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Keystone State Park Campground, near Derry, Pennsylvania, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a mix of comfort and adventure. The campground offers a variety of sites, including options for tents, RVs, cabins, and even glamping, so you can choose what suits your style best.

Visitors rave about the clean facilities and the well-kept grounds, making it a pleasant place to unwind. Many campers appreciate the shaded sites, especially on the Hillside Loop, which provides a quieter experience away from the busier Lakeside Loop. As one happy camper put it, “Very clean park and shower house does not have the timed showers of Lakeside,” highlighting the convenience of the amenities here.

Outdoor activities abound, with opportunities for hiking, swimming, biking, and kayaking right at your fingertips. The nearby lake is a popular spot for fishing and has a designated swimming area, perfect for cooling off on warm days. Plus, there’s a little store on-site for snacks and drinks, so you won’t have to venture far for supplies.

While some sites can feel a bit snug for larger campers, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re planning a family trip or a weekend escape with friends, Keystone State Park Campground has everything you need for a memorable outdoor experience.

Description

State Park

The 1,200-acre Keystone State Park is great for day-trips and family vacations year round. Camping, modern cabins, many trails, and a lake are all within walking distance, providing an ideal setting for wildlife watching or outdoor adventures.

The park is within easy driving distance from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, the Laurel Highlands, and their many attractions.

About 100 tent and trailer sites are available from the first Friday in April to the third Sunday of October.

Lakeside Campground is adjacent to the lake. Hillside Campground is in a more remote area of the park and accommodates those camping with pets.

Both campgrounds have a modern bathhouse. A sanitary dump station is available. Shower facilities may not be available after October 1.

The 11 modern cabins are available year round. They are located near the breast of the dam between the two campgrounds.

Three cottages, located in Lakeside Campground, sleep five people in bunk beds.

Two yurts are located in Lakeside Campground.

These round, canvas, and wood-walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep five people in bunk beds.

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Location

Keystone State Park Campground is located in Pennsylvania

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Directions

The park is in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, three miles from the intersection of PA 981 and US 22. The park office is on SR 1018 (Keystone Park Road). The campground and cabins are on Stone Lodge Road and can be reached from Slag Road (T 860).

Address

1150 Keystone Park Road
Derry, PA 15627

Coordinates

40.37200032 N
79.38300054 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 23, 2024

Clean Park and nice shaded sites

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. Very clean park and shower house does not have the timed showers of Lakeside. Both times very much appreciated the presense of DCNR - on foot this time. Very nice park to hike, swim, walk, bike, and kayak. The little store has drinks and snacks. Because the beach was closed we had considered going to Deery Community Pool 7 miles away - another option in the area.

Site97
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Joan B., July 23, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2022

Great Stay

Sites are a little tight if you have a larger camper, but we fit perfect with our 24’er. Bathrooms were updated, but could used a good cleaning. Overall great stay

Site11
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Zachariah W., July 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Zachariah W., July 15, 2022
Reviewed May. 22, 2022

Site 85

Very clean, easy access to the camp site, there are some exposed roots that are tripping hazards. A little too close to the other campsite for my liking.

Site85
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Noah B., May 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Noah B., May 22, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021

Ok

Well my site had no shade but cooled off quickly. Had some construction across from us. Not much to do but go to the beach.

Site57 hillside
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Joanne H., August 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Joanne H., August 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Joanne H., August 25, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021

Great park

Nice mid week stay in a great location.

Sitehillside 074
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2021

Loved This Place!!

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. Great Place for kids and the beach area has a great playground. Will definitely become a regular spot!

SiteLakeside Loop 17
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Don L., June 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Don L., June 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Don L., June 20, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2020

Awesome area tucked into a wooded hillside.

I camped in the Hillside Loop (Dog Friendly).  Not a bad walk to the lake.  Site was reasonable leave and plenty of room for my 32 foot Motor home and car.

Site70
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Sep. 16, 2019

Great First RV Trip

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. We did not use the bathroom facilities but they seemed nice. There is a lot to do in the park and the fact that it is very close to home means we will back again!

  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Kevin E., September 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Kevin E., September 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Kevin E., September 16, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 20, 2019

Hillside campground is where its at

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.  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.  I hiked with my son all the trails in the park and cut through and did not like what I saw.  The hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and it set in the woods.  There are some very secluded sites.

Site95
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 27, 2019

Great place close to home

I loved camping here. The camping was great and the amenities were better than any other state park that I have been to. There was a lot of stuff to do swimming, kayaking, hiking and biking. I only wish that we would have taken our bikes. That’s the only thing that would have made the weekend better. The beach and playground are a pretty long walk from the campsite so we drove which I was fine with but walking (if it was a little closer) or biking would have been better for us.

  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Mike B., May 27, 2019
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Mike B., May 27, 2019
Reviewed May. 13, 2019

Great campground

Electric only. The lake is nice. Bathhouses are clean and in good shape. The beach is really taken care of. Quiet.

Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019

Clean and Friendly place

Can be crowded during summer times but always clean and well maintained. Everybody is very friendly and great place to fish with young children.

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2018

Keystone

Camground isn't very nice. Has a big beach on the lake and playground.

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2018

Nice Place and very reasonable

small lake where you can fish, paddle boat, and swim. quiet hours and parking are strictly enforced. Bathrooms are typical for a state park. activities are limited.

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2016

Keystone State Park

This is the Keystone State and this is a pretty low-key park. Enjoy boating, fishing, educational programs, and hiking through different types of environments. Get the yurt or cabins if you can, they also have modern camping with different hookup options and a shower house. The showers were especially clean and hot when we were there in May a few years back.

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2016

Keystone camping

The visitors center at Keystone was beautiful and informative of the local history which was very interesting how the park first came about.

  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Doreen M., July 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Doreen M., July 30, 2016
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2016

Keystone

The campground was family and pet friendly on the hillside section. For the whole family enjoy.

  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Doreen M., July 26, 2016
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2016

Keystone

Keystone lake provided us swimming, boating, fishing on our hot and humid camping trip. a lot of history at the visitors center, which was a beautiful stone and wood building. Had a great time.

  • Review photo of Keystone State Park Campground by Doreen M., July 25, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Keystone State Park Campground?

    Camping at Keystone State Park Campground can cost between $15.00 and $166.04 depending on the site.

  • Does Keystone State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Keystone State Park Campground has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Keystone State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Keystone State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Keystone State Park Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Keystone State Park Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Keystone State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.