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33 campgrounds tracked (16 USDA Forest Service, 13 US Army Corps of Engineers, 4 National Park Service). View Pennsylvania on the map

Today: 2 open · 0 open year-round · 10 closing within 30 days · 3 closed · 18 not yet known. See them on the map?state=PA.

CampgroundPark / forestStateSeasonReservations
Alosa CampsitesDelaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaPARecreation.gov: Fishing is permitted on the Delaware River during the appropriate state-specific seasons.Recreation.gov Reserve
Buckaloons CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAMay 1, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Bush Recreation AreaLoyalhanna LakePA—Recreation.gov Reserve
Crooked Creek Lake CampgroundCrooked Creek LakePARecreation.gov: The Crooked Creek Outdoor Discovery Center is operated by the Armstrong Center for Community Learning. Approximately two miles away from the park, Crooked Creek Horse Park, operated by the Fort Armstrong Horsemen's Association, offers horse staging facilities, stalls, and miles of hoRecreation.gov Reserve
Dewdrop CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPACloses Sep 24, 2026; reopens May 22, 2027Recreation.gov Reserve
East Branch CampgroundEast Branch Clarion River LakePA—Recreation.gov Reserve
Handsome Lake Boat Access CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAMay 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Hearts Content Recreation AreaAllegheny National ForestPAMay 1, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Historic Rose Farmhouse CampgroundGettysburg National Military ParkPA—Recreation.gov Reserve
Hooks Brook Boat Access CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAMay 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Hopewell Boat Access CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAMay 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Ives Run CampgroundTioga-Hammond LakesPARecreation.gov: The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling mountains and open fields.Historic Town of Wellsboro Pennsylvania PA Grand CanyonTioga-Hammond Lakes offer a variety of outdoor activities.Recreation.gov Reserve
Kellettville Recreation AreaTionesta LakePARecreation.gov: Vault toilet open year round*.Recreation.gov Reserve
Kelly Pines CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAMar 31, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Kiasutha CampgroundClosed (per forest page)Allegheny National ForestPAClosed (per forest page)Recreation.gov Reserve
Loleta RecreationAllegheny National ForestPACloses Oct 10, 2026; reopens Apr 1, 2027Recreation.gov Reserve
Minister Creek Campground and TrailheadAllegheny National ForestPA—Recreation.gov Reserve
Morrison Boat Access CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAMay 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Nancy's Boat To Shore CampgroundRaystown LakePARecreation.gov: With 50 designated tent-only campsites , Nancy’s offers a mix of open, grassy sites to shaded, wooded sites, all within easy access to the waterfront. Sites vary from open, grassy areas to more secluded, shaded sites. Shower facilities and waterborne restrooms are seasonally availablRecreation.gov Reserve
Outflow Camping CampgroundYoughiogheny River LakePA—Recreation.gov Reserve
Outflow Recreation AreaTionesta LakePARecreation.gov: The nearby Allegheny National Forest also makes a great day trip.In-season hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and water skiing, are all available from Tionesta.Recreation.gov Reserve
Pine Grove Boat Access CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAMay 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Red Bridge CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAApr 1, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Seven Points CampgroundRaystown LakePARecreation.gov: Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer lakefront adventure, Seven Points offers a welcoming mix of natural beauty and practical amenities to make your stay as enjoyable as it is memorable.Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Raystown- enjoy camping, boating, mountRecreation.gov Reserve
Shenango Rec Area CampgroundShenango River LakePA—Recreation.gov Reserve
Slyder Farmhouse CampgroundGettysburg National Military ParkPA—Recreation.gov Reserve
Susquehannock CampgroundRaystown LakePARecreation.gov: Give us a call at the Raystown Lake Ranger Office- (814) 658-3405.Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Raystown- enjoy camping, boating, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, fishing, swimming, disc golf, birdwatching, seasonal outdoor performances and educational programs, and morRecreation.gov Reserve
Tionesta Rec. Area CampgroundTionesta LakePARecreation.gov: The Seneca Indian tribe named this area "where the water separates the land." Nearly a century ago, narrow gauge railways dotted the surrounding countryside, hauling out virgin timber from the hillsides.In-season hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and water skiing, are all available fRecreation.gov Reserve
Tompkins CampgroundCowanesque LakePARecreation.gov: The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling mountains and open fields.Cowanesque Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities.Recreation.gov Reserve
Tracy Ridge CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAApr 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Twin Lakes CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAApr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Valley View Group CampgroundDelaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaPARecreation.gov: Some helpful tips when it comes to any incident on the Delaware river during your visit: Stay calm and remove yourself to a safe area; Help will come to you Contact 911, or the park Emergency Operations Center at 570-426-2457 if you have an emergency Know your surroundings; Keep an eRecreation.gov Reserve
Willow Bay CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPAApr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve

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