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    Campgrounds near Scottdale, Pennsylvania include several established facilities catering to diverse camping preferences. The region encompasses both public and private options including Ohiopyle State Park with its Kentuck Campground, multiple KOA locations, and Fox Den Acres Campground. Most sites accommodate a mix of tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals, with some locations offering glamping options and yurts. Located in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, these campgrounds provide access to recreational opportunities along the Youghiogheny River and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail.

    Camping availability in the Scottdale area typically runs from spring through fall, with many campgrounds operating from April through October. Several larger facilities like Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA remain open year-round. A visitor commented, "We're staying in the winter for a few nights to visit friends who live outside Pittsburgh. Friendly and cozy spot. They've done a great job in the winter despite the frigid weather by using heat tape on the spigots." Site amenities vary considerably, from primitive tent sites to full-service RV hookups with electric, water, and sewer. Travelers should verify seasonal operational dates, as winter camping options become more limited. Most campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays.

    Campers report high satisfaction with waterfront sites, particularly those along the Youghiogheny River. The Blue Canoe RV Resort (formerly Uniontown KOA) receives positive reviews for its river access and trail connectivity. According to one review, "The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground... For through riders on the trail there is a special place to camp, close to the west-bound entrance." Free primitive camping is available at locations like Round Bottom Camping Area at Slush Run for hikers and cyclists using the GAP Trail. These sites feature basic amenities including tent pads, pit toilets, and fire rings. Campers seeking more developed facilities can find swimming pools, playgrounds, and camp stores at larger private campgrounds like Fox Den Acres, which offers spacious sites with full hookups and family-friendly amenities.

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      1. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      4.5(86)16mi from Scottdale242 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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 $24 - $80 / night

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      2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

      4.1(16)13mi from ScottdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets."

      "ask for with 2 swimming pools. 4 water slides ,tractor rides ,fire truck rides and a train ride alongside the free activities for the kids there is allways something fun to do and only a few minute drive"

      from $115 - $750 / night

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      3. Fox Den Acres Campground

      4.6(9)9mi from ScottdaleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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

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      4. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA

      3.9(10)9mi from ScottdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      5. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

      4.3(29)20mi from Scottdale272 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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 $24 - $64 / night

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      6. The Blue Canoe RV Resort

      3.8(6)5mi from Scottdale13 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed."

      "The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground."

      from $25 - $999999 / night

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      7. Donegal Campground

      3.9(7)11mi from ScottdaleRVs, Tents

      "The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise."

      "Peaceful despite being by the highway. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. Dogs loved it as well"

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      8. Keystone State Park Campground

      4.3(24)22mi from Scottdale99 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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 $22 - $130 / night

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      9. Laurel Highlands Campland

      3.7(7)11mi from ScottdaleRVs, Tents

      "Nearby all the local attractions that laurel highlands has to offer....Youghiogheny River,  Frank Loyd Wright house, Living Treasures Animal Park,  Seven Springs,  Hidden Valley,  etc.."

      "Laurel Highlands campland is in a terrific location for all the local attractions."

      from $45 / night

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      10. Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground

      4.7(13)18mi from ScottdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I was traveling alone and was looking for something about an hour away when I used my Dyrt app to locate a recommended campground. Benner’s popped up near Ohiopyle State Park."

      "The campground was really nice, although PA Winters are drab, so we kind of had to use our imagination for how beautiful the campground might be when there's vibrant greenery all around."

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    • Cari E.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      Pick the loop for you

      I stayed at two sites at Ohiopyle and I’ll say it again—picking the loop that best fits your equipment is key to enjoying your camping experience here. Not all loops are created equal! My second, and heavy favorite, was my site on Ivy Road. The sites were had more privacy and most importantly, were far more level and easier to access. This loop/road is also more central to the rest of the campground, the dumpsters, and had access to much nicer (still a smidge dingy), larger bathrooms. The cell service here was also decent as this road is in a less hilly area within the campground.

      While the park and town are excellent for exploring, I found that the highlight of my trip was Fallingwater—it’s a Frank Lloyd Wright house (personally, I think his best) that offers tours and I was shocked to find that it was less than 10 minutes away. If you need a break from hiking and the river, I cannot recommend it enough!

    • Cari E.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      Great, but…

      My happiness with Ohiopyle SP started off rocky from the start due to two factors, which can also impact your stay:

      1. No matter what Google Maps tells you, try to avoid taking Sugarloaf Rd into the park—it’s a very steep dirt road that is not at all direct, despite popping you out in the middle of town (which was widely surreal as I landed in the middle of some kind of festival), but most importantly there is no cell service which is frustrating when you’re unexpectedly routed down backroads as night approaches

      2. which loop you stay in really matters, more so than many other parks I’ve stayed at. My first few nights were on Hickory road and many were small and wildly unleveled—I saw one individual give up trying to get his small RV backed in due to the site being a basin shape. So you truly need to do your research and find a site that fits your equipment. The bathroom in this leg was also small and dingy, to put it nicely, but serviceable. Personally, I would not stay in Hickory again.

      That said, this is a beautiful park with phenomenal hiking and water adventures. The town (which is in the park) was also quaint and lovely, with a variety of food and shopping options.

    • PThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 22, 2026

      Laurel Hill State Park Campground

      Nice weekend getaway.

      We had a great stay. Well manicured grounds. Lots of fallen trees from recent weather. Bathrooms could be cleaner. The camp hosts are awesome people. The area is quiet and peaceful. Lots of bike trails. Lake nice with swimming. Not crowded. Very family oriented. Playgrounds scattered around the campground in really good shape. We stayed at site 173. I loved it. Private. Had a little stream that ran behind it which would have been great for kids to play in. I loved the sound of running water. The fire pit and picnic table were in a little area above the stream surrounded by trees. It was so pretty and felt protected. They sell wood and awesome fire starters on site. Well priced. $5 for big bundle of split wood and $1 for each large fire starter. The Fire starters were so good, I bought extras to take with me. Definitely good quality. Not like the small ones you buy at the store. All in all, I loved it and will go back. I’ll take the grandkids next time. The lake, stream, biking, playground will keep them busy.
      I have TMobile and had no cellphone service at my site. But could get service in other areas.
      Site 225 looked like a great site. Up on a hill with a view, full hook up, playground close, and cell service.

    • AThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 20, 2026

      Rhododendron Camping Area

      Pretty Basic Campsite

      I stayed at the non electric campsite area and it was nice. Very wooded and lots of trails to explore

    • A
      Jul. 19, 2026

      Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

      Awful place

      I wish I could give this campground zero stars. Like the reviews below us stated, we were also verbally attacked by the little man on the golf cart. This campground should be embarrassed by the way it treats families. We were supposed to stay Thursday through Sunday with our best friends and our six children. Instead, we packed up and left Saturday after returning from our planned trip to Ohiopyle with our kids. What was supposed to be a fun, relaxing family camping weekend turned into an experience that left us shocked, disappointed, and completely disrespected. We are experienced campers and have spent years creating memories with our children at campgrounds. We are respectful guests, we follow rules, and we have never had an experience like this. Unfortunately, this campground chose poor communication, intimidation, and selective enforcement over basic customer service. During our stay, we had a truck briefly drive down to the swimming area to unload and later reload chairs, coolers, and supplies for our six children. There are no signs stating that vehicles are prohibited on the grass. In fact, there were multiple golf carts in the same area throughout the day, including staff members and seasonal campers, which led us to believe this was permitted. We understand vehicles are heavier than golf carts, but there were zero signage stating no cars allowed. To preface, there was zero damage done to the grass area due to our truck, we took photos prior to leaving the campground to protect ourselves since management is so emotionally unstable. Mind you: this is an army corp engineers campground, by Under federal law(36 CFR§ 327.2), motorized vehicles, including golf carts, UTVs, ATVs, and standard cars, must remain strictly on designated paved or gravel roads and parking lots. We found this rule after we got home and did our research. There were about 5 golf carts AND a gator in and out of the beach area through out the day. If someone had simply approached us and kindly explained that vehicles were not allowed there, we would have apologized. Instead, staff chose to sit back after someone complained, watch my children swim for hours, wait for us to clean up and bring the truck down to reload, then turn a simple misunderstanding into a confrontation. A staff member approached the truck in a golf cart, speeding up and hopping out(this is all on video) while my minor daughter was inside, reached into our vehicle and took our tag then proceeded to yell at us to pack our“shit” and prepare to leave. The way this was handled was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Our children were present, witnessed this, and were left scared and confused over a situation that could have been resolved in less than a minute with a respectful conversation. We were also told there is a strict 5 mph speed limit and that radar is used because of a serious incident involving a child in the past, He was hit and life flighted. Yet seasonal campers continued driving golf carts around at unsafe speeds while drinking. Rules and safety expectations should apply equally to everyone, not only when management decides to enforce them against certain guests and not their buddies who pay for a seasonal spot. We went to the office in good faith to discuss what happened and believed the situation had been resolved. We stayed another night, only to be told the following morning that we were no longer welcome back. To permanently ban a family over a first time issue involving a rule that was never communicated is absolutely unacceptable. A well run campground understands that communication and respect go both ways. Instead, this campground made paying guests feel unwelcome and disposable. Management needs to take a serious look at how they handle conflicts because this was not customer service, it was an unnecessary escalation. We will never return to this campground, and after this experience, we strongly encourage other families to think twice before booking a stay here. Especially with young children.

    • Julie P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 7, 2026

      Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground

      great for families!

      check in was easy. there’s lots to do for families kids- there’s ponds to fish, swimming pool, mini golf. golf cart rentals. playground. they also have events like family olympics and outdoor movies. site was also very nice and spacious

    • Kindra W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 13, 2026

      Coopers Rock State Forest- McCollum Campground

      5 stars! Large lots, beautiful scenery, and nice campers

      Coopers Rock State Park is an absolute gem and easily deserves 5 stars. The RV lots are large and easy to navigate, making setup stress-free and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful, which made the whole stay even better. The new washrooms were clean, modern, and well maintained, and the scenery is breathtaking everywhere you look. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy nature, and take in the beautiful views.

    • Dani P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 10, 2026

      Coopers Rock State Forest- McCollum Campground

      Beautiful and lush campground

      This place is gorgeous and very quiet. The shower house and bathrooms were well maintained, and even had a laundry room and large sink around the back for dishes. Laundry costs $2 in quarters per load, 4 quarters for the washer and 4 quarters for the dryer. They are quick as well, took maybe an hour and 15 minutes all together. Campsites are spaced apart so you're not directly on top of eachother, but you can still see most of the other campers. Lots of trails in the area. We had electrical hook up and a lantern pole, and the is a dump and water station on the way in/out. Highly recommend this site.

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 10, 2026

      Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA

      OK place to stay, work in progress

      We'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.

    Guide to Scottdale

    Campgrounds near Scottdale, Pennsylvania offer camping experiences across the Laurel Highlands, a region with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 feet. The area's moderate climate provides comfortable summer camping conditions with average temperatures between 70-85°F during peak season. Most campgrounds in this region sit on partially wooded terrain with a mix of open meadows and forested sites providing varied levels of shade and privacy.

    What to do

    Explore mountain biking trails: Seven Springs mountain resort is accessible from several nearby campgrounds. "Great campground with play grounds, well maintained pool and grounds, fishing, party pavilions, and store. The staff is nice and helpful. It's very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers," notes a visitor to Fox Den Acres Campground.

    Visit architectural landmarks: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house is within driving distance of most campsites near Scottdale. "We stayed for 2 nights while we visited Fallingwater and the Flight 93 Memorial. We should have stayed another night so we could visit Fort Necessity NP just down the road but ran out of time," shares a camper who stayed at Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground.

    Star-gazing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer open fields for night sky viewing. "We got a nice secluded spot to camp in the wooded area that had a amazing mountain views and the star gazing platform. Kids had a great time and lots of activities for them to do!" notes a visitor to Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground.

    What campers like

    River and waterway access: Sites along the Youghiogheny River are popular among paddlers. "Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed. Staff make multiple rounds, picks up your trash and delivers your purchased firewood," notes a camper at The Blue Canoe RV Resort.

    Swimming facilities: Multiple pools help campers cool off during summer months. "Indoor and outdoor pools are great. Bingo is taken seriously here...DO NOT talk at ALL. Lol," warns a visitor to Laurel Highlands Campland.

    Wooded camping sites: Private, shaded spots are highly valued. "First stay at Benner's and had a great weekend. Great campsite, clean grounds and facilities. We will be back," reports a camper who enjoyed the more secluded options available.

    What you should know

    Winter camping limitations: While some sites operate year-round, facilities may be restricted. "We're staying in the winter for a few nights to visit friends who live outside Pittsburgh. Friendly and cozy spot. They've done a great job in the winter despite the frigid weather by using heat tape on the spigots," notes a winter visitor to the Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.

    Site levelness varies significantly: Some campsites require additional equipment. "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," advises a camper at Laurel Hill State Park Campground.

    Highway noise impacts: Campsites near major roads experience traffic sounds. "Just got back from a weekend stay here and it was great. If you like camping to be quiet, peaceful and simple, then you'll love this little campground. The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise," notes a camper at Donegal Campground.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water activities for kids: Multiple swimming options keep children entertained. "Very nice and newer campground. Some river sites were small and very un level but was doable," notes a camper at The Blue Canoe RV Resort, formerly Uniontown KOA.

    Scheduled activities: Check campground calendars for family events. "Great place for kids! Family friendly atmosphere, cordial staff, well run campground. Lots of activities. Tree shaded sites!" shares an enthusiastic visitor to Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground.

    Playground accessibility: Choose sites near play areas for convenience. "It had plenty of stuff for the kids to do but had a horrible smell. The site wasnt great either. It was a steep drop on the pull out. Twisted my stabilizer jack," warns a camper at Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection considerations: Not all sites accommodate larger vehicles equally. "A very nice campground that I'll go back to if I'm ever in the area. I could get around with my huge fifth wheel but it was still very thickly treed the way I like them," notes an RVer who stayed at Donegal Campground.

    Power hookup placement: Position matters for electrical connections. "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 a camper at Laurel Hill State Park Campground.

    Seasonal RV site options: For longer stays, some campgrounds offer dedicated areas. "This is a large campground with play grounds, well maintained pool and grounds, fishing, party pavilions, and store. The staff is nice and helpful. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample," reports a visitor to Fox Den Acres Campground.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular campground near Scottdale, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Scottdale, PA is Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 86 reviews.

    What parks are near Scottdale, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Scottdale, PA that allow camping, notably Youghiogheny River Lake and Crooked Creek Lake.

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