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Camping for swimming in Pennsylvania
19 camps in Pennsylvania that list swimming or mention it in their description. 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 83°F and lows near 59°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Altoona7 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Hermitage4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around North Warren3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Pennsylvania are good for swimming?
19 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 0 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 83°F and lows near 59°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 100% also offer boating & paddling, 89% also offer fishing, 79% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in PennsylvaniaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
TompkinsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTompkins Campground is on the north shore of Cowanesque Lake in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, less than one mile from the New York state border.
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Tionesta Rec. Area CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHalf 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…
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Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSituated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango Lake provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, or enjoying nature's…
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Seven Points (Pa)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSeven Points Campground offers a comfortable, convenient camping experiencein the heart of the Seven Points recreation area at Raystown Lake. With more than 260 campsites spread across six…
View camp →- Allegheny ReservoirFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
A major outdoor recreational attraction on the Forest is the 7,647 acre Allegheny Reservoir. At normal summer pool level the reservoir is 27 miles long (14 miles in Pennsylvania and 13…
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Tatman Run Picnic ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTatman Run Recreation Area is located on the southern end of Raystown Lake. The recreation area is easily accessible from Route 994 and offers a great location for picnicking and swimming…
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Ives RunFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalIves Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania.
View camp →- Kiasutha Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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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