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Shawnee State Park Campground and Rocky Gap State Park offer elevated glamping experiences with comfortable yurt accommodations near Schellsburg, Pennsylvania. Both parks feature yurts equipped with electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control options for year-round enjoyment. The yurts at Rocky Gap provide lakeside settings with private decks overlooking the water. "The best feature of Rocky Gap is the versatility of the campgrounds. There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience," notes one visitor. Friendship Village Campground and Ohiopyle State Park also provide eco-friendly glamping options with their well-appointed yurts and glamping tents that include kitchenettes, furnished interiors, and outdoor fire rings for evening relaxation.
Hiking trails connect directly to glamping accommodations at Ohiopyle State Park, where guests can access the Lower Youghiogheny River for whitewater rafting adventures. Lake Raystown Resort's glamping yurts offer immediate access to water recreation with boat rentals available on-site. A recent visitor mentioned, "The yurts at Rocky Gap open onto the beach and lake, which feels more spacious and less crowded than other sites." Winter glamping is available at several locations including Shawnee State Park, where heated yurts provide a cozy retreat after exploring snow-covered trails. Nearby attractions include Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, both within a 30-minute drive of Ohiopyle's glamping accommodations. Most glamping sites require reservations well in advance, particularly for summer weekends and fall foliage season.
"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"Foggy mornings are the best in the beautiful forest near Schellsburg historical sites. Nice lake too. Easy access from the PA Turnpike."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."
"Tucked into the mountains of PA, in a the town of Bedford, is this hopping campground. Lots of fun for kids, live music on the weekend, this campground was full of activity."
"There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops."
"We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"
"Wonderful staff and facilities. The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"
"Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."
"Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"From check in, wood delivery, and parking."
"We had a very positive experience at Hidden Springs. We stayed 4 nights, the first two were very quiet at the campground."
from $58 - $70 / night
Check Availability"We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained."
"Nice fire pits and picnic tables."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"This state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites."
"The pros:
- Easily accessible and CLEAN bathhouse and showers."
from $20 - $48 / night
Check Availability"Both RV sites and lots to rent to pitch your own tent, fishing, huge lake with beach, lots of activities for the kids throughout the summer, one of the nicest parks we have camped at!"
"Nice waterfront at the lower edge of the resort. The cabins were set up above and kind of overlooked down to Raystown lake."
"Sites and roads are gravel, nice newer fire pit and picnic table at each."
"It’s a small, quiet campground that is very welcoming. There’s not too much to do for little ones, but there is a little, homemade playground, pond for fishing, ducks/geese to feed, and a pool."
from $28 - $74 / night
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ScoutThis was a great place to camp. Lovely. The price was affordable. We stayed in the cabin. Electricity. Air conditioning. Running water. The property owner manager is very accommodating and pleasant to talk with.
Highly recommended.
~Robert
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ScoutI grew up camping with my family at Rocky Gap every summer. The best feature of Rocky Gap is the versatility of the campgrounds. There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops.
They have a range of activities available including a large lake to swim, fish or paddle. There are a few trails for hiking, at least 2 small “beach” areas off the lake with play grounds and a camp store. You can also go over to the casino resort for entertainment and food.
Alcohol is not permitted outside of the resort which is partly why I say this camping experience is better for families. Rangers routinely monitor the site loops and there is a quiet hours period, I believe starting at 10pm and you will have a ranger pull up on you if you do not adhere.
CAMPSITES BREAKDOWN:
Type: Gravel Vehicle Accessible: Yes Size: ~ 1 large tent or 2 compact tents. Most are the same size, fairly small spots. Bathroom: Communal bathhouses in the middle of each loop with toilets, sinks and showers. Fire pit: Yes, with grill grate. Firewood: Must buy firewood at camp store. Water access: Some, depending which part of the loop your site is located on. Electric: No unless RV camping. Alcohol Policy: Not permitted unless drinking in the Resort or a motor home. Other Features: Picnic table, small wood post counter / hook to hang a lantern on and place a camp stove on.
LegendThis state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites. Our site was up a hill a little but we were good. We were right aside of flushing bathrooms and the dump station. We didn't like you had to go all the way out and around to dump and then out and around again to leave. Other than that very nice park with hiking trails, lots of beautiful pavilions, picnic areas, building that had food for sale, peddle boat and kayak rentals, fishing, beach area for swimming, multiple boat launches. Definitely need a bicycle to get to day use area as the loop is very long. Also, watch for no pets allowed signs as it is just the first part of the sites in Area A.
GuideStayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend
GuideTub Run Road is a rough (but pretty) ride to the campground. Once you hit the property, everything is well-maintained. Roads are easy to navigate and equipment all works well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Bathhouses are kept clean. Ice and firewood are available on site. Lots of seasonal campers fill their space to the brim with tent garages, so the Creekside loop, at least, feels a little like a suburban street, but still quiet. Creekside sites felt smaller and more crowded than lakeside sites, which open onto the beach and lake. Guests were very friendly and considerate of quiet hours. A number of families were joining across generations and campsites, which was nice. Easy access to local attractions.
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
GuideThe campground is easily accessible- there are 9 loops and a group site. The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm. After October, most of the loops close, the exception being Ash loop, which offers electric hookup for RV. The camp store is stocked well, but dinner may have to come from a local market if you’re planning a cookout at your site. The beach is also pet friendly. There is boat rental and several opportunities for Ranger led activities for all. Recently, the park has been taking part in American Chestnut revitalization. If there is any detractors at all, it’s the casino on the other side of the park. It’s bright and loud ( though and outdoor events are quiet by 10 ish) There is a strict no alcohol policy unless your in an RV or a cabin. Meaning the alcohol must stay inside at all times. Firewood is readily available. The sites can be a bit close, but as a family camper with a load of six people plus two dogs, we never have felt claustrophobic in our site choice. The web site offers limited photos of the sites. This park is our go to place for a weekend with kids and as it’s cheap and nearby, it’s well worth it. As a side note, the food at the casino isn’t bad. Just not a good place for kids. The trails are well maintained. Keep a careful watch for snakes and bears.
ScoutVery nice campground. Beautiful lake and from our lakeside sites we could put our kayaks in right from the campsite, maybe 20 yards away into a sheltered cove. The weather was horrid while we were there but woke up Sunday morning to pack up and the sun was out, the true beauty of this campground was awesome. Paved roads and compacted gravel tent pads. Sites are both spacious and a good distance apart. Bath house was reasonably clean and had two showers each with a lockable door and small changing room attached. Each loop has one bathhouse and it is situated in the center of the loop. You are supposed to walk or bike to it as the only road into it has a do not enter sign and is for employee vehicles only. Maryland has a “can't bring your own firewood” policy that they say is because they don’t want pests brought in from outside but seems to be more of a money grab to me. Firewood is $5 per bundle at the camp store and we easily went through three or four bundles per night. There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Lavale MD for anything you might need. There is also a no pets policy, at least in the loop we were in, which we loved because nothing spoils a good camping trip like a dog that barks the entire time you are camping. Policy says alcohol is prohibited but we are well behaved and drank beers at the campsite without hassle. Despite the rain, we had a great time and were very happy with our first trip to Rocky Gap. We will definitely be back before the season is over, hopefully with better weather.
GuideStayed here with 10 other people. We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained.
Schellsburg, Pennsylvania sits in the Appalachian Mountain region at approximately 1,300 feet elevation, experiencing four distinct seasons with moderate rainfall throughout the year. The area connects to several state parks via rural highways with camping areas clustered around natural water features. Fall temperatures often drop below 40°F at night while summer days frequently exceed 85°F, requiring campers to prepare for significant temperature variations.
Biking on dedicated trails: At Rocky Gap State Park Campground, visitors can access impressive biking routes around Lake Habeeb. "The trail around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable. Great way to see all sides of the park. Across the lake from the campground is a casino and resort," notes Jeff H. The 5-mile lake trail offers relatively flat terrain suitable for most skill levels.
Hiking to waterfalls: Seasonal waterfall viewing provides a rewarding destination within short hiking distance at several parks. "We recommend checking out cucumber falls, which isn't terribly far away," shares Tanner W. about his experience at Ohiopyle State Park. Cucumber Falls flows more dramatically after rainfall or during spring snowmelt.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Multiple campgrounds maintain fishing areas with catch-and-release policies. Pioneer Lakes RV Park offers stocked ponds directly on the property. "Stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!" explains Catelyn T. Most fishing areas don't require licenses when fishing within campground boundaries.
Spacious, private sites: Laurel Hill State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its secluded camping areas. "All sites are wooded but some have more separation than others. Our site backed up to the creek but surprisingly, there was not a lot of water flowing in the spring," mentions Lee D. The park maintains several camping loops with varying levels of privacy.
Waterfront access: Direct water access ranks high on camper preferences. "The yurts at Lake Raystown open onto the beach and lake, which feels more spacious," according to visitor reports. Many campers appreciate the proximity to water activities. "Easy access to dump station as you exit. It's not directly on the lake but there is a ton of parking and easy access points," notes Brittany V. about Shawnee State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses consistently receive positive mentions. "The bathhouse was clean. Did not use the shower," writes Lee D. about their Shawnee State Park experience. Similarly at Cowans Gap State Park, campers report, "Bathrooms and showers were clean. Firewood available at the park ($5 for 6 pieces self-serve)."
Uneven terrain challenges: Many campgrounds feature sloped sites requiring careful setup. At Pioneer Lakes RV Park, one camper noted, "The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities." Consider bringing extra leveling blocks, particularly for RVs.
Weather preparedness: The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations. "We were surprised that just a few days before Memorial Day, only a handful of sites were occupied," shares one Laurel Hill visitor, highlighting the unpredictability of spring camping. Fall camping often requires cold-weather gear as temperatures regularly drop below freezing overnight.
Reservation timing: Summer weekends fill quickly throughout the region. "Most glamping sites require reservations well in advance, particularly for summer weekends and fall foliage season." At popular parks, reservations open 6-12 months in advance, with holiday weekends booking completely within hours of availability.
Kid-friendly activities: Friendship Village Campground offers numerous family-oriented amenities. "The kids played mini golf, jumped on the pillow, played on multiple playgrounds, enjoyed ice cream and went fishing," reports Tasha M. Their jumping pillow and gaga ball pit provide energy-burning options for children of various ages.
Beach access considerations: Sandy beaches with gradual water entry work best for families with small children. "The lake and the trails around it are beautiful. Great swimming and kayaking/small boating. The campground was nice, quiet and clean," shares Casey S. about Shawnee State Park. Some beaches include lifeguards during peak season while others permit swimming only in designated areas.
Playground proximity: Request sites near play areas to simplify supervision. "This is one of our favorite campground that we visit often. We love that the campground has their own beach so it's not over crowded with the public. Near the beach there is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch," explains Katie H. about her Rocky Gap experience.
Site selection strategies: At Cowans Gap State Park Campground, RVers recommend careful site research. "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. 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," advises Erik E. Call ahead to confirm site dimensions, particularly for larger rigs.
Hookup variations: Electric service varies significantly between parks and even within campground loops. "Some sites have gravel pads that were level and vary in length from 20' to 115'. Most of the non-electric sites had no definable pads at all and as mentioned, were not level," notes a Shawnee State Park visitor. Many sites offer only 30-amp service rather than 50-amp, requiring adapter use for larger RVs.
Road condition awareness: Several campgrounds have challenging access roads. "The roads are full of potholes going back to the sites," mentions one reviewer. At Laurel Hill, roads remain unpaved in sections, creating potential issues after rainfall. Check recent reviews for current road conditions, particularly during spring thaw when seasonal damage is most prevalent.
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