Best Glamping near Seward, PA

Keystone State Park and Yellow Creek State Park feature luxury glamping accommodations alongside traditional camping options, creating elevated outdoor experiences throughout Pennsylvania's scenic landscape. Both parks offer yurts equipped with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and climate control systems that bridge the gap between camping and cabin stays. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing provides glamping structures with convenient access to both water recreation and hiking trails. Most glamping sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to clean shower facilities, allowing guests to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort. According to a camper who stayed at Keystone, the park offers "very quiet clean facilities" that enhance the luxury camping experience.

The Laurel Highlands region surrounding these glamping destinations houses numerous attractions including Ohiopyle State Park's natural waterslides and whitewater rafting opportunities just a short drive away. Crooked Run Campground at Prince Gallitzin State Park provides glamping accommodations with access to both lake activities and wildlife observation. One reviewer highlighted the experience at Crooked Run, noting "We could sit and eat breakfast and watch the deers. Very relaxing place." Most glamping sites operate seasonally, typically from April through October, with specific opening dates varying by location. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months when these unique accommodations book quickly. Travelers seeking luxury camping experiences can find options ranging from rustic-chic to more fully appointed accommodations throughout the region.

Best Glamping Sites Near Seward, Pennsylvania (26)

    1. Keystone State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Latrobe, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 668-2939

    $18 - $90 / night

    "small lake where you can fish, paddle boat, and swim. quiet hours and parking are strictly enforced. Bathrooms are typical for a state park. activities are limited."

    "Very quiet clean facilities quiet hours are from 9pm-8am our tent site was more like an RV site as we had a hill side but each site has a 30ft concrete pad to park on so I just put our tent on the concrete"

    2. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

    4 Reviews
    New Florence, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 235-2115

    "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."

    "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.)"

    3. Yellow Creek Campground — Yellow Creek State Park

    5 Reviews
    Penn Run, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 357-7913

    $44 - $49 / night

    "Right on the water, clean, and private access to the lake. Dog friendly cabins were available. We cannot wait to come back."

    "The creek surrounding the island does make it cold at night so make sure to pack warmly."

    4. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-7725

    $20 - $64 / night

    "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."

    5. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    26 Reviews
    Fallentimber, PA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 674-1000

    $15 - $49 / night

    "We could sit and eat breakfast and watch the deers. Very relaxing place. Clean bath houses and friendly staff. The lake was beautiful. Very nice park to relax."

    "Almost every campsite was decorated for Halloween and there was plenty of Trick or treaters. If you are into Halloween then this is the place to go. Overall the park was clean and well taken care of."

    6. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    83 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $20 - $54 / night

    "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."

    7. Shawnee State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Schellsburg, PA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 733-4218

    $20 - $110 / night

    "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"

    "The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."

    8. Linn Run State Park Cabins — Linn Run State Park

    1 Review
    Rector, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 238-6623

    $33 - $75 / night

    "There are charming rustic cabins, toilets and showers nearby. Outdoor spigots for water. They’re all right next to a shady crick, near a sliding rock, and some nice hikes. Great spot for kids."

    9. Silver Canoe Campground

    4 Reviews
    Indiana, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 783-6000

    $8 - $51 / night

    "My 9 year old and myself got a tent site with electric for two nights and had a great time. The sites were all level and were well-shaded. The pool area and bath house were clean and maintained."

    "Large sites, nice restrooms, big hall, pool, lake to canoe, boat & fish. They have a small cafe for breakfast and lunch. You can rent the hall for parties and weddings."

    10. Fox Den Acres Campground

    9 Reviews
    Youngwood, PA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 925-7054

    $25 / night

    "This is a large campground with play grounds, well maintained pool and grounds, fishing, party pavilions, and store. The staff is nice and helpful."

    "There's a predictably overpriced store where you can buy since essentials, and a few luxuries."

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Glamping Reviews near Seward, PA

334 Reviews of 26 Seward Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Nice state park with a lake

    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. 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

  • L
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

    A little crowded, but well-maintained and very comfortable.

    Tub 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.

  • Graham D.
    May. 10, 2017

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Giant campground

    Stayed 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.

  • T
    Jul. 13, 2016

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    The most convenient camping if you are paddling the Lower Youghigeny River

    The Kentucky campground at Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania is the most convenient campground to stay at if you are a private boater who is rafting or kayaking the Lower Youghigeny River. It is located ½ way between put in and take out right on the road that goes between the two. I have camped here MANY times. I always travel with my dog, so I can only provide information about the facilities on Ginko, Cherry and Juniper Roads and the sites that fall within the 'Pet-Friendly' side of the campground - which is Ivy Road and Hickory Road.

    Most convenient, being the operative words here and the whole reason to stay here, really. That being said - it is a very nice campground - it just has some draw backs. I have broken down the 'Good' and the 'Bad' (in my opinion). For some, the things I have listed as 'bad' would be on their 'good' list - so take it for what it is worth - advice from someone who likes to paddle and relax with an adult beverage around a campfire at the end of the day. I don't want to throw a loud obnoxious camping party, I just want to be able to sit around the campfire and enjoy a few beverages with my friends and talk in a normal voice to share our stories from the day.

    The Good: Large tall shade trees throughout the entire campground. I cannot think of a single campsite that is actually in full sun. Nice fire pits and picnic tables. Clean bathrooms and showers - and lot's of them (although that being said, they could use another shower facility down at the end of Hickory Road - if you are in Hickory sites 160 - 175 it's a far walk to a shower). Hot water for showers seems pretty plentiful - it's been few and far between that it has run out or not been available when I needed it. There are large sinks outside all bathrooms for washing dishes. There are additional potable water taps throughout the campground as well. There is an RV dump station. There are dumpsters for trash and recycling. Dogs ARE now allowed at this campground (in designated areas - and there are a lot of them) - in years gone by dogs were not allowed. There are a lot of flat/level campsites.

    The Mediocre: There are also quite a few campsites that are not so flat or level. You cannot tell very well when making your reservations which are flat/level and which are not.

    The Bad: 'Quiet hours' start at 9pm. The Rangers are ridiculously vigilant about 'Quiet'. You literally need to almost whisper around the campfire in order to not arouse the interest of the Rangers which frequently patrol the campground on both foot and by vehicle. As soon as you arouse their suspicion by 'talking too loud', they make it perfectly clear that they can exercise their right to search your campsite and destroy/remove anything that is not allowed and/or kick you out.

    This campground is in a PA state park. Alcohol is not allowed in any PA State Parks. Certainly there are ways around that - using cups and mugs, etc. - but you have to know before you go to do that. It is obvious by the content of the trash in the dumpsters and recycling bins that NO ONE follows this rule. So what you then need to know is that the Rangers are vigilant about patrolling the campground for people violating the alcohol rule. (refer to the info about Quiet hours above.)

    Bottom line is: If you are traveling alone or in a very small group/just your family and are looking for somewhere clean, quiet and convenient to camp near the Lower Youghigeny River - this is a great place for you.

    If you've got a decent sized group, that will need multiple campsites and you want to be able to hang out, talk, drink without worrying about hiding it from the Rangers and enjoy yourselves later than 9pm, you might want to look for somewhere else to stay.

    If you've got a large and potentially loud group of people who want to party - don't even consider staying here. (My suggestions for that would be Tall Oaks in nearby Farmington or Scarlett Knob on the other side of Ohiopyle.)

  • Alisa C.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    A solid place to camp. Nice temperatures for June. A nice little beach for the kids to swim at. Self service ice and wood. Bring exact cash as the the contact station is only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 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. Some like ours were significantly larger. The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you.

    The no pet loop essentially cleared out after the weekend and we had tons of space to run around.

    I wish more hikes started from the campground. But there was a gravel trail that connected to most of them.

  • M
    Oct. 12, 2018

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Sardines camping

    If you like camping right next to another group and being packed in like sardines, this is the place for you! You'll be about 15 feet away from the group next to you. They do have quiet hours though, so if you want super quiet camping...you'll like it here. Because it is also a PA state park....you can't legally drink alcohol here. But if you put it in a different container and don't make a lot of noise....nobody seems to bother you. The bathrooms are clean, but you have to drive to them if you want to use the bathrooms before it starts running down your leg....the walk is far.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2019

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Nice Pennsylvania State Park

    Very large park with a variety of campsites ranging from tent, 20/30 amp, 50 amp, and yurts. Price is the same for all electric sites, regardless of amperage. There is a 40-foot maximum vehicle length allowed in the campground– not a problem for our 17-foot van but the staffer who checked us in remarked that many people come in with larger rigs trying to squeeze in and are unable to. We had no problem securing a site with no reservation on a Monday evening after Labor Day. Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters. Other things to do in or near the park include whitewater rafting, rail trail biking, hiking, zip-lining and touring Laurel Caverns. The nearby town of Ohiopyle has many outfitters and several restaurants. The sites are all located on roads leading off the main road; we stayed in a 20/30amp site on Cherry Road (Site 49). It was right next to the bathroom which was good and bad. Good for proximity but bad because we could hear the hum quite clearly. Also, the door to the women’s room would hit you in the rear quite forcefully unless you held onto it (it took me three times to remember to do this)! There was a dishwashing sink in the women’s room (and I’m assuming in the men’s room?); it was very clean, but the only downside was having to do the dishes by myself! Alcohol is prohibited. Only certain areas allow pets. Only one garbage/recycling station outside of the campground. Wood and ice are available 24/7 on the honor system– very nice not to have to wait until a host is on duty to get what you need. Quiet hours 9 pm-8 am, a bit longer than most campgrounds but except for some sites with campfires still burning with people talking, it was very quiet in this campground. Surprisingly strong cell signal for being deep in the woods.

  • D
    Sep. 10, 2016

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Great spot for all outdoor enthousists!

    From white water kayaking and guided rafting trips, natural waterslides, to hiking and biking trails - this park has it all! This beautiful park has something to offer for everyone. The campground is nice with several camping options such as tent, camper, yurt and cabin rentals. They also have hot showers, electric options, and pet friendly areas. They have several seasonal events and festivals that are fun for the whole family. Must respect quiet hours here, rangers patrol frequently. For those who want to have a good time and be noisy and share some adult beverages Scarlett Knob campground May be a better option.

  • Hayley J.
    Jul. 10, 2023

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Great campground

    The campground was well kept, some bath houses were nicer than others. Each bath house has a place to wash dishes which is great. Lots of trees between campsites to help with privacy, but you’re close to others so when they don’t respect quiet hours it’s loud… the lady at the check-in desk wasn’t kind, but the dude was great. Really great location and trail that connects the park to the campground.


Guide to Seward

Seward, Pennsylvania sits at the foothills of the Laurel Highlands, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 feet throughout the surrounding camping areas. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. Campsites typically range from lakeside locations to wooded hillsides, with many offering both primitive and developed options.

What to do

Lake activities: swimming, fishing, boating: Keystone State Park Campground features a 78-acre lake with multiple recreation options. "Keystone lake provided us swimming, boating, fishing on our hot and humid camping trip," shares reviewer Doreen M. "The beach and playground are a pretty long walk from the campsite so we drove which I was fine with but walking (if it was a little closer) or biking would have been better for us," notes another camper.

Hiking trails: varied terrain: Yellow Creek Campground offers several trail systems with connections to larger networks. "There is fishing, boating, hiking, and all sorts of activities to do around the park. We rented a pontoon boat for one afternoon and explored the lake, which was awesome," writes Alyssa H. The trails range from easy lakeside paths to more challenging wooded routes.

Water recreation: natural features: Ohiopyle State Park provides unique water-based recreation beyond standard swimming. "Enjoyed visiting the wonders of nature. Natures water slide, waterfalls, whitewater rafting, camping and exploring. Nature at it's best!" states Doreen M. The natural water slide and creek access points remain popular during summer months.

What campers like

Clean facilities: modern amenities: Laurel Hill State Park Campground maintains well-kept bathrooms and common areas. "Clean facilities, Huge park, $5 firewood, Seven Springs Downhill Bike Park," notes reviewer C.S. The campground offers modernized bathhouses with hot showers and outdoor sinks for washing dishes.

Family-friendly activities: organized events: Friendship Village Campground schedules regular programming throughout the camping season. "The campground does maintain a policy of having to wear a shirt or a cover-up when not in the pool vicinity but that was not really a big issue. The lower pool is right beside the main office which also includes an arcade and a very nice miniature golf course," notes Christopher R. Weekend entertainment includes movie showings and live music.

Glamping options near Seward, Pennsylvania: Several campgrounds offer alternatives to traditional tent camping. "We stayed in one of the yurts, and I was perfect for the group of 6 I went with. It dumped rain the first night we were there and the yurt kept us perfectly comfortable and dry," writes Alyssa H. about Yellow Creek Campground. Luxury cabin rentals and yurts provide popular glamping experiences near Seward for those seeking more comfortable accommodations.

What you should know

Seasonal variations: timing matters: Most campgrounds in the region operate from mid-April through mid-October. "We were there during one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed every bit of our trip," shares Tara R. about Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing. Spring camping tends to be cooler and less crowded.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Seward, PA is Keystone State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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