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Shannon

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Muddy Myst

Very easy to find, well kept, quiet campsite by the creek. Though the weather was quite cold, I really enjoyed my stay at Muddy Myst. The trails were easy to navigate and the pond was beautiful! Can’t wait to come back in the warmer months for a dip!! Can’t thank you enough Liam enough for the complimentary coffee- much needed after waking up in 30 degrees!!! Will definitely be back:)

Ashley

3 weeks ago

1 night at Rustic Resort at the Farm

Super cute! Had a quick overnight and cooked a yummy meal, enjoyed the ambiance and everything you could need was there!

Carissa

3 weeks ago

With pets

1 night at Muddy Myst

Muddy Myst was the perfect get away from the city. It gave such a comforting, safe and woodsy feeling. It was also very warm during a cold night! I would suggest this lovely place to anyone needing a cozy spot to relax!

Mark

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Neal Homestead Camp Sites

LOVED THE RUSTIC CABIN AND THE PROPERTY, WITH THE SOUND OF THE STREAM FLOWING OVER THE BIG ROCKS ...THE TREES WERE BEAUTIFUL AS WELL. THE CABIN IS WELL EQUIPED AND THE WOOD STOVE PROVIDES THE COZY FEELING !

Garrett

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Muddy Myst

This was our first stay at Muddy Myst after looking at it on Hipcamp for a while now! With the state parks closing it was the perfect time to try this place out, and it was amazing!! The hosts were amazing and made us feel right at home! Falling asleep listening to the creek all night was also amazing. Will definitely be back!!

Wayne

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Hills Above the Allegheny

Beautiful campsite with an amazing view and privacy. Wish I spent more time hiking nearby.

pat

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain View Camping

Beautiful site, amazing scenery, great price and Richard is more than accommodating and respectful. Thank yall for a great weekend

Tyler

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Rustic Resort at the Farm

This was a very cool rustic A-frame loft, on a cute farm populated with several dogs and even more pigs. We had a great time around the campfire. Groceries and some good diners are a short drive.

Jenn

October 2025

16 ft car

With pets

2 nights at Riverside camp

This was my second visit to Jeffrey's riverfront camp--It's the perfect place for a secluded getaway with your dog. Thanks!

Jordan

October 2025

1 night at Muddy Myst

Fantastic property! We rented the tree cabin but the tent sites also looked great. All the amenities you could ask for while still being rustic and private. We visited for our annual fall leaf peeping trip, but we fully intend to come back in the summer--we are excited to take advantage of the cute little pond for swimming and kayaking. Would highly recommend!!

Actual time lapse photo taken from site.

Laura

October 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Hills Above the Allegheny

Such a beautiful location. The views were amazing. The hosts were super accommodating and kind. They were on site when we visited, and they offered to give my nieces and nephews a ride in their buggy. They had a blast. Kids and dogs loved trekking through the creek and exploring the waterfall. The open field was great for us to play all sorts of games. Played capture the flag at night. All in all a great time.

Debby

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ranger's Retreat

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!

Jayme

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Laurel Highlands Cannabis

We had a girls camping weekend at the farm, and it was an absolute blast! There was plenty of open space to create our own setup, we were far enough away from the city and close enough to Ohio Pyle to go hiking Saturday morning. Maggie was incredibly responsive and helpful when planning for our weekend. We will definitely be back.

Hammock, chair, firewood kindling under tarp, spool table provided, grill for in firepit, and a log for chopping kindling .

Jaxon

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Neal Homestead Camp Sites

This was a very nice spot to set up camp for tenting. We stayed for only one night but it was a great spot with water and firewood provided! Would definitely recommend!

Jaxon

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Neal Homestead Camp Sites

This was a very nice spot to set up camp for tenting. We stayed for only one night but it was a great spot with water and firewood provided! Would definitely recommend!

Zach

October 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at River Hills Above the Allegheny

Amazing secluded woods spot with awsome views and cool trails

Kathleen

October 2025

Tent

1 night at River Hills Above the Allegheny

OMG What a place ! Pure heaven. Wonderful views Great astronomy photos. This place is the whole package Chris is above and beyond

Amber

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Hills Above the Allegheny

We had a wonderful October camp trip! The views were absolutely amazing. Chris was so quick to respond to my messages and answered any questions I had. We will definitely be back. :)

Tom

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Runnin Crazy Farm

Description was detailed and goat sounds were real. Horses roam in their fenced area.

John

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Laurel Highlands Cannabis

Had a wonderful experience at Laurel Highlands! Maggie is a super friendly and attentive host, and the space was perfect for our needs. It’s not as tucked away as some other campsites we’ve been to, but that did not dampen the experience at all. It’s a bit elevated from the surrounding area and it was really cool to see the fog roll into the lower elevations at night. Some of the space is on a slight incline but it did not affect our ability to find a good spot for our tents or placement of our cots. I will definitely be planning to return again!

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Bush Recreation Area and Campground

11mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Loyalhanna Lake

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Rustic Resort at the Farm

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12mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 4 sites · Lodging · PA

Learn more about this land:Relax under the stars in one of our two canvas tents here on the farm. Includes a spacious tent on a platform with queen bed, and a fire ring. A 3 minute walk to the main house for port a john and sink. Enjoy the farm by visiting the animals (pigs, chickens, ducks), checking out the veggie fields, or hiking in the woods). We are just a half hour from Pittsburgh, so you can take a jaunt into the city too!

Sunnyday's Forest

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16mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 2 sites · Lodging · Tarentum, PA

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 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.

Burnhead Grazings

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18mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Indiana , PA

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.

Sycamore Island

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18mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 1 site · Tent · Blawnox, PA

Camp on an island only accessible by boat/kayak/canoe or however you want to get across the river! Please read the full description. The island is open to visitors from dawn to dusk to enjoy the trails and wild scenery. Camp reservations secure your overnight visit to stay at the designated campsite area, which has a fire ring for cooking, a picnic table, and room for a tent or hammock. Sycamore Island can only be reached by your own canoe, kayak, or rowboat; watercraft is not provided. You are required to have a permit for an overnight stay: Please sign this form before submitting your stay request. https://alleghenylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Camping-at-Sycamore-Island-Rules-and-Regulations-4.5.16-Fillable.pdf Please plan your visit in advance- requests to camp the same day or day before may not receive a timely approval. Sycamore Island and its campsite are managed by Allegheny Land Trust, a 501c3 land conservation nonprofit helping local people save local land in the Pittsburgh region. We are able to review and respond to camping requests Monday - Friday between 9 am - 5 pm. Acquired and protected by Allegheny Land Trust in 2008, Sycamore Island is a floodplain forest with a ranking of “high significance” within the Allegheny River Biological Diversity Area (BDA) Natural Heritage Area. Before the island was protected by ALT, the island had periodic interludes of recognition and appreciation by humans as a natural refuge. In 1936, both Sycamore Island and Nine Mile Island were leased from the Pennsylvania Railroad by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, making these islands the first bird sanctuaries in the Pittsburgh region. The Harbor Isle Boat Club was in existence on the island during the late 1960s but was later abandoned leaving behind several significant features; including a barge that remains embedded in the sand at the island’s southern tip, a partially installed swimming pool, docking platform, and a series of offshore pilings in the back channel.

Muddy Myst

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19mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Kittanning, PA

Eco-Campsites and Recreation Area located in the heart of Western Pennsylvania! The site is in a great location, only a 12 minute drive from Buttermilk Falls and the Rails to Trails Bike Path that runs along the Allegheny River. For those interested in fishing we are only a short drive from Pine Creek, Cowanshannock Creek, Keystone Lake, Mahoning Dam, and Crooked Creek Lake. For those interested in off-roading, the Scrubgrass OHV park is only 20 minutes away.

Field Now, Forest Someday

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21mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Greensburg, PA

This location is a field off a quiet cul de sac. It is mowed for an RV or tent. There are native trees planted nearby since I'm trying to return the original forest. You're welcome to walk all Off Track to see some free range chickens and the dog who guards the herd from predators. Occasionally, feral cats, a black snake, a bear, deer, and coyote wander the same road. Enjoy!

Don Huey Country Camp

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22mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Indiana, PA

We offer full hookups for RVs, 30 & 50 amp sites, indoor showers, restrooms, on-site laundry, public water/sewage, a pool, and are located a couple miles from a hospital and downtown Indiana, PA. Plus so much more; call and reserve your spot today!

Mountain View Camping

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23mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging · Templeton, PA

I've had the property for 10 years. It's located in a more rugged section of Pennsylvania. Over time I've been planting fruit trees and bushes. Can't quite call it an orchard yet but someday!Come enjoy camping, hiking, hunting, boating, fishing, swimming and much more at this site nestled amongst game lands #287 and Allegheny river. 2000 acres of game land to explore, half mile from the Erie to Pittsburgh bike trails. Stay for hunting season or launch your boat onto the Allegheny River. 1 mile from scrubgrass ohv Park so bring your buggy or just enjoy the races.

Nanny’s Rustic Retreat

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31mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging · Smithton, PA

This Adult only retreat is located on a small farm in a rural Westmoreland County setting and offers the view of the surrounding farmlands. The cabin has sheets/pillow cases, 2 pillow's and a blanket all for the full size bed with a mattress cover. The cabin sits approx 100ft on a hill overlooking the farm house and the facilities area. Here inside the privacy area contains a hot tub, lounge chairs, picnic table, propane grills, 3 private toilets, a sink, two urinals, and 2 private outdoor showers. To enhance the wellness & relaxation experience the privacy compound is naturalist-friendly. All of this comes with a great view of the area. You are literary in the midst of farm animals that will add to this retreat experience.

Riverside camp

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32mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Smithton, PA

Private riverside camp good for fishing, kayaking, camping. Large mostly open lot with a trail leading down to the youghiogheny river. Nice view of the river. Good for tenting, pop ups, smaller rv’s and travel trailers. There are used train tracks close by. Currently there are no restrooms on site. Electric is available Basically one large camp site

Sunset Valley

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32mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 1 site · Tent · Parker, PA

We have 104 acres along the Allegheny river that we are willing to share with people who enjoy the outdoors. My husband and I, have been living here for twenty years and just enjoy the beauty this valley has to offer. We see bald eagles everyday, and every once in while some otters can be seen playing in the river. Black Fox Island is visible downstream and provides a pool in the river that is a mile long. A person can easily paddle upstream; when the river is at normal summer levels. Over 100 years ago, this was an industrial area with railroads, deep mines, strip mines, and gristmills. Some remnants of those times are still visible. Paddling, biking, walking, fishing and swimming are some of the activities to do here, but doing nothing and watching the river go by seems to be the most popular.

River Hills Above the Allegheny

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34mi from Loyalhanna Lake · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Parker, PA

Located just outside of Parker, PA and 25 minutes from I-80, our campsite is very accessible, yet still very remote. With 4 campsites on 75 acres, guests have ample privacy and space, with the freedom to roam this posted property that has no homes on it. Perched high above the Allegheny there are several spots to take in the wonderful views. There is also a waterfall with a 3’ deep pool below it. Great for splashing with kids or dogs, guests love exploring the creek bottom and making new discoveries. The more curious guests sometimes find the ruins of the original homestead, chimney and spring house that sit upstream. The property is teeming with wildlife. Birds and tree frogs will be the soundtrack of your visit, and often deer will be seen nosing along the outskirts of your site in the mornings and evenings. Turkey, bald eagles and even bear are occasionally spotted, so be prepared to secure your food and trash at night. For those coming to disconnect, you have found the right place. But if cell service is needed, you will have enough to get texts out and depending what site you booked, calls and internet as well. For those who seek an electrical outlet AND and EV charger, we have a site for you! We also have a site with a large canvas tent already set up for your convenience. Within a 15 minute drive of your campsite you can find The North Country Trail, Rails to Trails Trailheads and Boat Launches on the Allegheny River, Groceries, dining and beer. Note: Guests wanting The River Ridge site should book their weekends far in advance, or plan a trip during weekdays!

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Come watch the leaves change at this East Coast dreamboat. Loyalhanna Lake, just an hour outside of Pittsburgh, is just the city-goer’s escape you’ve been looking for. With topography ranging from rolling hills, to steep hillsides, and even ravines, you’ll know you're not in Pittsburgh anymore Toto. Whether you're a water-dweller or a landlubber, this park incorporates all the finest leisure to entice you to let loose. Fishing your jam? Try Serviceberry Run if you want a sure thing! Cast your line and anything from catfish, bass, and musky, will bite. A unique opportunity is to paddle the self-guided Willow Water Trail. But if you wanna try something different, go for one of the multiple hiking and biking trails in the area. Didn’t get enough on your day trip? Good news--the park has a campground that can accommodate you plus a group of your lake lovin’ besties.

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