Best Tent Camping near South Fork, PA

Recent Tent Reviews near South Fork, Pennsylvania

525 Reviews of 13 South Fork Campgrounds

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  Indy A.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 25, 2021

  Donegal Campground

  Small and close to the road

  Campground owners were very nice and helpful. We went there for tent camping and were directed to the very top part of the property. The tent sites are in a large open field with sites around the perimeter of the field.

  The campground is situated right off of the main road so the road noise can be an issue if it bothers you. We personally, didn't sleep well because of the road noise.

  The campground is pet friendly, even for our bully breed, whom is a gentle giant. That was one kf the reasons that we chose this campground.

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  Elena J.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 12, 2022

  Scarlett Knob Campground

  beautiful but needs work

  This campground is very nice for tent camping and roof top tent camping. There’s a fishing pond and a huge rec field. Some camp sites have more privacy than others. The only thing that I was unimpressed with was the bathrooms/showers. I felt dirtier after showering ..

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  Denise P.

  Traveler

  

  May. 16, 2018

  Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

  Great area

  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.

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  Brandon O.

  Scout

  

  May. 25, 2022

  Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park

  Tent sites are nicely secluded

  I love this park, and for tent camping, I think this is one of the best. Their tent camping sites are a very good distance from other sites, so you feel much more secluded. Nothing bothers me more than when I have to set up my tent 15 feet away from someone else's that I don't even know. This park does not jam you in like others do, they give you the space you need to enjoy it the best way possible. Love this place!

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  Timothy M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2018

  Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

  Swimming, fishing, biking, hiking

  On the lake. Good private tent sites in the woods.Rv sites too.

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  Joanne H.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 9, 2020

  Fox Den Acres Campground

  Awesome

  Awesome owners,quiet place to relax. Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse

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  Bradley B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 23, 2020

  Scarlett Knob Campground

  You get what you pay for

  We spent a couple nights here tent camping.

  Pros: It’s very cheap and rustic. The sites are pretty spread out and full of trees. So for tent camping it is fantastic. Each site feels very private and the atmosphere is great. The store is quirky and cool and the staff were very pleasant.

  Cons:

  Facilities are not kept up so they are dirty and need some love. There is one spot with a flushable toilet and it’s a bit of a walk. The pit toilets are actually pretty ok. The showers could use some TLC as well. Also there is no hand soap in any bathroom (so b.y.o.s)

  Overall it’s great if you know you are roughing it with some luxuries. We really enjoyed are stay.

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  Erin W.

  Ranger

  

  May. 29, 2021

  Rocky Gap State Park Campground

  Nice getaway location

  Semi private & large tent sites. Medium size beach and dock to launch kayaks at. Fish weren’t biting for us this weekend!

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  Laura

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 17, 2021

  Laurel Hill State Park Campground

  Forested State Park in the Laurel Highlands

  August 2020 Stay

  We camped for 1 night.  We chose site 102 because it looked decent in the picture and seemed a little apart and more private than other areas.  Unfortunately, it was not great for tent camping as there wasn't really a spot to set up our 4-person tent.  We squeezed it in by the fire pit, but if we had wanted to use the fire pit it would have been a fire hazard.  Elsewhere in the site it was rocky or uneven ground.

  Looking around the rest of the campground, the loop up near the cabins was a typical RV area with sites lined up with little privacy in between.  I would look at the other loops for our next tent-camping visit.

  We were hoping to do some hiking in the morning but got rained out.  However the trails looked nice and we hope to be back soon.

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  Dena L.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 26, 2022

  Fox Den Acres Campground

  Review for tent campers

  Mostly an RV campground, but several tent sites. Each site was very spacious and well shaded. Fire ring and table at each sight. Restroom were a short walk away. Firewood available for purchase. I would stay again.

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  Dale O.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 29, 2020

  Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

  Very nice campground

  I stayed in a tent site, but had friends that brought their 5th wheel camper. I had my son and nephew with and we all had a great time at both sites. I will definitely be back.

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  Matthew D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2020

  Laurel Hill State Park Campground

  A Pretty Typical Pennsylvania State Park Campground

  The pet loop mixes tent camping with RVs, which isn't our preference. The sites are arranged around a big field, which means many of them have no trees or shade. If you planned to hang a hammock at some of these sites, you would be in trouble.

  But it's a good park. They've got firewood at the contact station.

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  Jenna G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Blue Knob State Park Campground

  Great camping experience

  Plenty of trails to hike from easy to difficult. Local history is right around the corner with the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument. Blue Knob houses the second highest peak in PA. The bathrooms were clean. Camp sites are rocky so be sure to bring a mat if tent camping. The park does not offer fire wood for purchase; bring extra.

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  Jonathan B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 6, 2016

  Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park

  Small but fun

  Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins. There is a central bathroom with showers, flush toilets and a sink to wash your dishes.

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  Matt R.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2019

  Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park

  Park super small, some great sites hidden among some junk

  My son and I tent camped here in July to escape the head down in Pittsburgh.  Sits up high in the mountains close to 3000ft elevation.  Park and campground are very small and almost desolate during the week.  There is a main road nearby and you hear industrial trucks rolling by constantly.  There are some great private tent only wooded sites that sit above the main park of the campground so you really feel secluded.

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  Nicole F.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2018

  Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

  Clean sites with nearby water and bathrooms.

  We used the group tent sites for our Girl Scout weekend. It was a fun weekend. We participated in the Outdoors for Everyone event. The site was clean, decently level area for tents, accessible to potable water and bathrooms with showers. Rangers were wonderful to work with in setting up teaching opportunities for the girls. We will definately go back.

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  not S.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 5, 2022

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

  Kid Heaven

  We stayed in a Ranger Smith Cabin in the upper campground. I give this 3 stars because I'm a state park camper at heart: I prefer more room between sites,  more relaxation and nature when camping. But your kids will love it here: two pools, splashgrounds, fire truck rides, arcades, meeting Yogi and friends, nightly movies...the list goes on. Be prepared for an endless parade of golf carts during your stay. We were underwhelmed by the expensive cabin as it had dorm room furniture and uncomfortable beds. The walk-in tent sites were in a hilly area without pavilions, but reservable tent sites in the lower campground had pavilions and more level ground. This is a great base camp for exploring area attractions in the Laurel Highlands such as Idlewild,  Fort Necessity and the beautiful Ohiopyle State Park. If you go to Idlewild, then stop by Gino's pizza in Ligonier; order the sampler pizza (includes pierogi,  taco, white and margherita)--you won't be disappointed.

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  Alex D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 7, 2023

  Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

  BIG but beautiful place

  We do a lot of dispersed camping but we spoiled ourselves with this spot. It was $50 for a tent site but I have never used a cleaner camp shower or seen so many amenities on a campground. They were also very accommodating of our late check-in as we travel across the country.

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  Rae H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 21, 2023

  Silver Canoe Campground

  Beautiful tent spot

  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. The camp store was a great asset for small items left behind, plus prices were great for ice and firewood. We will be back!

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  Dawn C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2021

  Trough Creek State Park Campground

  Horrible

  We had a terrible experience here. We were at tent site #29 but for only an hour...the "water hookup" was BROWN. The bathroom has no lights or sink... Our 16x16 tent didn't fit the "17x17" tent pad. We had bug spray on and had two ThermaCELLs running and we're literally eaten alive by mosquitoes. And just to top it off there's absolutely 0 cell service. We have Verizon. We ended up packing up and going to a different campground. Holiday KOA about 10min away was incredible. Bathrooms are the nicest I've seen at a campground.

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  Kevin E.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 1, 2020

  Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park

  Nice small campground

  The campground is small but it is quiet and clean. Route 31 is nearby but it wasn’t all that noticeable. There was a nice playground area for kids and some nice overflow tent sites nearby. Several pull thru sites are available along with some nice sites near the creek. My only complaint is that many of the sites are not level at all and take some serious work to get your rig level. The campground is close to many places in the Laurel Highlands which makes it convenient. Firewood is available 24/7 for $5 a bundle.

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  Indy A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 27, 2022

  Silver Canoe Campground

  Excellent time

  I'll start by saying that I have been here multiple times. Each time we are greeted by friendly people. We always stay at a tent site.

  It's very clean and well maintained. All campers have been respectful each time. It's not loud and crazy once 10pm hits. Family friendly and there's a little fishing lake. You can rent paddle boats or canoes to paddle around the lake.

  The main reason we started going there is because they are dog friendly and they don't hold breed restrictions against bully breeds. This place is literally a diamond find for us.

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  Jay B.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 5, 2017

  Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

  Labor Day 2017

  2 night stay in a tent site. Sites were small, but doable. Very clean and spacious showerhouses/bathrooms in each section. Some sections do not allow pets, even for walking. Lake was large with 26 miles of shoreline. The lake was virtually empty, especially for a holiday weekend. There is a swimming area, also empty. The only boats we saw were pontoons and kayaks. Check their website, maybe that is all that are allowed. We don't have a boat, so didn't ask. Some hiking trails around the park. Surprisingly, we saw NO wildlife, and had no campsite "visitors". The park offered many family friendly programs.

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  Ruth .

  Guide

  

  Jun. 14, 2021

  Lake Raystown Resort

  Decent

  Camp site was a little awkward when tent camping. We stayed in Birch so not sure about the other sites but it seemed better suited for an RV. Our site had hardly any space for a tent if you didn’t want to sleep on rocks it was nice to be near the lake but glad we had a shaded spot. The showers and restrooms were pretty clean. There was a lot of late night music which we didn’t mind but if you have smaller children it might be tough getting them to sleep. Overall it was a nice spot but seemed overpriced and overrated from what I was told was an amazing campground. We did not try the water park and the “beach” tiny and super slick from all the algae. I did enjoy it but most likely would not camp there again.

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  Tina L.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 9, 2018

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

  Best place for family fun!

  We visited this campground 3 years ago and had an absolute blast!! 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. There were multiple bathhouses in the upper and lower camp. This is a great RESORT type location for families with store, restaurant, pools, slides, mini golf, picnic basket wagon rides, yogi bear fire truck rides, and snowless snow tubing! We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights! I encouraged everyone from PA to book a few nights there with their kids/grandkids! My children still talk about the fun we had!!

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  Ashlee L.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 19, 2018

  Outflow Camping

  Serviceable campground

  Pros: Reasonably priced, fairly quiet campground with full shower and bath houses. The tent site I was in was also nicely designed, with a tent 'pad', as well as full campfire ring, picnic table, and lantern hanging hook. There are tent, RV, and group sites at this campground.

  Cons: The bath/shower houses could've used a much better cleaning (but were not the worst I've encountered). Also, I'm not from the area, and the drive to get to this out-of-the-way campground was awful. It's really far from a main highway (which isn't so bad), but the roads to get to the campground are hilly, winding country roads with 55 mph speed limits that I found way too fast if you're not a local. And the locals are really aggressive drivers.

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  bryndy

  Scout

  

  Oct. 12, 2023

  Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park

  Beautiful area but on a highway

  Loved this campsite. I was the only tent site in a 3 tent space so I had my privacy as I was the only one booked. They had beautiful hiking trails in the area that I did not have to drive. The kids from the camp grounds came to play on the playground while I was in and out. Only thing that was disappointing was the fact it was on a highway and all night I could hear the trucks driving. Over all it was beautiful just not the peaceful getaway from trafic you need. Major plus for the showers though. I want to add the call center after 5, help was so amazing and she took care of me so well after I was having a rough time getting there. Very genuine people.