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Top-rated campgrounds
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Nancy
November 2025
With pets
Star Lee is a wonderful setting for a bucolic visit to Central PA. Close to Raystown Lake and other state lands it offers a nice stay for anyone to hike, bike, hunt, or fish in the area. Stargazing and daydreaming also included. As a working bee and hay farm, Star Lee offers the opportunity to settle in, relax and enjoy. It is clean, comfortable, and obviously well cared for. I highly recommend Star Lee and am still enjoying their honey. We’ll be back.
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anthony
November 2025
2 nights at Lauder Family Campground
It was peaceful, beautiful, and they were very accommodating. A lot of hiking around the area, and very easy to get to. If you want peace and quality recharge time, we highly recommend.
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Suzanne
October 2025
With kids
Rebecca and her family were magnificent hosts for our family. They were so kind, and made sure we had everything we needed and more. The tent itself was so cozy and the bathroom very clean. We enjoyed making s’mores atvthe campfire and gazing at the beautiful starry sky. We even got to meet the farm animals before we left. It was a great to have our own private space and we highly recommend staying here!
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Justin
October 2025
With pets
We loved our stay. Quiet, peaceful, a nice weekend getaway. It gives the “off the grid” vibes, but still has everything you really need. The outdoor shower made the experience unique!
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Cheryl
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Star Lee Farm
We have stayed in a lot of hip camps, but this by far is one of the very best that we’ve stayed in. Some of the highlights: cozy cabin nicely decorated. No heat or electricity, but he had lanterns for us, but we brought our own. Nice outdoor area with a picnic table and a fire pit that was perfect. Also a gas grill for us to cook on. He is two other cabin places, but they are so far apart that you can’t really hear or see anyone else. The property is huge and it is a working bee farm and it was very cool. These are located nowhere near the cabin, so you never have to worry about the bees being near your cabin. Highly suggest you learn about raising bees from our host! He has delicious honey for sale and an awesome piece of property with lots of different birds and deer. we walked around his property the first day and went 1.7 miles so it is very large. Also, very nice that it is a close walk to the flushable toilets and hot water showers. This was also a huge plus for us in October. Kevin is very responsive. He is also retired military and very compassionate and energetic about his farm. We came up for the end of the road half marathon/4miler, but in addition to that there is much more in this area if you like the outdoors. We did not go to Raytown Lake / Alpaca farm which we will visit next time. We love to hike and within 15 minutes is beautiful hikes with awesome views in including the thousand steps and the standing stone trail. We highly recommend!!!
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Brenda
October 2025
1 night at Ridge Top Retreat
Ridge Top Retreat is, by far, the most unique and well-done Hipcamps I’ve visited. The interior of the tent is beautifully decorated and the propane furnace kept it toasty warm on a cool fall evening. The “outhouse” has a portable toilet and a hot shower with an instant water heater powered by solar panels. The host provided plenty of firewood and even started a fire for us! With no ambient light, the stars and Milky Way were beautiful! The setting is gorgeous, set on a high spot with an incredible view across the hayfield to a beautiful country church and cemetery. I highly recommend this very special place.
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Merissa
October 2025
With pets
We had an amazing time at Treehouse Waters. The host, Bruce, was very nice and welcoming. The property was beautiful and the treehouse was exactly what we were looking for as a quick get away.
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Cassie
October 2025
With kids
We had an amazing time! We traveled with our two boys and enjoyed the fire and all the land, we saw so many stars at night and slept so well. The tent was adorable and so cozy with the heater. Thanks to Becky for a great couple of days!
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Alexandra
September 2025
2 nights at Treehouse Waters On The River
Amazing little place in the trees and by the river. My partner and I had an amazing time lounging on the dock and want to come back to fully enjoy the river when it's hotter next year! The fully equipped kitchen and that powerful little stove made us some great meals that felt perfect for the end of summer. Can't wait to return!
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Briana
September 2025
With pets
This HipCamp is awesome! I am an avid tent camper but wanted something easy and comfortable - Ridge Top Retreat was perfect. I stayed two nights but wished for more. The site is nestled back in the trees next to a field. I was greeted with fresh flowers in multiple vases, adding a nice homey touch. The tent is wonderful. Comfortable bed, clean linens, twinkle lights, cozy blankets and pillows. I was pleased to find lanterns, extra batteries and a first aid kit. Such a cute bathroom! How can a bathroom be cute? You’ll see! The outdoor shower has warm water (turn on the propane tank first, then hit the switch for instant hot water!) and a port-a-potty type bucket toilet. Very very clean bathroom, stocked with towels/soap/etc, and even has a motion sensor nightlight. The fire ring is stocked with plenty of firewood, and lighter fluid if you forget to bring newspaper/starters. A handy grate is available, and a few pans, to cook your food. Bring foil and your lighter and you’re all set. Note that there is a fridge in some photos and reviews- there is no longer a fridge, so make sure you have a cooler. Gas stations aren’t too far if you need ice and snacks. My pup and I did a day trip to Prince Galitzen park (25 minutes). At night, we lit the tiki torches (citronella fluid provided), sat around the fire (chairs provided) and wandered into the field to star gaze. I would love to return.
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Matt
August 2025
With pets
We loved our stay at Star Lee. The cabins are perfect getaway from the daily grind. Clean and comfortable. If you’re looking for wide open sky and some peace and quiet, look no further and head to Star Lee. Kevin is a gracious and accommodating host! He even checked in to ensure we returned home safe and sound. Simply can’t be beat and we’re very fortunate to have our first Hipcamp stay at Star Lee and looking forward to return. I highly recommend!
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Sarah
August 2025
With pets
Hosts are wonderful. Awesome salt water pool. Direct access to Penns Creek. Cabin had AC and was located right next to the bath house. Highly recommend Sunsational Campground. Thank you, Irene and family!!
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JM
July 2025
With pets
Lovely place, fresh air, tree house is small but well suited, definitely coming back, love that is close to the river, had so much fun in it we fished with my daughter. She learned there how to ride a kayak for the first time. Over all little tree house is a must on a bucket list. As for the host very attentive, respectful. He has the place neat and well mantain. We love it. Thanks Mr. Bruce 🙏
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Lissa
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Ridge Top Retreat
This is our 2nd time staying at Ridgetop Retreat and it was even better than the 1st time. The glamping tent is extra cozy this year, there’s a new small fridge to keep your groceries in and a new/different potty setup. You truly do have everything you’ll ever need in this secluded, peaceful getaway. The hosts are so kind and giving, we received a goody bag waiting for us when we checked in. They are always available during your stay should you need anything. This retreat is something we look forward to now, yearly.
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Latressa
June 2025
With pets
I really felt at peace here ❤️ great location! The treehouse was pretty cool! I loved that the linens were fresh and the extra touches made the stay that much more easier, it had everything needed to cook! Even on the rainy days it was enjoyable!
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Grant
March 2025
3 nights at Star Lee Farm
My girlfriend and I loved our stay at Kevin's Honey Bee Cabin! The cabin was super cozy and clean. He even had us all set up with little extra stuff like a box of fire starters, a roll of paper towels, bottled water, and a free sample of honey from his farm! The firepit and picnic table were well taken care of and the grill looked brand new. The shower house was a short walk from the cabin was also clean and had hot water. He was very good at checking in with us over message and occasionally in person to see if we needed anything. We went for our 8 year anniversary and to see the lunar eclipse. It was convenient since there was a nice open field for stargazing so we had a perfect view of the eclipse! Overall a great stay, thanks Kevin for a great weekend!
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Edwin
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Seven Mountains Campground
It was a great experience. I would recommend it to everyone. The only thing I wanted was to hike. There was no trail to do that. But everything else was awesome. I will go back. Thank you
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Kristine
February 2025
4 nights at Seven Mountains Campground
Was a very nice ,quiet well taken care of ,had no issues at all our hole stay would recommend to check this place out ,cabin was nice ,clean ,they turned the heat on before we got there and left a light on for us will visit again !!!
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Teresa
January 2025
Weekend Trip to Seven Mountains Campground
The location was an excellent "basecamp" for hiking in both Rothrock and Bald Eagle State Forests. I'm sure it is much busier in football season and summer moths, but I was pleased to have very little company at the campground for my winter stay.
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