The best family-friendly campgrounds near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Looking to explore the great outdoors near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 200 family-friendly camping options in the area. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking your RV, or looking for a cozy cabin, we've got the perfect spot for you. Check out top-rated campsites like Bald Eagle Campsite (360 reviews), Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews), and River Hills Above the Allegheny (177 reviews). With amenities like toilets, potable water, and trash disposal, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities in the area like whitewater paddling, off-roading (OHV), and wind sports. Don't miss out on the adventure - book your camping trip now!

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View of the campsite, fire pit, and pond with kayaks and paddle boat available to use!

Looking to explore the great outdoors near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has got you covered with over 200 family-friendly camping options in the area. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking your RV, or looking for a cozy cabin, we've got the perfect spot for you. Check out top-rated campsites like Bald Eagle Campsite (360 reviews), Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews), and River Hills Above the Allegheny (177 reviews). With amenities like toilets, potable water, and trash disposal, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities in the area like whitewater paddling, off-roading (OHV), and wind sports. Don't miss out on the adventure - book your camping trip now!

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1. Muddy Myst

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24mi from Punxsutawney · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.

2. River Hills Above the Allegheny

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37mi from Punxsutawney · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · 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. Note: Guests wanting The River Ridge site should book their weekends far in advance, or plan a trip during weekdays!

3. Bald Eagle Campsite

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44mi from Punxsutawney · 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.

4. Clear Creek Cook Forest Campsite

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26mi from Punxsutawney · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Sigel, PA

This is your spot. Your own private campground on 5 acres of forest canopy that we unofficially call "Fern Gully", this site is literally adjacent to scenic Clear Creek State Park (1211 acres) and pristine "old-growth" Clear Creek State Forest (16229 acres). A few short miles to Clarion River (2019 River of the Year) launch access! You can bring your boat and do some fishing, or rent canoes/kayaks/tubes and float away the day. Less than 10 miles to Cook Forest State Park (8500 acres), Allegheny National Forest, and North Country Trailhead! Accessible by RVs of any size. Tent campers welcome! Don't have an RV?? Check out RVshare.com to discover loads of options! A driveway leads to a large, flat landing where RVs can set up. Electric (50 and 20 amp) + pressurized water hook-up at sites. Fire pits on location. Split firewood can be purchased as an "extra". The road in can be rough, just go slow, it's not ours, we are working with the state to fix it. Do it your way! Come relax and unwind or get out and get active. Enjoy the serenity and solitude that nature provides at this quiet hideaway for peace and tranquility. UPDATE: We recently purchased a park model camp for our own personal family use. That was always our dream goal, a home away from home. It will be parked on the far end of the lot. it will not affect your campsite or privacy, but we want to mention it in the listing for transparency. Your experience, privacy and enjoyment are important to us. If you have any questions, feel free to ask prior to booking. Thank you. POINTS of INTEREST: -Clear Creek State Park swimming area is minutes away, right down the road! -25+ miles of hiking trails within walking distance from camp. -Beartown Rocks is within hiking distance or a short drive. -The Seneca Point Overlook/Firetower is a must-see -For those looking for a leisure walk or cyclists, Rails-to-Trails paved trail is a unique experience, stop and see our friends at Lost In The Wilds brewery for a cold refreshment. *Check Out the following websites for some great, detailed information on the surrounding area: DCNR PAWILDS VISITPAGO

5. Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

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31mi from Punxsutawney · 40 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Shippenville, PA

Your basecamp for Clarion County adventures—just 4 easy miles off I-80. Welcome to Rustic Acres RV Resort & Campground, a pet-friendly, family-friendly forest retreat nestled on 24 wooded acres near the Clarion River and over 3,000 acres of State Game Lands. Whether you’re here for RV camping, van life, tent camping, overlanding, or luxury glamping, you’ll find the perfect spot to relax, explore, and reconnect with nature. Adventure is right at your doorstep with direct trail access from camp for biking and hiking! Explore Clarion County trails, Cook Forest State Park, and the Clarion River, or hop on nearby biking routes for an active day outdoors. Rustic Acres is your forest gateway to Pennsylvania’s rivers, woods, and wildlife, perfect for nature lovers, families, solo travelers, and digital nomads. Choose from: - Full hookup RV sites (30/50 amp) for all-sized rigs - Van and small-rig friendly sites close to a bathhouse and The Hub - Primitive camping & overlanding sites for a more natural experience - Luxury glamping tents & retro campers for a cozy forest escape All guests enjoy thoughtfully designed amenities that blend comfort with rustic charm: - Camp store stocked with essentials, snacks & firewood - Free WiFi throughout the property, perfect for working remotely - The Hub – modern lounge and dedicated remote workspace with coffee & tea bar - Playground, shuffleboard, corn hole, and family recreation areas - Community fire pit, gathering lawn & picnic spaces - Direct access to scenic hiking & biking trails — step out your door into the forest - Clean bathhouses and convenient on-site laundry Located minutes from local shops, restaurants, and area attractions, Rustic Acres combines quiet forest camping with easy access to outdoor adventure. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, family vacation, or extended seasonal stay, Rustic Acres is where nature, comfort, and community come together. Come experience the simple joys of outdoor living with modern amenities!

6. Clarion Heights

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40mi from Punxsutawney · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Johnsonburg, PA

The Property has been previously used for its Large stone, coal, and clay mine. The property has been virtually untouched for 60+ years. Beautiful views of the surrounding hills.Small private spot on the top of the hill.. Lots of wildlife and close to many area attractions like 4 wheeler trails fishing, hunting, boating and more...

Stories from the community

Take one of the kayaks out for a spin on the pond!

Shannon

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Muddy Myst

Very easy to find, well kept, quiet campsite by the creek. Though the weather was quite cold, I really enjoyed my stay at Muddy Myst. The trails were easy to navigate and the pond was beautiful! Can’t wait to come back in the warmer months for a dip!! Can’t thank you enough Liam enough for the complimentary coffee- much needed after waking up in 30 degrees!!! Will definitely be back:)

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Carissa

3 weeks ago

With pets

1 night at Muddy Myst

Muddy Myst was the perfect get away from the city. It gave such a comforting, safe and woodsy feeling. It was also very warm during a cold night! I would suggest this lovely place to anyone needing a cozy spot to relax!

Evie

November 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Clear Creek Cook Forest Campsite

My pup and I loved our overnight stay. The property is beautiful and quiet. We woke in the morning to a herd of deer walking through camp. Having electric available was a big bonus. We were car camping and being able to have a car heater to keep us cozy was perfect on a 30 degree night. My pup loved being able to be off leash.

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Garrett

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

This was our first stay at Muddy Myst after looking at it on Hipcamp for a while now! With the state parks closing it was the perfect time to try this place out, and it was amazing!! The hosts were amazing and made us feel right at home! Falling asleep listening to the creek all night was also amazing. Will definitely be back!!

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Thomas

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Clear Creek Cook Forest Campsite

This site is perfect! The road is a bit rough towards then end, but it’s a short distance. Do go to the left as Josh recommends! We went right without our camper to see and don’t, just don’t. The site is well kept and private and very big. Perfect to let our dog, Sully, roam free the whole time. It was his first camping trip. A+ for Sully. Already thinking about coming back next year. Thank you for the nice relaxing time!

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Wayne

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Hills Above the Allegheny

Beautiful campsite with an amazing view and privacy. Wish I spent more time hiking nearby.

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Scott

October 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Clarion Heights

This is an amazing campsite. Very well thought out in design and very private. Out of my 6 days on the road this was my best night. Tons of firewood, plenty of space for large groups, a great patio with seating boulders and ample space for parking. Highly recommend. Oh, super nice guy as well!

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Lacey

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Clear Creek Cook Forest Campsite

We absolutely love this campsite! This is not the first time we've been here, and certainly won't be the last! This site is absolutely perfect for our family and dog! It is private, quiet, beautiful and clean! Sitting at the campfire and staring into the woods is life-giving. Our kids and dog can run around without any worry. The electric and water hook ups are so nice to have as well! There are several picnic tables to use and an awesome fire ring. Pulling in and out are super easy because of the nicely graveled area! Don't let the road coming in discourage you...this is no indication of what you'll experience once you're there! We thank Josh and his family for allowing us to use the site again to end our 2025 camping season (we began with them too!) We will certainly be back in 2026!

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Jordan

October 2025

1 night at Muddy Myst

Fantastic property! We rented the tree cabin but the tent sites also looked great. All the amenities you could ask for while still being rustic and private. We visited for our annual fall leaf peeping trip, but we fully intend to come back in the summer--we are excited to take advantage of the cute little pond for swimming and kayaking. Would highly recommend!!

Actual time lapse photo taken from site.

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Laura

October 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Hills Above the Allegheny

Such a beautiful location. The views were amazing. The hosts were super accommodating and kind. They were on site when we visited, and they offered to give my nieces and nephews a ride in their buggy. They had a blast. Kids and dogs loved trekking through the creek and exploring the waterfall. The open field was great for us to play all sorts of games. Played capture the flag at night. All in all a great time.

Susan

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bald Eagle Campsite

Terrific little campground. Linda was there to meet us and explained the lay of the land. Site was large and clean. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Yes, you can hear the noise from the highway. But we knew that beforehand. We had an event in Tyrone and this was a great and affordable stay for us.

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Jessica

October 2025

34 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Clear Creek Cook Forest Campsite

Our favorite place to camp! Third year in a row for us and our pups. We love the open flat land for our doggos to run.

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Zach

October 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at River Hills Above the Allegheny

Amazing secluded woods spot with awsome views and cool trails

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Sydney

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Bald Eagle Campsite

Lovely sites!! the stars were beautiful and it was very quiet and peaceful. bathrooms were well maintained

Quiet back-in RV sites with private yards and fire pits — pet-friendly, family-friendly, and close to Rustic Acres’ trails

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Lindsey

October 2025

21 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

Nice, off-the-beaten-path campground with lots of ammenities, clean restrooms, and a wonderful community “HUB” for relaxing and getting connected. The only downside to our stay was that the site we picked (hard to see online what you might be next to…) was very close to a long-term camper who’s living space was about a foot away from our sewer dump. Made dump time a bit awkward. Otherwise, a very quiet and peaceful location that I’m sure will prosper in the coming years. Would definitely stay again.

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Kathleen

October 2025

23 ft Class B

1 night at Clarion Heights

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME. EDWARD WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY, I COULD BE HIS FRIEND !!!! BEAUTIFUL, PEACEFUL MY HUSBAND TOOK MAGNIFICENT PHOTOS OF THE ANDROMEDA GALAXY

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Kathleen

October 2025

Tent

1 night at River Hills Above the Allegheny

OMG What a place ! Pure heaven. Wonderful views Great astronomy photos. This place is the whole package Chris is above and beyond

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kellie

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Clear Creek Cook Forest Campsite

The property was beautiful. However the road in was a little crazy. It was close to attractions like clear creek park, bear town rocks and the farmers inn and petting zoo. The cell service was in and out so be prepared for that. All and all it was a pretty good stay.

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Kari

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clarion Heights

Ed upgraded me to the pavilion site for free, as it was available and it was raining, with more expected over the weekend. It was such a cozy spot, and I loved the lights and having a dry place to keep all my gear! The loft was a cool bonus! Ed and his dad were both friendly and super accommodating. I purchased the firewood bundle, and it was more than I needed for two nights. They even gave me some fire starter and found a space heater that I could use in my tent if I got too cold. I saw deer out in the field in the evening, and the crickets singing was peaceful. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the constant droning background noise which I think was from the papermill down in town. It kind of made for a white noise at night, just louder than I liked. But the hosts have a good piece of land up there on the hill. They had a map of the property. There are trails that I didn't even have time to explore because I was out visiting parks for much of the day. This campground was a great base from which to visit Kinzua Bridge, about a half hour away. They have a variety of campers to stay in also. It was a fun fall getaway, and the hosts were a pleasure!

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Amber

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Hills Above the Allegheny

We had a wonderful October camp trip! The views were absolutely amazing. Chris was so quick to respond to my messages and answered any questions I had. We will definitely be back. :)