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Best Campgrounds near Stoystown, PA

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The region surrounding Stoystown, Pennsylvania features several established campgrounds with diverse accommodation options including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Laurel Hill State Park Campground, located about 10 miles southwest of Stoystown, offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin camping with electric hookups and modern amenities. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area provides lakeside camping with good fishing opportunities and recreation facilities. Other nearby options include Kooser State Park Campground, Pioneer Park Campground, and Hickory Hollow Campground, all within a 15-mile radius of Stoystown.

Camping availability in the Stoystown area follows seasonal patterns with most campgrounds operating from April through October. Laurel Hill State Park remains open from mid-April to the third Sunday in October, while Kooser State Park operates from April 15 to October 15. Several private campgrounds like Hickory Hollow extend their season slightly longer, typically closing by the end of October. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays as the more popular sites fill quickly. Most developed campgrounds provide shower facilities, electric hookups, and sanitary dump stations, though amenities vary by location. As one visitor noted about Quemahoning Family Recreation Area, "The campground offers some sites with electrical and others with varying primitive services. The campground has a bathroom with showers though there are sometimes lines waiting for a shower to be available."

Campgrounds in the Laurel Highlands region receive consistently positive reviews for their natural beauty and peaceful settings. Many visitors highlight the family-friendly atmosphere and recreational opportunities like fishing, hiking, and swimming. Water access is particularly valued, with lakefront campsites at Quemahoning Family Recreation Area being especially popular. One camper described it as "peaceful and Serene. Beautiful scenery." Several campgrounds feature stocked fishing ponds, with Pioneer Park Campground offering three fishing ponds that some reviewers specifically mentioned as highlights. While most public campgrounds prohibit alcohol, some private campgrounds are more permissive. Campers should expect varying levels of privacy between sites, with some reviewers noting that certain campgrounds pack sites closely together while others offer more spacious accommodations with better shade coverage.

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Best Camping Sites Near Stoystown, Pennsylvania (132)

    1. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

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

    $24 - $64 / night

    "The lake is separate from the campground, but it is less than a mile away and a reasonable distance walk."

    "The site numbering is a bit wonky on the door loop so make sure you look at your map before you start driving the loops."

    2. Shawnee State Park Campground

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

    $24 - $122 / night

    "Was pleased by the quiet despite size of campground and proximity to highway. Sites not overly large or private. Has wood vending machine at entrance for firewood."

    "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."

    3. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Hollsopple, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 233-9512

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."

    "The location on the water adds for a great view. Electric only."

    4. Kooser State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Jones Mills, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-8673

    $26 - $117 / night

    ". -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."

    "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."

    5. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $24 - $72 / night

    "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."

    "Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."

    6. Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Somerset, PA
    10 miles
    Website

    "Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"

    "The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"

    7. Hickory Hollow Campground

    6 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 926-4636

    "Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works. "

    "The lake and farm country provided a welcoming and relaxing setting.  The trail around the lake was perfect for running or walking. "

    8. Pioneer Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Somerset, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-6348

    "Next to sewer tank pump station, though. Not a problem but a few truck visits throughout the day so some people might not like that. Lots to do for kids."

    "Big fishing lakes. Pool could use a heater."

    9. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Flintstone, MD
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 722-1480

    $23 - $29 / night

    "We stayed in cabin 170 in Fir loop and the site was incredibly spacious, heavily shaded, close to the bath house, path to the beach, and well distanced from other sites."

    "Our friends were in the site next to us (17) which was also nice and there was a wide walking path between them. Family also stayed in one of the rental cabins (21)."

    10. Mountain Ridge

    1 Review
    Stoystown, PA
    8 miles
    Website

    "Nestled between wind turbines on a mountain ridge within sight of the nearby Flight 93 memorial, this is 2500+ acres of atv, utv, and dirt bike riding trails with camping."

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  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Hidden Springs Campground

    Labor Day Weekend

    It was packed-all went smoothly. From check in, wood delivery, and parking.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake

    Great Tenting, Little Busy

    8/14/2025

    USACE-managed campground with hosts who are on-site all season. Nice sites (easy staking) with picnic tables and fire pits, plus a camp store for firewood and other supplies (got there too late to check it out though). A little crowded with what seemed like folks who stay there for a hefty chunk of the season, and the sites are pretty close together, but there weren't any issues with rowdy folks - it seems like the hosts keep things in order/enforce quiet hours if necessary. 

    Drinking water right next to the site (37) as well as a trail to a restroom - I think there's a shower on the other loop/section. 

    $22 for a basic (non-electric) tent site.

  • Sue J.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Willing to give it another try

    I just returned from a 2-night tent camping solo trip with my dog.  This was my first time at Rocky Gap and I found some strong pros and cons.

    Pros

    Large camp sites, with decent space for tents. The descriptions on the State Park site seem very accurate. Mid week (Sunday and Monday nights) the campground was less than a third full, and the folks who were there were spread out so it felt more spacious than it was. There are some great trails for hiking, and the dog beach was perfect. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, or bring your own for no launch fee.

    Cons

    It was very noisy at night due to traffic on I-68 and even the campground road, which despite a 15 mph posting has no speed bumps and seems to have a poplar straightaway for cars with loud mufflers who like to open it up. I don't know if the I68 traffic just sounds louder at night because everything else is quiet, or if the sound carries farther at night. But sleeping my tent, I was woken up many times by the sound of trucks down shifting and braking.

    Another noise -- during the day I heard what sounded like the world's largest circular saw, only to discover that there is a large saw mill about 2 miles north. Fortunately that noise stopped by about 6 pm.

    And finally, although there were only a few occupied sites in Dogwood loop, some were with very large groups with either no self awareness or no consideration for others. No fault of the park, and people did basically follow quiet hours, but 8:30am blasting music, and hooping and hollering into the night. Just. know that it is a popular park for large groups.

    Based on other reviews here saying that it was quiet, I'm willing to give it another try in a different loop. Or, not in a tent but in a camper van which is my other option.

  • B
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    Don't waste your money

    This was the worst experience I have ever had camping. We always do a huge family aging trip which we end up booking multiple sites. Every site was paid in full before arrival. One family checked in and had to pay extra when they checked in while the others did not. Camp sites where not mowed and unpresentable. Picnic tables where falling apart and one was not even usable because the bolt rusted on the bench seats and the boards where falling off. The roads are full of potholes going back to the sites. The staff are extremely rude and ignorant. When I was on the gulf cart going up to pick up my family from the pool, the one staff member stepped out in front of me blockkng me from going to pick up my family who was standing by the office steps. Told me I had to go park in the grass. Anytime you left the camp ground we where one, they watched us like Hawks. We had visitors that came and went to get a visitors pass and was treated like crap in the office and they actually told our visitors they where being dishonest. The playground area is unsafe. The wood on the playsets are falling apart and splintering. I had to pull alot of splinters out of my childs hands and feet. In the guys and girls restrooms, toilets where make closed and some of the knobs where broken off in the shower rooms. The wifi is terrible. You can't even use your cellphone on the wifi, let alone trying to stream TV. The pool water is terrible. Its so filled with salt that when you get out your skin is extremely dry and your lips shrivel up. You have to pay to go fishing but yet their ponds are scummy. Driving around we noticed that one Campsite was completely under water and it hasn't rain enough for a site to be flooded, another site the freshwater connection was held down by raquet straps to keep it together, another site there was a pile of shale and a mini excavator sitting in the lot with campers there. There was a band at the pavillion and there was a moonshine tent and staff was at it doing taste testing. I feel that drinking on the job is inappropriate. We use to go once a year here for the last 25 years and since the new owners took over, we will no longer camper there. Overall our trip was more frustrating than enjoyable. They need to find new staff that are customer friendly and not tyrants.

  • Kimberly H.
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Such a treasure of a state park!

    We stayed in cabin 170 in Fir loop and the site was incredibly spacious, heavily shaded, close to the bath house, path to the beach, and well distanced from other sites. There are only 2 cabins on this loop and this one is the best positioned. The bath house was kept very clean, even though the campground was full. We brought paddle boards and the lake was perfect for paddle boarding. Note that you cannot swim anywhere outside of the roped swim areas. It was a hot day and we found a great shallow area and decided to take a dip and the lifeguards came out on boat and kindly told us we could not swim. We will definitely be back here to camp again soon.

  • W
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Donegal Campground

    Mostly seasonal. Currently rebuilding clubhouse and office. Beautiful large outdoor pool.

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Guide to Stoystown

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

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the scenic trails around Ohiopyle State Park. One camper mentioned, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Enjoy fishing or swimming at Rocky Gap State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "The campground has their own swim beach with a great playground, nature center, and camp store."
  • Visit Local Attractions: Check out nearby attractions like the Flight 93 Memorial and local wineries. One camper noted, "We walked the trail around Lake Habib... and stopped at the hotel/casino for a drink about halfway around."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for Laurel Hill State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are clean and it has great walking access to the beautiful beach and lake."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A visitor at Shawnee State Park Campground mentioned, "Loop D was quiet with ample space between sites that provided privacy."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run have plenty of activities for kids. One parent said, "Your kids will love it here: two pools, splashgrounds, fire truck rides, arcades..."

What you should know:

  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Kooser State Park Campground noted, "Only thing that was disappointing was the fact it was on a highway and all night I could hear the trucks driving."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. A review for Hillcrest River & Canal Tunnel River Campgrounds mentioned, "There was no camp store, but firewood was available."
  • Reservations Recommended: Some sites fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Keystone State Park Campground advised, "This campground clearly gets very busy during some weekends."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. One camper at Rocky Gap State Park Campground said, "We love that the campground has their own beach so it’s not overcrowded with the public."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A parent at Laurel Hill State Park Campground mentioned, "The amenities and activities this campground had was amazing for keeping the kids busy!"
  • Check for Safety: Make sure the campground has safe swimming areas. A review for Shawnee State Park Campground highlighted, "Awesome sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the site can accommodate your RV. A visitor at Keystone State Park Campground noted, "Sites are a little tight if you have a larger camper, but we fit perfect with our 24’er."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: If you need power, check if the campground offers electric sites. A camper at Ohiopyle State Park mentioned, "The campground was well kept, some bath houses were nicer than others."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Ensure there’s easy access to dump stations. A review for Shawnee State Park Campground stated, "Dump and water fill station easy to access on your way in or out."

Camping near Stoystown, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best camping options near Stoystown, PA?

The Stoystown area offers several excellent camping options. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area is a top choice with waterfront sites, boat access, and basic amenities just minutes from Stoystown. For a more full-service experience, Hickory Hollow Campground near Rockwood provides water hookups, toilet facilities, and is big-rig friendly. Other solid options within driving distance include Pioneer Park Campground and Kooser State Park, both offering a range of camping experiences from tent sites to RV accommodations.

What amenities are available at Stoystown campgrounds?

Campgrounds around Stoystown offer varying amenities to suit different camping styles. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park provides easy check-in, spacious sites, and is particularly accommodating for RVs of all sizes. Hidden Springs Campground features clean, well-lit central shower/bath houses, relatively quiet surroundings even on busy weekends, and family-friendly facilities. Most area campgrounds provide basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and access to water. Several offer electrical hookups for RVs, while tent campers can find both open field sites and more secluded spots depending on the campground.

How close is Stoystown to Flight 93 Memorial camping?

Stoystown is ideally situated for visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial, located only about 10 minutes away by car. While there's no camping at the memorial itself, Pioneer Park Campground near Somerset is one of the closest options, approximately 15-20 minutes from both Stoystown and the memorial. Kooser State Park Campground offers another nearby option with drive-in and walk-in sites about 25 minutes from the memorial. Both provide convenient bases for visiting this important historical site while enjoying the natural beauty of the region.

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