Best Tent Camping near Shippenville, PA

State parks and national forests surrounding Shippenville, Pennsylvania offer diverse tent camping options ranging from developed sites to remote backcountry experiences. Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite provides primitive tent camping with established fire rings and pull-off spots along forest roads. The Allegheny National Forest, located north of Shippenville, features multiple dispersed tent camping areas including Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite. Oil Creek State Park, approximately 30 miles northwest, offers walk-in tent sites at Wolfkiel Run Shelters alongside Adirondack-style shelters. Danner Primitive Campground provides hike-in tent camping along the Clarion Wild and Scenic River with level, cleared sites.

Most primitive tent camping areas near Shippenville require campers to bring their own water and supplies. Sites typically feature dirt or gravel surfaces with minimal amenities beyond fire rings. Loleta Road sites have gravel access roads suitable for most vehicles, though spring conditions can create muddy camping surfaces. Forestry Road Dispersed sites in the Allegheny National Forest feature established fire rings but no toilets or water sources. Campers should prepare for variable weather conditions, as the region experiences significant rainfall throughout the year. Black bears inhabit the Allegheny National Forest area, requiring proper food storage. The Danner Primitive Campground offers vault toilets and spring water that requires boiling before consumption.

Tent campers frequently use these areas as bases for hiking and paddling adventures. According to reviews, Loleta Road Dispersed sites are "close enough to the road to feel safe but far enough away to have privacy." The tent section at Wolfkiel Run Shelters is described as "cleared and grassy with communal firepit and picnic table" with "lots of trees to enable hammock setup." Walk-in tent sites at Danner Primitive Campground feature level, clear areas with picnic tables and fire rings with adjustable grates. During early spring, tent campers should note that sites may lack privacy before leaf-out, as one visitor mentioned: "We stayed here in March, so there weren't leaves back on the trees yet which meant we could see the road." Winter camping is possible but requires additional preparation for potentially icy conditions.

Best Tent Sites Near Shippenville, Pennsylvania (12)

    1. Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

    9 Reviews
    Marienville, PA
    22 miles

    "This one was close enough to the road to feel safe but far enough away to have privacy."

    "Great little roadside campsite to get away. We spent the night during a tropical storm and got the pleasure of hearing the rain on the tent out in this peaceful spot!"

    2. Colwells Campground

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    Shippenville, PA
    2 miles
    +1 (814) 797-1621

    3. Danner Primitive Campground

    1 Review
    Kennerdell, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 226-1901

    "This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."

    4. Mountain View Camps

    1 Review
    Kittanning, PA
    23 miles
    +1 (814) 952-1488

    $20 - $70 / night

    "Great place to stay close to hiking trails and fishing spots. Hit the mountain bike track, explore the ruins on the game lands, and might even see an albino fawn."

    5. Wolfkiel Run Shelters — Oil Creek State Park

    2 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 727-2757

    $8 / night

    "Wolfkiel is one of two hike-in areas along the Gerard Hiking Trail, in the Oil Creek State Park. Wolfkiel is made up of six(6) Ariondack Shelters and a tent camping area."

    "Wolfkiel is one of two hike-in camping areas which consists of six(6) Ariondack Shelters and a tent camping area. The road in was snow covered but easily navigated."

    6. Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    10 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    40 miles

    "Some you can drive your car in and tuck it back. Other spots you cant take your car at all.   There are tons of logging roads that split off the main forest road."

    "Big open spots with established fire rings. Quiet except for the distant rumble of a train passing the town down in the valley."

    8. Private Island w/ Paddle Moor Co.

    1 Review
    Tidioute, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 406-9765

    $55 - $400 / night

    "The island has cleared trails to get to the campsite which seem to be maintained very well and on a regular basis. 

    I stayed near the cabin and had the opportunity to have a tour."

    10. Quiet and Secluded

    3 Reviews
    Mercer, PA
    44 miles
    +1 (724) 301-6949

    $22 - $75 / night

    "We're so happy to welcome this new property to our platform. Bill and Nancy offer a safe place to set up camp. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love! 💕"

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