Austin Dam Memorial Park

Great spot! Directions that were sent were perfect. Sites were clearly marked, which was really appreciated since we pulled in at night in the rain. Firewood was delivered to our site and under a tarp (again, super appreciated) We had a great stay. Secluded, we didn’t have to speak to anyone the whole 2 days we were there. Stars were beautiful at night. Also, had decent cell service, which I was surprised by. No frills, just nature.

Amber C.

7 reviews

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· October 2025

Nice spot for group tent camping

Tent · Group trip ·

Did some drive-up tent camping here with some friends in October and had a great time! We had site 8 which was nice and secluded with a wonderful view of the autumn colors. Easy access to hikes to the old paper mill and Austin Dam right from our campsite. Porta-potty was right nearby and sparkly clean. And we had full cell service too (T-Mobile).

Jon B.

8 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent · With pets ·

This is probably my 5th or 6th stay here and our experience has and still is amazing! Alvie was great and very helpful. He told us about the events going on at the park and what to watch out for in terms of wildlife and also gave us great suggestions on where to hike. Camp site was very clean and well maintained. My group and I would definitely be returning again in the near future!

Queeny Elizabeth D.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

one night stay

Tent ·

Nice quiet setting. Very rustic. Would have been good night sky view if it wasn’t cloudy

Adam V.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

We had a great trip to Austin dam. We had beautiful weather and a great rv site right on the edge of the creek. Will definitely go back!

Sally B.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

The perfect camp spot!

Tent · Group trip ·

This is literally our favorite place to camp, if I didn't have a home, I could live the rest of my life right there. The land is meticulously kept with so many hiking trails to explore. The dam Ruins and paper mill are fascinating with much information posted about the history. The bathroom is well kept and stocked as well as the wood and ice for purchase. The privacy and size of the site is truly a bargain. The stars out there are comparable to the views at cherry springs. We had a lovely reconnection with nature over the weekend and I thank the hosts for keeping places exactly like this existing! We'll definitely be back again soon.

Dani H.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Nice place

Tent ·

Great place you can hear a little traffic but you can’t see it. There was no one else camping when we stayed so it was pretty secluded. A little pricey for just some back woods land that’s the only downfall I’d say it’s worth like 12 dollars

Hope F.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Excellent spot. Plenty of open space! We had room for two massive tents, a 13' canopy, two large hammocks, and two cars with so much room to spare. The amount of wood we were provided was absolutely bonkers - I paid for two bundles per day and we EASILY had enough for two additional days if we wanted. Also, literally the CLEANEST Portopotty we have ever used. 10/10 camping experience

Daniel C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

My new favorite camping spot

Tent · Group trip ·

Very large and private site bordering a creek. Stars were very visible from this location. Would 100% recommend.

Spencer B.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2025

Austin Dam

Tent ·

Bark Peelers (Site 2)

The park was nice and communication was excellent. We really disliked the road noise and they were working on it the one day so we woke up to construction beeping noise at 7 AM. The signs for the campsites were difficult to see. We had difficulty finding our site (partly my fault) and chose to stay at another since no one else was there. The stars were absolutely amazing there. The price was very good and there was clean public toilets. The noise was just to much for me to go back.

Linda L.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Excellent escape to nature

Tent ·

Wonderful experience, private unique wooded and/or field sites, with still easy access to water and facilities. Great hardwood firewood! There is some road noise, but wasn't too loud or distracting after dark. Make sure you enter the park entrance via the main road/highway, instead of the ATV back entrance Google maps tried to take us down, and be sure to visit the historical broken dam and welcome center. It's the central location for water, firewood, gift shop, and hiking map.

Jennifer S.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Log Driver (Site 3)

We had a wonderful camping experience here! The tent sites were clean, spacious, and surrounded by beautiful nature. The campground was quiet and peaceful at night, and the fire pits made it easy to cook and relax under the stars. Bathrooms and facilities were well-maintained, and the staff were friendly and helpful. A perfect spot for anyone who enjoys camping in a tent—highly recommended.

Rupa B.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Love it!

18 ft travel trailer ·

Bark Peelers (Site 2)

A very peaceful and quiet couple of days near an historic site. Lots of walking and exploring. Comfortable and well maintained. We will be back as soon as we can !

Heidi Z.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Such a treat compared to stateparks

Tent ·

As much as I love our state parks here in Pennsylvania, I've got to say, Austin Dam was glorious. Our site (1) was within VAGUE eyesight of our single neighbor's at site 2 (as in, their campfire was a distant dot between the trees) with no one else around whatsoever. There was so much space that you get to "choose your setup" with more than one fire ring, cooking setup, several picnic tables, benches, and a beautiful little creek running right behind the site. Drinking water, firewood, ice, Wi-Fi, charging was available at the visitor center even after closing for the night (self-service), but keep in mind it's a good 5-7 minute drive down a dirt road to get there from site 1. We arrived after dark, and while the setup was a bit confusing, the instructions sent from the host Alvy were top notch and we got setup and settled in good time. We paid to have firewood delivered to our site in advance, and it was more than we could burn in a night, stacked neatly with a tarp covering it waiting for us. The next morning we went back to the visitor center to get some information and meet Alvy (he was SO nice and enthusiastic) before we left. So glad we stayed here! We've been gushing to all our camping friends already. The ONLY, and I mean ONLY bummer is that the toilets are portapotties. They were clean, and I certainly can't expect them to dump a bunch of money into actual plumbed bathrooms, but that's just something to keep in mind. All in all, amazing stay and we WILL be back!

Peter & Brianna B.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

The location of this site is ideal. Private, yet close to the memorial park and its amenities. Plenty of flat, grassy space for several tents. Swimming in the creek was nice.

Kevin B.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Must do.

Tent · With pets ·

Mess Hall (Site 6)

This place is absolutely amazing. I have never been at such a beautiful and well kept/placed campground.

Ashley G.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Tent ·

Continent place to camp after seeing the stars in Cherry springs

Paige J.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Definitely recommend

19 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

I stayed in site 1 with my travel trailer. My sight was clean and level, with the creek on the backside, with a pool that my dog and I enjoyed wading in. I have Solar power and did well, shut down 1 night after 2 cloudy days, but was up early in the morning. The memorial section of the park was clean with a large open area an campsite's. I was confused coming off the highway, Alvi was there and directed me to the left and pointed out my options to park, and guided me into the spot. I would definitely recommend a stay at Austin Dam

Cathy W.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Zen spot

Tent ·

Log Driver (Site 3)

Well maintained, perfect spot for some relaxing.. perfect for a first-time time camper like myself.. Everything was great.. had the sound & view of the stream just behind our tent and firewood on-site the day we che ked in.. Thank you

L. C.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Holiday camping with dogs

Tent · With pets ·

Spent one night here on the 4th of July to avoid the fireworks for our dogs. Site 8 was awesome- very spacious, came with 2 different grill tops, grill brush, clothesline, bench and picnic table. The sites are pretty spaced out and no one was camping at the site next to us anyway, so it was for the most part quiet. The only complaints I have were we could hear the traffic the whole time as the road was pretty close to our site and we could also hear a shooting range nearby, which my dog didn't love. But the park itself is amazing- we walked the path around the ruins and also the path to the paper mill was behind us as well, so we explored that. We were so intrigued by the history of the area that we even bought a book at the gift shop! Shout out to Alvy for being kind enough to leave our firewood at our site and gracious enough to explain a little bit of the history of the dam.

Nadine D.

4 reviews

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· July 2025

We had a great time camping here! Campsites are well separated and spacious. Great place to spend a couple of nights.

Cheryl K.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent ·

My friends and I really loved tent camping here! The camp is very big and spacious, and I loved the wood benches and table. The creek was so beautiful, perfect for a cool down as well. I got wood to bundle with the trip and it was such a generous amount! There was so much to explore, very relaxing, perfect shade covering, all in all amazing experience. Highly recommend!

Maddison G.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent ·

The creek was lovely to camp next time, perfect cozy little spot we had an absolute blast! Site 1 was a gem

Claire W.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

You should check this place out.

Tent · Group trip ·

Stayed for one night last summer, stayed for 3 nights this summer. Fantastic campground. You have water (including hot water!) and toilets. The optional wood was very generous. And the history of the place is incredible. We will be back.

Matt S.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent ·

Nicely maintained site, awesome little walk down the pavilion where there was a toilet, water, and a nice spot to wade in the stream.

Emily L.

6 reviews

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· June 2025

Amazing camping experience

Tent · With kids ·

Bark Peelers (Site 2)

Me an my kids loved the huge camp site and privacy it was very well kept and my kids couldn't stay out of the river that was ten feet from our camp which was very nice it was very affordable is by far our favorite campground we been too ever and we can't wait to come back in the near future

Nicholas H.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Our favorite getaway!

Tent ·

Mess Hall (Site 6)

This was our second stay at Austin Dam, our first at Site 6. Alvy is an amazing host who truly cares about the grounds and his guests! We love chatting with him. Site 6 had plenty of space for us to spread out, beautiful scenery, and a little oven that we’ll be sure to plan for next time! We’ll be back again for sure ❤️

Kasey E.

5 reviews

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· May 2025

16 ft car ·

I really enjoyed camping at Austin Dam—the setting was peaceful, the history fascinating, and the natural beauty unforgettable. Alvy was a wonderful host, welcoming and attentive, which made the whole experience even better.

Catherine C.

8 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· May 2025

Great area for camping, pricey

8 ft campervan ·

Log Scaler (Site 5)

Overall the area is very nice and convenient for fishing etc. Fee online is very misleading at $32.00 per night plus a fee when sign at actual dam states area runs on donations and suggested $10.00 per night. Highly recommend adding stone parking at each site as we had rain daily, even with truck had to improvise far from our site due to grass and mud. Bathrooms toilets are excellent bonus. Pavilion is lovely. Area is quiet and very scenic.

Angie M.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Tent ·