Best Campgrounds near Williamsburg, PA

Raystown Lake Recreation Area serves as the primary camping destination near Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, with multiple campgrounds offering a range of accommodation options. Seven Points Campground, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, features six distinct camping loops with varying levels of shade and proximity to the water. The area includes tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals at facilities like Lake Raystown Resort and Honey Bear Campground. Most developed campgrounds in this region provide electric hookups, while fewer offer full water and sewer connections. Trough Creek State Park and Canoe Creek State Park both maintain campgrounds with cabin options for visitors seeking more comfortable accommodations.

The camping season for most facilities typically runs from April through October, with specific opening dates varying by campground. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for waterfront sites which tend to book quickly. Seven Points features several loops with different terrain characteristics - some relatively level and others built into hillsides with multi-level sites. The Ridge Loop sits higher above the lake but provides easy access to the Allegrippis Trail system, while Senoia and Point loops offer water access but more challenging terrain. "Seven Points campground is encompassed by multiple locations in the Seven points area. Senoia campground is a beautiful campground with waterfront and wooded camping areas for tents and rv/pull behind," notes one camper.

Waterfront sites consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors, though they require early booking due to popularity. Campers frequently mention the clean facilities and well-maintained grounds throughout the recreation area. Raystown Lake offers excellent swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities that complement the camping experience. The Allegrippis Trail system attracts mountain bikers to the Ridge camping loop. Several visitors highlight the mixed-use nature of the campgrounds, with both boaters and trail users sharing the facilities. "Ridge camp is the furthest away from the marina and the public swimming area. However it's the closest to the Allegrippis Trail system and from the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head," mentioned one review. Some campers note that noise can be an issue during peak season, particularly from boats on the lake during daytime hours.

Best Camping Sites Near Williamsburg, Pennsylvania (112)

    1. Seven Points (PA)

    22 Reviews
    Hesston, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $28 - $200 / night

    "This campground is located on the east side of Pennsylvania and offers a beautiful view of Lake Raystown. The campground has over 200 sites to choose from, and many of them are right on the water."

    "It’s close to bathhouse and playground if you want those. There is parking at every bath house. There is trash receptacles at the entrance to the loop as well as firewood or sale."

    2. Lake Raystown Resort

    13 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    11 miles
    Website

    "Fantastic lake side camping resort. Best for campers or using their cabins but it has freeway access to the lake and beautiful views."

    "Beautiful lakeside sites."

    3. Susquehannock

    11 Reviews
    Calvin, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-6806

    $25 - $32 / night

    "We ended up with spot 3, which was on a cliff’s edge. So, it looked like it may be near the water, but there was no way down, and the forest obscured any view that may have been there."

    "Loops for RVs, higher on the hill, waterfront loops on steeper grounds for tents, and some walk-to sites adjacent to parking right at the point which double as boat-in."

    4. Point Campground

    4 Reviews
    Raystown Lake, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3405

    "Wonderful views of the lake and the lake go-ers!"

    "Large sites, lake view and wooded"

    5. Trough Creek State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3847

    $23 - $25 / night

    "We wanted to be close to Raystown Lake. Trough is quiet and small. It's really great if you're looking for a spot to "rough" it (not really, but closer than most!) with the kids. Awesome sites."

    "Nice small park with gravel drives/roads and plenty of room for big rigs. All sites level with partial shade. Open, but with plently of space between sites. The trails are nice and very sceinic."

    6. Canoe Creek State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Williamsburg, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 695-6807

    $70 - $75 / night

    "The grounds are open to hunting and we were surprised by a bird hunter and his dog who was running around off leash, creating a little havoc for us while walking our two dogs on the trail."

    "You can go to the beach, kayak, hike, or go outside the park to explore some caves or a bat church. We will continue to come here every year!"

    7. Honey Bear Campground

    3 Reviews
    Huntingdon, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 643-3377

    $1 - $395 / night

    "thankful to have raystown family campground so close to home. Can paddle and hike year round and camp in the spring, summer and fall."

    "We called to make the reservation and told them we would be pulling in around 7 pm. Danielle (one of the owners) stated no problem, I will be here."

    8. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons

    7 Reviews
    Saxton, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 477-1005

    $100 / night

    "The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den)."

    "The staff here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA are great. They a friendly, willing to help anyway they can, and keep the place spotless."

    9. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    26 Reviews
    Fallentimber, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 674-1000

    $15 - $49 / night

    "This campground is perfect for people who are looking to get away from busy city life or just want to relax next to a lake."

    "The site was roomy enough, but next time I know to try to reserve on the outside perimeter for more room. Dogs are permitted in this area of the campground and honestly they were all well behaved."

    10. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)

    3 Reviews
    Entriken, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 658-3405

    $15 / night

    "They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone. There is mooring along both sides of the campground."

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Recent Reviews near Williamsburg, PA

410 Reviews of 112 Williamsburg Campgrounds


  • christian G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2025

    Hartman Center Campground

    Nice, quiet, & clean

    Clean and well taken care of, pretty quiet. Would definitely stay here again but a few things to keep in mind.

    For kids the play grounds are run down. Also no real “dog run”. All in all if your a couple wanting to go relax its great, but if you have pets and or younger kids there isn’t much on the grounds.

  • Brian C.
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Solid State Park Camping

    Stayed in a walk-in tent site. Much better spacing than typical sites, though sites 2 & 3 were basically connected. The non-walk in sites in Loop B are typical to smaller than average and mostly suited for campers/RVs.

    Pros : Site spacing/privacy was good Bathrooms and showers were clean. Firewood available at the park ($5 for 6 pieces self-serve). Location near the dam and lake trail is nice. Cell service was limited, but had reliable (but low) signal with T-Mobile at my site. Easy access (on foot) to all of the hiking trails.

    Cons: The tent pads could use some leveling and there was some trash around the site. The major negative was generator noise coming from the facility just beyond the dam. Droning generator noise was on/off at all hours of the day and went on until 10pm in the evening. Not sure how far up in Loop B this was heard, but it was pretty loud in the walk-in site area.

  • Daniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Curwensville Lake Campground

    Amazing

    Having PTSD and serious anxiety. This spot allows you to relax without to much concern,dogs welcome ,boating and swimming was awesome for around this area. Camping is great especially at night with boats on the water.

  • S
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Rothrock Roadside Campsites — Rothrock State Forest

    Nice spot to camp in the mountains

    First I'll just say that the Rothrock campsites should probably each be listed separately, rather than as a group; they are very spread out throughout the State Forest and each is a different experience.  This review will be for site 002 Colerain Road.  

    This site is accessed by driving up a bit of a winding dirt road up the mountain.  It's easy enough during the summer, though the road is narrow and you've got some sharp bends depending on which way you come from.  This road is not safe to access in the winter in my opinion.  

    The parking is just right off the road, and there's a picnic table and large stone fire ring near the parking.  There's a small path further up the hill into the woods where there is a tent pad, another fire ring and another picnic table.  There are also a lot of flat spots nearby for additional tents to be set up.  

    Just behind the upper tent site is the top of the mountain, and the site has their own private overlook to the valley below.  The site is pretty remote, though there were vehicles and the occasional biker coming up the road.  Traffic may have been busier than usual the weekend we went because there was the Mid Atlantic Overland festival nearby at the same time.  At one point a family parked in the campsite's parking to start a walk... (there's a better trailhead up closer to Indian Lookout they should have used).

    No hookups, water, bathrooms, etc; its fully primitive camping here.  Cell coverage was fine on Xfinity Mobile (Verizon). 

    These sites used to be totally free but they're now $10 a night.  You still need to book a while out if you want to be here on a weekend, especially during the fall when Penn State is playing.

  • Tiana S.
    Jul. 13, 2025

    STAR LEE FARM

    Great stay

    Place was very pretty and secluded. And customer service was excellent. There's a huge field to start gaze as well as taking pictures, lots of hiking and if you're a bee enthusiast they grow their own honey in the property and you're more than welcome to walk around and look at all the boxes. There's no electricity there but the owner is working on that but there is power in the shower house. Service is a little sketch but it's perfect for those who want to completely escape the business of modern world. Highly recommend

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2025

    Reeds Gap State Park Campground

    Awesome !

    Stayed here on a Sunday night without a reservation. We were the only ones there. Pay by honor system at the park office. Campground was quiet and lovely. Only 14 sites. Bathroom with hot showers is nearby. One shower stall in each bathroom and the showers had a large dressing area. Water is near the picnic pavilion.

  • Brittany V.
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Shawnee State Park Campground

    Double check site booked

    We absolutely loved our stay at this park once we changed sites. We have a 35’ TT and there was no way it was going to fit in the site we originally booked. Luckily it was opening weekend and the rangers and super accommodating! We moved over one site and it made all the difference. The sites are spacious with a ton of tree coverage. Easy access to the dump station as you exit. It’s not directly on the lake but there is a ton of parking and easy access points.

  • Lisa J.
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Paradise Stream Family Campground

    Nice campground, mostly quiet and well kept

    This is our third trip here and supposed to return again in September. One of our favorites!!


Guide to Williamsburg

Camping sites near Williamsburg, Pennsylvania center around the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, where elevations range from 760 to 800 feet above sea level in the camping areas. This central Pennsylvania destination experiences seasonal variations with summer highs averaging 80-85°F and nighttime temperatures dropping to 60-65°F. Fall camping offers colorful foliage but requires additional planning as many campgrounds close in late October when temperatures begin to drop below 40°F.

What to do

Mountain biking at Ridge Loop: Located in Seven Points, the Ridge Loop campground provides direct access to the Allegrippis Trail system. "Ridge camp is the furthest away from the marina and the public swimming area. However it's the closest to the Allegrippis Trail system and from the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head," notes Travis S., highlighting the appeal for cyclists staying in this area.

Fishing opportunities: The 28-mile Raystown Lake offers excellent fishing access from multiple campgrounds. At Susquehannock Campground, waterfront sites provide direct lake access. "Very cool camp. Loops for RVs, higher on the hill, waterfront loops on steeper grounds for tents, and some walk-to sites adjacent to parking right at the point which double as boat-in. Some site right on the water, can walk right into the lake," explains Ian W.

Scenic hiking trails: Beyond the lake, Trough Creek State Park Campground offers unique geological features. "It has a nice hike up above a creek with a huge rock that appears ready to fall over the cliff with a simple touch. Very neat," shares Nick S. The park serves as a quieter alternative to the busier lake area while still providing access to natural attractions.

What campers like

Clean, modern facilities: The Seven Points area receives consistent praise for its well-maintained bathrooms. "The bathhouse (one in the loop) was clean with 3 showers. A playground near the sites at the entrance also," notes a visitor to the Ridge Camp loop. Another camper mentions, "The dump station, as noted above had wide lanes and made the experience an easy and clean one."

Waterfront camping options: Lake Raystown Resort offers premium lakeside sites that campers consistently rate highly. "This campground offers tent sites, RV Sites, cabins and hotel accommodation. The campground is relatively flat and on the shore of Lake Raystown. The amenities are great and located centrally in each section of the park. Lots of trees which adds to the privacy of the sites," explains Britt B.

Variety of accommodation levels: From primitive camping to full-service sites, the region offers multiple options. At Point Campground, "The campsites are beautiful, even though there were a lot of people when we went we felt like we had a lot of privacy from our neighbors," shares Anne W., adding that "the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I've seen at a campground."

What you should know

Campsite terrain varies significantly: Many campsites, especially waterfront ones, feature multi-level designs. "Our site in Senoia loop in site 236 which was spacious, private, and with a nice breeze! It's close to bathhouse and playground if you want those," reports Laure D. This camper also notes that "Ridge, Meadow, and Valley seem less shaded," providing insights about sun exposure differences between camping loops.

Boat noise can be substantial: Being a popular boating destination means noise can be an issue, especially for campgrounds directly on the water. At Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground, "These campsites are accessible by boat ONLY! They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone," cautions Kristen H.

Limited water access from some campgrounds: While many campgrounds advertise lake access, actual swimming and boating entry points can be limited. One visitor to Susquehannock noted, "The rules state that anyone has the right to waterfront access. I think a public waterfront area is warranted for all the campers."

Tips for camping with families

Look for dedicated kid amenities: Crooked Run Campground at Prince Gallitzin State Park offers family-specific attractions. "Great place for kids! We love staying at crooked run campground. Has a beach on the lake. Affordable boat rentals. Bmx track for kids," shares Jackie W.

Consider campground elevation and accessibility: For families with young children, the steeper campground loops can present challenges. About Seven Points, one camper notes, "Once you go up the hill to sites above #231, it gets very steep and far away from the water. Probably not too safe for kids on bikes, although the only playground appeared to be at the top of the hill."

Plan for swimming options: The lake provides swimming opportunities, but dedicated beaches may offer safer options. "We went down to the swim beach and our kiddo made sand castles and swam in the clear water," shares Jennifer D. about the Seven Points beach area, which also features a snack bar and bathhouse.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the region require careful selection for RVs. At Seven Points, one camper shares, "We pulled into Ridge Camp and drove a little bit down a hill to our site. One backup attempt into the site and (according to our LevelMatePRO app) it was perfectly level...that was definitely a first for us."

RV size compatibility varies by loop: Not all camping loops accommodate larger rigs equally well. "Valley Camp was a single in/out with a loop around the playground, but the sites appeared too small for our 28' TT," notes one visitor who explored various loops at Seven Points. Sites in Ridge and Point loops typically offer more space for larger vehicles.

Utility availability differs: Full hookups are limited in the region. For RV campers, one visitor to Saxton KOA notes, "This was a nice campground! The staff were super friendly and the whole campground was tidy and clean. The only drawback was that the sites were tight and not the most level but we made do."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Williamsburg, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Williamsburg, PA is Seven Points (PA) with a 4.7-star rating from 22 reviews.