighting both views and practical amenities.
Access challenges: Some campgrounds in the area have narrow or confusing access roads. "Don't follow the GPS directions because it will take you down a wrong road and around to the main road," says Tim J. about Bush Recreation Area, adding important directional guidance.
Limited level spaces: Many sites throughout the region present leveling difficulties. "This campground is not bad but is not great there is running toilets and hot showers but not very well maintained if you have a large trailer may run to some problems most of the sites are sloped," warns Imane about Bush Recreation Area.
Cell coverage variations: Connectivity differs drastically between campgrounds. "Fleeting cell at best on Verizon," notes Lee D. about Laurel Hill State Park, while Mountain Top Campground offers "full verizon coverage lte" according to James B.
Look for creek-adjacent sites: Fox Den Acres Campground offers water play options for children. "Alot of their sites are along a small creek which the kids play in and can float down. Site 26 is our favorite. It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek," recommends Mathew H.
Check bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality varies widely between campgrounds. "Restrooms are typical for a state park," observes Joseph S., while Nora M. notes, "The restroom and all the bathhouses badly need updating. The paint is peeling, they smell like mildew and the siding is rotting on them."
Consider noise factors: Some campgrounds experience more noise than others. "Close together spaces with no foliage in between. Not heavy use area though," notes Casey L. about Laurel Hill's pet loop, while at Fox Den "it was incredibly loud with a site blasting music" during Patience W.'s weekend visit.
Extension cords may be needed: Power post positioning can be problematic at certain sites. "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable," advises Erik E. about Laurel Hill State Park Campground.
Site leveling challenges: Multiple RVers mention difficulties with uneven terrain. "The sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites," warns Kathy L. about Laurel Hill, a common issue throughout the region's hilly terrain.
Site selection research: For larger units, review site dimensions carefully. "Tough to get our 36' fifth wheel in," reports Keith about Crooked Creek Lake. "Don't pass the drive coming in. We had to drive few miles to get looped back."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Saltsburg, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Saltsburg, PA is Keystone State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 24 reviews.
What parks are near Saltsburg, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Saltsburg, PA that allow camping, notably Crooked Creek Lake and Youghiogheny River Lake.
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