The best campgrounds near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania with climbing

In Gallitzin, climbers have over 140 camping options tailored for scaling rocks and boulders. You’ll find sites ranging from rugged tent spots tucked beneath the trees to private clearings just a short walk from popular climbing routes. The area draws climbers for its varied sandstone outcrops and easy access to fresh lines. Most sites allow campfires, pets, and have toilets—no need to rough it too much. Swim or spot wildlife between sessions on the wall. Top picks include Grouseland Hospitality (208 reviews), a local favorite for its wooded seclusion and quick crag access, Sassafras Hollow (4 reviews) with a quiet, streamside setting, and John B.’s "The Baker Camp" (3 reviews), which feels like a climber’s hideout. Expect to pay an average of $89 per night, with some sites dipping as low as $60 if you book early or go off-peak.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Gallitzin

In Gallitzin, climbers have over 140 camping options tailored for scaling rocks and boulders. You’ll find sites ranging from rugged tent spots tucked beneath the trees to private clearings just a short walk from popular climbing routes. The area draws climbers for its varied sandstone outcrops and easy access to fresh lines. Most sites allow campfires, pets, and have toilets—no need to rough it too much. Swim or spot wildlife between sessions on the wall. Top picks include Grouseland Hospitality (208 reviews), a local favorite for its wooded seclusion and quick crag access, Sassafras Hollow (4 reviews) with a quiet, streamside setting, and John B.’s "The Baker Camp" (3 reviews), which feels like a climber’s hideout. Expect to pay an average of $89 per night, with some sites dipping as low as $60 if you book early or go off-peak.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Gallitzin

1. Grouseland Hospitality

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49mi from Gallitzin · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Grouseland's Private Campsites are located on top of our ridge offering a unique scenic overlook and a near virgin sky perfect for stargazing. 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 dogs must be kept on leads when on site or on leashes when on walks. There are no exceptions to this rule to ensure the safety of all of our guests. All sites include an allotted amount of free firewood, miles of hiking trails, and use of communal facilities including a hot shower and flush toilet. Tall Oaks Campsite: A small private site and is our only rustic style site, so no water or electricity, designed maximum 6 people with parking for 3 cars on site and space for 4 average size tents. This site has a picnic table, portable toilet, scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, a bench and charcoal grill. Twisted Oak Campsite: A medium-sized luxury private site includes potable water and electricity on site, designed for maximum 8 guests with parking for 4 cars on site and has space for several tents. This site has a picnic table, portable toilet, scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, benches, charcoal grill, and on-site string lights. Red Maple Campsite: A large luxury private site that includes potable water and electricity on site, designed for a maximum 10 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 backed into with an RV and then pulled out of. This site can handle several tents and has two picnic tables, two portable toilets, a scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, benches, a charcoal grill, and on-site string lights. Aspen RV Campsite: A medium private luxury drive through site great for RVs, rooftop tents, pop ups or camper vans. This site includes potable water and electricity on site, designed with water and electric hookups for a single camping vehicle, maximum 6 people. This site is a drive through site, so guests don’t have to back in or out. This site also has a picnic table, portable toilet, scenic overlook, hammock, fireplace, charcoal grill, and a bench.

2. Family Summer Camp Rv & Tent Sites

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51mi from Gallitzin · 99 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land: We are offering Year-Round camping with 30-amp Rv hook ups. Water turned on site after May 15th, Cable on every site. A dump station available at the exit! There is a shower house / bathhouse available to the campers. 24-7 -365. Campers will have unlimited access to activities and amenities at no additional charge. Olympic sized swimming pool 18 round mini golf, Shuffleboard and boccie ball. Gaga ball pit, Sand box, playgrounds, basketball, volleyball, tennis and pickleball courses. the campground as a schedule of activities from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We can't. take Hip campers on the three summer Holiday weekends. Our camping price. is all inclusive includes all onsite amenities. no food Located in the heart of the Laurel Highland We are a gated Camping Community. we are in close proximity to all the area's most popular attraction. Ohiopyle State Park Laurel Hill State Park Koosier State Park Linn Runn State Park Three Frank Lloyd Wright homes, Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob & The Duncan House! Flight 93 National Monument Living Treasures Animal Park Caddy Shack Numerous Restaurants Wineries Breweries and Wedding Venues! We are located only minutes from Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mt. Ski Resorts. Skiers from all over the United States flock to Southwestern Pennsylvania to Ski the Laurel Highlands! Wonderful area to explore!

3. John B.’s "The Baker Camp"

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38mi from Gallitzin · 14 sites · RVs

I've owned this 35 acre property for over 20 years. Originally purchased as an investment property, my family and friends that camp with us convinced me to keep it. Now it is time to share our secluded happy place with other families and friends to enjoy the peace and beauty of being close to nature in a very secluded location yet close to services in town. Learn more about this land: Electrical limited to 4 RVs at a time.  Additional RV parking is available. I've owned this property for over 20 years and I want to offer the opportunity for people to share the very private setting.  Over the years, many people have enjoyed hanging out in our 20' x 32' party pavllion near the fire ring and the stream.  Lots of room for multiple campers and RV's.  Seasonal restrictions apply during snow periods and spring thaw periods.

4. Black Moshannon State Park

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96 sites · Grassflat, Pennsylvania

Discover the serene beauty of Black Moshannon State Park.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

5. Simon B. Elliott State Park

30 sites · Plymptonville, Pennsylvania

Discover the natural charm of Simon B. Elliott State Park.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

6. Sassafras Hollow

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39mi from Gallitzin · 1 site · Lodging

Enjoy a relaxing stay in the cabin tucked away in a quiet corner of our farm. More than just a glamping experience, the cabin is provided with hot and cold running water, a Bathroom with shower and composting toilet, electricity, heat and air-conditioning, a kitchenette for meal preparation and, of course, a great porch where you can enjoy the solitude of Sassafras Hollow. Our farm is conveniently located near state parks, hiking trails, and streams for outdoor activities. Standing Stone Trail is a mile from the farm and it’s a short drive to The East Broad Top Railroad, Lake Raystown and the Thousand Steps. Since we operate an organic vegetable farm, seasonal produce is always available. We are also home to Barn Door Artisans, a collaborative family enterprise offering finished wood products, ceramics and fine art. Visit the Art Studio, just a short walk down the path, to browse the artwork created from materials from the surrounding landscape.

Public campgrounds near Gallitzin

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Black Moshannon Campground

39mi from Gallitzin · 96 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Moshannon State Park

Simon B. Elliott Park Campground

43mi from Gallitzin · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Simon B. Elliott State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Adam

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

Very pretty and more private than most sites! Be careful of the wind though, since it's on the crest of a hill the wind can get strong enough to flatten a tent if you're not careful. Overall very fun experience!

Mitchell and Heather

November 2025

35 ft Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

This was such a perfect spot for us to get away this past weekend. The site had all that we needed and we were personally meet by the host who showed us to the site and made sure we had all we needed.

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Justin

November 2025

26 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

Mason reached out to my wife and I days before our camping trip to inform us about camping at Grouseland. The day of, he messaged us for our ETA and then met us at the front entrance to guide us to our beautiful campsite. We stayed at the Aspen RV site. The hospitality, cleanliness and care that goes into Grouseland is impeccable. 12/10.

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Ally

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Grouseland Hospitality

Our group stayed at the Twisted Oaks Site! It was quite the view and a great get away. Our site was secluded and we didn’t get any traffic coming in and out. Totally recommend!! I loved the available benches provided by the fire.

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Nathan

November 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

This is our second time here and it was amazing as before. Great site, great views, nice setup with electric and water. Will be back next year.

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Kristin

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

Beautiful campsite! We stayed at Tall Oaks and it was just as the others said - far enough removed from the other campsites and at the end of the access road so as to make it very private. The site included a grill, fire pit, trash bins, and picnic table which was immensely helpful! The only thing to be conscious of it that the main area to pitch our tent was relatively flat, but not perfectly flat. It was fine for 2 nights as long as you make sure you flip your beds around not to sleep on the downhill 🙃 All considered, we still LOVED this campsite and will absolutely return in the future!

Faye

October 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Grouseland Hospitality

WE like that is is quiet and clean - We have stayed there several times and will hopefully stay again. Mason is very responsive and ensures that all is good.

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Stan

October 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Grouseland Hospitality

Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate, but still had a great time. Nice to get away from the neighbors and relax with a great view out the window. Caught up on some reading and got some practice cooking on the new grill.

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jane jose

October 2025

20 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

We very much enjoyed our stay at Grouseland. Mason was a great host, he showed us our site and went over where everything was on a map. He and his family have amazing campsites with beautiful scenic overlooks. Their amenities all worked out perfectly - including your own private port a potty at each site (there’s also a camp house bathroom with shower - about a 5 min walk), picnic table, bench, charcoal grill, trash can, and string lights when it gets dark. It’s also a magical sight to see the mass amount of stars at night. We had a wonderful time and we will be back again. Thank you Mason and family for sharing your space.

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chris

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Grouseland Hospitality

We loved our time up on the mountain! We were coming from the DC area and Mason was very accommodating for our arrival time. He met us as soon as we got there and escorted us to our spot. There was some firewood waiting for us and he answered any questions we had. The spot itself was spacious and well spaced out. We could see the lights from the next spot but we were at the end of the road and had the place to ourselves. The view was gorgeous, especially with the fall colors coming in. Each spot has its own portapot which is nice. Flush toilet, shower, and water supply were a short car ride away by the entrance. If you plan on having a fire going all the time you'll want to bring some extra wood or buy some in the area or off of Mason. This place is a great jumping off point for the surrounding towns and the country roads were a treat. We will definitely be coming back very soon! We both highly recommend this place. You are guaranteed to have an amazing, peaceful time.

Michele

October 2025

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

This was the third year for us at Grouseland and it was just as amazing as ever! The views and privacy never gets old. Best weekend ever! Doesn’t hurt that we got engaged there this weekend! :)

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Dan

October 2025

16 ft pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Grouseland Hospitality

Mason is a great host! We left a day early due to weather but the time spent was wonderful. Most beautiful area and camp site. Had the place to ourselves but sites are spaced apart nicely. Plenty of privacy. Will be back again.

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Nicole

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

We had an amazing time camping at Grousland Hospitality! The campsites are very clean and the views are stunning. We will definitely be back.

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Brian

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

Mason was very accommodating and the campsite was beautiful. It is a little rocky, so bring a good sleeping pad or use a hammock. Port a pot was clean, and it was nice to have trash cans, a picnic table and a sturdy fire ring. Looking forward to going back.

Jena

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Grouseland Hospitality

This is our second time camping here. We decided to go with the Red Maple site this time for some extra room. Mason, as always, keeps the property looking great. He's very helpful if you need anything, but isn't intrusive so you get a nice, private experience. Even with people in all of the sites around us, it was still nice and private. He's done a great job of setting the sites up to allow for privacy. The views are amazing. We'll be going here for years.

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Abhishek

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

The Aspen site was perfect. This property has about 5 camp sites but they're spread out facing out along a ridge on the hill so very private from each other. Very quiet and scenic - had a great time! Have my own porta potty and the hammock made the stay super comfortable and the shop with shower is an easy walk in case you can't rough it 🤣. They also give you a free bundle of wood so was able to enjoy a nice bonfire as well. I highly recommend this site.

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Tinesha

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

My 2nd time at Grausland and this time was soo much better, only because it didnt rain! I cant wait to visit again! Mason is always a great host and even though the campsite was full, we barely heard our neighbors at all. Wonderful time!

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Renee

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

Our time at the twisted Oak site was phenomenal. The view alone is worth it. However, the amenities are just what you need. The fire pit is sturdy and large, our host Mason was available for every need, and we appreciated the size of our site. There was a ton of firewood available. And great locations to set up our hammocks. Just be aware that the site can be a little rocky. I’d recommend bringing a footprint for your tent and something to hammer your stakes in. We had a great weekend and we’re grateful for the hospitality.

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Caitlin

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Grouseland Hospitality

Tall Oaks Rustic Site: LOVED THIS CAMPGROUND! Beautiful views and a well-thought-out camp sites that are made for comfort and convenience. We camped during the week so we had the mountain to ourselves until Friday afternoon. Our campsite was the last one on the mountain ridge, so we were not interrupted by other guests passing by (when they did arrive). We were allowed to move the furniture so we placed our tent right in front of the overlook. The site had a hammock, grill, fire ring, firewood, trash cans, and a porta-potty, making everything very convenient. It does not have water or electricity, which may be an issue for some people. We had brought power banks, solar string lights, and solar fans. There is also a hot shower and toilet to use at the communal camp store if you need it. There is no bad view at any campsite but Tall Oaks is my favorite and has the most spectacular sunset vista. Mason was a great host, he is very welcoming to his guests, answers all your questions, and has impeccable communication. We definitely recommend this campground and we most certainly will come back again.

Christopher

September 2025

20 ft Class B

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Grouseland Hospitality

Awesome site and great host. They formerly ran a bicycle shop here and they have great routes on brochures in the restroom. Bring your bike if you like back road country riding!