Camping Near Pittsburgh, PA, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2025

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Raccoon Creek Park Campground

182 sites · RVs, Tents In Raccoon Creek State Park

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Raccoon Creek Park Group Campground

3 sites In Raccoon Creek State Park

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Crooked Creek Lake Campground

46 sites · RVs, Tents In Crooked Creek Lake

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Hidden Hollow Campground

22 sites · RVs, Tents In Fernwood State Forest

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Moraine Park Campground

11 sites In Moraine State Park

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Laurel Hill Park Campground

275 sites · RVs, Tents In Laurel Hill State Park

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Kentuck Campground

224 sites · RVs, Tents In Ohiopyle State Park

Pioneer Campground

4 sites In Raccoon Creek State Park

Sioux Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Raccoon Creek State Park

Bush Recreation Area and Campground

44 sites · RVs, Tents In Loyalhanna Lake

Keystone Park Campground

104 sites · RVs, Tents In Keystone State Park

Kooser Park Campground

40 sites · RVs, Tents In Kooser State Park

Stories from the community

Weekend Trip to Sunnyday's Forest

We had a great time at the cabin! Gerald was such a wonderful host, it was a last minute kind of trip and he was so accommodating. All of the animals on the farm were so friendly and patient with my 4 year old son and 2 wild dogs. It was such a delight watching my son and bigger dog interact with the horses and Petunia the pig. My dog was off on his own hanging out with the horses and goats half the trip, I don’t think he’s ever had so much fun. He slept for about 24 hours after we got home lol. Gerald’s care and training of the animals is amazing. My 4 year old was riding a horse all in his own, my girlfriend got to ride an award winning shire, and I enjoyed the company of a kind and gentle pony :) . We highly recommend Gerry and his property and will be returning soon. Don’t forget to add some farm fresh eggs to your trip!

Weekend Trip to Cliff Mine Heights

Enjoyed another stay at Cliff Mine. Easy access to the city, close to shopping and dining. Private, quiet, and safe. Ian and his family are lovely!

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

This was an exceptional camping site. My don and daughter had a blast on the paddle boat and we were lucky enough to catch stars overnight. Will definitely be back!

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

It’s my favorite place to camp. The property is beautiful and there are convenient ,nice and clean facilities on the property. Sites are private and about the same price as over crowded state parks.

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

We loved tent camping here. Watching the welcome video was super helpful. The creek sight truly is amazing because you can hear the creek the whole time. We had some rainy weather come in, but down at the creek there wasn’t much wind. The other campsites are a good distance away. The bathroom/shower is warm which was great in the cold weather we had while camping.

2 nights at Muddy Myst

Our family had a great time at the pond site at Muddy Myst. The amenities were perfect and exactly as described. The property was clean and beautiful. Liam has done a great job at making sure his guests are taken care of, while also allowing for privacy and relaxation.

Weekend Trip to Runnin Crazy Farm

Mendi's property was amazing, very peaceful. Everyone was very friendly and always asking if there was anything we needed. Very accommodating to my schedule. We definitely be staying again in the future

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

I have been camping here a lot, Solo camping and with friends. I feel safe solo camping in here, when you get in the site it’s gated and very private. I spoke to Liam’s dad a little bit and seems a great guy. Pond site or creek site both I felt safe. Clean surroundings and you feel remotely comfortable. And yes I will recommend this site.

1 night at All Ferns Most of the Time

Had an amazing time at Jim's property. A neighbor was playing music till 3am but I didn't mind since I was taking in the lunar eclipse. Still felt very secluded even without all the foliage filled in. Also enjoyed a small hike down to the creek which is just a short distance away. I will definitely return as often as I can! Thank you Jim!

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

I enjoyed my stay here, unfortunately I just chose to camp late February and Mother Nature had other plans for me haha. I will certainly be back when the warmer weather rolls around. The common area was well kept and had a lot of personality, you can tell this place is loved. Excited for my next visit!

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

A great campground! The cabin was cozy and the amenities were nice.

Weekend Trip to Cliff Mine Heights

Super great parking area and host. Great communication and accurate description of spot.

1 night at Fombell Landing

Very nice property! Full of lots of woods & exploring. Our host was kind & made sure we were set up! Definitely will be back! Beautiful land! & so much exploring for your dog! Neighbors are super friendly as well!

Weekend Trip to Fombell Landing

The site was well maintained and flat. The owner was very hospitable and offered free wood. Also, anyone who drove by stopped and said hello and checked in. Very nice community.

1 night at Riverside camp

Super great camping! We really enjoyed the quiet and peaceful nature!

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

I love camping at muddy mist the property is beautiful and common areas are very nice and clean. I will definitely be going back.

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

This is my favorite place to camp. The sites are extremely nice and private. The common area is extremely convenient and warm. It’s very safe and in a great location. I 100 % recommend muddy mist rather you want to rough it at the creek or pond site or stay in the beautiful tree house. It’s an excellent get away

Josh

December 2024

2 nights at The Tiny Home

I had a great time at the tiny home! The quiet and privacy helped me disconnect from the outside world for a bit, and the space was cozy with every amenity I could possibly need. Very thoughtfully appointed, either the hosts stay here themselves often or have great hospitality instincts.

3 nights at Cliff Mine Heights

Ian's place was perfect for our needs. It was close to everything, but felt pretty private considering it was next to the house. They had electricity which was a plus. It was very easy to communicate with Ian. The place was easy to find and set up. Would definitely use them next trip to Pittsburgh.

29 nights at Horseshoe bend

Amy's place was fantastic! I love that it was on a more secluded road, with quiet neighbors, which made it feel more private. Close to a state park and not far from local grocery stores and gas stations. Amy was a great host and I would definitely stay here again! 10/10

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RV Site One

1 site · RV600 acres · Mount Pleasant, PA

RV Site One is located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania and offers full hook-ups Escape to Laurelville – Your Year - Round Retreat in the Heart of the Laurel Highlands! Set amidst 600 acres of peaceful woods and mountains, Laurelville offers the perfect getaway for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re seeking tranquility or adventure, our retreat center provides the ideal setting for a relaxing camping experience. What We Offer: - Multiple scenic hiking trails - A seasonal pool (open Memorial Day – Labor Day) with a bathhouse - A gymnasium - Mini golf - Pickleball - A beautiful prayer labyrinth with panoramic views - And so much more! Nearby Attractions: - Just 40 minutes from Pittsburgh - Hidden Valley & Seven Springs Ski Resorts for year-round fun - Ohiopyle, voted “Best Small Town in the Northeast” - Charming Ligonier with its historic streets, cute shops, and restaurants (25-min) -Mount Pleasant, home to the Coal and Coke Bike Trail, local eateries, and more Come unwind in the stunning beauty of the Laurel Highlands, where nature and adventure await!

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Creekside Haven at the Farm

2 sites · Lodging100 acres · Smithfield, PA

Picturesque setting in rural southwestern Pennsylvania. Misty mornings are almost a given in the summer and the limited light pollution in our valley makes for fantastic stargazing. Stretch and stargaze from your deck, or right from your bed with ceiling canvas tent views. Wade into the creek outside your tent door. Watch animals graze while cooking over an open fire and enjoy a walk in the forest on our 100 acre trails. Enjoy a cup of provided coffee or tea beside the babbling brook which can be waded in or fish stocked trout. A full size fold down couch and twin-size air mattress is provided in your canvas tent. Creekside Haven is a family owned farm located 25 minutes north of Morgantown, WV and 1.5 hours south of Pittsburgh, PA on a bucolic 100-acre working family farm. Part forest, part field, and miles to roam. Listen to sheep and goats calling and grazing peacefully. A unique and intimate back-to-nature experience surrounded by outstanding natural beauty.

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Tent camping along the Yough river.

10 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Perryopolis, PA

READ BEFORE BOOKING. WE STRICTLY ENFORCE ALL RULES. YOU MUST ADHERE TO ALL RULES OR YOU WILL BE REMOVED FORM PROPERTY BY STATE POLICE. All the sites are located with in walking distance next to the famed boat rental Hazelbakers! Our sites are on or near the Yough Riverbank. Although the train runs near by a few times a day, it will hardly be noticed while you are enjoying the beauty of the area. The Allegheny Passage bike trail runs nearby across the river. You can access it using the Layton bridge that crosses the river over our property. We have a very strict no asshole policy. If you are an asshole or plan to bring an asshole with you please go camp at the KOA. Camping is not an all night or two day tailgate party, hooping it up, drinking or doing drugs all night on your weekend off with 20 of your friends. Camping at our sites should be calm and relaxing. Other campers and people in general should not have to hear you, your music, or your fun and you should not have to hear theres. We have a strict no generator rule, no guns, no fire works, no amplified or loud music and again no assholes. Your neighbor may not like your music. If you must listen to music use head phones. Please do not leave any thing at the site when leaving and leave it better than you found it. The boat rental store sales snacks, ice and bait. It does not sell wood or large water bottles. Campers should bring water. We do not have showers but do have running hot and cold water in the change rooms at the boat rental. Port-a-pottys are near by. Please use them. Do not poop in the woods and leave your shit paper laying there. That's gross.

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Nature Works Farm

1 site · Lodging35 acres · Homer City, PA

We are a small scale farm and nursery specializing in a wide selection of garden plants including flowers, herbs, vegetables and hanging baskets. As part of our commitment to local agriculture, we also produce and sell seasonal produce, cut flowers and eggs, as well as raise a variety of livestock. We love to share information and open our farm to others, so we frequently do tours and teach classes on a variety of subjects related to what we do on our 35 acre farm. Learn more about this land:This cozy cabin is nestled next to a stream on our 35 acre farm. Make yourself at home in nature with 2 beds, a comfy pull-out couch, covered front porch and a reading desk and generous dining table. This small cabin is great for those wanting to experience nature and farm life with a little more comfort and amenities than tent-camping. We are a chemical-free farm and nursery. Our grazing livestock may be visible in nearby fields, as the cabin is situated in the midst of our small, diversified working farm.Things to do nearby: Yellow Creek State Park is located 7 miles down the road offering hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and much more! The Ghost Town Trail is accessible via the Heshbon trailhead, just 5 miles down the road. A scenic biking and walking trail along the Blacklick Creek. The quaint town of Indiana, PA is just a 15 minute drive from the cabin. A college town providing great restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries, and a farmers market. Other nearby attractions include the historic town of Punxsutawney, the quaint Amish town of Smicksburg and the charming town of Ligonier.Additional Things to Note: The cabin is located at Nature Works Farm and Nursery, a small, diversified farm where we live and work. You can see our home from the cabin and will most likely see us out and about. We will give you the most privacy as we possibly can, but we are also open to interacting with you if you'd like to learn about and tour the farm. One hour informational tours are available upon request for an additional fee. We have cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks that are mostly in fenced pastures, however, the chickens and ducks tend to wander where ever they'd like :) From April-July, our greenhouses are open to the public as a retail plant nursery, so expect to see and hear cars and people coming and going from our main parking lot, located about 100 yards uphill from the cabin. Additionally, the cabin is situated about 200 yards from the main road, so car and truck traffic can be heard. A private composting toilet is located just outside the cabin. Sawdust is provided, just add a scoop of sawdust before and after you go! Pillows and linens are provided for all beds. There is no electricity or running water, however LED battery lights are situated around the cabin and there is a garden hose available to use for rinsing hands and dishes. In the event of freezing temperatures, water will not be available.There is very limited cell phone service on our farm and no access to the internet at the cabin.

Relaxing Cottage on Ohio River

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Plains, WV

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. This one bedroom cottage offers amazing Ohio River views. Sit and relax on the beautiful back deck while you enjoy watching the barges float by. You can also see the upper side of the Pike Island Locks and Dam, so don’t forget your binoculars! The kitchen is fully stocked with necessary items. It can sleep up to 3 people (1 queen bed & 1 single pullout bed). Perfect for a couple (or family of three) visiting family in the Tri-State area. The space Feel free to use the complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar of soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, fresh new towels and hand towels. K-cup coffee and tea bags are also available to enjoy during your stay. The cottage comes with two 55' flat screen TV (living room & bedroom) with high speed wireless internet and a comfy seating area to help you relax on your stay. This cottage includes closet with room to hang clothes with hangers. Guest access Once at the cottage you will have a private parking spot and private entrance with keypad entry. Other things to note Rayland Marina- 2 miles away Hightower Brewing Company- 3 miles away Black Sheep Vineyard- 11 miles away The Farm Restaurant- 9.5 miles away Wheeling Heritage Trail (Rail-to-Trail)- 10 miles away Olglebay Park- 20 mins away

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River Hills Above the Allegheny

7 sites · RVs, Tents75 acres · Parker, PA

Located just outside of Parker, PA and 25 minutes from I-80, our campsite is very accessible, yet still very remote. With 4 campsites on 75 acres, guests have ample privacy and space, with the freedom to roam this posted property that has no homes on it. Perched high above the Allegheny there are several spots to take in the wonderful views. There is also a waterfall with a 3’ deep pool below it. Great for splashing with kids or dogs, guests love exploring the creek bottom and making new discoveries. The more curious guests sometimes find the ruins of the original homestead, chimney and spring house that sit upstream. The property is teeming with wildlife. Birds and tree frogs will be the soundtrack of your visit, and often deer will be seen nosing along the outskirts of your site in the mornings and evenings. Turkey, bald eagles and even bear are occasionally spotted, so be prepared to secure your food and trash at night. For those coming to disconnect, you have found the right place. But if cell service is needed, you will have enough to get texts out and depending what site you booked, calls and internet as well. For those who seek an electrical outlet AND and EV charger, we have a site for you! We also have a site with a large canvas tent already set up for your convenience. Within a 15 minute drive of your campsite you can find The North Country Trail, Rails to Trails Trailheads and Boat Launches on the Allegheny River, Groceries, dining and beer.

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Ohiopyle Camping @ Benner's

3 sites · Lodging, Tents130 acres · Farmington, PA

Welcome to Benner's Meadow Run Campground! We are a spacious campground tucked in the beautiful, lush Laurel Highlands of western PA. Our tent sites are mostly secluded and private with plenty of room for you to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and/or loved ones. Benner's has a myriad of fun activities and on-site amenities for your enjoyment. Our amenities include a swimming pool, a beautiful NEW bathhouse with hot showers, mini golf, communal fire pits, arcade, store with ice cream and drinks, fishing ponds, and much more. The amenities are open during the camping season from May through October. Tent camping is available year round too (for you cold weather people). We are located near Ohiopyle State Park and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob!

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Sunnyday's Forest

2 sites · Lodging25 acres · Tarentum, PA

Sunnyday's farm and forest was a Christmas tree farm in the 1950's. I've owned it for the last 30 years and it is now a horse farm with pastures and woods.Rustic area of 25 acres of pastures and forest bordering a hundred of acres of railroad and municipal forest. Great for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking. 1.5 miles from Deer Lakes park which has fishing, hiking, mountain biking and a great playground. The Allegheny river, judged to be one of the cleanest in the country, is just 6 miles away. Harrison Hills park offers great hiking along the river and an occasional river otter. The Rachel Carson Trail and Baker trail are just a few miles away. It is a secluded log cabin in the woods on top of a hill overlooking a pasture. It is a very primitive cabin with a fireplace, brick floor, large porch, fabric interior and no chinking in the logs. We provide a bunk bed and cots and 2 picnic tables.. There is a large grassy area in front of the cabin for tents. There is no vehicle access, no electricity and no water at the cabin, but LOTS of downed wood for fires. There are horses, goats, chickens, ducks and a pig that roam the pastures. The cabin is about 300 yards from the parking area up a fairly steep hill, but the location is worth the walk! If you're stopping with an RV or trailer we have ample parking near the road and have overnight accommodations for horses Great place for a stopover.

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Muddy Myst

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Kittanning, PA

Eco-Campsites and Recreation Area located in the heart of Western Pennsylvania! The site is in a great location, only a 12 minute drive from Buttermilk Falls and the Rails to Trails Bike Path that runs along the Allegheny River. For those interested in fishing we are only a short drive from Pine Creek, Cowanshannock Creek, Keystone Lake, Mahoning Dam, and Crooked Creek Lake. For those interested in off-roading, the Scrubgrass OHV park is only 20 minutes away.

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Rustic Resort at the Farm

4 sites · Lodging85 acres · PA

Learn more about this land:Relax under the stars in one of our two canvas tents here on the farm. Includes a spacious tent on a platform with queen bed, and a fire ring. A 3 minute walk to the main house for port a john and sink. Enjoy the farm by visiting the animals (pigs, chickens, ducks), checking out the veggie fields, or hiking in the woods). We are just a half hour from Pittsburgh, so you can take a jaunt into the city too!

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Muddy Myst

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Kittanning, PA

Eco-Campsites and Recreation Area located in the heart of Western Pennsylvania! The site is in a great location, only a 12 minute drive from Buttermilk Falls and the Rails to Trails Bike Path that runs along the Allegheny River. For those interested in fishing we are only a short drive from Pine Creek, Cowanshannock Creek, Keystone Lake, Mahoning Dam, and Crooked Creek Lake. For those interested in off-roading, the Scrubgrass OHV park is only 20 minutes away.