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River Hill Retreat

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· Kennerdell, Venango, Pennsylvania
16 acres hosted by Kara B.
1 tent site
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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
16 acres of woods right along the bend of the Allegheny River at Kennerdell, PA are yours to enjoy! We have the best of both worlds- a secluded spot for campfires, hammocks, and hiking, or head down to the river to hang out by the water or kayak! Walk across the bridge to check out great trails in Clear Creek State Forest or drive a few miles Emlenton, Foxburg or Franklin for breweries, wineries, and bike trails. Our favorites: Emlenton- 12 miles: Emlenton Brewhaus, Blue Collar Tavern, Little IT Deli, Allegheny River Bike Trail access Foxburg-16 miles: Foxburg Pizza, Foxburg Wine Cellars, Allegheny Grille, Allegheny River Bike Trail access Franklin- 19 miles: Trails to Ales Brewery,Vino and Vibes, Allegheny River Bike Trail access Pick up the Allegheny River Bike Trail at the end of South Tunnel Rd, about 2 miles down from our location. Sites down at the river are on the flood plain. Setups here are not permanent due to uncertain river heights. Forest sites are uphill. River is accessible with a half mile walk/drive down our drive or via hill stairs. Cell phone service is weak to nonexistent in much of the property, so be prepared to go offline and relax!The Riverfront Campsite is one of our favorite views of the river.  Enjoy being down among the giant sycamores and silver maples as you pitch your tent, have a beach fire, or swing in a hammock next to the Allegheny River. Enjoy this private campsite to fish or rent a kayak to float downstream.  Take a short walk across the Kennerdell Bridge to explore the nearby trails in Clear Creek State Forest.   On lazy days we suggest plopping your camp chair in the water and waving at the kayaks and tubers that pass by. This site is NOT accessible by car.  You will need to hike in down stairs and about an acre to the site from the road.  We can assist you with ATVing your equipment to the site.   Cell service is limited or non-existent at this site- be prepared to go offline and relax!
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Alex C.recommends
September 25, 2023
Riverfront Campsite
Cute, cozy riverside camping
Great site, nice hosts and awesome location right on the river! Camping layout was nice, enough room for our big 6 person tent and still had enough for a couple small tents if needed. Also had a little pseudo shelter with solar power to charge devices and a small popup tent with bucket toilet,and picnic table. Couple firepits (1 on the river rocks and 1 just above it at the campsite were chill, had a fire going for us when we arrived which was very nice. Firewood was plentiful (we paid for some extra) and there's even a little pump well for washing water. Site is right off a private road but felt very secluded overall, there are houses across the river and down the road but it's a nice, quiet site. Walmart / stores about 20 min away as well. Very limited tmobile service (barely had one bar lte) but that was a plus for us to disconnect. You do have to park and haul gear down a set of stairs and a short 300ft walk down an easy trail but wasn't a problem, even on our way out in the rain. Thanks for the nice stay, will definitely be back!
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Hope D.recommends
September 21, 2023
Riverfront Campsite
I loved that the campsite was next to the Allegheny River. Wonderful spot to camp at, but just know that there are quite a lot of steps to go down and it’s a bit of a walk to the campsite.
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Crystal S.recommends
September 17, 2023
Riverfront Campsite
Kara’s site was fantastic. Pretty, shaded, relaxing site with river access. The directions and communication were great. They were very accommodating. Great spot for wildlife as well. We enjoyed listening to screech and barred owls, and saw kingfishers, bald eagles, deer, and osprey. It’s the perfect landing spot for a day trip down river from Fisherman’s cove as well.
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Severn W.recommends
July 11, 2023
Riverfront Campsite
Riverfront Relaxation
Had a great time at this site. Nice amenities, great communication/flexibility, great view and access of the river, great spot for swimming and just relaxing. The campsite itself had enough room for our 3 large tents and 1 smaller tent, and that was just in the immediate area. Plenty of more room throughout. Would definitely stay again and 100% would recommend.
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Becca P.recommends
July 9, 2023
Riverfront Campsite
Best hosts and most beautiful campsite right along the Allegheny. Such a treasure!
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Michael C.recommends
July 1, 2023
Forest Campsite
We were traveling through and needed a spot to stop. Nice spot and friendly hosts. Fit our needs perfectly.
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Kennerdell, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Erie First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kara B.Joined in January 2022
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