Best Campgrounds near Westfield, PA

Campgrounds near Westfield, Pennsylvania include multiple state parks with diverse camping options in the Pennsylvania Wilds region. Lyman Run State Park Campground, Cherry Springs State Park, and Leonard Harrison State Park offer tent, RV, and cabin accommodations throughout the region. These state-managed camping areas feature electric hookups at some sites, while others maintain a more rustic experience. The surrounding area includes the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon (Pine Creek Gorge) with developed campgrounds along its eastern and western rims, providing a mix of natural scenery and camping amenities within reasonable driving distance of Westfield.

The majority of campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from the second Friday in April through late October or early November. Winter closures affect most developed sites, with camping infrastructure winterized during the off-season. Leonard Harrison State Park Campground maintains clean facilities with hot showers, while Cherry Springs lacks showers but offers dark sky viewing opportunities. Electric sites are available at several campgrounds, though hookup availability varies by location. Cell service remains limited throughout much of the area, particularly around Cherry Springs and Lyman Run. A review noted, "No cell service, so you really get to get away from everything."

Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon represents a significant draw for visitors to campgrounds in the region. The gorge features hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and waterfall access points that connect directly to several camping areas. Campers report high satisfaction with the natural surroundings and wildlife viewing opportunities. "The campground had nice clean restrooms and shower areas. And a larger room that's perfect for camping families with little ones," noted one visitor to Leonard Harrison State Park. Several visitors highlighted the proximity to Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park for stargazing as a major attraction. The region's mixed-use campgrounds support various outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and mountain biking, with several sites positioned near the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Primitive tent sites and more developed RV areas provide options for different camping preferences and experience levels.

Best Camping Sites Near Westfield, Pennsylvania (187)

    1. Lyman Run State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Galeton, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 435-5010

    $20 - $29 / night

    "The surrounding area is loaded with things to do as well if you feel like venturing out. Cherry Springs Dark Park is just up the road but the view from our tent was just as good."

    "Our trip was for astrophotography purposes, and Lyman Run is only a 10 minute drive away from the Cherry Springs viewing area. Totally worth it!"

    2. Leonard Harrison State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-3061

    $20 - $29 / night

    "It was a lovely 2-night stay and awesome area to explore as we discovered the “Pennsylvania Grand Canyon”!!! Who knew!?"

    "Sites 6 and 8, while close to the bathhouse, would likely have people walking through your site to get to the bathhouse. Campers have worn a path between these sites to access it."

    3. Cherry Springs State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Jamison, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 435-5010

    $16 / night

    "Each campsite had a fire pit and a picnic table and most had trees behind them. We stayed in a drive up site that was close to the restrooms and had a clear field near us to look up and stargaze."

    "A little off the beaten path, but definitely a good find away from that light pollution and with other like minded souls!"

    4. Ives Run

    15 Reviews
    Middlebury Center, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 835-5281

    $24 - $100 / night

    "It was a great spot and happily, I was totally alone as no one had booked any of the sites near me( the closest people were about 400m away)."

    "Lake Hammond is beautiful with great access."

    5. Hills Creek State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Middlebury Center, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-4246

    $20 - $75 / night

    "Sites and huge and we had one of the lakes right behind our site. If you like nature this is a great place. Wildlife everywhere. Hiking, fishing, kayaking...you name it."

    "Our family loved the modern cabins which are available in my of Pennsylvania's state parks. I'd rank any other park that we visit with a five star rating."

    6. DB Adventures

    5 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 433-6100

    $18 - $110 / night

    "A fantastic hidden gem next to the picturesque pine creek. Perfect for a river float on your tube or kayak with a nearby shuttle service. Quiet campground with a brand new bath house."

    7. Colton Point State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-3061

    "Incredible views, nicknamed the Grand Canyons of Pennsylvania"

    "I loved that you can pick your own tucked away spot within the camp area but yet still close enough to other people. ~$20 a night which isn't to bad."

    8. Canyon Country Campground

    6 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-3818

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Sites are not very level nor private, but the staff is great and the grounds are walking distance to the canyon. Met some great fellow campers here, biked the river trail, and hiked the state park."

    "Minutes away from a town and the gorge. Hiking trail from the campground to the gorge! Highly recommended!!"

    9. Rusted Acres

    1 Review
    Addison, NY
    11 miles
    +1 (814) 302-4084

    $35 / night

    "It is a gravel lot with full hookups located behind a Gastropub with an outstanding menu. Its called Rusted Acres CG and the gastropub is The Rusted Nut. You call the pub and make a reservation."

    10. Pine Creek Vista Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Gaines, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 435-6398
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Recent Reviews near Westfield, PA

473 Reviews of 187 Westfield Campgrounds


  • julian S.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Tiadaghton Campground — Tioga State Forest

    Very crowded with bikers

    Nice campsite and cool view but be prepared to have a lot of bikers walking around the campground or stopping for lunch at near by sites. Also would recommend 4 wheel drive vehicles to drive to site, steep dirt roads to access it. It has a nice water front view but if seclusion is something you would like this spot may not be for you.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Sugar Hill Fire Tower Campsite

    Would Stay again

    We stayed here for 2 nights car camping. quiet and clean. spots had fire rings and picnic tables. Bathrooms were clean and had potable water. There were lots of horses. There are hiking trails right out of the site! would absolutely stay here again!

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Sugar Hill Fire Tower Campsite

    Free camping with amenities!

    26 camp sites with bathrooms! That flush! Very quiet and the sites aren’t on top of each other. People bring their horses. You can drive to to your site and tent camp or camper camp. I would come back!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    Nice campground in a gorgeous state park.

    Nice pretty campground, only electric hookup for the RV sites, tho. The showers were cool, no hot water. Close to some gorgeous hiking tho! And town is about a mile away with shops, restaurants and on the edge of one of the Finger Lakes to make it beautiful!

  • Roger V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Palmers Pond State Forest

    beautiful spots near pond or in woods

    if the lake spots are busy check the woods, there are a bunch more nice spots. dispersed free LNT style. no services. would stay here again.

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    Quiet, Quaint and Clean!

    We love the lower loop! We were there on a Monday night and there were 4 sites occupied on our loop. Great stars. Clean bathrooms!

  • B
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Leonard Harrison State Park Campground

    Small campground with clean bathrooms

    We stayed here Wednesday through Saturday of Labor Day weekend.  On Wednesday and Thursday nights there were about 5 sites that were taken. By Friday they were all full

    The campground is a simple loop of 28 sites.  19 are non -electric and 9 are electric. Sites are spacious and easy to back in to. I believe there are two pull throughs. Water spigots are continently located around the campground.  

    The PA Grand Canyon Visitor center and the Turkey Path (main path down into the canyon) are a short 5 minute walk across the parking lot from the campground.  For biking there is the  Pine Creek Rail Trail, that runs the length of the canyon at the bottom. To access from the campground you can drive there in 16 minutes Darling Run trail access area.

  • David A.
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Tiadaghton Campground — Tioga State Forest

    Tiadaghaton State Forest, PA

    Roadside site 1/4 mile from the nearest site. You can drive right to the site on Hackett Rd. Very secluded and peaceful. Picnic table and fire ring, but no water or latrine.

  • Casey L.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    Busy campground

    Sites are level, some are more spaced apart than others but none seemed crowded as they seemed to all have trees between. Main complaint was most people speed way too fast through the campground. There was poison Ivy around the edges of our site and on the path to the bathroom. Bathroom was fairly modern and clean. It was nice to be able to access the gorge right from the campground.


Guide to Westfield

Camping opportunities near Westfield, Pennsylvania range from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV locations throughout Potter and Tioga counties. Situated in the Pennsylvania Wilds region at elevations averaging 1,300-2,000 feet, this area experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer temperatures typically ranging from 50-80°F. Winter camping remains limited, with most facilities closing from late October through mid-April due to snowfall and freezing temperatures.

What to do

Stargazing at Cherry Springs: Visit Cherry Springs State Park Campground, a certified Dark Sky area about 20 miles from Westfield. "We had a chance to lay out in the public viewing field and star gaze. Also, there were telescopes set up and knowledgeable folks to tell you what you were viewing," notes one visitor who appreciated that "fireworks created barely any light pollution for star gazing."

Fishing in local waterways: Sites near Pine Creek offer trout fishing access. "Great views of pine creek that's stocked with trout. Large sites and quiet place," reports a visitor to DB Adventures. Sites right along water access points provide convenient fishing throughout the camping season.

Hiking trail connections: Many campgrounds connect directly to hiking networks. "There's a cute little playground onsite. And the ranger station was next to the campground with friendly staff giving trail maps, advice and directions," notes a visitor to Leonard Harrison. Canyon Country Campground offers a "mile walk to the rim of the canyon" according to reviewers.

What campers like

Remote locations with limited connectivity: Campers value the disconnected experience available in this region. "No cell service, so you really get to get away from everything," explains a visitor about the area. Another camper at Lyman Run State Park Campground appreciated that "it was so quiet and peaceful, did not even notice other campers around."

Clean facilities: Multiple visitors note the cleanliness of park amenities. "Bathrooms are newer with a nice, new system for 'composting' I guess. No odor at all. And nice and clean," reports a Lyman Run visitor. At Hills Creek, a camper found "the shower and bathroom facilities looks brand new."

Diverse site options: Campgrounds offer varying levels of privacy and amenities. At Canyon Country Campground, visitors appreciate the "small, quiet and friendly" atmosphere where "the owners were extremely helpful concerning the Pa. Grand Canyon, where to go, the trails, etc." A Pine Creek Vista camper enjoyed their "cute, family oriented campground" that offers "games for the kids, a small playground, bingo games for the adults, movie nights."

What you should know

Weather variability: The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations, particularly in spring and fall. Prepare for temperature drops of 30+ degrees from day to night, especially at higher elevations.

Wildlife presence: Bears and smaller animals require proper food storage. "There is a lot of wildlife around. Deer come right through the campsites. Many raccoons too so you must stow your food in the evening," warns a visitor to Leonard Harrison State Park Campground.

Limited reservations: Some campgrounds operate first-come, first-served. Colton Point operates without reservations, while Cherry Springs fills quickly on clear nights. As one visitor notes, "We like staying at Lyman Run since Cherry Springs gets filled pretty quickly."

Variable shower facilities: Not all campgrounds offer showers. "Cherry Springs is about 8 miles away. We prefer staying at the smaller one," explains a Lyman Run visitor who preferred having shower access.

Tips for camping with families

Accessible activities: Several campgrounds feature family-friendly amenities. At Ives Run, "grounds had swimming area and multiple boat launch locations on large man made lake," making it ideal for water-based family activities.

Educational programming: Park rangers offer nature programs at several locations. Hills Creek visitors noted, "The rangers offer educational programs that are free of charge!" Another family mentioned "the nature talks were really fun for the kids and interesting for the adults."

Family bath facilities: Some parks have dedicated family restrooms. Leonard Harrison features "a larger room that's perfect for camping families with little ones so you can shower & use the restroom all in a single, larger secure room," according to a family that visited.

Tips from RVers

Hookup challenges: RV sites may have unusual utility placements. At Rusted Acres, "all hookups are located at the back of the sites, so you might need a longer sewer hose and water hose," advises a recent visitor.

Site selection strategy: Consider time of year when selecting locations. "We decided to camp where the RVs were so we have more space," reports a Hills Creek visitor, noting it was "closer to the lake then the tent-only spots."

Supply planning: Limited nearby services require advance preparation. Most campgrounds are 30+ minutes from major stores, with small general stores offering limited supplies at premium prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Westfield, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Westfield, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 187 campgrounds and RV parks near Westfield, PA and 9 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Westfield, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Westfield, PA is Lyman Run State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Westfield, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Westfield, PA.

What parks are near Westfield, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Westfield, PA that allow camping, notably Cowanesque Lake and Tioga-Hammond Lakes.