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Campgrounds near Youngwood, Pennsylvania primarily cluster along major transportation corridors, offering a mix of public and private facilities within a 30-mile radius. Fox Den Acres Campground in New Stanton and Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA in Ruffs Dale provide convenient options just minutes from Youngwood, with sites accommodating tents, RVs, and in many cases, cabin rentals. State park campgrounds like Keystone State Park and Laurel Hill State Park extend the range of choices, offering more nature-immersed settings with similar accommodation types but different amenity profiles.
Operating seasons vary significantly across campgrounds in the Youngwood area, with most facilities open from April or May through October, while a few like Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA remain open year-round. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when regional facilities frequently reach capacity. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with winter snowfall occasionally affecting accessibility at higher elevation sites in the Laurel Highlands. Several campgrounds in the area offer full hookups for RVs, though tent campers should note the variance in site quality. According to one visitor at Fox Den Acres, "Although the campground is close to several large cities, it is very relaxed, wooded, and quiet."
Family-oriented amenities represent a common feature at campgrounds near Youngwood, with swimming pools, fishing ponds, and organized activities frequently mentioned in visitor reviews. Fox Den Acres Campground receives consistently positive feedback for its activities program, with one camper noting they "provide activities almost every evening, making sure every age range is catered to throughout the week." Proximity to Pittsburgh (approximately 35 miles away) makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations, which can affect noise levels and availability. State park campgrounds typically offer more spacious sites and natural settings compared to private campgrounds, though with fewer organized activities. Train noise affects some campgrounds along rail corridors, particularly those near the Great Allegheny Passage trail, with visitors recommending earplugs for light sleepers.
Best Campgrounds near Youngwood (102)
1. Keystone State Park Campground
"Camped in the Lakeside Loop. This State Park is so Clean! The campground gives you easy access to anything you want to do. Fish, swim, hike, bike, kayak. It can all be done."
"This is our second time staying here - once in Electric site on Lakeside and this time non electric site on Hillside. Love this side of Hillside - quiet and shaded."
from $22 - $130 / night
Check Availability2. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
"Ohiopyle is located in a beautiful area of Pennsylvania we've camped there a couple of times and have been able to get last minute tent sites. Lots of outdoor activities nearby."
"Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."
from $24 - $80 / night
Check Availability3. Fox Den Acres Campground
"It’s very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample. Gravel roads and level sites."
"Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse"
from $50 / night
Check Availability4. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA
"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."
"The sites are pretty close together and we couldn’t use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig."
5. Laurel Hill State Park Campground
"The lake is separate from the campground, but it is less than a mile away and a reasonable distance walk."
"The site numbering is a bit wonky on the door loop so make sure you look at your map before you start driving the loops."
from $24 - $64 / night
Check Availability6. Donegal Campground
"The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise."
"Peaceful despite being by the highway. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. Dogs loved it as well"
7. Laurel Highlands Campland
"Nearby all the local attractions that laurel highlands has to offer....Youghiogheny River, Frank Loyd Wright house, Living Treasures Animal Park, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, etc.."
"Laurel Highlands campland is in a terrific location for all the local attractions."
from $45 / night
Check Availability8. The Blue Canoe RV Resort
"Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed."
"The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground."
from $25 - $999999 / night
Check Availability9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run
"We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets."
"ask for with 2 swimming pools. 4 water slides ,tractor rides ,fire truck rides and a train ride alongside the free activities for the kids there is allways something fun to do and only a few minute drive"
from $115 - $750 / night
Check Availability10. Dravo's Landing Campground
"Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite. It’s close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire"
"This campsite is a nice reward for west-bound riders on the GAP trail (it's the last one before Pittsburgh!)"
Drive Time
- 31 min from Pittsburgh, PA
- 52 min from Morgantown, WV
- 58 min from Johnstown, PA
- 1 hr 4 min from Weirton, WV
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Recent Reviews near Youngwood, PA
539 Reviews of 102 Youngwood Campgrounds
Cari E.
RangerKentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
Pick the loop for you
I stayed at two sites at Ohiopyle and I’ll say it again—picking the loop that best fits your equipment is key to enjoying your camping experience here. Not all loops are created equal! My second, and heavy favorite, was my site on Ivy Road. The sites were had more privacy and most importantly, were far more level and easier to access. This loop/road is also more central to the rest of the campground, the dumpsters, and had access to much nicer (still a smidge dingy), larger bathrooms. The cell service here was also decent as this road is in a less hilly area within the campground.
While the park and town are excellent for exploring, I found that the highlight of my trip was Fallingwater—it’s a Frank Lloyd Wright house (personally, I think his best) that offers tours and I was shocked to find that it was less than 10 minutes away. If you need a break from hiking and the river, I cannot recommend it enough!
- Cari E.Ranger
Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
Great, but…
My happiness with Ohiopyle SP started off rocky from the start due to two factors, which can also impact your stay:
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No matter what Google Maps tells you, try to avoid taking Sugarloaf Rd into the park—it’s a very steep dirt road that is not at all direct, despite popping you out in the middle of town (which was widely surreal as I landed in the middle of some kind of festival), but most importantly there is no cell service which is frustrating when you’re unexpectedly routed down backroads as night approaches
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which loop you stay in really matters, more so than many other parks I’ve stayed at. My first few nights were on Hickory road and many were small and wildly unleveled—I saw one individual give up trying to get his small RV backed in due to the site being a basin shape. So you truly need to do your research and find a site that fits your equipment. The bathroom in this leg was also small and dingy, to put it nicely, but serviceable. Personally, I would not stay in Hickory again.
That said, this is a beautiful park with phenomenal hiking and water adventures. The town (which is in the park) was also quaint and lovely, with a variety of food and shopping options.
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- KKailey B.Scout
Raccoon Creek State Park Campground
Raccoon creek
A little too close together for my comfort. But very nice and relaxing area. And definitely more spread a part than commercial campgrounds.
- PPam J.
TravelerLaurel Hill State Park Campground
Nice weekend getaway.
We had a great stay. Well manicured grounds. Lots of fallen trees from recent weather. Bathrooms could be cleaner. The camp hosts are awesome people. The area is quiet and peaceful. Lots of bike trails. Lake nice with swimming. Not crowded. Very family oriented. Playgrounds scattered around the campground in really good shape. We stayed at site 173. I loved it. Private. Had a little stream that ran behind it which would have been great for kids to play in. I loved the sound of running water. The fire pit and picnic table were in a little area above the stream surrounded by trees. It was so pretty and felt protected. They sell wood and awesome fire starters on site. Well priced. $5 for big bundle of split wood and $1 for each large fire starter. The Fire starters were so good, I bought extras to take with me. Definitely good quality. Not like the small ones you buy at the store. All in all, I loved it and will go back. I’ll take the grandkids next time. The lake, stream, biking, playground will keep them busy.
I have TMobile and had no cellphone service at my site. But could get service in other areas.
Site 225 looked like a great site. Up on a hill with a view, full hook up, playground close, and cell service. - AAndrew H.
GuideRhododendron Camping Area
Pretty Basic Campsite
I stayed at the non electric campsite area and it was nice. Very wooded and lots of trails to explore
- AAlly S.Scout
Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run
Awful place
I wish I could give this campground zero stars. Like the reviews below us stated, we were also verbally attacked by the little man on the golf cart. This campground should be embarrassed by the way it treats families. We were supposed to stay Thursday through Sunday with our best friends and our six children. Instead, we packed up and left Saturday after returning from our planned trip to Ohiopyle with our kids. What was supposed to be a fun, relaxing family camping weekend turned into an experience that left us shocked, disappointed, and completely disrespected. We are experienced campers and have spent years creating memories with our children at campgrounds. We are respectful guests, we follow rules, and we have never had an experience like this. Unfortunately, this campground chose poor communication, intimidation, and selective enforcement over basic customer service. During our stay, we had a truck briefly drive down to the swimming area to unload and later reload chairs, coolers, and supplies for our six children. There are no signs stating that vehicles are prohibited on the grass. In fact, there were multiple golf carts in the same area throughout the day, including staff members and seasonal campers, which led us to believe this was permitted. We understand vehicles are heavier than golf carts, but there were zero signage stating no cars allowed. To preface, there was zero damage done to the grass area due to our truck, we took photos prior to leaving the campground to protect ourselves since management is so emotionally unstable. Mind you: this is an army corp engineers campground, by Under federal law(36 CFR§ 327.2), motorized vehicles, including golf carts, UTVs, ATVs, and standard cars, must remain strictly on designated paved or gravel roads and parking lots. We found this rule after we got home and did our research. There were about 5 golf carts AND a gator in and out of the beach area through out the day. If someone had simply approached us and kindly explained that vehicles were not allowed there, we would have apologized. Instead, staff chose to sit back after someone complained, watch my children swim for hours, wait for us to clean up and bring the truck down to reload, then turn a simple misunderstanding into a confrontation. A staff member approached the truck in a golf cart, speeding up and hopping out(this is all on video) while my minor daughter was inside, reached into our vehicle and took our tag then proceeded to yell at us to pack our“shit” and prepare to leave. The way this was handled was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Our children were present, witnessed this, and were left scared and confused over a situation that could have been resolved in less than a minute with a respectful conversation. We were also told there is a strict 5 mph speed limit and that radar is used because of a serious incident involving a child in the past, He was hit and life flighted. Yet seasonal campers continued driving golf carts around at unsafe speeds while drinking. Rules and safety expectations should apply equally to everyone, not only when management decides to enforce them against certain guests and not their buddies who pay for a seasonal spot. We went to the office in good faith to discuss what happened and believed the situation had been resolved. We stayed another night, only to be told the following morning that we were no longer welcome back. To permanently ban a family over a first time issue involving a rule that was never communicated is absolutely unacceptable. A well run campground understands that communication and respect go both ways. Instead, this campground made paying guests feel unwelcome and disposable. Management needs to take a serious look at how they handle conflicts because this was not customer service, it was an unnecessary escalation. We will never return to this campground, and after this experience, we strongly encourage other families to think twice before booking a stay here. Especially with young children.
Julie P.TravelerBenner's Meadow Run RV Campground
great for families!
check in was easy. there’s lots to do for families kids- there’s ponds to fish, swimming pool, mini golf. golf cart rentals. playground. they also have events like family olympics and outdoor movies. site was also very nice and spacious
Kindra W.GuideCoopers Rock State Forest- McCollum Campground
5 stars! Large lots, beautiful scenery, and nice campers
Coopers Rock State Park is an absolute gem and easily deserves 5 stars. The RV lots are large and easy to navigate, making setup stress-free and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful, which made the whole stay even better. The new washrooms were clean, modern, and well maintained, and the scenery is breathtaking everywhere you look. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy nature, and take in the beautiful views.
Guide to Youngwood
Camping near Youngwood, Pennsylvania occurs predominantly in the western foothills of the Laurel Highlands region, with elevations ranging from 900-2,000 feet across available sites. Winter operations are limited, with temperatures typically dropping to the 20-30°F range from December through February. Most campgrounds remain accessible via PA Turnpike exits, though sites at higher elevations may experience seasonal road closures during snow events.
What to do
Explore local swimming options: Keystone State Park features a sizable lake with designated swimming area that attracts summer visitors. "Park itself is gorgeous with a large lake and designated swimming area. Place attracts a lot of people in the summer as its basically in the Pittsburgh suburbs along a major road artery," notes one Keystone State Park Campground visitor.
Ride the GAP Trail: The Great Allegheny Passage trail runs directly through several nearby campgrounds, offering easy bicycle access. A camper at The Blue Canoe RV Resort explains, "Awesome campground right on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. We loved being able to access the GAP trail right from the campground."
Fish at multiple skill levels: Fishing opportunities exist at several locations within a 30-minute drive. "Can be crowded during summer times but always clean and well maintained. Everybody is very friendly and great place to fish with young children," reports one Keystone State Park visitor.
Visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater: This architectural landmark sits within reasonable distance of camping options. "We were there in November with plans to visit Fallingwater. This campground was the perfect location for both activities," mentions a Blue Canoe RV Resort guest.
What campers like
Hillside camping sections: Multiple campgrounds offer varied terrain with hillside options that provide more privacy. According to a visitor at Keystone State Park Campground: "There are 2 campgrounds in the park, the hillside one and the one on the lake. The lakeside one is a glorified trailer park and is packed during the summer with no privacy... The hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and it set in the woods."
Easy Pittsburgh access: Most camping options sit within 35-45 minutes of Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs. One visitor to Fox Den Acres Campground noted, "Although the campground is close to several large cities, it is very relaxed, wooded, and quiet."
Wooded privacy at select sites: Despite the popularity of the region, campers report finding secluded options. "Mostly an RV campground, but several tent sites. Each site was very spacious and well shaded. Fire ring and table at each sight," explains a Fox Den Acres visitor.
Free camping options: Budget-conscious travelers can find no-cost alternatives. One visitor to Dravo's Landing Campground shares: "Free bike-in camp site with water access along the Youghiogheny River. Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite."
What you should know
Train noise impacts sleep: Railroad tracks parallel many camping areas, causing nighttime disturbances. A Dravo's Landing camper advises: "One thing to consider with these campgrounds next to the trail is the number of trains that pass by in the night. It's not the train horn but the number of turns in the track and the squealing breaks that keep you up – so bring good earplugs if you hope to sleep!"
Highway proximity affects some sites: Several campgrounds sit close to major transportation corridors. As one Donegal Campground visitor notes: "The campground is situated right off of the main road so the road noise can be an issue if it bothers you. We personally, didn't sleep well because of the road noise."
Reservation policies vary seasonally: Some sites restrict reservations during off-peak periods. Others have inconsistent communication about availability, as one camper discovered: "No one - not either website or the woman whom I spoke to - mentioned that the main road to the campground from Ohiopyle was also closed due to a separate paving project."
Bathhouse conditions differ significantly: Facility quality ranges widely across properties. "The restroom and all the bathhouses badly need updating. The paint is peeling, they smell like mildew and the siding is rotting on them. They are clean but the creepy and gross factor are too much," reports one Ohiopyle State Park visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Book evening activities in summer: Programs at family-focused campgrounds often include structured entertainment. One visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run shared, "They provide activities almost every evening, making sure everything age range is catered to throughout the week."
Schedule shopping before arrival: Grocery access is limited near most campgrounds. A camper at Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA advised, "Make sure you grocery shopping before you pull in. Campstore is sparse, they need to bring it up date and offer more."
Site selection matters for privacy: Location within campgrounds significantly impacts experience. "We decided to go here for our first RV trip as it is close to home for us. Great first experience! We stayed at site 43 in the Hillside Loop because we brought our 2 large dogs. Site was very private and relatively flat," explains a Keystone State Park visitor.
Water activities keep kids busy: Swimming and water features rank highest for family entertainment. "Mill run by far the best yogi bear/campground we have been to. Second time we have been & they have upgraded the water slides 4 huge slides plus big splash pad with little slide for smaller kids," reports a Jellystone visitor.
Tips from RVers
Request level sites when booking: Many campgrounds have significant grade issues. "The sites in the lower field, where I was, were roomy and level and all pull-throughs," explains a Donegal Campground visitor, while others report challenging terrain at numerous locations.
Plan electrical hookup placement: Power post locations vary across sites. "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable," advises a Laurel Hill State Park visitor.
Avoid peak weekends for setup space: Maneuvering larger vehicles becomes difficult during busy periods. "There's a predictably overpriced store where you can buy since essentials, and a few luxuries. Most of the primitive sites were graveled at some point in the past, but they've done a good job of fixing that," notes a Fox Den Acres camper.
Check individual site reviews before booking: Site quality varies significantly even within the same loop. One visitor noted of their RV site at Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA: "I couldn't get it level with my Anderson levelers it was pretty slopped. On my way out I heard they were having someone come in to level the sites."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Youngwood, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Youngwood, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Youngwood, PA is Keystone State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 24 reviews.
What parks are near Youngwood, PA?
What parks are near Youngwood, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Youngwood, PA that allow camping, notably Youghiogheny River Lake and Crooked Creek Lake.
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