The best ranch campgrounds near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

If you're looking for a camping experience on a ranch near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Hipcamp has over 80 options for you to choose from. With options as low as $20 per night and an average price of $35 per night, there's something for every budget. Top campsites like Burnhead Grazings (96 reviews), Runnin Crazy Farm (87 reviews), and Paradise By The Pond (44 reviews) have received rave reviews from campers. Popular amenities include pets, showers, and toilets, while wildlife watching, historic sites, and surfing are popular activities. So pack your bags and get ready for a ranch camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Punxsutawney

If you're looking for a camping experience on a ranch near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Hipcamp has over 80 options for you to choose from. With options as low as $20 per night and an average price of $35 per night, there's something for every budget. Top campsites like Burnhead Grazings (96 reviews), Runnin Crazy Farm (87 reviews), and Paradise By The Pond (44 reviews) have received rave reviews from campers. Popular amenities include pets, showers, and toilets, while wildlife watching, historic sites, and surfing are popular activities. So pack your bags and get ready for a ranch camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Punxsutawney

1. Sunnyday's Forest

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49mi from Punxsutawney · 2 sites · Lodging

Just renovated for winter camping! Completely sealed up and draft free. Still a very primitive site, but the interior now keeps in the warmth from the fireplace. A set of bunk beds and a4 seat table as well as some could makes it work for up to 6 people. Plenty of tent area around of you have a bigger group! 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, frisbee course 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.

2. The Nason Trust

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44mi from Punxsutawney · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

The Nason Trust is a 4th generation owned outdoor enthusiasts haven tucked away on private land in the outskirts of the Allegheny National Forest. We offer primitive camping along with equestrian primitive camping. We have a dedication to preserving natural habitat, as well as the cooperative efforts of people with diverse interests in the outdoors to provide a positive recreational experience for all of our visitors. The Nason Trust is located by a significant amount of trail systems that traverses gorgeous, rocky, stream-filled trails that pass by remnants of Kellettville's boomtown. While guests get to enjoy the geology, elevation changes, with dramatic views while enjoying their favorite outdoor activities. Campers will have access to the North Country National Scenic Trail that is the longest in the national trail system it spans across 8 states from North Dakota to Vermont covering 4,800 miles. Minister Creek Trail is a short drive away. It's a moderately challenging hike that passes several outstanding rock outcroppings. After your hike you can drop by frog rock the local's favorite swimming hole that's along the same short drive back from Minister Creek trail back to the Nason Trust. Tionesta Creek and Salmon Creek are well stocked to lure in any avid fishermen. Along with another local gem; Ross Run's Habitat Improvement area it's a half mile set aside for Children 15 and under and people with Special needs giving them their very own special stocked fishing area.

3. Burnhead Grazings

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28mi from Punxsutawney · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging

The rich history of Burnhead Grazings is enveloped in a love for God's creation. Dr. Gib and Emmy Lou McLaughlin purchased Burnhead, which is Gaelic for the head of the stream, from William H. Stevens. The once pasture for Hilltop Dairy's cows became a pasture for sheep. Gib and Emmy had been in search of land for years after getting their first border collie and falling in love with the Shepherd lifestyle. Gib trained dozens of border collies to work the sheep and did hundreds of demonstrations highlighting the herding abilities of the collie across the country. Their love for Scotland and the border collie took them Scotland on many occasions. Burnhead Grazings is a snapshot of Scotland, "in bye" or close to, the beautiful college town of Indiana, PA. Less than two miles from two hotels, three miles from downtown, and within minutes from Amish country, it is amazing that this respite still exists so close to civilization. Gib and Emmy's daughter, Moire McLaughlin Bridges and her husband Randy have endeavored to bring the sheep back to Burnhead Grazings and to continue the family tradition as well as to share in the experience. You can listen to an interview on The Christian Witness Program on this page for some history about Moire and Randy in Tennessee where they were residing before coming to Indiana. They are producing lamb, wool for spinning and felting, and hay and are opening up the farm for small events such as weddings or family reunions. Moire is also the author and illustrator of a children's book available for sale on iBooks called Sissy & The King. In November of 2014, with the help of Hilltop Baptist Church and many others, they began hosting an event, LIFE Nativity, the weekend before Thanksgiving, which benefits Life-Way Pregnancy Center. Moire is also a fine artist and gives classes on wool felting. Ask about signing up for a class or book a private felting party.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Ryan

October 2025

1 night at Sunnyday's Forest

Highly recommend the horse back riding! What a unique offering with your cabin stay. I will be straight, the cabin is for true woodsmen - it's raw, it's that's your cup of joe, I highly recommend this stay, I had a blast!!

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Haroon

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sunnyday's Forest

Was a great time staying at the cabin. The weather was great so that helped.

Aileen

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Burnhead Grazings

We had a great experience at Burnhead Grazings. The two campsites were scenic and spacious. The stream site felt very private and close to farm and accessing the facilities. Moire was a gracious host and cooked us a delicious breakfast. Emmy gave an enthusiastic and informational tour of the farm and we were excited about seeing the various animals on the farm. Overall we had an excellent experience and we can't wait to come back in the future!

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Dylan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Sunnyday's Forest

Gerald's beautiful place was peaceful and serene, with a very functional fire pit and picnic tables for s'mores and grilling. Would absolutely stay again and recommend to anyone willing to walk a bit to get away from the roads, it's worth it.

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Brad

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Burnhead Grazings

Everything about this camping destination is special. The ambiance of the environment is hard to beat, we stayed adjacent to the stream and tied our hammocks up right alongside the water. We enjoyed our conversation with Moire and with Randy and our dog had a fun play session with their dogs. We forgot to make our way to the swing overlooking the pond but next time we visit we'll be sure to remember. You won't regret staying here, what a treat!

kayak on the pond or go swim with the fish

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Ron

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Burnhead Grazings

The farm plot is a stunning property with a beautiful pond. Proximity to Indiana is only 3 miles, with the Hoodlebug cycling trail very close by. Wish we could have spent more time there!

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Andrew

July 2025

1 night at Sunnyday's Forest

Had a great time! Totally accurate with the online description. Had fun with the animals and riding horses. Host was friendly and accommodating.

Beck

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Burnhead Grazings

I camped here in June 2023, and for the fourth of July in 2025; it's always a delight to visit and listen to stories by the Hosts Moire and Randy at breakfast! Very polite and friendly, they have two dogs, one is a corgi who is free range and wanders the property. Between the farm animals, wildlife and stunning firefly population, the surrounding scenery always dazzles me when I stay here. The creekside spot is the way to go! Especially during the hot, dry season, the creek is nice to soak in. Plenty of space, firewood, and room to relax in my tent with my bf and his dog. Town is 5 minutes away, including a Giant Eagle for groceries and other conveniences. We had a lovely time!

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Nikila

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sunnyday's Forest

This is my second time staying on Gerard's property, the land is so lovely and quiet and full of life! I love all the animals, Gerard took his time to introduce us to all of them and allowed us to hold the ducks and everything. Always a magical time. The hay was so comfortable and smelled so nice.

Fire pit with nice cooking apparatus that has 3 different tiers. We used two for grilling and one as a table. It adds so much value to the camp site.

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Maria

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Burnhead Grazings

Randy was very kind and the property was so beautiful! It rained while we were there but Randy helped us out by giving us towels to clean off our equipment. Felt very attended to and the dogs were great and loved attention.

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David

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Burnhead Grazings

Its beautiful...I mean actually beautiful. From the moment we arrived we were highly impressed by the scenery. The site is easy to access. The hosts were inviting and completely exceeded our expectations. We are so happy to have found this hidden gem close to home. This felt like a perfect wholesome family experience. You can't help but relax being here. Absolutely can't wait to be back!

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Doron

April 2025

With pets

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!