Best Cabin Camping near Tarentum, PA

Mountain Top Campground offers cabin accommodations near Tarentum with electric hookups and water access. The campground sits atop a mountain providing scenic valley views approximately 20 minutes from Pittsburgh. Cabins at Indian Brave Campground include basic amenities with access to central facilities including showers, toilets, and a camp store. These locations maintain clean, well-maintained grounds with fire pits at each site. Smith Grove provides cabin rentals with electric hookups and on-site amenities including toilets, showers, and sewer connections. "The bathrooms were very clean as well," noted one visitor about Smith Grove.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are available throughout the region with varying levels of amenities. Keystone State Park Campground operates seasonally from April through October, offering cabin and yurt options alongside traditional camping. Bear Run Campground provides cabin accommodations from mid-April to late October with full hookup capabilities and access to shower facilities. Most locations allow pets in cabins with appropriate restrictions. One guest at Mountain Top Campground mentioned, "The bathhouse was clean. Only disappointment was that the showers were coin operated."

Most cabin accommodations require visitors to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. Firewood is available for purchase at multiple locations including Mountain Top, Indian Brave, and Smith Grove campgrounds. Many cabins feature picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking and dining. Kitchen facilities vary considerably between locations, with some offering only basic amenities while others provide more extensive setups. Proximity to Tarentum and Pittsburgh allows for easy supply runs, though several campgrounds maintain on-site stores with essential items. Buttercup Woodlands Campground and Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA both operate markets where campers can purchase basic provisions.

Best Cabin Sites Near Tarentum, Pennsylvania (41)

    1. Mountain Top Campground

    7 Reviews
    Russellton, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 224-1511

    $48 / night

    "Was a little concerned as I was driving off the highway to get there. However once there, it’s a very nice place."

    "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."

    2. Keystone State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Latrobe, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 668-2939

    $18 - $90 / night

    "The campground was family and pet friendly on the hillside section. For the whole family enjoy."

    "small lake where you can fish, paddle boat, and swim. quiet hours and parking are strictly enforced. Bathrooms are typical for a state park. activities are limited."

    3. Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    Clinton, PA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 899-2200

    $18 - $128 / night

    "While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots!"

    "Went to Raccoon Creek State Park to camp for Labor Day weekend. We booked campsite F1 since we had 2 dogs and the F loop allowed dogs. This site was great!"

    4. Smith Grove

    2 Reviews
    Cabot, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 285-3600

    $30 - $95 / night

    "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"

    5. Bear Run Campground

    15 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 368-3564

    $30 - $300 / night

    "The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts."

    "We loved camping at Bear Run so much we bought an old trailer and we now park it there year around. Every weekend there are activities, there is a heated pool and Friday night Bingo."

    6. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA

    10 Reviews
    Youngwood, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 722-4444

    "Very nice folks when you check in and large general store/laundry facility. It is a great launching pad if you would like to do things in the area."

    "They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."

    7. Indian Brave Campground

    5 Reviews
    Harmony, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 452-9204

    $30 - $55 / night

    "Every spot has a fire pit. Love the option to have rent electric."

    "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."

    8. Breakneck Campground

    16 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 368-3233

    $10 - $20 / night

    "We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh.  We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers."

    "So close to the McConnells Mill trails, gorgeous deck spot above the gorge and low key vibe to the campground overall. I cannot believe it took us this long to stay here!"

    9. Buttercup Woodlands Campground

    3 Reviews
    Homeacre-Lyndora, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 789-9340

    "Shower house a little far for me. Did not see or receive anything about weekend organized activities. Nice place!"

    10. Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    9 Reviews
    Prospect, PA
    29 miles
    Website

    "* Group **Tenting

    • Cabins**
    • Kayaking/Canoeing
    • Motor boating 15hp or less
    • Sailboats
    • Bike Trail
    • Great Fishing Spots
    • Swimming Area
    • Snowmobile Trail"

    "Moraine is a great park, but camping here is limited. As I understand it, this park was created so that Pittsburghers would have a place to go sailing--so camping has never been its primary draw."

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Cabin Reviews near Tarentum, PA

327 Reviews of 41 Tarentum Campgrounds


  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2021

    The Blue Canoe RV Resort

    A Trail Runs Through It: The GAP Trail KOA

    The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground. The seasonal RVers and weekend warriors have long claimed their sites, but for through riders on the trail there is a special place to camp, close to the west-bound entrance. The picnic tables and fire rings are surrounded by hammock poles and there’s lots of space for scattered tents. The bathroom and shower facilities are modern and well maintained. And, of course, they have ice cream and laundry available! They also have cabins if you need to get out of the weather. We didn’t check those out, but saw them on the property. 

    If you are an RVer and seeking a place to park and ride along this trail, this is a perfect place to have the best of both worlds. This is a very busy campground, nothing like the serenity of the less easy to access sites along the GAP trail, but offers some nice services for those in need of them.

    The closest town is Connellsville where you can get everything you might need.  Great restaurants as well!  Check out the Kickstand Kitchen for an ahhhmazing meal!!  Best restaurant along the trail, by far.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Nice state park with a lake

    Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend

  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Bear Run Campground

    Loads to do...!

    This campground is deceptively big! The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts. There is a swimming pool and playground for the kids. It also has a small café that sells baked goods and coffee. On Saturdays they sell amazing Armish Donuts! 

    Further into the campground the sites turn to more permanent sites. Further up the hill are more cottages and camping. This campground is steep in parts and too large to walk efficiently. There is a fenced dog run area and a beautiful lake. All sites have fire rings. There is an onsite laundry, WIFI, onsite dump station and propane refill station. 

    You can also buy ice and firewood. The campground is gated. Lots to do at the campground and lots to do in the surrounding area. They welcome all furry friends!

  • Alisa C.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    A solid place to camp. Nice temperatures for June. A nice little beach for the kids to swim at. Self service ice and wood. Bring exact cash as the the contact station is only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus

    Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others. Some like ours were significantly larger. The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you.

    The no pet loop essentially cleared out after the weekend and we had tons of space to run around.

    I wish more hikes started from the campground. But there was a gravel trail that connected to most of them.

  • Kathleen H.
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    Pet friendly campsite, with electric

    While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots! Loved seeing the 'neighbors' dogs get excited and curious when I walked my 4-legged best friend around the site. Clean area , close to a modern bathroom (a few stalls & even 2 showers!) Looking forward to going back at the end of the month.

  • Danielle W.
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Huge state park

    We booked this state park last minute to go away for memorial day weekend. We were not sure what to expect but were pleasantly Surprise. It's a beautiful park with hundreds of campsites and amazing lake and huge swimming beach area bike rentals boat rentals hiking trails and you can even see some very Old groupcamping cabins. They even have some very adorable cottages for rent.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 20, 2023

    Tomlinson Run State Park Campground

    Very wooded campground

    General: 50-site (all but six with electric hookups) campground plus two yurts and three cabins. Two sites are handicap accessible. 

    Site Quality: The sites have gravel pads (except the handicap-accessible ones which were paved). The sites were completely covered with leaves when we were there which made it challenging to determine where the actual (narrow) pad was. Sites appeared to be level. A fire ring and wooden picnic table complete the site. 

    Bathhouse: A little dated but clean. Two of the stall doors did not latch properly. Didn't use the shower so cannot comment but there was a sign indicating it took a while for the water to warm up.

    Activities/Amenities: There is a small camper store, laundry, and a playground. In season, there is lake swimming and a boat dock. There is a fishing area, mini-golf and disc golf, and several short hiking trails. Unfortunately, since we arrived late afternoon and had to depart early the following day (and were camping off-season), we could not take advantage of any of these things. What we lose in activities, we gain in a quieter camping experience with fewer crowds, which is generally preferable for us!

  • Britt B.
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    Raccoon Creek Camping

    This is a large state park offering electric only sites

    The sites are set amounts the forest and there are several loops to choose from. Loop F is pet friendly. All sites are within walking distance to amenities 

    Amenities are quite run down but functional 

    Wildlife is beautiful and its a short ~10min drive to the beach area of Raccoon Creek lake. 

    Two (2) dump station spots and fresh water taps location throughout the park 

    NOTE: Many sites are not level, you will require blocks/timber to level out campers. Tent campers should choose their site using the photos on the state park site. 

    All sites have a paved car space.

  • Kathleen B.
    May. 25, 2021

    Breakneck Campground

    Nice little campground

    Our first visit to this campground and we actually found from using this website! We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. 

    We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers. There are two really nice spots by the water which were taken, and we only saw one other in the woods (the other 2 were hidden by a large group of people).

    We ended up finding a flat spot with some tree cover what was far enough from our neighbors but about as close as a bigger campground. Would be good for larger groups. Ton of flat land for tents but saw some people with smaller campers. Firewood is $5 a bucket and clean and dry. Bring a table cloth for the tables. 

    Portapot close by but full bath rooms and showers by main lodge. Lots of tent platforms that overlooked into the woods which would be fun, for a smaller 4 person tent though. 

    As another reviewer stated, there was a super loud group Friday night but Saturday was very peaceful and quiet and we met the owner who checked us in and apologized for the loud group and said he was still getting the campground ready for the season. The price is the same for either spots. 

    Short walk down cheeseman road to trail entrances to McConnells Mills State Park. Short drive to hells hallow or the covered bridge. 

    Overall we had a great time and will be back!


Guide to Tarentum

Discover the charm of cabin camping near Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where you can enjoy nature while having the comforts of home. With a variety of campgrounds offering unique amenities and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your getaway.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Mountain Top Campground, guests enjoy clean facilities, including a bathhouse and easy access to water and electricity.
  • Bear Run Campground features a heated pool and a well-stocked camp store, perfect for grabbing essentials or a treat.
  • Silver Canoe Campground offers spacious, shaded sites with a clean bathhouse and a camp store for convenience.

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