The best river, stream, or creek camping near McVeytown

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Set up camp beside the Juniata River in McVeytown and wake to the sound of water cutting through the valley. With over 540 riverfront options, you’ll find spots where you can cast a line before breakfast, take a dip on hot afternoons, or watch mist rise from the water at first light. Average prices run around $40 a night, but you’ll spot some for as little as $20 if you’re quick. Many sites welcome pets, offer showers, and allow campfires—handy after a day of hiking, swimming, or even snow sports when winter hits. Local favorites include Bald Eagle Campsite (655 reviews), where regulars swear by the riverside hammock spots; Farm on the Creek (130 reviews), tucked along a quiet bend; and Woodward Camping w Dennis Alan (115 reviews), a solid pick for a laid-back base near the water. Bring sturdy shoes—the riverbanks can get rocky—and pack extra layers for chilly mornings. This is river camping as locals do it: simple, direct, and right by the water.

96% (1.3K)

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3. Bald Eagle Campsite

96%
(1614)
28mi from McVeytown · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · 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.
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Treehouse Waters On The River

15. Treehouse Waters On The River

90%
(5)
39mi from McVeytown · 1 site · Lodging · Hopewell, PA
This riverfront, fully equipped, beautifully crafted treehouse is not your average child's treehouse, but kids are certainly welcome. Walk up the easy 14 steps into this A Frame tiny house and you'll be surprised at the roominess. Inside you'll discover a full kitchen, full bathroom with shower, living area with sofa bed sectional, dining area, and loft with a queen bed. Step out on the deck, just a stone's throw from the river and listen to the sounds below of the gurgling moving water over the rocks. Move down below the treehouse to find another huge deck with a hot tub, relaxing seating, and a table for dining outside. But that's not all; step off that deck to a fire pit and steps leading to the river. The river is great for swimming, fishing, and boating and we even supply a canoe and kayaks.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$250
 / night

Set up camp beside the Juniata River in McVeytown and wake to the sound of water cutting through the valley. With over 540 riverfront options, you’ll find spots where you can cast a line before breakfast, take a dip on hot afternoons, or watch mist rise from the water at first light. Average prices run around $40 a night, but you’ll spot some for as little as $20 if you’re quick. Many sites welcome pets, offer showers, and allow campfires—handy after a day of hiking, swimming, or even snow sports when winter hits. Local favorites include Bald Eagle Campsite (655 reviews), where regulars swear by the riverside hammock spots; Farm on the Creek (130 reviews), tucked along a quiet bend; and Woodward Camping w Dennis Alan (115 reviews), a solid pick for a laid-back base near the water. Bring sturdy shoes—the riverbanks can get rocky—and pack extra layers for chilly mornings. This is river camping as locals do it: simple, direct, and right by the water.

96% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Campfire - site 13

3. Bald Eagle Campsite

96%
(1614)
28mi from McVeytown · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · 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.
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Treehouse Waters On The River

15. Treehouse Waters On The River

90%
(5)
39mi from McVeytown · 1 site · Lodging · Hopewell, PA
This riverfront, fully equipped, beautifully crafted treehouse is not your average child's treehouse, but kids are certainly welcome. Walk up the easy 14 steps into this A Frame tiny house and you'll be surprised at the roominess. Inside you'll discover a full kitchen, full bathroom with shower, living area with sofa bed sectional, dining area, and loft with a queen bed. Step out on the deck, just a stone's throw from the river and listen to the sounds below of the gurgling moving water over the rocks. Move down below the treehouse to find another huge deck with a hot tub, relaxing seating, and a table for dining outside. But that's not all; step off that deck to a fire pit and steps leading to the river. The river is great for swimming, fishing, and boating and we even supply a canoe and kayaks.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$250
 / night

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