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Camping in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania campground guide and camping resources

With over 200,000 acres and no entrance fees, Pennsylvania state parks provide countless opportunities for hiking, picnicking, camping, fishing, hunting and so much more. Boasting more than 400 cabin and lodging facilities, as well as 6,000 campsites, the parks are sure to have the perfect fit for any outdoor adventure.

Best Camping in Pennsylvania

Whether you like sleeping close to nature in a tent or relaxing in style in an RV, camping in a Pennsylvania state park puts you on the inside track for fun activities for the entire family!

Raccoon Creek State Park
Raccoon Creek State Park

One of the largest and most beautiful state parks in Pennsylvania, Raccoon Creek State Park offers fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, 44 miles of hiking, playgrounds and much more!
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Promised Land State Park
Promised Land State Park

The park sits 1,800 feet above sea level on the Pocono Plateau. Enjoy fishing and boating in two lakes as well as rustic cabins, camping, miles of hiking trails and incredible scenic beauty throughout the park’s treed forest.
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Bald Eagle State Park
Bald Eagle State Park

Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, Bald Eagle State Park is a great destination for camping, boating, fishing, swimming and wildlife watching. The 1,730-acre lake laps the flanks of Bald Eagle Mountain, surrounded by forests, fields and wetlands.
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Best Cabin Camping in Pennsylvania

Looking to take the rough out of roughing it? Pennsylvania state parks have you covered with many great options to choose from including cabins, yurts, deluxe cottages or camping cottages for your next vacation.

French Creek State Park
French Creek State Park

Straddling the Schuylkill Highlands, the 7,730-acre park is an oasis for wildlife. The forests, lakes, wetlands and fields provide the perfect backdrop to hike, fish, bike and spend time relaxing in a cabins.
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Gifford Pinchot State Park
Gifford Pinchot State Park

With 10 modern cabins, three camping cottages and three yurts, Gifford Pinchot State Park has many options for cabin rentals. Popular park activities include hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and water activities at the 340-acre Pinchot Lake.
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Black Moshannon State Park
Black Moshannon State Park

Covering more than 3,300 acres of forests and wetland terrain, this park offers 14 rustic and six modern cabins, 20 miles of trails and plenty of fishing and boating on Black Moshannon Lake.
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Unique Campgrounds with Natural Features in Pennsylvania

From the 300-year-old white pine and hemlock trees at Cook Forest to Pine Creek Gorge at Colton Point, Pennsylvania state parks provide visitors beautiful, unique and historic places.

Ricketts Glen State Park
Ricketts Glen State Park

Hike the Falls Trail System and explore the Glens, which boast a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside. The 94-foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls.
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Cook Forest State Park
Cook Forest State Park

Located in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania, the park is famous for its strands of old growth forest with towering white pines and hemlocks. Hike the trails or ride a 10-mile stretch of the Clarion River, which is popular for canoeing and rafting.
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Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Steeped in history, the 696-acre Pine Grove Furnace State Park is at the northern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park has many natural features to enjoy, including two mountain lakes and the Appalachian Trail.
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Camping Tips & Resources

 

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