Top Tent Camping near Slate Run, PA

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Best Tent Sites Near Slate Run, PA (6)

    Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
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    1. Colton Point State Park

    7 Reviews
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    2. Ravensburg State Park

    5 Reviews
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    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park
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    3. Patterson State Park

    4 Reviews
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    4. Lawrence Recreation Area

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    Overview

    Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 49 approximately 4 miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area offers a great location for picnicking and shoreline fishing.

    Natural Features:

    Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

    Recreation:

    Cowanesque Lake offers many outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the areas streams and lakes. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing below the dam.

    The fields and forests around the lake are popular destinations for hunters looking for large and small game species that inhabit the eastern hardwood forests.

    Many miles of hiking trails surround the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which links the trails at Cowanesque and nearby Hammond Lake into a long path that extends all the way through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.

    Facilities:

    The Cayuga Shelter is reservable for group picnicking. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates groups of up to 100 people in a lovely lakeside setting.

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      5. Lambs Creek Recreation Area

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      Overview

      Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a great location for picnicking, hiking and biking.

      Natural Features:

      Lambs Creek is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

      Recreation:

      A 3.2-mile paved rail trail travels south from the recreation area into Mansfield. It is open for hiking, biking and roller blading.

      A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 498-acre Tioga Lake, which is popular for water skiing, fishing and paddling.

      Facilities:

      Lambs Creek offers one group shelter. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 100 people in a lovely wooded setting.

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      6. South Shore Recreation Area

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      Overview

      South Shore Recreation Area is located on the south side of the Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, just five miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area is easily accessible from Route 15 and offers a great location for boating, picnicking and fishing.

      Natural Features:

      Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

      Recreation:

      Cowanesque Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the areas streams and lakes. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing below the dam.

      The fields and forests around the lake are popular destinations for hunters looking for large and small game species that inhabit the eastern hardwood forests.

      Many miles of hiking trails circle the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which travels through the recreation area. It links the trails at Cowanesque and nearby Hammond Lake into a long path that extends all the way through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.

      Facilities:

      The recreation area offers three group shelters. The Iroquois and Oneida Shelters have electric and water hookups; the Mohawk Shelter has water hookups only. All three sites are fully accessible and comfortably accommodate groups of up to 100 people in a lovely lakeside setting.

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Slate Run

    393 Reviews of 6 Slate Run Campgrounds


    • Jolene J.
      Camper-submitted photo from R B Winter State Park
      Aug. 24, 2024

      R B Winter State Park

      Must stay state park

      Beautiful state park. The campground is clean and well kept. The beach area is clean, there's a big playground on it as well as a concession stand and store (open during the summer). Spots 57 and 18 offer the most privacy. There are spots that have little creek side access but they are closer together. There are showers in the campground too. DCNR patrols it like a hawk though...so beware any visiting cars to your spot must be moved or pay $5. Borderline harassment from the DCNR guy for my friend visiting for an hour. It is a state park so no alcohol if that's your thing. Beautiful hiking trails and bike trails. 10/10 recommend

    • Jolene J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
      Aug. 17, 2024

      Little Pine State Park

      Clean quiet campground

      This is a nice clean quiet campground. It's a great stop if you're doing rails to trails or swimming at the beach up the road. (Note to get to both places you'll need to drive). We went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded but I've heard on the weekends it gets packed. There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean. Some of the spots are smaller and right next to each other (down by the creek and up around top). But spots 68,69,70 are prime. We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal

    • Greg W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
      Aug. 2, 2024

      Stony Fork Creek Campground

      Great experience

      We arrived on Saturday and departed the following Friday. The campground was exceptionally maintained, bathrooms and showers virtually spotless and the pool was clearly and consistently maintained at all times. Plenty of space to spread out and walk. All of the roads were paved and sites were very large.

    • Teresa M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sheshequin Campground
      Jul. 20, 2024

      Sheshequin Campground

      Nice clean sites with grass tent areas

      Nice quiet sites, good wifi, clean bathrooms, drinking water and power at all sites.  Hosts are very friendly

    • Amber C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
      Jul. 14, 2024

      Little Pine State Park

      Nice Place

      The campground is beautifully kept. Bathrooms and sites were nice. Some sites are alittle closer personally esp in the dog area. It was extremely buggy when we went. Our dogs wouldn't come out of the camper because there was no relief. It was the height of rattle snake season. A site near ours and very close to the playground had a rattler under their camper. Alittle too close for comfort. Otherwise, campers, rangers and hosts were nice to deal!

    • Jolene J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Poe Paddy State Park
      Jun. 26, 2024

      Poe Paddy State Park

      Primitive peace

      Would go back here again! Very primitive, only 2 sites with electric and no playground (but 4 swings), however the creek is beautiful and the kids were so happy to play in it. We had site 108 and had a site path right to the creek. I wouldn't recommend big campers as most of the spots would be a pain to back into. But if you're looking for a quiet campground in the woods, this is it!

    • MJ B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
      Jun. 19, 2024

      Stony Fork Creek Campground

      Good Camping Option to the Grand Canyon of PA

      Stayed at this campsite, taking our pop-up camper on its maiden voyage to the Grand Canyon of PA. Was able to choose a location that worked best for us. The area we selected was not busy. Campsite appeared to have a lot of seasonal campers. My husband does not like staying in crowded campgrounds with people surrounding you and up all night screaming and singing. We go camping to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Not to listen to people pretending to relive their college days....lol. Area is open, not offering a lot of privacy, but we had shade and woods behind us, and the ground was grassy and level. The pool was nice and the rec center had a lot of activities for kids. The pond offered fishing and pedal boat rentals. We chose this campsite due to its proximity to the Leonard Harrison State Park. We had no issues here and would recommend.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Trout Run Camp Resort
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Trout Run Camp Resort

      Trout Run Review

      Bathrooms were very clean. Lots of things to do for young ones; heated pool, splash pad, pickleball court, basketball hoops and Gaga ball court. Opportunity to rent kayaks, bikes and golf carts.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Pettecote Junction Campground
      May. 28, 2024

      Pettecote Junction Campground

      Nature Lover's Dream

      This is one of the best campgrounds we've ever stayed at. Beautifully maintained and landscaped, and the sites are level. Our site was literally on the river, we even saw an eagle. Their bathrooms are so clean I almost swept from joy. Keep in mind you need quarters for a hot shower but I only needed 2 quarters for 6 minutes, plenty of time. What I love most is how accessible the biking trail and river are. The staff will even shuttle you to the kayak drop off site for a fee, and then you just pull in right to the campground. We have been coming to this area for years and this is the first time we were lucky to snag a site for a Holiday weekend. We won't stay anywhere else from now on.

    • OThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Worlds End State Park
      May. 6, 2024

      Worlds End State Park

      Súper app!

      I really enjoy this app. It was really helpful when we visit Arizona, and of course my local area. I recommended to the beginner camper or to the Pro campers.

    • Zack B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Moshannon State Forest
      Apr. 11, 2024

      Moshannon State Forest

      Generic positive title

      Great tent site with lots of room. Have your own little driveway to park your car right next to the site. Comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Need lots of rope for setting up tarps as trees are far apart. Cute little stream in the back with a log crossing. No cell service, near town with free wifi. No toilets or garbage. Good amount of traffic coming down the road but isn't an issue at night time.

    • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
      Sep. 13, 2023

      Bellefonte-State College KOA

      Wonderful place

      The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome! Even though we don't have kids to bring along, I couldn't help but wish I could hit those trails myself– what a cool feature they have. 

      Now, onto the bathrooms– they were impressively spacious and private, and the best part? Always clean. No complaints there. We appreciated the added security with the entrance gate, it gave us a sense of safety during our stay.

       And speaking of people, everyone there was super polite and friendly. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again!"

    • Eliza F.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sunflower Acres Family Campground
      Sep. 8, 2023

      Sunflower Acres Family Campground

      Peacful and has been renovated top to bottom

      We stay every year usually a few times a year and always come back. This year the changes that have been happening are unreal. The new owners have renovated everything top to bottom. The biggest one being the brand new pool and deck

    • Joni P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
      Sep. 5, 2023

      Black Moshannon State Park

      Beautiful and well appointed park

      Getting to the park had some sharp turns and windy roads.  Small campground but nicely equipped.  2 bath houses were dated but clean.  Nice playground at the campground and also one at the beach.  Small camp concessions with a few camping items as well as ice cream cones.  Great hiking and a beautiful lake for kayaking.  Site 22 is a full hookup.  Utilities worked nicely.  However, our picnic table had seen better days.  The site sat down off the road but once you were backed in the spot it was pretty level.  This site also had a separate tent pad located down a few stone steps.  Verizon and AT&T cell service were basically non existent.  Every once in a while a text would come in or send but very spotty.  Sorry I failed to get a pic of the site in the daylight.  It was spacious and we had plenty of room for our 30' trailer, truck, and easy up over the table.  6+ chairs around the fire pit, cooking ring could have been better.  Grassy area for cornhole or playing.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Ives Run
      Aug. 24, 2023

      Ives Run

      Beautiful location

      Rolling hills, lots of room between sites, curved roads and loops (versus straight roads and everyone parked like a mobile home park) make for a very pleasant site. Lots of different settings to choose from.

    • Damon O.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ives Run
      Jul. 29, 2023

      Ives Run

      Great spot. Friendly hosts.

      Well established campground with many campsites, both with and without hookups. Bathrooms, showers, boat launch, beach, playground, and a camp store. Lots of great trails nearby as well. Worth the visit!

    • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground
      Jul. 28, 2023

      Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground

      Nice overnight stop

      This is a big park. We just reserved one night as as an overnight stop after a 10 hr day of driving. We travel with a dog so our only choice for an electric site was on the Sycamore loop. The Oak loop does not allow pets. Sites we nicely laid out with level gravel and a fire ring. Looks like there lots to do around the park, especially for families.

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from Penns Creek Campsite
      Jul. 24, 2023

      Penns Creek Campsite

      Great for fishing or just relaxing

      Jake from the Dyrt here!  Penns Creek is a beautiful private campsite with bass fishing and well setup camping area.  Check them out and make sure to share how your trip was on the Dyrt!

    • Mike C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley Camping Resort
      Jul. 12, 2023

      Hidden Valley Camping Resort

      Vacation

      I have say this one of the cleanest places bathrooms are top knocked and people there friendly and plenty to do with kids you won't regret it.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Austin Campground
      Jun. 27, 2023

      Austin Campground

      Austin campground

      Very nice campground, well maintained quiet, clean restrooms and showers, nice sized sites, very nice owners

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      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground
      Jun. 9, 2023

      Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground

      Relaxing week great sites

      Stayed in the modern camping section. Easy access to camp ground. The check in process was just to drive to the site and set up which was different but very easy. The sites are private on the sides with some green space to play on. Lots of extra places to park extra cars or bring a second vehicle with a boat.

      The kids had fun riding the bikes around the loop and taking the short cuts cut in around the loop. We had fun walking to the foot bridge to go fishing.

      The camping area was very quite both mornings and evenings. We saw the park rangers drive through multiple times per day.

      The bathrooms were clean. There are no shelfs in the showers (except for a bar of soap) but they had hooks to hang your clothes.

      The racoons were a fun surprise on our last night! We left the grease trap from the Blackstone out and the they found it. We did not see any bears though we heard they are there.

      We had smoke from Canadian forest fires so haze in the pictures is smoke not haze or rainy days! The walking trails are great. You can see the largest white swamp oak in Pennsylvania!

      Definitely check out Penns Cave too.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sinnemahoning State Park
      Jun. 8, 2023

      Sinnemahoning State Park

      Small, Quiet and Beautiful

      This a small campground, around 33 sites. The pads are all gravel except for the handicapped pad, which is paved. This campground is alcohol free and upon checking on you are asked if you have any alcohol. The sites are fairly spaced apart and many are shaded by large pine trees.

      The park visitor's center has many participatory A/V camping and wildlife exhibits. The law enforcement/ranger was exceptionally helpful and friendly and he provided me with the locations of current elk sightings.

      I had no verizon cell service in the park.

    • Katherine T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ives Run
      May. 30, 2023

      Ives Run

      Good views from Pine Loop

      The Pine loop is a pleasant escape for tent campers hoping for a good view of the lake. Note that the access gravel access road to this loop is about a mile to the "comfort station" with flush toilets and showers. This loop only has pit latrines. Site #136 was slightly sloped towards the lake, the ground was soft enough to get stakes in easily.  Would return again but probably stay on the lakeside of the Pine loop next time.



    Guide to Slate Run

    Camping near Slate Run, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Stargazing: The Cherry Springs State Park Campground is famous for its dark skies. One camper said, "Great place for stargazing and astronomy! The campground was well maintained."
    • Hiking: Explore the trails at Lyman Run State Park Campground. A visitor mentioned, "Nice hiking trails, beach area by the lake, fishing and then the stars! One of my favs."
    • Fishing and Swimming: At Ives Run, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A reviewer shared, "Lake Hammond is beautiful with great access."

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Raymond B. Winter State Park Campground. One camper noted, "The bathrooms are spotless clean. Friendly park staff."
    • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Hills Creek State Park Campground. A visitor said, "The sites are a decent distance apart with only electric available."
    • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: The Bellefonte-State College KOA is great for families. A reviewer mentioned, "The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome!"

    What you should know:

    • Alcohol Restrictions: Some campgrounds, like Bald Eagle State Park, do not allow alcohol. A camper warned, "It is a state park so no alcohol if that's your thing."
    • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier weekends, especially at popular spots like Little Pine State Park Campground. One visitor said, "It gets crowded on nice weekends but mostly families."
    • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of wildlife, especially during certain seasons. A camper at Little Pine State Park mentioned, "It was extremely buggy when we went... a rattler under their camper."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Bellefonte-State College KOA. A reviewer said, "The playground was clean and nice."
    • Plan for Crowds: If you're camping on a weekend, arrive early to secure a good spot. A visitor at Lyman Run State Park noted, "Sites are well spaced so you don’t feel like it’s crowded."
    • Pack for Fun: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A camper at Hills Creek State Park mentioned, "Wildlife everywhere. Hiking, fishing, kayaking...you name it."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Russell P Letterman Campground said, "Some pull-thru sites have a very steep short hill to go up."
    • Utilities Availability: Look for campgrounds with full hookups, like Ives Run. A camper shared, "The check-in office was not manned but had a sign stating to go directly to your site."
    • Explore Nearby Attractions: Don’t forget to check out local attractions. A visitor at Bald Eagle State Park mentioned, "The park is good proximity to Penn State University and Central Pennsylvania."

    Camping near Slate Run, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone. Whether you're stargazing, hiking, or just enjoying nature, you'll find a spot that fits your needs.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Slate Run, PA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Slate Run, PA is Colton Point State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 7 reviews.

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      TheDyrt.com has all 6 tent camping locations near Slate Run, PA, with real photos and reviews from campers.