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Rustic Acres

With reservations available and rates from $39-69 per night, Rustic Acres accommodates RVs up to 44 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. The privately-managed campground operates year-round and provides drive-in access, though campers should expect rough road conditions leading to the property.

Sites spread across wooded terrain near a river, with many seasonal campers indicating the campground's popularity among repeat visitors. Charles S. notes "clean bathrooms and showers" along with spacious sites throughout the forested setting. A wooded walking trail follows the creek, and nearby game lands provide additional outdoor opportunities for those staying in the area.

The campground features an on-site cafe open 8am-8pm serving coffee and snacks, plus a camp store for supplies. Recreation options include horseshoe and cornhole pits, with community firepit gatherings scheduled Saturday evenings at 7pm. Children's programming runs Saturday mornings with crafts, games, and scavenger hunts. WiFi reaches throughout the property, though cell service varies by location.

Campers appreciate the proximity to Interstate 80, with Clarion located nearby for shopping and dining options. The combination of seasonal and overnight guests creates a community atmosphere, while the wooded sites provide natural screening between camping areas.

Description

Rustic Acres RV Resort & Campground is a family- and pet-friendly campground in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, offering year-round camping and a convenient home base for exploring Cook Forest State Park, the Clarion River, and the outdoor recreation of Western Pennsylvania. With more than 65 years of camping history, Rustic Acres is a welcoming destination for families, RV travelers, campers, adventurers, and guests looking for a longer stay.

Located just off I-80 in Clarion, PA, Rustic Acres sits adjacent to more than 3,000 acres of State Game Lands and is only minutes from the Clarion River. Cook Forest State Park is nearby, making Rustic Acres an ideal place to stay while exploring old-growth forests, hiking trails, biking routes, paddling, fishing, wildlife, and other outdoor adventures throughout Clarion County and the Cook Forest region.

Outdoor enthusiasts can hike and bike directly from the campground, with access to nearby trails and connections to the Clarion County trail system and Rails to Trails. It’s easy to leave your campsite and head out for a hike, bike ride, or day of exploring without having to load up the car.

Camping options include full-hookup RV sites, 30- and 50-amp RV camping, pull-through and back-in sites, tent camping, glamping, vintage rental campers, and extended-stay camping. Rustic Acres is open year-round, making it a great choice for weekend getaways, seasonal camping, monthly stays, and longer-term RV travel.

Beyond the campground, guests can enjoy local restaurants, breweries, wineries, shopping, antiquing, farmers markets, and community events throughout Clarion and Cook Forest. The campground’s location makes it easy to explore the area while returning to a comfortable, quiet place to camp.

For guests who need to stay connected while camping, The Hub provides a comfortable coworking and community space with Wi-Fi—perfect for remote work, planning your next adventure, or relaxing off the campsite.

With clean, updated facilities and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, Rustic Acres combines the feel of a classic Pennsylvania campground with modern amenities and a convenient location. Whether you're visiting Cook Forest State Park, exploring Clarion County, hiking and biking local trails, traveling through Western Pennsylvania, or looking for a family- and pet-friendly campground for an extended stay, Rustic Acres is your basecamp for adventure.

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Map & DirectionsRustic Acres is located in Pennsylvania near Shippenville

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Directions

From jct I-80 & SR-66 (exit 60): Go 3 mi N on SR-66, turn left onto Pine Terrace Rd at the Rustic Acres billboard, then 1/2 mi W on Pine Terrace Rd. Rustic Acres is on the left hand side.

Address

634 Pine Terrace Rd
Shippenville, PA 16254

Coordinates

41.2359957 N
79.4406527 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
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VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
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AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Good Coverage
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 2 users
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites

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
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

1 hr 9 min from Youngstown, OH
1 hr 24 min from Pittsburgh, PA
1 hr 38 min from Erie, PA
1 hr 42 min from Johnstown, PA

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Charles S.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2026

Very quite and peaceful campground!

Great sites and fair prices. Nice camp store. The have a cafe that is open 8 am to 8pm with coffee and snacks. Charming little place with nice seating and fast wifi. I rooftop tent and primitive using only collected water and solar energy, so I cant speak for the regular sites. But they are nice and spacious. Very wooded environment. Clean bathrooms and showers. Horseshoe pit, corn hole pit, and community firepit gatherings on Saturday night at 7pm.

Site96

Month of VisitApril

Thank you so much for staying with us and for your great review. We are glad that you had a good experience camping with us and were able to share with others. Safe travels.

Ian M.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 21, 2026

Rustic Acres- Good!

The owners of the campground are friendly and easy to get ahold of. The campground has always been clean when I visit. They have a wooded walking trail that passes a creek. The game lands are also close by. The top level has year round sites, which is a big bonus!

Site6

Month of VisitMarch

Ian thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We appreciate you supporting our small business and are thrilled to hear you enjoy your time at camp :) Wishing you happy adventures!

Mike A.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2022

Weekend Trip

Beautiful and peaceful campsite. Booked a 2 night stay and then decided to extend it another night.

Site56

Month of VisitSeptember

Karen J.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 15, 2021

Hidden treasure!

Hidden treasure, with a homey family feel. Family owned, they are super nice!

Site65

Month of VisitSeptember

Mark H.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2021

Nice quiet place

Nice and helpful staff. Relaxing atmosphere.

Site68

Month of VisitAugust

claire W.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2021

This place is charming

Apparently lots of other folks agree, many seasonal campers here. Quiet tonight with only 4 or 5 empty spots. We arrived after closing but host drove me hind us. Seamless check in, easy hook up showers were very hot good pressure home made . Love it here 5+. Close to I80.

Site67

Month of VisitJuly

Dave B.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 14, 2021

Helpful friendly staff

We are traveling across country. This campground is easy access to I80, Less than 10 minutes. It is very clean, amazingly helpful staff, mix of seasonal, weekly, and overnight. Nice playground for the kids. Close to Clarion for shopping and supplies,

Site68

Month of VisitMay

T P.

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019

Family owned

Our (stay) was awesome! The staff is beyond excellent! Were I to be asked to grade them, on a scale of 1 to 10, they would be a 12! As a property manager, the beautiful grounds, attention to detail–every detail–and exceptional service is even more appreciated.

Misty L.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

rustic but in a great way

we stayed a week and absolutely loved it. our children enjoyed the Saturday kids program, crafts, snacks and games with other children. owners were great and extremely accomodating and helpful. I can't remember when we were at a campground where everyone said hi and waved to each other. loved it and will return!

Misty L.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2018

Fun family camping!!

We absolutely love it here!! family camping definitely at its best. We were thrilled to find they had a children's program on Saturday mornings. Our children had a ball making crafts, playing games, finding items on a scavenger hunt and of course snacks! The campground is clean, the grass is kept cut, with no trash to be seen anywhere. Dogs are welcome, but the owners are responsible for them and this rule is enforced.The RV sites are large and the spacing is not crowded. The camp ground was quiet and extremely peaceful. We were escorted to our site by the owners who were very nice and met us after hours with a smile. We will definitely be returning. The neighboring towns have everything you could want from mall shopping to the individual boutiques, restaurants, entertainment, golf and lots of nature to explore. It's a great place to visit. We will certainly be returning!!

Site38

Month of VisitApril