Best Tent Camping near Slippery Rock, PA

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475 Reviews of 11 Slippery Rock Campgrounds


  • Nicole L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cook Forest State Park Campground
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Cook Forest State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

  • Clinton C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Buttercup Woodlands Campground
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Buttercup Woodlands Campground

    Caveat Emptor

    I came up for an event at the farm show grounds(yes the event you’re thinking of). I made a reservation and paid in full the day after it was announced 6 days beforehand. I got a call the day before Friday stating that I wasn’t able to check in until 1PM and the latest was 8PM. I asked if I could park there before the event and deal with it later. The owner reluctantly agreed, however said that my vehicle would be towed if I came after 8. He also stated that I couldn’t check in early or wait a little. Gates closed at 1; and was over at 8 and couldn’t leave the parking lot until 10. Needless to say I just drove home 3 hours instead. Mind you the“campground” is a quarter mile from the farm show grounds. I honestly just wanted somewhere to rest my eyes for a couple of hours in my car before I left early on the morning. I understand that places like this have policies, however this was probably the largest congregation of people Butler and the Farm Show has ever hosted. There was 10s of thousands of people in town and as a bonus the rounds were closed to due construction. If you lean even a little right, caveat emptor. The guy knew exactly what was doing. This will be the most expensive$35 this guy ever stole.

  • Aaron B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek State Park Campground
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Beaver Creek State Park Campground

    Warm Days, Cool Nights--No Frills Camping

    When you pull into Beaver Creek Family Campground you pretty much have two choices: either you go left into multiple Pine tree sites or right into two cabins and more RV friendly open sites.  A few of the RV sites have electric, but no water for their tanks.  I suggest the pine sites for any tent or hammock campers.  I stayed in one of the first set of 3 pine sites numbered 43, 44, and 45.  There is some brush and cover between these sites, but each has a pull in parking pad.  If 45 was occupied with a RV, 44 would not be as nice as it was.  Backing into 44 and 45 would be tricky as well.  To be fair any larger RV that came in better know how to get through tight quarters.

    The back area of each of those 3 sites looked best to get even ground for a tent.  My buddy hung his hammock between the tree to the left of the picnic bench and to a tree back and left in the picture of site 44.  Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe. 

    Probably the nicest pit toilets I have experienced and while we didn't use, it the sun shower building would give anyone privacy if they had packed a portable shower.  Lots of trails to choose from and the pioneer village in the state park gives you many options to spend the day.  Had some luck fishing at the Canoe/Kayak area in the South East area of the park close to the Group Camp Sites.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground

    Perfect setting at the tree farm. 9/7/24

    I'm bicycle touring across the United States. First time user of dyrt. My first camping location and review. Camping in a tree farm has been cool!

    I called the number listed and left a message. See the friendly manager walking the farm. He says they no longer offer the camping service due to low guest attendence. Since I've got no place else to camp, I offer to pay for the spot. Weather was a factor. So he let me stay.

    Clean bathroom. Office to charge electronics and a campsite with firepit was great. Nice and quiet here also.

    I do hope more people find a use for this location. The camping service needs to return. 🚲

    If not, come here during the holiday season and purchase a tree! 🌲

    Thank you!

  • Owen I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kalyumet Campground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Kalyumet Campground

    Terrible, Run Down, Abandoned And Un Secure! GATE WAS BROKEN

    Any worker over the age of 20 was super rude and they did NOT Re-Book Our Reservation For Next Year The Website sates that it is now being managed by a company called Oasis Marianas. There Are Signs Falling Apart And They Pool Was Water Orange! The Arcade was completely broken the showers were tiny and the entire place is in disrepair. The Gate was taken off the Opener And thrown into the weeds DISAPPOINTING And This Place was NOT CHEAP And Was Super RunDown.

  • Owen I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wolfs Camping Resort
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Wolfs Camping Resort

    Yet Another Perfect Trip To Wolf's!

    Wolf's Camping Resort Is The Perfect Campground For Family's To Stay At With Its large Swimming Pool And It's Large Game room It is prefect for kids young and old! It has a large store with helpful employees and it sits on a large plot of land that includes a small mini golf corse and a full sized 18 hole golf course with many activities and themed weekends that you can find on their Facebook it is the perfect place to come!

  • Alika T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

    Nice campsites

    Gets loud and crowded on the weekend as usual, the shower house is pretty nice. There are fire rings and electrics and nonelectric sites. Swimming and boating is nearby.

    The water is muddy and the shoreline is sharp rocks.

    Peaceful when the early morning lawn mower brigade has gotten past and the dumpster work isn't at full force near my campsite (B18) at 7:30 AM.

  • Michele S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Run Campground
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Bear Run Campground

    Can’t wait to go back

    I took my 7yo son last year for his first time camping. He absolutely loved it!!! Everyone was very nice & the heated pool & campstore are great. He especially enjoyed the “rock mining”. He keeps wanting to go back to get the motherload bag to mine!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

    Tionesta Recreation Campground

    Nice campground with full hook ups. Close to a large recreational lake with hiking trails and a boat launch. Sites were fairly level no issues with power fluctuations and sewer worked great!

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Gaslight Campgrounds
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Gaslight Campgrounds

    Clean, well-maintained, and quiet with friendly owner

    We stayed here for a week in June 2024 in our 42-foot fifth wheel. Overall the campground is clean and well-maintained. The owner is friendly and helpful. Amenities include a heated, in-ground pool, a recreation center, a pavilion, and swing sets. 

    The current owners have had the campground since ~2014 and have made many repairs and improvements. Water, electric, and sewage lines have been replaced or upgraded in the past few years. We had stable electric and good water.

    Unfortunately no WiFi is available, but there was a good AT&T cell phone signal.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Starr Farm
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Starr Farm

    Very relaxing place

    This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Brave Campground
    May. 29, 2024

    Indian Brave Campground

    Our Happy Place

    We live in Oregon and our son and family live in Zelienople. We have stayed here in 2019, 2021, 2023 and now 2024. The owners and staff are wonderful, right on top of things. We enjoy spending time with our son and his family in Zeli and Harmony as well as the other Villages around. Highly recommend IBCG to everyone (until we can't get a spot!)

  • Clean Slate D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground
    May. 29, 2024

    Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground

    Great spot for families and quiet

    We've stayed here twice, and both times have been great. The only downside for us is that we're full-time and this is close to "home." We don't really use the amenities, so we can't validate having to pay for anyone to visit us only at our rv. We understand the policy as camp hosts ourselves. People abuse areas and will bring 30 people to a place like this. It is beautifully set up with a small lake for swimming, playgrounds, pavillions, games, events, music etc. Level gravel sites with really great grassy areas. We stayed memorial weekend and it was quiet by 9 every night. They do a great job keeping the park looking beautiful. Reasonable rates.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Ridge Ranch Campground
    May. 20, 2024

    Ridge Ranch Campground

    Bathhouse in poor shape

    It was a nice location to the turnpike but the bathrooms are so out of date. We have a small TT and use the bathhouse frequently. The stall doors hit your knees and the well water stinks…couldn’t wash my hand in the sink. Only one shower stall in the one of 2 bathroom locations. It was nice to see an area designated for dog swimming area. The office closed at 6 PM so no late arrivals. Nice pond but it was a little murky.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Brave Campground
    May. 12, 2024

    Indian Brave Campground

    Perfect little campground

    This campground was perfect for what we needed to accomplish! As first time travel trailer owners, they helped us accomplish our first trip away! Upon calling to book a site, we mentioned this was our first trip, they made the utmost effort to accommodate us with all of our needs. They escorted us to our campsite (which was larger than most) and made sure we had plenty of help getting backed in and set up! The front office and store was tiny but had a few essentials in case you forgot or didn’t have things. The site was quiet and even though you were close to your neighbors it didn’t feel like it to us! The atmosphere seemed friendly among the other campers and they were all willing to lend a helping hand where needed. They definitely made our first trip a huge success!

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Grove
    May. 4, 2024

    Smith Grove

    Quit oark

    We love staying here when we visit family in Butler it’s a quiet family run park . It is very affordable and bathrooms are clean

  • Owen I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping
    May. 2, 2024

    Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

    Perfect Campground, Yet Again We Stayed For Their Halloween Weekend

    Everything Was Perfect

    The Day before they Called us to make sure that we were still coming and to confirm the reservation and offered us a FREE site upgrade! it is the little thing that count and  we said yes! It was one of their deluxe patio sites ,super nice patio with concrete pad and Nice Picnic Table! Site was Super Large And Was Perfect For A larger rig! Our Rig is only about 34 feet long but still perfect. 

    Halloween Events

    • Pumpking Carving Contest
    • Voting On Pumpkins (Carved)
    • Campstore Sales
    • T-Shirts And Apparel (Halloween Versions)
    • Dance Party
  • Jennifer N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Top Campground
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Mountain Top Campground

    Incredible views

    Mountain Top was off the beaten path and very quiet. The check in process was easy and our site was flat. We had the most amazing views from our site. Water and electricity were easy to access and hook up. Bathhouse was clean. Only disappointment was that the showers were coin operated, so you not only needed cash on hand but then had to turn those into special coins for the shower. They had both ice and firewood available that was self service.

  • Anne W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Guilford Lake State Park Campground
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Guilford Lake State Park Campground

    Not very private

    The campgrounds on a skinnier part of the lake so you’re directly across from residential homes and right next to a road. The sites are very close together and there’s very few trees, so it’s not private at all. The bathrooms were extremely well maintained. The potable water was shut off while we were there.


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Guide to Slippery Rock

Tent camping near Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With well-reviewed campgrounds featuring essential amenities, you'll find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

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Tent campers should check out these hidden gems

  • Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground offers a charming setting among Christmas trees, perfect for a family-friendly camping experience.
  • For a more secluded experience, Mahaney Rec Area Day Use is a great spot to enjoy nature, though it’s primarily a day-use area.
  • Colwells Campground is open from May to September and features 30-amp hookups, making it a convenient option for tent campers looking for some amenities.

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