The best waterside camping near Nemacolin

If you're looking for a camping adventure near Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, Hipcamp has over 770 options to choose from! Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $1, there's something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews like Buffalo Gap Retreat and Camp (167 reviews), Fish Farm Camp (135 reviews), and Towpath Trail Peace Park (107 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, showers, and pet-friendly sites. Plus, get your adrenaline pumping with activities such as whitewater paddling, off-roading (OHV), and swimming. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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1. Red Run Cabin

39mi from Nemacolin · 1 site · Lodging · Oakland, MD

Our cabin is located on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland where most of land is either State parks or forests because of its natural beauty and recreational value. The area is an all season resort where you can enjoy the lake and beach as well as various outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, sail boarding, hiking, and horseback riding most of the year. In winter with up to 100 inches of snow, you can ski, snow board, and tube at the near by Wisp Ski Resort or cross country ski at several State parks managed for it during winter. The fall is celebrated for the color change of the trees by the Fall Fest in mid October. Current renovations for 2025 include new flooring throughout, new base cabinets, and other minor improvements. Learn more about this land: Private on acre lot with lake views and on site access to the lake and beach. State parks and forests nearby with access to wilderness areas and many activities. Wisp ski area and Adventure Sports Center - down hill and cross country skiing.

Ryerson Station State Park

2. Ryerson Station State Park

44 sites · Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania

Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Deep Creek Lake State Park

3. Deep Creek Lake State Park

104 sites · Oakland, Maryland

There’s plenty of fish in the, well... lake! As the name would suggest, Deep Creek Lake is most known for its water-related activities. Stocked with trout, walleye, bass, and yellow perch, fishers will certainly find a good catch. And with a 24-hour boat launch you have aquatic access mornin’, noon and night. If you decide to stay over, you’ve got a boatload of accommodation options, ranging from a primitive, forest structure to a glamped-out yurt to your trusty ol’ tent. Over 95% of the park consists of forest that has regenerated from the original stands of timber and transformed into an primo example of a maturing northern hardwood forest. Take a hike on Meadow Mountain and experience the peaceful beauty of this area for yourself.

Loyalhanna Lake

4. Loyalhanna Lake

44 sites · Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania

Come watch the leaves change at this East Coast dreamboat. Loyalhanna Lake, just an hour outside of Pittsburgh, is just the city-goer’s escape you’ve been looking for. With topography ranging from rolling hills, to steep hillsides, and even ravines, you’ll know you're not in Pittsburgh anymore Toto. Whether you're a water-dweller or a landlubber, this park incorporates all the finest leisure to entice you to let loose. Fishing your jam? Try Serviceberry Run if you want a sure thing! Cast your line and anything from catfish, bass, and musky, will bite. A unique opportunity is to paddle the self-guided Willow Water Trail. But if you wanna try something different, go for one of the multiple hiking and biking trails in the area. Didn’t get enough on your day trip? Good news--the park has a campground that can accommodate you plus a group of your lake lovin’ besties.

New Germany State Park

5. New Germany State Park

58 sites · Jennings, Maryland

Whispered about as a “best kept secret” of the area, New Germany State Park is a mountain gem that is now yours to explore. Tucked away between the epic expanse of Big Savage Mountain and Meadow Mountain, this place is overflowing with lush, green beauty and forested goodness. Early settlers (from Germany, of course) found this place to be near and dear to heart, reminding them of their homelands—thus the name. There are 10 miles of trails that are just begging to be roamed, offering up scenic views of the diverse woodland here. There is also a small lake that is prime for fishing, dipping, and some classic canoeing. When your soul is begging to be unpluged from technology, this is the place to come. Escape from the busy city bustle for a bit and let the camp vibes roll soak in.

Big Run State Park

6. Big Run State Park

2 sites · Bloomington, Maryland

Ready to get wild ‘n out? Big Run is the ultimate rugged getaway. Located at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, the park is a bomb semi-primitive base camp from which to explore the surrounding Savage River State Forest. You have easy access to fishing and boating on the reservoir, but keep it simple with non-motorized boats.Enjoy sweeping vistas and multiple creek crossings on the Monroe Run Trail, whose trailhead is next to campsite 62. At just under five miles, the trail runs along the old CCC road that connected the Savage River and Meadow Mountain camps in the 1930s. And be prepared for some seriously fierce natural beauty, especially if you visit in the fall. The surrounding mountain ridges offer a spectacular display of changing colors.

Raccoon Creek State Park

7. Raccoon Creek State Park

195 sites · Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania

Wildflowers, wetlands, and woodlands provide photo-worthy views through every season.

If you're looking for a camping adventure near Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, Hipcamp has over 770 options to choose from! Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $1, there's something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews like Buffalo Gap Retreat and Camp (167 reviews), Fish Farm Camp (135 reviews), and Towpath Trail Peace Park (107 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, showers, and pet-friendly sites. Plus, get your adrenaline pumping with activities such as whitewater paddling, off-roading (OHV), and swimming. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

97% (750)

Top-rated campgrounds

Dining and Kitchen Area

1. Red Run Cabin

39mi from Nemacolin · 1 site · Lodging · Oakland, MD

Our cabin is located on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland where most of land is either State parks or forests because of its natural beauty and recreational value. The area is an all season resort where you can enjoy the lake and beach as well as various outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, sail boarding, hiking, and horseback riding most of the year. In winter with up to 100 inches of snow, you can ski, snow board, and tube at the near by Wisp Ski Resort or cross country ski at several State parks managed for it during winter. The fall is celebrated for the color change of the trees by the Fall Fest in mid October. Current renovations for 2025 include new flooring throughout, new base cabinets, and other minor improvements. Learn more about this land: Private on acre lot with lake views and on site access to the lake and beach. State parks and forests nearby with access to wilderness areas and many activities. Wisp ski area and Adventure Sports Center - down hill and cross country skiing.

Ryerson Station State Park

2. Ryerson Station State Park

44 sites · Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania

Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Deep Creek Lake State Park

3. Deep Creek Lake State Park

104 sites · Oakland, Maryland

There’s plenty of fish in the, well... lake! As the name would suggest, Deep Creek Lake is most known for its water-related activities. Stocked with trout, walleye, bass, and yellow perch, fishers will certainly find a good catch. And with a 24-hour boat launch you have aquatic access mornin’, noon and night. If you decide to stay over, you’ve got a boatload of accommodation options, ranging from a primitive, forest structure to a glamped-out yurt to your trusty ol’ tent. Over 95% of the park consists of forest that has regenerated from the original stands of timber and transformed into an primo example of a maturing northern hardwood forest. Take a hike on Meadow Mountain and experience the peaceful beauty of this area for yourself.

Loyalhanna Lake

4. Loyalhanna Lake

44 sites · Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania

Come watch the leaves change at this East Coast dreamboat. Loyalhanna Lake, just an hour outside of Pittsburgh, is just the city-goer’s escape you’ve been looking for. With topography ranging from rolling hills, to steep hillsides, and even ravines, you’ll know you're not in Pittsburgh anymore Toto. Whether you're a water-dweller or a landlubber, this park incorporates all the finest leisure to entice you to let loose. Fishing your jam? Try Serviceberry Run if you want a sure thing! Cast your line and anything from catfish, bass, and musky, will bite. A unique opportunity is to paddle the self-guided Willow Water Trail. But if you wanna try something different, go for one of the multiple hiking and biking trails in the area. Didn’t get enough on your day trip? Good news--the park has a campground that can accommodate you plus a group of your lake lovin’ besties.

New Germany State Park

5. New Germany State Park

58 sites · Jennings, Maryland

Whispered about as a “best kept secret” of the area, New Germany State Park is a mountain gem that is now yours to explore. Tucked away between the epic expanse of Big Savage Mountain and Meadow Mountain, this place is overflowing with lush, green beauty and forested goodness. Early settlers (from Germany, of course) found this place to be near and dear to heart, reminding them of their homelands—thus the name. There are 10 miles of trails that are just begging to be roamed, offering up scenic views of the diverse woodland here. There is also a small lake that is prime for fishing, dipping, and some classic canoeing. When your soul is begging to be unpluged from technology, this is the place to come. Escape from the busy city bustle for a bit and let the camp vibes roll soak in.

Big Run State Park

6. Big Run State Park

2 sites · Bloomington, Maryland

Ready to get wild ‘n out? Big Run is the ultimate rugged getaway. Located at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, the park is a bomb semi-primitive base camp from which to explore the surrounding Savage River State Forest. You have easy access to fishing and boating on the reservoir, but keep it simple with non-motorized boats.Enjoy sweeping vistas and multiple creek crossings on the Monroe Run Trail, whose trailhead is next to campsite 62. At just under five miles, the trail runs along the old CCC road that connected the Savage River and Meadow Mountain camps in the 1930s. And be prepared for some seriously fierce natural beauty, especially if you visit in the fall. The surrounding mountain ridges offer a spectacular display of changing colors.

Raccoon Creek State Park

7. Raccoon Creek State Park

195 sites · Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania

Wildflowers, wetlands, and woodlands provide photo-worthy views through every season.

Public campgrounds near Nemacolin

Polly Hill Campground

Polly Hill Campground

27mi from Nemacolin · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ryerson Station State Park

Deep Creek Lake Campground

Deep Creek Lake Campground

38mi from Nemacolin · 104 sites · Tents, RVs · in Deep Creek Lake State Park

Bush Recreation Area and Campground

Bush Recreation Area and Campground

45mi from Nemacolin · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Loyalhanna Lake

New Germany Campground

New Germany Campground

46mi from Nemacolin · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in New Germany State Park

Big Run Campground

Big Run Campground

48mi from Nemacolin · 2 sites · in Big Run State Park

Raccoon Creek Park Campground

Raccoon Creek Park Campground

50mi from Nemacolin · 182 sites · Tents, RVs · in Raccoon Creek State Park

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

Ryerson Station State Park

Ryerson Station State Park

Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Oakland, Maryland

Loyalhanna Lake

Loyalhanna Lake

Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania

New Germany State Park

New Germany State Park

Jennings, Maryland

Big Run State Park

Big Run State Park

Bloomington, Maryland

Raccoon Creek State Park

Raccoon Creek State Park

Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania

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