Top Tent Camping near Williamsburg, PA

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Best Tent Sites Near Williamsburg, PA (10)

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

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      Overview

      The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map

      Recreation

      Fishing is excellent with small and large mouth bass, muskies, striped bass, and brown trout, abundant in the lake. Trough Creek State Park is nearby across the lake; Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort are both within 8 lake miles. Nearby trails, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail, attract plenty of traffic.

      Natural Features

      Raystown Lake is in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake completely in the state of Pennsylvania.

      Nearby Attractions

      Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation area, Raystown Lake Visitor Center, Lake Raystown Resort & Conference Center and Trough Creek State Park are all nearby.

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      $15 / night

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      2. Long Acres on Clover Creek

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      Enjoy camping creek side at the edge of an open field with access to fishing, hiking on adjacent state game land trails, kayaking in nearby Juniata River, biking the Lower Trail just minutes away, or booking a guided hike, onsite horseback riding lessons, or book a trail ride on our beautiful and smooth gaited Tennessee Walking horses or bring and board your own.

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      $25 - $65 / night

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      3. Penn Roosevelt State Park

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      $12 / night

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      4. Reeds Gap State Park

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        5. Nancys Camp

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        This recreation area is part of Raystown Lake

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            8. Wilson Hollow Boondock

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            Our location is in the heart of the Stone Valley Forest. Tucked away in a beautiful little hollow behind a farm field. This is a boondock location; we do not offer any hookups at this time. We do have a porta potty on site for restroom access. Click the link to be directly connected to our page.

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            $35 - $50 / night

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              Recent Tent Reviews In Williamsburg

              380 Reviews of 10 Williamsburg Campgrounds


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                Camper-submitted photo from Seven Points (PA)
                Oct. 27, 2024

                Seven Points (PA)

                Beautiful Spot

                I’ve camped here twice, two years ago in a Kodiak tent and this year in my Airstream GT24. Such a lovely spot! It’s spotless, and Raystown Lake is gorgeous.

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                Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
                Sep. 13, 2024

                Cowans Gap State Park

                Our favorite close spot from Baltimore area

                We've stayed here at least a half-dozen times with a popup. The smaller B loop is nicer, but no electricity. Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop. The bathrooms are clean, the lake is small but pretty, and the hikes around the lake, and up the mountain on the ridge, are as easy or as challenging as you want. Cell service is pretty much nonexistent so you definitely get unplugged.

              • Casey L.
                Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
                Sep. 2, 2024

                Cowans Gap State Park

                Camping Area B -Quiet and Nice

                We stayed in the smaller camping area B, which we enjoyed. Even on Labor Day weekend, it didn’t feel busy because of how few sites are in this section. Our site was level and sizable. The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake. We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon.

              • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from S.B. Elliott State Park
                Aug. 14, 2024

                S.B. Elliott State Park

                Old and worn out

                A dingy place. The ground was swampy the only dry places are the gravel pads in the sites. I wouldn't tent camp here.

                On the plus side, strong AT&T and T-Mobile cell signals. (I don't have a verizon device)

              • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Four Seasons at Raystown Lake
                Aug. 8, 2024

                Four Seasons at Raystown Lake

                It's now Timber Run Campground

                We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were "oh it's so good". On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party. The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den). Then Sunday we had pancakes and later a visit from RayCEP which is an education program that PA DNCR provides talking about various outdoorsy type things. This is primarily for kids, but we sat and listened too and our 17 year old helped out with the craft.

                After the weekend though, all the activity slows down. There are seasonal campers that stay around, and they're constantly working on improving and fixing up sites during the week. Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week. There's the pool, dog park, bounce pillow, playground, but not tons to do which if you're looking for is great. Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms.

                Now to the site description: Site 22 is a deluxe patio back in site with a patio, 4 nice Adirondack chairs, a double glider, a weber propane grill and built in fire pit AND a dog fence just for that site that was maybe 6 ft x 6ft. it was big enough for our 2 labs to fit into when we fed them. The site wasn't hard to level our RV but overall the sites are hilly and in fact the whole park is on a hill.

                The owners and workers were friendly and great hosts! We love what they're doing there.

                One last tip: if traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour.

              • Jolene J.
                Camper-submitted photo from Poe Paddy State Park
                Jun. 26, 2024

                Poe Paddy State Park

                Primitive peace

                Would go back here again! Very primitive, only 2 sites with electric and no playground (but 4 swings), however the creek is beautiful and the kids were so happy to play in it. We had site 108 and had a site path right to the creek. I wouldn't recommend big campers as most of the spots would be a pain to back into. But if you're looking for a quiet campground in the woods, this is it!

              • Tom R.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
                Jun. 13, 2024

                Cowans Gap State Park

                Awesome seclusion

                Our first time at Cowans Gap and we loved it. 5 nights, 6 days with no cell or wifi to stress us out. Biking, Hiking, sitting around a campfire, very nice. Site 14 was ok, small. Weekend kids were noisy. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Firewood always available. Easy access to dump station. Coming back in July to a site we scout out. Looking forward to our next visit.

              • Tiff T.
                Camper-submitted photo from Colonel Denning State Park
                Jun. 4, 2024

                Colonel Denning State Park

                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.

              • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
                May. 27, 2024

                Cowans Gap State Park

                Nice-ish place

                The drive in was exciting. Lots of sheepish hills and turns. As long as you go slow, you'll be fine. Leaving on the other hand was terrifying. Being the down hill version of the drive in.

                A note on cell service. There is none. NONE. No AT&T, no Verizon, no TMoblie. They campground doesn't have WiFi either.

                If you were planning on going out to do stuff off the state park, there's nothing nearby.

                We brought our kayaks and had a nice day paddling around the lake.

              • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Penn Roosevelt State Park
                Apr. 29, 2024

                Penn Roosevelt State Park

                Beautiful and secluded!

                Driving in I got a little worried I was getting lost, but I drove on. I arrived on a Wednesday evening. I had my pick of campsites, because I was the only person there!

                The water was off, but I was prepared to wilderness camp later in my trip so, that was no big deal.

                It was so secluded, I heard nothing but nature for over an hour before a plane flew over. 

                If you have a trailer, I do not recommend this spot. there is a very tight hairpin turn on the way in. My six foot long trailer barely made the turn!

              • Tara R.
                Camper-submitted photo from Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing
                Apr. 22, 2024

                Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

                You've got to go to this place!

                This place was awesome! We were there for one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed every bit of our trip. Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip. We really got to witness the owners' kindness when we left for a hiking trip and a sudden windstorm caught our awning and broke one side of it, sending most of the awning itself up on the roof. The owner and his son got right to work fixing it: One got up on the roof and the other worked from the bottom to set it right and wire the broken arm to the side of the trailer so we could drive home. They also folded up our chairs and put everything we had outside in a neat little pile. I've been camping for nearly 40 years and have never witnessed that kind of pro-activeness. It's exactly what you SHOULD(but don't often) get. We will absolutely be back.

              • J
                Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
                Apr. 15, 2024

                Shawnee State Park

                Loved the park but not the site

                We loved the swimming and fishing in this park. Awesome Sandy swim beach and roped off area in the water made it great for keeping an eye on the kids while they swam. We had site 59 and are tent campers. This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable to sleep on. This spot was in its own little wooded cubby hole so it gave us a little more privacy but we thought that a lot of these sites were much too close together. We plan to scope out other sites to find a more level and more private option. Overall we really loved the park itself and will be back!

              • Greg K.
                Camper-submitted photo from Fowlers Hollow State Park
                Oct. 9, 2023

                Fowlers Hollow State Park

                Really nice

                We showed up after dark and it was a bit hard to find our way to our site—advise arriving during the day! Great little campground. Very quiet. Nestled between a hillside and a stream with a great sound of running water. Several walking/hiking trails directly from the campground. Clean and convenient restrooms. Large sites.

              • Anne W.
                Camper-submitted photo from Point Campground
                Oct. 2, 2023

                Point Campground

                5 star bathrooms and well maintained sites

                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. We stayed in the ridge loop, so not waterfront but within the campground there were so many things to do (huge mountain biking scene). The whole grounds were very well maintained, and the bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I’ve seen at a campground. Highly recommend!

              • Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park
                Sep. 14, 2023

                Shawnee State Park

                Met our Needs Perfectly

                Booked for 5 nights to have an opportunity to explore the Bedford, PA area. Great access to Flight 93 Memorial, local covered bridges, Fort Bedford Historic Fort, and many other attractions. Loop D was quiet with ample space between sites that provided privacy. Bathhouse was clean and used for showers. Dump and water fill station easy to access on your way in or out. Verizon signal good enough for streaming.

              • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Bellefonte-State College KOA
                Sep. 13, 2023

                Bellefonte-State College KOA

                Wonderful place

                The bike trails/course at the KOA were absolutely awesome! Even though we don't have kids to bring along, I couldn't help but wish I could hit those trails myself– what a cool feature they have. 

                Now, onto the bathrooms– they were impressively spacious and private, and the best part? Always clean. No complaints there. We appreciated the added security with the entrance gate, it gave us a sense of safety during our stay.

                 And speaking of people, everyone there was super polite and friendly. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again!"

              • Shona S.
                Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Campground
                Sep. 8, 2023

                Woodland Campground

                Loved it

                We stayed on a primitive site in our van, it was only for one night but we wished we'd booked more, the facilities are great and everyone is friendly. It feels homey, would definitely come back if I have the chance 🥰

              • Joni P.
                Camper-submitted photo from Black Moshannon State Park
                Sep. 5, 2023

                Black Moshannon State Park

                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.

              • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground
                Jul. 28, 2023

                Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground

                Nice overnight stop

                This is a big park. We just reserved one night as as an overnight stop after a 10 hr day of driving. We travel with a dog so our only choice for an electric site was on the Sycamore loop. The Oak loop does not allow pets. Sites we nicely laid out with level gravel and a fire ring. Looks like there lots to do around the park, especially for families.

              • Nate & Erika L.
                Camper-submitted photo from Colonel Denning State Park
                Jul. 24, 2023

                Colonel Denning State Park

                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!

              • S
                Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park
                Jul. 18, 2023

                Cowans Gap State Park

                Great!

                Nice place and no connection so make sure you have a photo of the park map before you get there.

                The site I had was definitely smaller than I expected but it still worked. Make sure to double check that before you book.

                Camp was relatively quiet. There was the occasional dog barking or kids playing but that is generally expected with a high number of campsites. The privacy of our site was pretty good and we had nice shade.

                The bathrooms were relatively clean and accommodating.

                Overall nice place, quiet and friendly campers and staff!

              • Michael L.
                Camper-submitted photo from Waterside Campground and RV Park
                Jun. 16, 2023

                Waterside Campground and RV Park

                Great place on the water

                Great setup location. Easy in and out, full utilities. Separate tenting area near bathrooms Water is easy access, pool is heated. Rates are reasonable, store is basic Come here every year, worth the trip.

              • E
                Camper-submitted photo from Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground
                Jun. 9, 2023

                Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground

                Relaxing week great sites

                Stayed in the modern camping section. Easy access to camp ground. The check in process was just to drive to the site and set up which was different but very easy. The sites are private on the sides with some green space to play on. Lots of extra places to park extra cars or bring a second vehicle with a boat.

                The kids had fun riding the bikes around the loop and taking the short cuts cut in around the loop. We had fun walking to the foot bridge to go fishing.

                The camping area was very quite both mornings and evenings. We saw the park rangers drive through multiple times per day.

                The bathrooms were clean. There are no shelfs in the showers (except for a bar of soap) but they had hooks to hang your clothes.

                The racoons were a fun surprise on our last night! We left the grease trap from the Blackstone out and the they found it. We did not see any bears though we heard they are there.

                We had smoke from Canadian forest fires so haze in the pictures is smoke not haze or rainy days! The walking trails are great. You can see the largest white swamp oak in Pennsylvania!

                Definitely check out Penns Cave too.



              Guide to Williamsburg

              Camping near Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery 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: Explore the trails at Rocky Gap State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "We walked the trail around Lake Habib which was 5.3 miles," making it a great spot for both casual and serious hikers.
              • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Caledonia State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "Nice creek running through," which is perfect for casting a line.
              • Swimming: Take a dip at Cowans Gap State Park Campground. One camper shared, "The campground has a beach swim area with concession stand," making it a fun spot for families.

              What campers like:

              • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses. A visitor at Rocky Gap State Park Campground said, "The bathhouses are always clean and well stocked."
              • Secluded Sites: Many enjoy the privacy of the campsites. A reviewer at Caledonia State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground is nicer than average, with very large sites that feel very secluded."
              • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground noted, "Staff was great!"

              What you should know:

              • No Cell Service: Be prepared for limited connectivity. A visitor at Cowans Gap State Park Campground mentioned, "We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon."
              • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Caledonia State Park Campground advised, "Do your homework on sites."
              • Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each site. For example, Prince Gallitzin State Park is open from the 2nd Friday in April to the last Monday in October.

              Tips for camping with families:

              • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. At Rocky Gap State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "There is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch."
              • Swimming Areas: Choose campgrounds with swimming options. A camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground noted, "The beach area there was not too crowded."
              • Nature Centers: Engage kids with educational experiences. One visitor at Caledonia State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground has a nature center."

              Tips from RVers:

              • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Caledonia State Park Campground said, "I would give my site an 8. It would be a 10 if the utilities were closer to the back of the site."
              • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric options. A reviewer at Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are nicely spaced except for a few that are tucked into a few odd-shaped places."
              • Dump Stations: Ensure easy access to dump stations. A camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground noted, "Easy access to dump station."

              Camping near Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

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                According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Williamsburg, PA is Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA) with a 4-star rating from 3 reviews.

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