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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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Paradise By The Pond

1 site · RV, Tent200 acres · Martinsburg, PA

Learn more about this land: A large 2 acre pond you are free to fish in. A small row boat with life vests is provided. We recently added two kayaks! Large mouth bass and sunfish/bluegills mostly. Down a lane about 1/3 mile, large field, by the woods. No hookups, No electricity, No neighbors very private! Large field for pets to romp. We are very flexible on check-in and check-out times. There is an extra site for friends to stay together. Just ask about this special feature. 30 Minutes to Raystown.

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Canoe Creek Camping

10 sites · RVs100 acres · Hollidaysburg, PA

Located in Hollidaysburg, PA, Canoe Creek Camping offers a secluded camping experience.Close attractions include Canoe Creek State Park, Horseshoe Curve, Allegheny Portage Railroad, Altoona Railroaders Museum, DelGrosso's Amusement Park, 1000 Steps, Lower Rails to Trails, Altoona Curve Double A Baseball, and much more!

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Grouseland Hospitality

5 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Clearville, PA

We have 4 sites ready for you here at Grouseland! Please read their descriptions and book the one best for you! We encourage guests to bring dogs, however we do ask that you clean up after them, waste can be thrown into the trash can at the sites. Also all dogs must be kept on leads when on site or on leashes when on walks. No exceptions to this rule to ensure the safety of all of our guests. Tall Oaks Campsite: Tall Oaks Campsite is a private site, great for families and friends and is our only rustic style site, so no water or electricity, designed for 1-6 people with parking for 3 cars on site and space for 1-3 average size tents. This site has a single 8-foot picnic table, portable toilet, scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, and charcoal grill. Only a short walk from our tree house where guests can relax and enjoy forest bathing. Guests are given an allotted amount of free firewood, miles of hiking trails, and use of communal facilities including a hot shower and flush toilet. Twisted Oak: Twisted Oak Campsite is a private site great for families and friends. This medium sized luxury site includes water and electricity on site, designed for 1-8 guests with parking for 4 cars on site and has space for 16 average sized tents. This site has a 10-foot picnic table, portable toilet, scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, charcoal grill, and on-site lights. Guests are given an allotted amount of free firewood, miles of hiking trails, and use of communal facilities including a hot shower and flush toilet. Red Maple Campsite: Red Maple Campsite is a private site great for large groups. This large luxury site includes water and electricity on site, designed for 1-12 guests with on-site parking space that is 90ft long and 20ft wide, for an RV or 6-8 cars and overflow parking for several more cars. It is designed to be pulled or backed into and then backed our pulled out of. This site can handle several tents and has two 6-foot picnic tables, two portable toilets, a scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, a charcoal grill, and on-site lights. Guests are given an allotted amount of free firewood, miles of hiking trails, and use of communal facilities including a hot shower and flush toilet. Aspen RV Campsite: Aspen RV Campsite is a private site great for a family in their RV. This medium sized luxury site includes water and electricity on site, designed for a single RV number of guests is dependent on RV size, maximum 12 people. This site is a drive through site, so guests don’t have to back in or out. The site can also handle a couple of tents and extra cars. This site also has a 10-foot picnic table, portable toilet, scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, charcoal grill, and bench. Guests are given an allotted amount of free firewood, miles of hiking trails, and use of communal facilities including a hot shower and flush toilet.

63 Ac Hollidaysburg / State College

4 sites · RVs, Tents63 acres · Hollidaysburg, PA

Amazing history - reach out.Learn more about this land:Bird paradise in Blair County, Pennsylvania near State College. Sixty-three acres in the beautiful Commonwealth of PA in a private wildlife corridor of the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area. Extremely secluded property with thirty acres of wetlands and a separate thirty acre of fields surrounded by woods. Plenty of opportunity for memories along the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River. Highly desirable and sought-after parcel with historic canals which have been drawing waterfowl for generations.Property has not been mowed so many of the acres have four foot high natural vegetation. Maneuverable trails can be created. Logistics need to be discussed prior to your visit, but opportunities abound.

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Wilbur's Shed

1 site · RV, Tent60 acres · Blairs Mills, PA

This location is two hours south of PSU, five hours west of NYC, and twenty minutes north of the I-76 Turnpike Willow Hill Exit. There is some cell service, but it is limited. Can you hear me now? Be sure to save site information on your phone before you leave, in case you lose cell-service. This is not Alaska, but it is not a KOA campground, either. There is a gutter when you turn off the road onto the lane. Please turn at a 45 degree angle and enter the lane gently or your vehicle with scrape the road. I have 30"x20' culvert to install, but I haven't yet made the commitment begin such a significant project. Nearby is the Tuscarora Creek which is excellent for trout fishing. The Tuscarora has a small but lovely window for kayaking from mid-March through the end of May. Please contact the host if you would like help to plan some paddle logistics. Twenty minutes south is Big Spring State Park which has an abandoned RR tunnel form the late 1800s. Forty-five minutes away is the 1,000 steps near Mt. Union which is part of the Standing Stone Trail that runs from Cowan’s Gap State Park to PSU. The Steps provides and amazing view of the Juniata River, and is a strenuous heart work-out. If members of your party would like a more pampered camping experience that includes real beds and hot showers, there is an adjoining property for rent on air b and b. Google search for The Crowe's Lounge.

Wilson’s Hollow Boondock

4 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Ramblewood, PA

Secluded spot on a 150+ year old family farm bordering Penn State University Forest and near Rothrock State Forest. Abundant wildlife and scenic hiking, biking and snowmobiling trails nearby with Greenwood Furnace and Whipples Damn State parks only a few minutes away, and we are 30 minutes from the Snyder’s Run boat launch at Raystown Lake. The area has great fishing with the streams and lakes nearby such as the famous Spruce Creek. We are centrally situated between State College PA home of Penn State University, (We Are a 30-minute drive to Beaver Stadium!) and historic Huntingdon PA home of Juniata College. And Belleville PA (Amish country) where you can attend the famous sale every Wednesday to purchase many goods and livestock or just have a look around. Many homemade Amish goods and commodities to fit your taste. Tourist attractions like Lincoln Caverns, Raystown Lake, East Broadtop Railroad, 1000 steps and many more within short driving distance. We are a camping family ourselves and would like to share our little piece of the world. Our spot can accommodate any travel trailer, fifth wheel, motor home and even tents and pop ups. At the moment there is no restroom or hookups, it’s a true boondock site. Generators are permitted. We ask that you leave the site the way you found it. We request that you do not use glass bottles.

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Pat's Primitive Place

4 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · PA

We have approximately 8-10 acres consisting of grassy fields, woods and creek. Mostly flat with paths through the woods. We are still in start up stage and have much room to improve. We have young fruit trees and bushes. The woods made up of black walnut, oak, and maple. We have a strip of power line adjacent to the property to hike and further watch wildlife which has a nice view. Deer are frequent in fields and woods.

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Tuckaway Tree Farm

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents36 acres · Belleville, PA

Come camp on a beautiful 36 acre Christmas tree farm. Located 15 miles from Huntingdon and State College, Tuckaway Tree Farm has easy access to hiking and exploring in Rothrock State Forest, Greenwood Furnace. Property is located along Backroads Discovery Route. Two ponds on the property and a trout stream down the road are perfect for fishing.

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Serenity Near State College

2 sites · Lodging150 acres · Warriors Mark, PA

A third generation family farm located near all the amenities of State College, PA and Penn State University.

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Ridge Top Retreat

1 site · Lodging150 acres · Westover, PA

We are located in beautiful Clearfield county Pennysalvina. Our farm is on over 150 acres. It’s has been in the family for generations. It has beautiful farm views with wooded areas. There is lots of wildlife to see. Including bear, bobcat, deer, eagles, fishers, and many other species. We have lots of hiking trails and our property also boarders state game lands. It’s a short drive to the Susquehanna River and other parks. You can also enjoy the cows, goats, peacocks, chickens, ducks, and turkeys at the farm. Contact the host and set up a time to visit and feed the animals. Learn more about our family farm and the animals. We also have a sawmill and wood shop. Nearby is Bilgers Rocks, Rock Run Atv Park, Prince Gallitzin State Park, the Susquehanna River, and many other fantastic outdoor activities. It’s a place to unwind and relax. And connect with nature.

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Star Lee Farm

4 sites · Lodging104 acres · Huntingdon, PA

Our mission at Star Lee Farm is to provide a small farm experience for guests and share a private glamping experience. We are using agritourism to promote awareness of pollinators through our honeybee experience and educational programs. The Star Lee is an old “family” farm that we are working to grow into a self sufficient working farm. We encourage our guests to explore nature that encompasses the farm's 104 acres and enjoy the solitude it can provide. We also invite our guests to “look up” into the night sky and behold the majesty and vastness of the universe we share.

The best camping near Canoe Creek State Park guide

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Canoe Creek State Park’s sprawling 958-acres are as varied as they are lovely. With field, forest, water and sky to dive into, think of all the possible activities you will be able to get your hands on. That’s right, it’s a whole heap, and you’ll be down-right doozied to find a better way to spend a weekend. When you’re ready to take a rec break from all that recreation, drench in some rays on the sanded beach, and hit up your camping compadre for that watermelon she packed. Leave the tent and RV behind, ‘cause out here it’s rancho relaxo. There are eight modern cabins to choose from, and you’ll totally be getting your glamp stamp on your camping passport.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Canoe Creek State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer months bring warmth perfect for water activities, though it can be crowded. Winters are cold, with the park's beauty taking on a quiet, frosty demeanor, less suitable for camping and some activities.

Know before you go

Check the weather forecast before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Be aware of park hours, typically from dawn to dusk, and plan your activities accordingly.
Remember to pack essentials like water, snacks, and a first-aid kit for your outdoor adventure.
Stay informed about any seasonal closures or restricted areas within the park.
Utilize the park's available facilities, including restrooms and picnic areas, for a comfortable visit.