Ranger's Retreat
Hosted by Eric · Jennerstown, Pennsylvania
21 sites · RV, Tent · 25 acres
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Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
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99% Recommend39 ratings · 32 reviews
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· October 2025
5 Star--Starry Starry Nights
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Black Powder point full hook up
We had the loveliest time and the hosts Eric and Vicki are tremendous. She brought us the best ribs and macaroni salad and potato salad out of nowhere as they had extras! Kind and sweet. .
Land is gorgeous. Fabulous trails we explored w the dogs. We had a campfire and just relaxed for 2 nights w no cares other than wAtching the stars. We'll be back!
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Debby D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Beautiful property owned and operated by an amazing family. Eric and Vicki go above and beyond to make sure any campers: Tent, RV, camper van, etc. are well taken care of. You can find full 30/50amp hook ups on site, full water and sewage hook ups with easy access (and a heated water spigot for colder months) and full trash service. There are beautiful trails through the property for small hikes that lead to a small
river where we spent a lot of time. Foraging is plentiful and encouraged, from culinary mushrooms to berries and more. Our pets loved exploring the property and were able welcomed warmly with treats regularly by Vicki! Eric and his son keep the property clean and protected, we never felt anything less than fully safe while staying here.
The surrounding hiking trails, views, and attractions are worth the trip if you’ve never been to Somerset county. It was our first time and we found plenty to do and explore from farm stands to waterfalls and everything in between. With only 1.5hrs from Pittsburgh, it’s a great day trip to visit and explore as well. Local towns we loved include Ligonier (great active town center) and Somerset/Johnstown for medium city amenities and grocery shopping.
We cannot wait to come back and visit in the future. Anytime we are coming through the state it will be a must stop stay for us.
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Pedro C.
2 reviews
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· September 2025
Wonderful place
26 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Black Powder point full hook up
Went out to meet my parents who were ther for a few nights with their camper. The hosts were incredibly friendly and thoughtful, they got some pumpkins for my girls to carve and were extremely accommodating for us. The area is beautiful, private and a fantastic location to get into the laurel highlands. It was everything I look for when hipcamping. Highly recommend it and will definitely be back
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Michael S.
3 reviews
We enjoyed staying at Eric's. We tent camped with our dog. The site had a firepit and picnic table. Eric has a large property that we were able to explore if we wanted to. He and his wife were very welcoming. It is located in a small town but there are attractions nearby like the Speedway and Filght 93 memorial. Thanks for your hospitality!
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Rebekah B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Laurel Highlands at its finest
26 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Black Powder point full hook up
This was our second stay on Eric's property (it probably won't be our last!). The accommodations for our camper trailer are top notch. Eric and Vickie are the nicest people: communication with them is timely and they stop by with sweet little gifts, such as snacks as well as corn and tomatoes from local farmers. They even brought some treats for our dog. Vickie set up some beautiful autumn decorations on the site which we used for family photos. All in all, this was one of our best camping trips! Thanks, Eric and Vickie!
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Tom S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
25 ft Class C · Group trip ·
Black Powder point full hook up
The perfect camping spot! Eric was very friendly and an amazing host. This place includes a firepit and a picnic table. The surrounding nature is breathtaking, with a beatiful tree line framing the sunrise. We will certainly come back in our future trips.
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Elena S.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
22 ft Class B ·
Black Powder point full hook up
A very convenient spot with easy hook up. We were warmly welcomed by Eric and his son, who explained everything and exchanged contact details to be able to connect at any time, which we did not need.
Highly recommended.
Matthias S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
25 ft travel trailer ·
Black Powder point full hook up
Great and very welcoming hosts! Wonderful property. The fireflies at night were incredible. We would absolutely book here again.
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John D.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
Great Spot Great Hosts
16 ft Class B · With pets ·
Black Powder point full hook up
Beautiful spot with some trails on the property. Super thoughtful and kind hosts. Highly recommend!!
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Xy X.
11 months on Hipcamp
Eric and Vicki are exceptional hosts. They met us on arrival and showed us all amenities. The full hookup site is perfectly level, clean and easily accessible. A 50 foot hose works for fresh water. There’s a fire pit. There’s also a picnic table under a roof with a fan and lights. We’ll be back!
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Tom S.
2 reviews
Both Vicky and Eric, you’re so welcoming.they checked on us to make sure everything was OK. Perfect spot to just relax and unwind. We will definitely be back.
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John F.
2 reviews
Eric was awesome as host. Quiet site with a doe, too. Very helpful to direct my first time backing up with a trailer in 50 plus years. Other folks were there, but spread out.
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Craig R.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Ranger's Retreat
Eric and his family were very friendly and helpful for anything that we needed or wanted. Immediate upon our arrival they gave us and our puppies treats. We’re definitely planning on a return visit.
Bob J.
1 year on Hipcamp
We enjoyed the solitude offered by Eric’s property. He and his wife have a large portion of land, and we were essentially allowed to go anywhere to camp. There are spots that are closer to the entrance where picnic tables are provided, but we preferred something further away, so we ventured out to the rest of the property. It really is what you make it. We enjoyed the birds in the morning and the bats at night. There are many trails on the property and even creek access, which I believe is also the property line. Super close to Linn Run SP, Laurel Mtn. SP, Forbes, and Laurel Hill SP. Amazing central location to access the parks.
Eric’s wife was our main point of contact during our stay, and she is beyond lovely. So sweet and big on communication. There was firewood offered, and the morning of our departure she gave us breakfast bars and treats for our two dogs. She made sure our fire ring was safe and completely extinguished, which I thought was very responsible.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay. I would say the only thing I would change is I usually prefer somewhere with forest and field. Soft grass the dogs can play fetch on, this land is largely raw it seems like. Eric and his wife do a good job maintaining a path and it is of no fault of their own.
Autumn H.
2 reviews
Eric and Vicki were extremely nice and helpful when the weather got bad. We will be returning to the wonderful site.
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Ben L.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Great Stay at Black Powder Point!
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Black Powder point full hook up
We enjoyed our stay at Black Powder Point! Eric and Vicky were great hosts. They were great for a chat, but also respected our privacy.
Eric is still working on the property, but as it stands: access to the site was quick and easy. The pad was fairly level and set-up only took a few minutes. He also has a few tent sites (the way he is setting up the property, you can't see other campers from your site).
During our stay, we saw several deer, lots of birds, and even a few hummingbirds as there is a patch of beautiful wildflowers on the property.
Eric was very responsive to communications, explaining everything in detail. We had an issue with a previous reservation (through no fault of our own or the hosts), and Eric was very accommodating, offering a very reasonable resolution.
When you visit, be sure to ask Eric to tell you the story/history of the property and his family - it warmed our hearts.
Even though the property is only a few hundred yards from Lincoln Highway, there was minimal highway noise (not enough to bother us).
Several restaurants are within a short drive, and we were able to visit Laurel Mountain for the trails, Donegal Lake for fishing, and spent some time at the stream that runs through the bottom part of Eric's property.
All-in-all, it was a great stay, and we can't wait to see the improvements Eric makes to his property.
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Shannon R.
10 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Black Powder point full hook up
Kind and welcoming hosts, highly recommend. Would go back.
Colleen K.
12 reviews
Peaceful and beautiful spot for RV or tent. Eric and Vicky were super kind and great communicators. Loved the restaurant recommendation. Room to hike and also close enough to enjoy town and Flight 93 National Memorial.
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Jan H.
18 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Black Powder point full hook up
A great spot! A lot of love in the progress of their site. A nice little trail around the property.! Can not wait to come back in the summer. The hosts were super friendly and there was a ton of room to just relax
Paul A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
18 ft travel trailer ·
Black Powder point full hook up
This site is really lovely. Eric and his wife are most gracious hosts. We had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend.
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Katherine W.
11 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Site is Great, But Hosts Are Better
26 ft Class C · Group trip ·
Black Powder point full hook up
Eric and Vicki are super hosts - incredibly attentive and accommodating. They really go above and beyond to make Ranger’s Retreat distinctive. There are more sites being developed, so it’s more wide open than some of the photos, but that was good for games and better viewing for wildlife and a star-filled night sky. Excellent base location for area trails and access to Laurel Hill State Park.
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Jeff G.
6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Ranger's Retreat
Site is absolutely beautiful! There's tons of space, and a few trails on the property to explore. I went with my two pups and we had a blast!
If you're directionally challenged like myself definitely take them up on getting local directions, I ended up down the street at a gas station lost.
There's space at the top of the hill with a very clear view of the sky, which is great if you want to get to a camp site at night. If you've got time I would check out the secluded site down further in three forest, it's just about the most serene place I've been to.
Hosts are incredible! I mentioned in passing that I was going to be looking for coffee in the morning and asking about local places and they made me a coffee kit. They also gave me a fire bundle, and made sure I was aware if I needed anything just to let them know.
Overall the stay was incredible, and any time I'm in the area I'll be booking a stay.
Dominic B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Ranger's Retreat
Beautiful private campsites! Land is still being developed so not much to it but a couple nicely cleared areas to set up. Watched the sunset into the trees and made a fire. Site was great for me and my dog.
Emma C.
15 reviews
I had such a wonderful and peaceful time at Rangers retreat. There's so much land to explore and lots of birds and mushrooms to try and identify! You'll never run out of a place to string up you hammock and there was plenty of space to park my camper van. The hosts Eric and Vicki are the absolute sweetest human beings and I'm already ready to head back.
Angelique H.
41 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
21 ft Class B ·
Black Powder point full hook up
I very much enjoyed the stay...appreciated Eric's assistance with directions and courtesy with minimizing exterior lighting. The night sky was spectacular. The nearby hiking was so good, we stayed another night to fully enjoy the day. It was pure gravy to play a little guitar with Eric before my departure. All the best with completion of the full site. It will be beautiful.
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Stephen P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Eric and Vicky were terrific. And their location to nearby hiking was fantastic.
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Stephen P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Ranger's Retreat
My sister and I loved tent camping on Eric’s land! Eric and his family were very welcoming to us and my pup. Their property is beautiful and we cannot wait to come back in the future!
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Trisha S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Ranger's Retreat
Eric and Vicki were amazing hosts! They provided us with a cord of fire wood and plenty of water and a pop up tent over the seating area. Vicki even made sure we all left with a granola bar and a the dog with a treat on our way out.
Sarah P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
16 ft car ·
Ranger's Retreat
Eric and his wife are super friendly and helpful with anything you might need. They are developing the property and there will be some amazing camp sites. Our site had a wonderful wooden deck right next to our truck where we set up our RTT for the night. The deck was a perfect spot to enjoy our dinner and to watch the sunset and absorb the peacefulness of the surrounding. We enjoyed our stay very much.
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Jon S.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2024
Tent ·
Ranger's Retreat
Darker :) it was kinda bright with the outside light post but other than that it was nice and quiet :)
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Kyle J.
3 reviews
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Jennerstown, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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