# Forest Camping with Modern Comfort

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- **Location:** Shippenville, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Price:** from $24.84/night
- **Rating:** 98% recommend (75 reviews)
- **Sites:** 29
- **Size:** 24 acres
- **Host:** Michelle S.

## Overview

Camp in the woods with modern comforts—family- and pet-friendly, trail-access, and WiFi-equipped, just minutes off I-80 in Clarion County, PA.

Welcome to Rustic Acres RV Resort & Campground, a pet-friendly, family-friendly campground set on 24 wooded acres in Western Pennsylvania near the Clarion River and over 3,000 acres of State Game Lands. Here, you’ll feel immersed in nature—quiet forest, spacious sites, and direct trail access—while still enjoying the comforts of modern camping.

Perfect for RV camping, van life, tent camping, overlanding, and glamping, Rustic Acres blends outdoor adventure with thoughtful amenities. Step right from your campsite onto hiking and biking trails, or explore nearby Cook Forest State Park and the Clarion River for kayaking, fishing, and scenic views.

Work remotely from camp at The Hub—our modern lounge with strong WiFi, comfortable workstations, and complimentary coffee and tea. Ideal for digital nomads, remote workers, and extended stays.

Stay your way:

Full hookup RV sites (30/50 amp)

Van-friendly and small rig sites near amenities

Primitive tent camping and overlanding sites

Glamping tents and retro campers

Amenities include free WiFi, camp store, clean bathhouses, laundry, playground, yard games, community fire pit, and gathering spaces. Enjoy a peaceful, dog-friendly setting with room to roam and space to relax.

Conveniently located near I-80 and close to local shops, dining, and attractions, Rustic Acres offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. You can even bike / walk from camp one mile to Lost in the Wilds Brewery and O’Neils Family Market.

Camp in the woods—without giving up comfort. Work. Explore. Stay at Rustic Acres.

## Highlights

- **Big rig-friendly:** Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Full RV hookups:** Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
- **Michelle is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **Creature comforts:** Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table, Wifi, Laundry, Playground
- **RV amenities:** Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, Paddling, Climbing, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, River, stream, or creek, Mountainous

## Sites

- **95) Prime Primitive Camping Site #95** (tents, up to 12 guests, $39.00/night)
- **92) Water and Electric Campsite** (tents, up to 6 guests, $44.00/night)
- **96) Primitive Wooded Campsite** (rv-tent, up to 12 guests, $39.00/night)
- **55) Pull Thru Full Hookups 30 Amp Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $64.00/night)
- **93) Camping Water & Electric Site #93 (Tent)** (tents, up to 4 guests, $44.00/night)
- **Luxury Glamping Tent** (canvas-tent, up to 2 guests, $150.00/night)
- **42) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $59.00/night)
- **49) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site - Celebration Yard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $69.00/night)
- **61) Pull Thru Full Hookup 50 amp RV Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $69.00/night)
- **75) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $54.00/night)
- **76) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $54.00/night)
- **82) Tilly** (vintage-trailer, up to 4 guests, $189.00/night)
- **43) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $59.00/night)
- **62) Pull Thru Full Hookup 50 amp RV Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $69.00/night)
- **63) Pull Thru Full Hookup 50 amp RV Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $69.00/night)
- **64) Pull Thru Full Hookup 50 amp RV Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $69.00/night)
- **66) Pull Thru Full Hookups 30 Amp Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $64.00/night)
- **69) Pull Thru Full Hookups 30 Amp Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $64.00/night)
- **Luxury Glamping Tent 2** (safari-tent, up to 2 guests, $150.00/night)
- **65) Pull Thru Full Hookup 50 amp RV Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $69.00/night)
- **67) Pull Thru Full Hookups 30 Amp Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $64.00/night)
- **68) Pull Thru Full Hookups 30 Amp Site** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $64.00/night)
- **70) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $54.00/night)
- **71) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $54.00/night)
- **77) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $54.00/night)
- **78) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $54.00/night)
- **79) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $54.00/night)
- **91) Camping Water & Electric Site #91 (Tent)** (tents, up to 4 guests, $44.00/night)
- **Winter RV Site 25** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $45.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Me and my fiancee booked for the primitive camping in lot 95. It was a clean site. The bathrooms were clean and tidy. Hot chocolate from the hub was delicious. And the activitys planned were fun and a pleasant surprise! Would come again!
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> - Casey B., October 26, 2026

> As usual a lovely stop on our way home. We would stay here again.
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> - Owen J., October 14, 2026

> Luckily we found Rustic Acres after we found out our original reservation at a different campground didn't allow pets. In the end we were happier with our quick find, we loved the campground and would definitely go again!
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> - Amber S., October 11, 2026

> This was our 3rd time staying this year. As always the staff is friendly and the grounds are well takin care of and clean. We will be back.
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> - Owen J., October 3, 2026

> What an awesome gem of a campground!!!! I absolutely loved the place. Great bathhouses and thanks for the great dog park!
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> - Grey G., September 25, 2026