Best Campgrounds near Youngwood, PA

Youngwood, PA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Youngwood is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Youngwood and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Youngwood, Pennsylvania (101)

    1. Keystone State Park Campground

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

    $18 - $70 / night

    "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."

    2. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $20 - $54 / night

    "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."

    3. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA

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

    "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."

    4. Fox Den Acres Campground

    8 Reviews
    Youngwood, PA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (724) 925-7054

    $25 / night

    "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"

    5. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-7725

    $20 - $64 / night

    "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."

    6. Donegal Campground

    7 Reviews
    Jones Mills, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 593-7717

    "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

    7 Reviews
    Jones Mills, PA
    15 miles
    Website

    $45 / night

    "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."

    8. The Blue Canoe RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Vanderbilt, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 628-4880

    $20 - $999 / night

    "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."

    9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

    16 Reviews
    Normalville, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 455-2929

    $115 - $750 / night

    "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"

    10. Dravo's Landing Campground

    3 Reviews
    Sutersville, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 872-5586

    "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!)"

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Recent Reviews near Youngwood, PA

520 Reviews of 101 Youngwood Campgrounds


  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Lake Wateree

    Lovely GEM in the heart of Carolina. Nestled in a quiet area full of smiling faces. And the staff were extremely accommodating.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Nee Meadow Creek campground

    Beautifully set in midst of a 360* view of mountains. Site are nicely spaced and are blessed with constant gentle breeze. Lovely wild flowers surrounded during my brief visit.

    However I was deceived seeing post and electrical hookup. Pretty sure none of them function.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Mountain Top Campground

    Solitude peace and quiet

    You come up a winding road and emerge atop the mountain. It’s cute. Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond. Basic amenities. Some ice and fire wood that are self serve. We’re just here for the night and are hoping to catch an uber into the city for a pirates game. Place is full - ish but is super quiet. If you’re looking for a place to hang a hammock and read a book. This is it. Nice fire holes with a view.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Sand Springs Campground

    Remote wilderness

    Was a nice campground. Wish I would have picked a better spot. Was tricky backing in. Lots of tress. Was off season so felt like I had the place to myself. Gets some crazy fog but lot of parks and trails close by.

  • B
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    Don't waste your money

    This was the worst experience I have ever had camping. We always do a huge family aging trip which we end up booking multiple sites. Every site was paid in full before arrival. One family checked in and had to pay extra when they checked in while the others did not. Camp sites where not mowed and unpresentable. Picnic tables where falling apart and one was not even usable because the bolt rusted on the bench seats and the boards where falling off. The roads are full of potholes going back to the sites. The staff are extremely rude and ignorant. When I was on the gulf cart going up to pick up my family from the pool, the one staff member stepped out in front of me blockkng me from going to pick up my family who was standing by the office steps. Told me I had to go park in the grass. Anytime you left the camp ground we where one, they watched us like Hawks. We had visitors that came and went to get a visitors pass and was treated like crap in the office and they actually told our visitors they where being dishonest. The playground area is unsafe. The wood on the playsets are falling apart and splintering. I had to pull alot of splinters out of my childs hands and feet. In the guys and girls restrooms, toilets where make closed and some of the knobs where broken off in the shower rooms. The wifi is terrible. You can't even use your cellphone on the wifi, let alone trying to stream TV. The pool water is terrible. Its so filled with salt that when you get out your skin is extremely dry and your lips shrivel up. You have to pay to go fishing but yet their ponds are scummy. Driving around we noticed that one Campsite was completely under water and it hasn't rain enough for a site to be flooded, another site the freshwater connection was held down by raquet straps to keep it together, another site there was a pile of shale and a mini excavator sitting in the lot with campers there. There was a band at the pavillion and there was a moonshine tent and staff was at it doing taste testing. I feel that drinking on the job is inappropriate. We use to go once a year here for the last 25 years and since the new owners took over, we will no longer camper there. Overall our trip was more frustrating than enjoyable. They need to find new staff that are customer friendly and not tyrants.

  • Sienna L.
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    Great Outdoor Spot in Beaver County

    This campground is great for a little getaway. Most sites are spacious! Only downside is you can hear the airport. Not a huge deal though! We loved it

  • Sienna L.
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Rhododendron Camping Area

    Amazing WV getaway

    This is one of my favorite campgrounds! It is quiet and the sites are spacious. There is a bathhouse located closest to site 5 with trails from other sites to get there. The facilities are always clean- no shower available. The campground is in walking distance to the overlook and most of the trails. Absolutely lovely here!


Guide to Youngwood

Camping near Youngwood, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes 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 and Exploring: Many campgrounds, like Ohiopyle State Park, have great hiking trails. One visitor mentioned, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
  • Water Activities: If you enjoy water sports, check out Raccoon Creek State Park Campground. A camper shared, "We rented a motorboat and paddleboard, swam at the beach, and had a great time!"
  • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Coopers Rock State Forest are perfect for spotting wildlife. One reviewer noted, "Lots of snakes but they don’t bother nobody."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Rocky Gap State Park Campground said, "The bathhouses are always clean and well stocked."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a good amount of space between campers. A reviewer at Laurel Hill State Park Campground mentioned, "Most of the sites are shaded and not crowded."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Prince Gallitzin State Park have playgrounds and swimming areas. One camper said, "Private beach on the lake for campground guest use only as well as a playground."

What you should know:

  • Site Conditions: Some sites can be uneven or sloped. A camper at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground noted, "The spots are very sloped so bring your Lego blocks."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets nearby. A visitor at Tomlinson Run State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp store staff were all very friendly and helpful, but it had limited snacks."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy on weekends. A camper at Swallow Falls State Park Campground said, "Great hikes to the falls. On Friday night, tons of families rolled in with loud kids."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Site: Look for sites that are flat and spacious. A family at Shawnee State Park Campground found, "We had site 59 and are tent campers. This site was on an incline so the cots we brought were pretty miserable."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities for kids. A camper at Keystone State Park Campground suggested, "The little store has drinks and snacks. Because the beach was closed, we considered going to the community pool."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring extra blankets and pillows for a cozy night. A visitor at Crooked Run Campground mentioned, "The walk from our site to the lake revealed a large variety of mushrooms."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Rocky Gap State Park Campground said, "The electric sites are very close together."
  • Bring Extensions: Some sites may not have power posts in the best location. A camper at Ohiopyle State Park noted, "You may want to have an extension for your power cable."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Many campgrounds are close to local attractions. A visitor at Laurel Hill State Park Campground shared, "The campground is nicer than average, with very large sites that feel very secluded."

Camping near Youngwood, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some unforgettable memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

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 22 reviews.

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.