Situated on a hillside just off the interstate in Washington, Pennsylvania, this KOA runs from March through December and draws a mix of RVers passing through and campers using it as a base for the Pittsburgh region. The campground is divided into two distinct sections: an older upper area with back-in and pull-through sites that sit exposed to highway noise, and a newer lower section with larger sites that are generally quieter. The terrain is the defining feature here. Every part of the property involves a hill.
Road access is one of the most consistent topics in reviews. Reviewers strongly recommend following the campground's posted signs rather than GPS, which can route drivers onto narrow roads with sharp turns. The approach involves multiple steep grades, and maneuvering a large rig to a site requires patience. Once settled, the upper sites pick up truck noise from nearby interstates, particularly engine braking. The lower extended-stay section is noticeably quieter, though its gravel is not well compacted and can shift under the weight of an RV, making leveling more difficult.
Amenities include full hookups with electric, water, and sewer, plus a dump station, showers, laundry, and WiFi, though signal in extended parking areas has been reported as unreliable. The pool is maintained and clean. A dog park is on-site. The camp store is stocked lightly, so resupply runs are likely necessary. Washington Sam's Club and Walmart — Washington Supercenter are both within a few miles. Brandy S. notes that "bathrooms were fairly clean, laundry was nice," though at least one reviewer found the women's bathroom in need of attention.
Sites are close together. Privacy is limited, and tent campers in particular may find the layout less suited to their needs than RVers with walls to buffer the surroundings. Mark M., who has stayed here annually for seven years, notes the staff are responsive: "We've had RV issues and birds nesting under our slide room covers that they have helped us deal with." Staff responsiveness is mentioned consistently across reviews. Campers planning a longer stay should request a site in the lower section and book ahead, as the campground fills during summer weekends.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 5-17, Free 0-4
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWashington-Pittsburgh SW KOA is located in Pennsylvania near Washington
Directions
From east jct I-70 & I-79: Go 3/4 mi S on I-79 (exit 33), then 1/2 mi W on US 40, then 1 mi N on Vance Station Rd.
Address
7 KOA Rd
Washington, PA 15301
Coordinates
40.15911672 N
80.197235 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/17/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/17/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- 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
- 30 min from Pittsburgh, PA
- 30 min from Wheeling, WV
- 39 min from Weirton, WV
- 40 min from Morgantown, WV










