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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Tuscarora State Park Campground offers four comfortable yurts for glamping getaways in Pennsylvania's forested landscape. Each spacious circular structure includes two sets of bunk beds with one full-size mattress, heating, fans, and modern kitchen amenities including a full-size refrigerator, stove, and microwave. The park's unique glamping accommodations feature large wooden decks, double picnic tables, and private fire pits. While traditional water hookups aren't available inside, convenient washing facilities with outdoor basin sinks for dishwashing are located directly across from the yurts. Blue Rocks Family Campground and Twin Grove RV Resort also provide upscale glamping options near Schuylkill Haven, with Twin Grove even offering yurt accommodations. One guest shared, "My girlfriends and I just stayed in the yurts for annual glamping trip. Beautiful lake surrounded by trails and includes beach area and playground."
The glamping experiences in Schuylkill Haven's surrounding area blend outdoor adventure with comfort. Hiking trails connect directly to glamping sites, with some accommodations providing access to The Pinnacle trail for spectacular views. Each property maintains swimming pools, recreation halls, and organized activities for families. Most glamping sites remain open from April through October, though Tuscarora's yurts can be reserved during non-peak season with shorter minimum stay requirements. The canvas accommodations and yurts provide perfect bases for exploring nearby attractions including Knoebels Amusement Resort, just a short drive from several glamping properties. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when these boutique camping experiences fill quickly. A visitor noted, "The sites were super spacious and private. There was enough room for a full overlanding setup, three vehicles, a hammock, two dogs and a two person tent with plenty of room to spare."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Schuylkill Haven (53)
1. Blue Rocks Family Campground
"Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."
"Ice cream parlor was a bonus and general store was great, well stocked and good prices. The hiking trails near by are wonderful. The boulder feild is a must see!"
2. Mountain Springs Camping Resort
"Clean bathrooms, heated pool, well stocked store. Close to other stores and camping center."
"Super nice and friendly staff. Large size pool for the bigger folks and a walk in pool for the toddlers. Fun activities for all to enjoy."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $73 / night
3. Tuscarora State Park Campground
"They offer cabins and yurts, but have no sites for people to set up tents. The main attraction for this park is their lake, which you can swim in, fish, kayak or drop in a boat."
"Off the beaten path in the middle of “pennsyl-tucky”. No cell service at all unless you drive up to the top of the mountain."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $49 - $90 / night
4. Camp A While
"The only reason for not giving five stars is because it’s very close to a freeway. There’s quite a bit of truck and car noise from the freeway."
"They have a nice game room, nice bathrooms with showers. It was Very enjoyable time,and we will be back."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $26 - $44 / night
5. Knoebels Campground
"Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins. There is electricity at every site but not water."
"In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level."
Check Availabilityfrom $59 - $160 / night
6. French Creek State Park Campground
"No pets though. B and C loop felt like the spaces were very close to each other. A loop was closed at this point."
"Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $90 / night
7. Twin Grove RV Resort
"Staff is excellent. Camp store is well stocked. Can’t beat this place!!"
"Wait for breakfast at the restaurant"
8. Lake Glory Campground
"The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry. 10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix. The best wooden coaster on the planet. Always a great time at Lake Glory. "
"Friendly staff. Nice little lake to fish in. Very clean."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $80 / night
9. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
"This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly."
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
10. Pennsylvania Dutch Campground
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- 1 hr 6 min from Lancaster, PA
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Glamping Reviews near Schuylkill Haven, PA
681 Reviews of 53 Schuylkill Haven Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Peggy C.
TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- LLynn C.
ScoutOld Mill Stream Campground
Never Again
The advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
Thomas B.
RangerTohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
Brian T.ScoutCountry Acres Campground
Excellent But.
The campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
Kathy L.RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
- JJohn S.Traveler
Hersheypark Camping Resort
EXPENSIVE
There was no hot water in the showers. There are no dog poo stations. There is a dumpster marked “STAFF ONLY”. It’s nice they have a place to stuff the staff!
Guide to Schuylkill Haven
Schuylkill Haven sits within Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountain range at approximately 615 feet above sea level, where temperatures can drop to the mid-30s during spring and fall nights even when days reach the 70s. The region's mixed hardwood forests create distinctive seasonal camping experiences, with crisp autumn colors typically peaking in mid-October. Local campgrounds often feature rocky terrain typical of eastern Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley geography.
What to do
Explore boulder fields: Blue Rocks Family Campground offers access to a unique glacier rock field that's perfect for exploration. "Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments. You can be down near the creek and in the open more, in the wooded areas, or you can be near the corn field and glacier rock field," shares Jen R.
Visit Knoebels Amusement Resort: Lake Glory Campground provides a convenient basecamp with shuttle service to this popular attraction. "10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix. The best wooden coaster on the planet. Always a great time at Lake Glory. We've been camping here for 16 years or so... Also, don't miss The Old Mill Ice Cream. The best Ice Cream on the planet! Did I mention that there's no parking or admission fees at Knoebels?" notes Vince L.
Fish local lakes: French Creek State Park Campground maintains two lakes stocked with multiple fish species. "There are two lakes in French Creek, Hopewell and Scott's Run and each contain many species of fish. We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run. It's a beautiful location and it was still a fun way to spend the day with the kids away from the site," explains Ellen C.
What campers like
Private, spacious sites: Blue Rocks Family Campground offers camping areas with natural buffers. "Our campsite had a great view of the glacier rock field and the corn field. The sites were super spacious and private. There was enough room for a full overlanding setup, three vehicles, a hammock, two dogs and a two person tent with plenty of room to spare," notes Jen R.
Direct trail access: Several campgrounds connect to hiking routes without requiring additional travel. "It's right at the base of one of the most popular hiking trail, The Pinnacle. It's nestled in the woods and is very rustic. Really gives you that camping feel! Wonderful camp store with everything you need and an awesome pool!" says Darrien K.
Clean facilities: Hickory Run State Park maintains updated shower houses. "The bathroom at the campground is very nice and new however it is a little on the dirty side. I don't know if they have anyone who goes around to clean the bath houses but it certainly was in need of cleaning. There are two large showers as well with very warm water," explains Jen R.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Several campgrounds near Schuylkill Haven sit close to highways. "Right off the highway with lots of loud trucks and bikes. The campground is very busy with loud activity from other campers at all hours," warns Tiani P. about Camp A While.
Leveling challenges: Mountain Springs Camping Resort requires careful setup. "Roads are very narrow and spots are tight. Be prepared to do a LOT of leveling. I do not recommend this campground for a novice," cautions Alysia H.
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