Reservations open 129 days in advance at Pioneer Park Campground in Somerset, Pennsylvania, a full-hookup campground running from early April through late October. Roads inside the park are a mix of asphalt, gravel, and dirt, and some reviewers note the pull-through sites can feel tight, with campsites packed close together and prone to mud after rain. RVs up to 60 feet are accommodated, and the campground provides electric, water, and sewer hookups, a dump station, showers, and drinking water.
Fishing is a recurring draw. The campground has multiple ponds, though the size of the water is a point of debate among visitors. One reviewer describes them as "Three large lakes," while Marc P. flatly notes, "I don't know why anyone would advertise ponds as lakes." Either way, several campers mention spending extended time fishing and wanting more of it. Site 202 sits directly on one of the ponds and offers shade, though it is adjacent to a sewer pump station with periodic truck traffic. Laurel Hill State Park Campground and Kooser State Park Campground are nearby options for campers who want access to additional hiking and biking trails in the area.
Cell coverage is limited, with Verizon users reporting around two bars. WiFi is listed as an amenity but has not worked reliably for multiple reviewers. The campground also sits roughly 22 miles from the Flight 93 National Memorial, making it a functional base for that day trip. Pets are allowed, firewood is available on-site, and booking well ahead is advisable for summer weekends.
Description
Pioneer Park is a beautiful 185 acre recreational area nestled at the foot of the scenic Laurel Ridge Mountains. The large manicured grass-covered campsites are enhanced by fifty picturesque acres of spring fed lakes. Three of the lakes are stocked weekly with all species of trout and attract fishermen from all over southwestern Pennsylvania. No fishing license is required, although permits are necessary and can be purchased at the campground office. The fourth lake is used for paddle boats and children's fishing. Fishing is free for children in this lake. Other activities under the direction of a full time activities director, range from swimming in an olympic size pool, basketball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, miniature golf, horseshoes, volleyball, treasure hunts to paddleboat races. The area surrounding Pioneer Park is rich with the rural history of the past two hundred years. Other interesting nearby attractions include white-water rafting, Seven Springs Resort, Fort Ligonier, Idlewid Amusement Park and Soak Zone, Fallingwater (a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece), Laurel Caverns, fairs, festivals, and shopping outlets. Our office or activities staff can suggest outings, give directions, and answer any questions you may have. We hope our friendly staff has the pleasure of welcoming you to Pioneer Park campground so you too can enjoy the thrill of waking up in the cool crisp mountain air to the exciting honking of our Canadian geese or the hungry quacks of the mallard ducks outside your camper door.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPioneer Park Campground is located in Pennsylvania near Somerset
RV ParkAddress
273 Trent Rd
Somerset, PA 15501
Coordinates
40.02634862 N
79.21393055 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 40 min from Johnstown, PA
- 57 min from Pittsburgh, PA
- 1 hr 11 min from Morgantown, WV
- 1 hr 11 min from Altoona, PA
