The best family-friendly campgrounds near Bellwood, Pennsylvania

Looking to escape into nature near Bellwood, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has over 300 camping options that are family-friendly and perfect for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're into snow sports, hiking, or horseback riding, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. With popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, campfires, and potable water, you can enjoy a comfortable stay while immersing yourself in the great outdoors. Check out top-rated campsites like Bald Eagle Campsite (360 reviews), Fairview Farms Airfield (294 reviews), and Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews) for tried and true camping experiences. Plus, with an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $14, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bellwood

Looking to escape into nature near Bellwood, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has over 300 camping options that are family-friendly and perfect for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're into snow sports, hiking, or horseback riding, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. With popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, campfires, and potable water, you can enjoy a comfortable stay while immersing yourself in the great outdoors. Check out top-rated campsites like Bald Eagle Campsite (360 reviews), Fairview Farms Airfield (294 reviews), and Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews) for tried and true camping experiences. Plus, with an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $14, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bellwood

1. Bald Eagle Campsite

96%

(1614)

12mi from Bellwood · 33 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

2. Paradise By The Pond

100%

(156)

25mi from Bellwood · 1 site · Tent, RV

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. 30 Minutes to Raystown.

3. Slice of Solitude

100%

(37)

36mi from Bellwood · 1 site · Tent, RV

Our property was once an overgrown field that in the past was strip mined for coal. This area was purchased by a local church congregation and has been transformed into a fun, peaceful picnic/recreation area. We enjoy using this area for picnics, birthday/graduation parties, family reunions and other fun, meaningful events. We have even had a few weddings here. Recently we decided that we want to give more people the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful, serene area. We hope you choose to come and relax and enjoy a "Slice of Solitude" Learn more about this land: Rustic camping area not far from town. We have a sand volleyball court, horseshoes, children's playground, tether ball, corn hole. A walking trail, running water, electricity (we do now have two 30 amp outlets), a fire pit, and a few other options. A nice quiet area. In 2024 we add a very nice shower house/restroom.

4. 4722 Retreat

100%

(23)

26mi from Bellwood · 1 site · RV

This is a single hookup campsite for any size RV or pull-type campers up to 35 feet long. It has full hookups: water, 15 or 50 amp electric and sewer. Every stay comes with one complimentary wheel barrow full of firewood. There is one nature trail (more to come!) Enjoy the privacy of a campsite where you’re the only camper! The owners of the property live nearby and are available if there are any problems.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Teresa

November 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at 4722 Retreat

Although the site was close to the road, it was very private and roomy. We enjoyed walking the trails around the property. We even saw a deer the one morning! the full hookup site was just as advertised -Easy to get into with plenty of room to maneuver.

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Phil

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Slice of Solitude

Very nice, quiet. Well maintained. Richard is very good at communication. We like seeing the deer in the evening. We saw Turkeys there last spring.

Susan

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

Terrific little campground. Linda was there to meet us and explained the lay of the land. Site was large and clean. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Yes, you can hear the noise from the highway. But we knew that beforehand. We had an event in Tyrone and this was a great and affordable stay for us.

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Sydney

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Bald Eagle Campsite

Lovely sites!! the stars were beautiful and it was very quiet and peaceful. bathrooms were well maintained

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Mailley

October 2025

26 ft toy hauler

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise By The Pond

This is truly a perfect spot! Very private and quiet, our dogs loved the freedom! Level, gravel area for our 26’ toy hauler. BEAUTIFUL sunsets! Yvonne is a responsive host. This was our 2nd visit and we will definitely be back next year!

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Michael

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to 4722 Retreat

Great base camp to enjoy all the area has to offer. The site was level, clean and very relaxing. Enjoyed the stay!

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Matthew

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

The campsite was incredible. I highly recommend this for any central PA camping trip

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Sean

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Bald Eagle Campsite

Loved camping at this place. Lovely hosts as well. Highly recommended.

Ellysa

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

We stayed at Site 30- despite many reviews complaining about road noise, it truly wasn’t noticeable, and quieted down considerably in the early evening. Bathrooms were clean and in good condition, wood and dumpster were easy to access. We’ll be back!

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Brandon

October 2025

24 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Paradise By The Pond

This was a fantastic place for us to break up our trip to the northeast. It is worth the drive 100%, the views are fantastic and it is very private. Yvonne was easy to communicate with and super responsive. We are already looking at the calendar for the next trip out.

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Sean

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Bald Eagle Campsite

Gorgeous little campground . Has everything you need and more.

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Mary

October 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Paradise By The Pond

This was a great site. Would definitely recommend it and go out of our way to come here again. The directions were easy to follow, it was fun to paddle around in the lake and we caught a fish. The dogs loved it as well.

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Jillian

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to 4722 Retreat

This place is amazing! Large gravel loop, full hookups, free firewood! And a large yard for kids and dogs to run and play. There is Whipple Dam State Park just 2 miles down the road with a beach, hiking, and kayaking. Kevin is so nice. Warning, if you arrive after dark, ask Kevin to meet you as it is hard to see at night.

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Laurie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

Lovely campground…very old school! Very nice people there too! And great showers

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Jason

October 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

Great little site. The campsite is very rustic. No frills. Just a place to set up camp. The Rhododendrons were really amazing. We can in after dark. Had some challenges getting to the site. (Bare right just after the shower facilities). This is a pets allowed sight which meant dogs barking all night, which was the only negative. We’d definitely sat here again.

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Rose

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

Linda and Janet’s place was terrific. The tent sites were well secluded and the bathhouse was clean. Linda was waiting for another guest when I pulled in, so we chatted for a minute and then she showed me to my site. I saw Linda several times throughout the weekend, checking on the bathhouse and on us guests. I’ll definitely be back, but with our camper next time!

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Ty

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

Been going here since I was a kid, it is usually a hit or miss on weather but we got lucky this weekend with no rain and sunny skies. Lots of fun if you are into playing pool, ping pong, or fishing, or just being outdoors.

Renee

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Slice of Solitude

The perfect spot to entertain a 3 & 5 year old! We had access to a shed filled with games, toys, and kiddie pools. The kids loved the playground equipment and the swings. We took our dogs on several walks along a wide mowed trail around the property. Bathrooms were spotless. Always thankful for property owners who allow us to stay and enjoy their property!

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Barb

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Paradise By The Pond

It is a very lovely and picturesque camping spot. I would definitely go there again. You are surrounded by farm country in front and the mountain behind you. Gorgeous!!! I will say that you should be prepared for the Spotted Lantern Flies. That is not Yvonne’s fault, it’s just the current insect nuisance. They don’t bother humans though. I camped alone but I felt completely safe there. So peaceful. Just what I needed. Thank you Yvonne!!!

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Eva

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Paradise By The Pond

Private and it was fun to see the field corn being harvested. Lots of great hiking within 45 minutes from the campsite.