Top Horse Camping near Swengel, PA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Swengel, PA (4)
1. Little Buffalo State Park Campground
New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania18 Reviews•66 Photos•53 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$52 / night
2. Ferryboat Campsites
Millersburg, Pennsylvania6 Reviews•9 Photos•131 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$30 - $100 / night
3. Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Port Matilda, Pennsylvania24 Reviews•92 Photos•112 SavesBlack Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands and conserves unique, natural environments. More than 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help create a remote and wild setting that provides recreational opportunities in all seasons for camping near State College.
The 73 campsites each have a picnic table and a fire ring. Most sites can accommodate either a tent or a trailer. Many sites have electrical hookups. Some sites have full service hook up, which includes sewer, water, and electricity.Pets are permitted on designated sites.
The campground features:
-Washhouses with flush toilets
-Showers
-Coin-operated laundry machines
-Sanitary dump station
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
4. Colonel Denning State Park Campground
Blain, Pennsylvania7 Reviews•29 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
Recent Equestrian Reviews In Swengel
55 Reviews of 4 Swengel Campgrounds
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Beautiful spot
In the middle of the woods vibe. The sites had good privacy and it was just a pretty area. Neighbors were respectful and relatively quiet.. There was zero cell service at this campground. Bathrooms were clean.
Colonel Denning State Park Campground
Awesome!
We had a great time visiting the park! We stayed in site 28 which was a walk-in site, this was perfect for us since we wanted to be further away from people and the light from the bathroom/shower facility. The site was not far from our parking spot, maybe a hundred yards but there was a slight hill. There are even more isolated campsites further up the hill.
The park itself is definitely on the smaller side but packs in a lot. Lots of great trails and the beach would be great( close due to bacteria overgrowth) the michaux forest is 30 minutes away and has a lot more outdoor activities.
Will stay here again in the future.
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Travel stop
We camped in on of the cabins overnight on a recent road trip. Cabins are nice and spacious, bath facilities are some of the best I've seen. We didn't;t get to explore since we were traveling, but there's plenty to do in the area.
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
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.
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Quick overnight
We arrived when it was dark out and had site #2. The camp hosts were fantastic and helped us back into a spot. The spot was hard to maneuver for a 41 ft 5th wheel because of the turning radius. There was also a drop off on the other side of the road which limited the turning radius as well. We only slept here but it looked like a nice place. The grounds are hilly.the well was dry so there wasn’t any water.
Colonel Denning State Park Campground
Amazing
We chose this campground based on the reviews from another Dyrt member and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint. This is a smaller SP campground, just one loop and a few sites along a creek. The camp host was knowledgeable and friendly. We stayed in site 42, which was not the greatest layout (electric was on the wrong side of the site for our door and canopy to open to the fire ring), but our time there more than made up for it. The campground was very quiet in the loop (the creek sites tended to be a bit noisier) and the bathrooms were the absolute cleanest bathrooms we’ve seen in a state park. There were some great trails in the area. Our family of six made the trek up the Flat Rock Trail to the overlook. A six mile round trip with a 1200 ft climb. Spectacular views. The park rangers had an owl program on Friday night and ended up calling in several screech owls. Very cool to hear their eerie cries in the woods. There was also a chaplain who came around offering a Sunday morning church service at the amphitheater. All in all, we loved this campground and after making notes of some better laid out sites, we cant wait to return!
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
No cell, no problem!
General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon).
Site Quality: Pads are gravel and most appeared to be level. Site 70 was at the end of the loop which is why we picked it. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete each site.
Bathhouse: As has been our experience in all PA state parks, the bathhouse was pristine, and the shower (for no additional cost) was clean with plentiful hot water and was very much appreciated.
Activities/Amenities: Coin-operated laundry. A playground is in the campground and there is an additional one at the swimming beach. The swimming beach is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 8 am– sunset. Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season. Permits are required. 24 miles of hiking trails, including two trails directly from the campground to the lake. In the summer, there is a camper store/concession stand. Hunting is allowed in season. There are 4.3 miles of mountain biking trails.
I used to think Oregon State Parks were the best, but Pennsylvania State Parks have them beat by a mile. We have yet to be disappointed by the amenities(especially the clean bathrooms) offered at the half-dozen state parks we have visited so far.
Colonel Denning State Park Campground
One of our favorites
We love it at Colonel Denning! Very quiet and small campground. We love the dog friendly sites near the water, the kids and pups play all day! We love how large site 15 is and that it is near the trail head. Bathhouse is very nice and clean.
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Love it here!!
We just love this little park! Easy to access, big rig friendly although there is a hill to get up to campground. They have water and electricity at most sites and some are dry. They have a very clean bathhouse with a dump station. We love the fishing access, boat rentals, great playgrounds and fun activities for the kids!
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Beautiful campground
This entire park is beautiful! There are plenty of well-maintained, well-marked trails for all experience levels. The lake is lovely with a very nice swimming beach (although I imagine that the water is cold even in the summer). The campground is wonderful! The sites are large and relatively private. The showers in the bath house are clean and nice. There wasn't much in the camp store when we were there, but it was the end of the season. Note: there is NO Internet or cell service there, but the locations where you can get cell service are posted. There is also no firewood available in the camp, but nearby locations where you can buy it are posted.
Colonel Denning State Park Campground
Tent camping sites
Walk in sites have picnic table and fire ring. Tent pads are level and smooth. Showers and restrooms are close to sites. Strongly recommend...
Ferryboat Campsites
Typical tent camping
They offer the typical tent camping environment, mostly out in an open field and good walk to showers/head. Other than that was enjoyable place to stay.
Ferryboat Campsites
It’s ok
We enjoyed our stay here — but mostly because we liked being right on the water. If it weren’t for that this would not be the campground for us. The weather was hot so lots of tubing and fishing and kayaking in the river — we loved to sit out and watch the water go by. Wood at the camp store is incredibly expensive — they don’t sell to nightly campers by anything more than the small bundle ($8) — thankfully a lien seasonal let us buy some of his stock, otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to afford more than one fire over the weekend. Come for the river and the kind seasonal people (which is the majority).
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Cold April weekend
We arrived late moring on Saturday. Reserved site 16 and it was plenty big enough for my 34ft trailer, but not enough to fit my truck. Campground is very clean and the spots are not too close to each other. Rangers are on site a lot and enforce the no alcohol policy, so keep it on the down low. We did get a chance to explore the park itself because the weather was cold and rainy.
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Very cute Tent sites
I was lucky enough to stay when all the leaves were changing and the views were amazing. Love camping here, nice HOT showers! Also had some critters visit my tent at night.
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
No phones, no firewood, endless supply of gas powered blowers
Let’s just start this review with our grading of the park it’s self. Five stars! Well maintained facilities, clean bath houses and gorgeous views at both the lake and multiple forest trails. Free Park map was very helpful in getting to trailheads and park office.
The park loses stars quickly for us, starting with the lack of cell or WiFi service. Though we did see a couple payphones at both the Ranger office and one of the bath house by the beach. We know that for many, camping means off the grid, but we like to be in touch with family or our business, at least for a phone call. The camp store and boat rentals were closed for the season and no firewood to be bought anywhere. Finally, our biggest complaint is the use of a commercial gas powered leaf blower, both hand held and an enormous one on the back of a large tractor, blowing leaves in the campground for the entire day, from early morning until 4pm. It was loud, constant and took away any chance of enjoying the serene environment of the park.
Had there been no blowers going, I think the beauty and serenity of this park would outweigh the lack of phone or WiFi. We’ll definitely come back but I think we’ll ask about the blower schedule and where to buy firewood before entering the park.
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Lovely!
So Beautiful, so nice. Bathrooms were great. I’ll be back!
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Beautiful state park
We liked it so much we stayed another night. Quiet, wooded spots, with a very nice bathhouse, and good trails nearby. We would stay again.
Ferryboat Campsites
Beautiful River View
We stayed at a Susquehanna river view site with full hookups for 2 nights. Site was level and shaded, but very close to neighbors. Most sites were occupied by permanent or seasonal residents. Bathrooms and grounds were very clean. Rates are reasonable for what you get, and they offer discounts. We would stay here again. Update: Storms with heavy rain in the area made the river rise. We were told the campground is susceptible to flooding, so check the weather when you come!
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Great people!
We went to Little Buffalo State Park for Labor Day weekend and had a blast! Great neighbors, lots of kids to play with, good playground and very clean facilities (cleaned daily). The driving path is gravel with a steep hill at the end so if you can help it I would avoid sites 32,34,36 as they are VERY difficult to back into with larger rigs. People’s trucks kept sliding down the gravel hill as they tried to back in. Overall, lots to see and do, beautiful hikes and views of the lake, will revisit!
Colonel Denning State Park Campground
Favorite Park of the Season
Amazing!!! Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites. If you stay in lower sites you are near the water and will have to walk up a large hill to get to bathrooms. Trail head close to site and was a very difficult hike with amazing views!! Wide open area to swim that was very clean and well kept. Hope to revisit soon!
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Great site
Have shower, flush toilets, coin laundry and wash area for dishes. Sites are well kept, shaded.
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Nothing to write home about
In terms of PA State Parks, this one is ok. There is a pool (with a fee) that is pretty nice. The campground is small and functional. Would stay here again but not something I would seek out.
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Family fun!
Nice clean and quiet campground. The address online took us to the ranger station. Turn left BEFORE bridge. Couldn’t see sign from the road. The section we were in was “no pets allowed”. My kids loved the beach, swimming was not deep. Beach was big with adjacent playground. Lots of pavilions all over. The area was a little crowded for my liking.
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
Great spot
Its an amazing little quite camping ground. Super clean. Lots of easy hiking trails and tons of fishing.
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
Allegheny front trail
The volunteers that maintain this loop trail do an excellent job. Views are gorgeous, you never fear for water and there are plenty of established camp sites with fire rings. My first "thru hike" and I will definitely go back for seconds.
Black Moshannon State Park Campground
What a great place...
Great camping area stop a mountain...nice unique lake that is incredibly dark in color. Lilly pads abound with great flowers
Guide to Swengel
Camping near Swengel, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of fun activities and beautiful scenery. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to check out.
What to do:
- Visit Knoebels Amusement Park: This nearby amusement park is a hit with families. One camper said, “We love Knoebels... parking is free, park admission is free, tickets are reusable and never expire.” Staying at Knoebels Campground puts you right next to the fun.
- Explore Little Buffalo State Park: Great for hiking and fishing, one visitor mentioned, “We love the fishing access, boat rentals, great playgrounds and fun activities for the kids!” You can camp at Little Buffalo State Park Campground for easy access to these activities.
- Kayaking and Swimming: At Bald Eagle State Park, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming. A camper noted, “We really enjoyed our long weekend kayaking, swimming in the lake...”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. One review for Raymond B. Winter State Park Campground stated, “Bathrooms are spotless clean. Friendly park staff.”
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater to families. A visitor at Buttonwood Campground said, “My grandkids had a blast... it’s just a friendly and beautiful atmosphere.”
- Proximity to Nature: Campers enjoy the natural beauty of the area. A review for Little Pine State Park Campground highlighted, “The sites are a decent distance apart...”
What you should know:
- Site Sizes Vary: Some campgrounds have tight sites. A camper at Knoebels Campground mentioned, “The only knock on it is how tight the sites are.”
- Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds do not allow alcohol. A visitor at Little Buffalo State Park Campground noted, “Rangers are on site a lot and enforce the no alcohol policy.”
- Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each site. For example, Bald Eagle State Park is open from May to the third Sunday in October.
Tips for camping with families:
- Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. A camper at Buttonwood Campground said, “There was laser tag, playground, jump pillow, pedal carts!”
- Bring Bug Spray: Some areas can be buggy. A visitor at Little Pine State Park Campground mentioned, “It was extremely buggy when we went.”
- Check for Events: Some campgrounds have special events. A camper at Williamsport South-Nittany Mountain KOA noted, “Halloween weekends in October are fun for kids and adults.”
Tips from RVers:
- Site Selection: Choose sites that accommodate your RV size. A review for Raymond B. Winter State Park Campground mentioned, “Spots 57 and 18 offer the most privacy.”
- Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Bald Eagle State Park noted, “They have water filling stations and a dump station.”
- Be Prepared for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy on weekends. A camper at Williamsport South-Nittany Mountain KOA said, “The camping area was very quiet both mornings and evenings.”
Camping near Swengel, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from thrilling amusement parks to serene nature spots. Make sure to plan ahead and enjoy your outdoor adventure!
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