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Whitney
1 week ago
Tent
Evergreen Grove Campsite was the first Hipcamp site I've stayed at and Kristen's space was exactly what the description and pictures implied. The Water Shed was convenient and had all the things I needed. There was even firewood for the fire pit. The space was close to Kristen's house, but still peaceful. Kristen was sweet and greeted me once I arrived. There were hikes within walkable distance. My only regret is that I'd stayed two nights instead of one!
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Drew
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great getaway spot! As an avid tent camper/hiker this place is everything I could ask for; remote, peaceful, well worth the trip. Perfect spot for groups of 2-4-6 people. Plenty of dead and down firewood to pull from the forest. Take care of this place. Be respectful and treat it as if it were your own. Host very cool and accommodating, hope to return soon.
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Kelsey
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to WonderWoods at Rocky Gap
Such a beautiful view, beautiful location and cozy accommodations. Kristen was incredibly helpful and had the cabin well stocked. Despite it being November the cabin was very warm with the heaters, glamping at it's best
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Adam
2 weeks ago
Tent
Very pretty and more private than most sites! Be careful of the wind though, since it's on the crest of a hill the wind can get strong enough to flatten a tent if you're not careful. Overall very fun experience!
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Mitchell and Heather
2 weeks ago
35 ft Class A
Group trip
This was such a perfect spot for us to get away this past weekend. The site had all that we needed and we were personally meet by the host who showed us to the site and made sure we had all we needed.
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Justin
3 weeks ago
26 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Mason reached out to my wife and I days before our camping trip to inform us about camping at Grouseland. The day of, he messaged us for our ETA and then met us at the front entrance to guide us to our beautiful campsite. We stayed at the Aspen RV site. The hospitality, cleanliness and care that goes into Grouseland is impeccable. 12/10.
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Teresa
3 weeks ago
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Although the site was close to the road, it was very private and roomy. We enjoyed walking the trails around the property. We even saw a deer the one morning! the full hookup site was just as advertised -Easy to get into with plenty of room to maneuver.
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Krystin
3 weeks ago
Tent
It was a perfect place to unwind and recharge our batteries. The host seemingly thought of every detail to make it comfortable while still having the rustic charm we hoped for. It’s made us want to build a permanent campsite at our property after experiencing this. It truly is a piece of Heaven and we will be back
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Ally
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Our group stayed at the Twisted Oaks Site! It was quite the view and a great get away. Our site was secluded and we didn’t get any traffic coming in and out. Totally recommend!! I loved the available benches provided by the fire.
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Phil
November 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Very nice, quiet. Well maintained. Richard is very good at communication. We like seeing the deer in the evening. We saw Turkeys there last spring.
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Nathan
November 2025
25 ft travel trailer
This is our second time here and it was amazing as before. Great site, great views, nice setup with electric and water. Will be back next year.
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Zach
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
This is our second time here and absolutely love it! Already looking forward to our next visit.
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Kristin
November 2025
Tent
Beautiful campsite! We stayed at Tall Oaks and it was just as the others said - far enough removed from the other campsites and at the end of the access road so as to make it very private. The site included a grill, fire pit, trash bins, and picnic table which was immensely helpful!
The only thing to be conscious of it that the main area to pitch our tent was relatively flat, but not perfectly flat. It was fine for 2 nights as long as you make sure you flip your beds around not to sleep on the downhill 🙃
All considered, we still LOVED this campsite and will absolutely return in the future!
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Faye
October 2025
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
WE like that is is quiet and clean - We have stayed there several times and will hopefully stay again. Mason is very responsive and ensures that all is good.
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Robert
October 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
This was an awsome spot. Great view and my dog loved it. Lots of deer and chipmunks. Great place. If you have pets make sure they are treated for ticks. There pretty bad
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Suzanne
October 2025
With kids
Rebecca and her family were magnificent hosts for our family. They were so kind, and made sure we had everything we needed and more. The tent itself was so cozy and the bathroom very clean. We enjoyed making s’mores atvthe campfire and gazing at the beautiful starry sky. We even got to meet the farm animals before we left. It was a great to have our own private space and we highly recommend staying here!
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Stan
October 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate, but still had a great time. Nice to get away from the neighbors and relax with a great view out the window. Caught up on some reading and got some practice cooking on the new grill.
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jane jose
October 2025
20 ft Class A
With pets
We very much enjoyed our stay at Grouseland. Mason was a great host, he showed us our site and went over where everything was on a map. He and his family have amazing campsites with beautiful scenic overlooks. Their amenities all worked out perfectly - including your own private port a potty at each site (there’s also a camp house bathroom with shower - about a 5 min walk), picnic table, bench, charcoal grill, trash can, and string lights when it gets dark. It’s also a magical sight to see the mass amount of stars at night. We had a wonderful time and we will be back again. Thank you Mason and family for sharing your space.
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Debby
October 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
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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Chris
October 2025
10 ft travel trailer
With pets
What a beautiful place! Very private, great views and lots of running around space for my very active pup. She had fun playing fetch. We would definitely come back to this place.
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The best camping in Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, PA guide
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Train enthusiasts, history buffs and outdoor lovers will all delight in this historic site. It celebrates what was considered a modern marvel in its day. The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains, significantly cutting time off the long and arduous journey across Pennsylvania during the 1800s.
When you visit this historic site, start off at the Summit Level Visitor Center. Here you'll get a great overview of what it was like to work and travel on the rails. Also of interest to visitors will be the Lemon House, which served as a restaurant to patrons of the railroad. The building has been restored to show what it may have looked like during the 1840s, with period furnishings inside. Make sure to check out Engine House #6, the Skew Arch Bridge, and all of the nearby hike and bike trails. The popular 6 to 10 Trail takes hikers on an 8-mile journey from the visitor's center at Incline 6 to Incline 10, the last incline of the railroad. At the base of the trail is the Foot of Ten Trail that takes you to where Engine House 10 once stood.
Don't forget to pack a picnic! The site has a large, wooded picnic area about a half-mile walk from the visitor center. Here you'll find over twenty tables, and a dozen grills for your use. One table is also handicap accessible, with parking and a short, paved path nearby.
Afraid you won't be able to explore it all in one day? Not to worry! Hipcamp has plenty of nearby camping options so you can extend your visit.
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· November 2025
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