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Looking to go camping near Bear Lake, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has you covered with over 760 options in the area. Whether you're pitching a tent or bringing your RV, you'll find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Enjoy the great outdoors at top-rated campsites like Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews), Burnhead Grazings (96 reviews), or Under Ōne Sun (72 reviews). Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly options. And if you're into paddling, whitewater paddling, or swimming, you're in luck! Get ready for a camping experience like no other.

Top-rated campgrounds near Bear Lake

  • Beautiful hiking close by!
  • The water was wonderfully warm, but refreshing. Later that evening, the sun set perfectly between those hills and later that night, the stars were bright & clear.
  • Beautiful hiking close by!

1. Allegheny National Forest

97%
(39)
742 sites · Sheffield, Pennsylvania
Find plenty to do in this half-million-acre national forest in northwestern Pennsylvania.
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  • Allegany State Park
  • Allegany State Park
  • Allegany State Park

2. Allegany State Park

95%
(22)
625 sites · Salamanca, New York
Natural history meets lakefront fun at this Western New York state park.
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Toilets
Campfires

3. Evangola State Park

80 sites · Farnham, New York
On the banks of Lake Erie, this park is a Niagara region favorite.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking to go camping near Bear Lake, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has you covered with over 760 options in the area. Whether you're pitching a tent or bringing your RV, you'll find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Enjoy the great outdoors at top-rated campsites like Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews), Burnhead Grazings (96 reviews), or Under Ōne Sun (72 reviews). Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly options. And if you're into paddling, whitewater paddling, or swimming, you're in luck! Get ready for a camping experience like no other.

Top-rated campgrounds near Bear Lake

  • Beautiful hiking close by!
  • The water was wonderfully warm, but refreshing. Later that evening, the sun set perfectly between those hills and later that night, the stars were bright & clear.
  • Beautiful hiking close by!

1. Allegheny National Forest

97%
(39)
742 sites · Sheffield, Pennsylvania
Find plenty to do in this half-million-acre national forest in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Allegany State Park
  • Allegany State Park
  • Allegany State Park

2. Allegany State Park

95%
(22)
625 sites · Salamanca, New York
Natural history meets lakefront fun at this Western New York state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

3. Evangola State Park

80 sites · Farnham, New York
On the banks of Lake Erie, this park is a Niagara region favorite.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Bear Lake

Buckaloons Campground
100%
(3)

Buckaloons Campground

16mi from Bear Lake · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest
site 18 Great for star gazing
100%
(4)

Hearts Content Recreation Area and Campground

24mi from Bear Lake · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest
Farnsworth Cabin

Farnsworth Cabin

26mi from Bear Lake · 1 site · in Allegheny National Forest
Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground

Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground

29mi from Bear Lake · 32 sites · in Allegheny National Forest
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground

Pine Grove Boat Access Campground

30mi from Bear Lake · 13 sites · in Allegheny National Forest
Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground
100%
(1)

Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground

30mi from Bear Lake · 20 sites · in Allegheny National Forest
Hopewell Boat Access Campground

Hopewell Boat Access Campground

30mi from Bear Lake · 20 sites · in Allegheny National Forest
Beautiful hiking close by!
100%
(1)

Dewdrop Campground

30mi from Bear Lake · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest
Site 53
100%
(5)

Willow Bay Campground

30mi from Bear Lake · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest
Minister Creek Campground
100%
(2)

Minister Creek Campground

31mi from Bear Lake · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest
Minister Creek Trailhead

Minister Creek Trailhead

31mi from Bear Lake · 1 site · in Allegheny National Forest
There are a number of small streams on the hike down to the campground, if you choose not to boat in.
100%
(1)

Morrison Boat Access Campground

32mi from Bear Lake · 38 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Bear Lake

Allegheny National Forest
97%
(39)
Allegheny National Forest
Sheffield, Pennsylvania
Allegany State Park
95%
(22)
Allegany State Park
Salamanca, New York
Evangola State Park
Evangola State Park
Farnham, New York
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