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Stargazing Field at Olga Farm

15 sites ¡ Tents133 acres ¡ Coudersport, PA
Olga Farm is a working organic vegetable farm with a Stargazing Field for primitive camping & it also offers a number of glamping options. Please contact us if you're interested in glamping at Olga Farm. The Stargazing Field at Olga Farm is perfect for camping, breathtaking sunrises, peaceful meditation, & you guessed it...stargazing in some of the darkest skies in the northeastern United States. It's adjacent to a working organic vegetable farm. Olga Farm is 4.4 miles from the charming town of Coudersport & its shops & eateries, including Olga Gallery, Cafe, & Bistro which is only 5.9 miles away. There's a great swimming hole less than 5.5 miles away. Cherry Springs State Park, a stargazing Mecca is 21 miles away. Olga Farm is a great base to explore the Pennsylvania Wilds. We are 36 miles from the Kinzua Skywalk & 46 miles from Leonard Harrison State Park, one of our favorite places to view the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. We're only 14 miles from the Austin Dam Ruins & 37 miles from Rock City Park just over the border in New York State.
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$45
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1970 Camper Kettle Creek Renovo Pa

1 site ¡ Lodging2 acres ¡ South Renovo, PA
Camp Fannie is a 1970 Fan Style Liner in almost original condition, she sits on a little over 2 acres with the Susquehanna river in front train tracks out back with a occasional train passing by and on the far side another camp and Kettle Creek where it meets the river. Kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing and atv trails all close by. Cherry springs for star gazing, have seen elk crossing the river about a mile up stream. Hyner State Park has a lookout approximately 14miles away and hang gliders in the fall with many other State parks close by. There is a restaurant across the road from Fannie with great food. This is a very quiet spot with wild animals and the sounds at night are amazing.
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1972 Vintage Camper On Campsite

1 site ¡ Lodging4 acres ¡ Renovo, PA
1972 - 15 foot vintage camper , 50 years old that gives you a real feeling of stepping back in time❤️Nestled under the beautiful pine trees. Self-check-in with a lockbox. The back side of the property line offers private walk-in access to the fresh, picturesque Kettle Creek, well known for its great fishing of Wild Brook, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. The creek is stocked at a few locations and the creek front at this property is one of them. Go through the wetlands to get to the creek. Also, just miles down the creek from the beautiful Kettle Creek Reservoir, which is stocked preseason, during season and during winter to increase angler opportunities on the lake. Minimalistic living off the grid style camping. Multiple car parking on site. Fire pit access and wood for clean burning. Creek access down the walking trail through the wetlands. Electricity. There are two 5-gallon hanging showers-in-bags outside hanging under the pavilion roof and a plastic basin available in camper for bird bathing. Small fridge space available in the camper, bring cooler space. Plastic silverware, paper plates and cups in the camper. Electric fry pan. Microwave. Coffee maker. Crock pot for cooking or try your hand at primitive cooking over an open fire. Outside charcoal grill on site. Recycle center located very close, bags will be available for recyclable trash, for you to drop at the center on your way out. 1500-watt heater that does a great job at heating the 15' camper. Fan available in camper. No pets at this time related to vintage camper accommodations. Thank you!There is flat ground to play yard games or soak in the sun. The camper sits under the pines which is a very nice shaded area. Just miles from the Bush Dam where you can boat, kayak, swim, hiking trails just a beautiful & relaxing area. Also close to kettle creek famous for its great fishing. Private driveway with lots of parking space.
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Farm on the Creek

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents100 acres ¡ Howard, PA
The active farm lays along the lazy Marsh Creek not far from where it collides with the mighty Bald Eagle. Campsites are spaced out along the creek, in the fields, and on the mountain. Fish on any of the three streams, relax by the water or enjoy view of the cattle and wildlife. Bald Eagle State Park, State College, and Lock Heaven are a short distance away.
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Austin Dam Memorial Park

206 sites ¡ RVs, Tents76 acres ¡ PA
Just outside the quaint town of Austin sits a vivid reminder of one of Pennsylvania's worst disasters – the Austin Flood. In 1909, the dam was constructed on Freeman Run to power the Bayless Papermill downstream. Many wondered if the dam was safe. On September 30, 1911, Austin found out. Poor construction, coupled with torrential rain, resulted in the dam's collapse. Nearly 400 million gallons of water were released, destroying everything for 8 miles. At least 78 people perished in the tragedy. It was the second worst flood disaster in Pennsylvania's history and sixth worst dam failure in U.S. history. The tragedy sparked new legislation to improve dam safety, and the Austin Dam was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The ruins of the dam still stand, surrounded by a 76-acre park, as a tribute to the lives lost in the Austin Flood. Don't miss one of Potter County's best kept secrets!
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Bald Eagle Campsite

33 sites ¡ RVs, Tents11 acres ¡ Tyrone, PA
Originally opened as a family campground owned and operated by Denis and Kay Snyder in 1964. Bald Eagle Campsite has been owned and operated by the Snyder family to this day! Come join us in the beautiful forested landscape of Central Pennsylvania. Located a mere 20 miles south of Penn State University, we are surrounded by the many amenities Central PA has to offer. We are welcoming to LGBTQ+ campers as well as all ethnicities. Pitch a tent on a quiet site and drop a line into one of our two trout streams crossing the campground. Hang a hammock between two towering poplar trees surrounded by flowering rhododendron. Or pull up in your camper and relax before and after a Penn State Football game under the blue and white sky. We have small, secluded sites to get away from it all, as well as conjoined sites to accommodate larger groups. On property we have bathrooms, hot showers, and a recreation hall with free ping pong, board games, and billiards. For a fee, we also have firewood, electricity, and a large event tent for rent. Campers must be less than 25 feet. Generators are not allowed. Music should not reach outside your own site after 9pm. There are no water hookups. Vehicle noise is audible from route 350, especially on Friday afternoons. Noise is diminished at sites further back from route 350. Our sites are wheelchair accessible, but the bathrooms and showers do have one step up into them. Walk to Snappy's 24-hour convenience store to use their free Wi-Fi, buy bags of ice, or to pickup snacks and a sub in the attached Snappy's Grille. An ice cream stand and restaurant are within walking distance. We require a minimum two nights stay for the recognized holiday weekends for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
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Camp Skipping Rock on Pine Creek

1 site ¡ RV, Tent5 acres ¡ Cammal, PA
Welcome to our little slice of heaven along Pine Creek at the southern end of the "PA Grand Canyon". It is an outdoor lover's dream. The camp lies inside of Tiadaghton State Forest on the west side of Pine Creek in the Pennsylvania Wilds. The property is 5 acres, embedded deep in public land. On the property there is this one very large campsite (approx 100 square ft) for rent and our small cabin. If we are there at the same time as our guests, we share the outhouse and shower, but our guests have their own private picnic table, fire pit and grill on the far side of the property. The area is beautiful for paddling, floating, fishing, hiking, biking, rock skipping, dipping your toes, swimming hole gems, searching for waterfalls, writing retreats. There are hundreds of miles of hiking, mountain bike and ATV trails, and some of the best fishing and stargazing on the East Coast. There is a 62 mile -rails-to-trails that runs along the other side of Pine Creek from Wellsboro to Jersey Shore, PA. Our camp is located on a secluded hill - a relaxing oasis removed from the rest of the world - read a book in a hammock, build campfires, grill yummy food, let the kids run around like crazy, play a lot of cards. It a 2 minute walk from the property to public access to Pine Creek. It is a 45 minute drive to paddle the Western Branch of the Susquehanna near Lock Haven, PA.
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$50
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The Bellefonte Campground

65 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres ¡ Bellefonte, PA
Welcome to Bellefonte Campground in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Our campground features nearly 70 RV sites, including both pull-through and back-in options. We're conveniently located close to our area's most popular attractions, including Penn State University to the southwest and Bald Eagle State Park to the northeast. All in all, were your perfect basecamp for exploring our part of central Pennsylvania. Our back-in RV sites can accommodate vehicles ranging from 35 to 50 feet, with options for 30 amp or 30/50 amp electric service. Each site has it's own picnic table and fire ring, are pet-friendly, and can host between two to eight occupants. Choose from sites with water and electric and those with full hookups (water/sewer/electric). Our pull-through RV sites are designed for easy setup and accessibility. These sites can accommodate vehicles ranging from 35 to 60 feet and offer 30 amp or 30/50 amp electrical service. All pull-through sites provide full hookups, ensuring a seamless camping experience. Each site comes complete with a picnic table, a fire ring, and a pet-friendly atmosphere. Our pull-through sites can comfortably accommodate groups of up to eight occupants. Discover our "Camper Rentals" collection, showcasing two distinct campers. First, the vintage 1975 Airstream, a blend of retro allure and modern comforts, sleeps 4 and offers a well-appointed kitchen. Second, our spacious 36' camper, accommodating 4, features a queen bed, pull-out sofa, and a cozy living area with TV and fireplace. Both come with Heat/AC, a full kitchen, picnic table, and fire ring, ensuring a non-smoking, pet-free stay.
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Purple Pines

1 site ¡ RV, Tent20 acres ¡ Philipsburg, PA
Learn more about this land: Purple Pines is located outside Philipsburg, 20 minutes from Rt-80, 30 minutes from State College and Penn State University, and an hour from the Pennsylvania Wilds. Our land is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Philipsburg. This historic town is bouncing back after losing its local industries decades ago. A 20 minute drive takes you to Black Moshannon State Park which offers hiking trails, a boardwalk through the wetlands, a beach with swimming, launches for canoes and kayaking, and fishing. The camp site is among pine trees and overlooks a creek valley. UPDATE: This property is under contract to be sold. Our last night hosting will be June 17th. Thank you for staying with us, we loved hosting you all!!
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Elk Run Maples

1 site ¡ RV, Tent3 acres ¡ Gaines, PA
A gorgeous property at the foot of a mountain with the Elk Run creek edging the back private area, provides hours of relaxation listen to the stream, fishing and wading in the creek. Huge maple trees where a maple sugar shack was once on the property provides a wooded area by the stream where you can set up a tent or sleep in hammocks and listen to the stream. We are renovating a barn into a large beautiful house will be available soon. We provide a picnic table, fire ring and fire wood. There could be two sites, one has electric and both have water. Bring a water filter, water is safe but has the sulfur smell. A charcoal filter is recommended. The circular driveway provides easy access. Toy hauler or horse trailers welcome. ATV can get in the DCNR connector trail right from the driveway. Hunters are welcome to hunt the many acres of public land in the area. Not permitted on our property. There is wildlife including bear, deer and Turkey we often see ducks, eagles, gross beaks, and cardinals just to name a few. This is the place to come to park you RV and retreat to the creek in back of property if you want time to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
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Good Neighbor Craft House

1 site ¡ RV, Tent2 acres ¡ North Bend, PA
We are a brewery/restaurant sitting in picturesque Western Clinton. We sit in the shadow of the famous Hyner View State Park, which offers one of the best views in Pennsylvania. There are plenty of hiking trails and opportunities to enjoy the Susquehanna River. Or simply relax on our property while you enjoy mountain views and nature.
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$35
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Creekside Inn at Sizerville RV Site

3 sites ¡ RVs1 acre ¡ Emporium, PA
Learn more about this land:3 Self contained RV 30amp hookups; picnic table-fire ring-firewood at each site. Pics are on the Creekside Inn at Sizerville Facebook page. Adjacent to Sizerville State Park and 500,000 acres of State Forests. Centrally located to Pennsylvania's elk herd, Kinzua Bridge, Pa.Grand Canyon, and Cherry Springs Dark Sky. Bicycle trails, hiking trails, horse trails, countless hunting and fishing opportunities, endless canoeing and kayaking.
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$25
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The best camping near Kettle Creek State Park guide

Overview

About

A melting pot of idyllic scenery, Kettle Creek State Park is inundated by the like-named reservoir. And, nestled within the surrounding valley that hugs the reservoir, you’ll find picturesque views of the indigenous pines while canoeing or kayaking this expansive body of freshwater. Once docking your water vesicle of choice, you’ll be able to camp alongside the Kettle Creek Reservoir on some of the Lower Campground modern campsites; all are included with electricity and well-built showers. And don’t let the frigid temperatures of mid-winter discourage you from visiting the abiotic gem―the ice fishing here’s impeccable, dare we say “super chill.”

When to go

The ideal time to visit Kettle Creek State Park is during the mild weather of spring and fall. Summer brings warmth and a full bloom of the park's natural beauty, but also a peak in visitor numbers. Winters can be harsh, with snow limiting access to certain areas, making it less ideal for those not seeking a snowy adventure.

Know before you go

  • Check weather conditions before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Be aware of local wildlife and follow guidelines to respect their habitat.
  • Some areas may have limited accessibility; verify the open trails and facilities before arrival.
  • Practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve the park's pristine environment.
  • For any updates on closures or safety information, consult the park's official website or contact the visitor center.

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