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Camping near hiking trails in Pennsylvania
84 camps in Pennsylvania within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 57°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country National Scenic | 96.1 mi | 41 | Caterpillar Tree Campsite · 0.0 mi |
| Rimrock Hiking Loop | 7.0 mi | 7 | Morrison Boat Access Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Sugar Run | 6.0 mi | 6 | Hopewell Boat Access Campground · 0.0 mi |
| Morrison Hiking Loop | 4.7 mi | 6 | Hemlock Run Campsite · 0.6 mi |
| Nelse Ridge | 3.9 mi | 6 | Nelson Run Campsite 1 · 0.1 mi |
| Johnnycake | 2.2 mi | 6 | Johnnycake Run Campsite · 0.0 mi |
| Minister Creek | 6.0 mi | 5 | Triple Forks East Campsites · 0.0 mi |
| Tracy Ridge | 4.0 mi | 5 | Tracy Run Campsites · 0.2 mi |
| Deer Lick | 0.4 mi | 5 | Triple Forks East Campsites · 1.0 mi |
| Gowango | 3.2 mi | 4 | Johnnycake Run Campsite · 0.5 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around North Warren58 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Altoona5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Wellsboro5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Hermitage4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Pennsylvania are good for hiking?
84 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 29 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 57°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 39% also offer boating & paddling, 35% also offer fishing, 24% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in PennsylvaniaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Lambs Creek Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal
Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a…
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Shenango Rec Area CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Shenango Recreation Area is situated within the broad, flat, meandering valleys of the Shenango River and Pymatuning Creek. Sharon, Pennsylvania is approximately 7 miles southwest and…
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Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe historic Bushman House is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully…
View camp →- Hopewell Boat Access CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the [Allegheny Reservoir](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=82073) just north of Sugar Bay. It is…
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Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campHalf of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety…
View camp →- Minister Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
The Allegheny's smallest campground with six family campsites sits along the babbling waters of Minister Creek.
View camp → - Kiasutha Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.9 mi
The campground sits on a large creek off the Allegheny Reservoir, offering countless water activities. This area provides a large, grassy lawn with beach access, great for picnicking and…
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SusquehannockFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSusquehannock Campground offers a peaceful, primitive camping experience along the shores of Raystown Lake, nestled among the forested ridges of central Pennsylvania. The campground…
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Free camps for hiking
- Nelson Run Campsite 1Dispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →