Pennsylvania campgrounds and permits

76 facilities, 55 of which we can watch for cancellations.

  • Aitch Picnic Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Aitch Recreation Area is located approximately near the geographic middle of Raystown Lake along the western side.

  • Allegheny National Fish Hatchery
    Facility · not watchable

    Allegheny National Fish Hatchery raises lake trout to help restore the Great Lakes recreational lake trout fishery.

  • Allegheny Reservoir
    Facility · not watchable

    A major outdoor recreational attraction on the Forest is the 7,647 acre Allegheny Reservoir.

  • Allegheny Wild and Scenic River
    Facility · not watchable

    In 1992 (Public Law 102-271) added 87 miles of the Allegheny River to the National Wild & Scenic River System classified as Recreational.

  • Alosa Campsites
    Campground · 6 sites

    Overview The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania.

  • Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
    Campground · 3 sites

    Overview Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within the Dry Brooks Day…

  • Buckaloons
    Campground · 90 sites

    Overview Buckaloons Campground sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run in northwestern Pennsylvania.

  • Bush Recreation Area
    Campground · 43 sites

    Overview The Bush Recreation Area is located next to the scenic Loyalhanna Lake. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities…

  • Conemaugh Lake Pavilions
    Campground · 2 sites

    Overview Tucked away amidst rolling hills, Conemaugh River Lake complements the tranquil rural countryside of southern Indiana County.

  • Corbin's Island Picnic Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Corbin's Island Recreation Area is located at the northern end of Raystown Lake, just downstream from the Raystown Dam.

  • Crooked Creek Lake
    Campground · 51 sites

    Overview Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District.

  • Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions
    Campground · 6 sites

    Overview Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District.

  • Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area
    Campground · 4 sites

    Overview Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District.

  • David Wills House
    Visitor Center · not watchable

    The home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills was the center of the immense clean-up process after the Battle of Gettysburg and where President Lincoln put the…

  • Dewdrop
    Campground · 71 sites

    Overview Dewdrop Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a popular getaway for boaters and families.

  • East Branch Campground
    Campground · 31 sites

    Overview East Branch Campground is located at East Branch Lake in Northeastern Elk County.

  • Farnsworth Cabin
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Farnsworth Cabin is tucked away in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest.

  • Flight 93 Visitor Center
    Visitor Center · not watchable

    Visit the desk and talk with a ranger to learn more about the memorial. The visitor center features a permanent exhibit that focuses on the Flight 93 story…

  • Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center
    Facility · not watchable

    The exhibits an programs at The Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center immerse visitors and students in the diverse cultures and…

  • Gallatin House
    Facility · not watchable

    The Gallatin House was the home of Albert Gallatin, the fourth Secretary of Treasury. The house contains exhibits on Gallatin's family life and public career.

  • Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    The Eisenhower National Historic Site museum bookstore is located at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

  • Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area
    Campground · 2 sites

    Overview Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District.

  • Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Handsome Lake is a first-come, first-served campground only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a…

  • Hearts Content Recreation Area
    Campground · 27 sites

    Overview Hearts Content Campground is a semi-primitive family campground bordering the Hickory Creek Wilderness Area and surrounded by native hardwoods and a…

  • Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview The historic Bushman House is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed…

  • Historic Rose Farmhouse
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview The historic Rose Farmhouse is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed…

  • Hotel Warner
    Facility · not watchable

    Hotel Warner, built in 1930 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2016 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

  • Independence National Historical Park Tours
    Tickets

    Overview: At Independence National Historic Park, the old cracked bell still proclaims "liberty," and Independence Hall still echoes the words "We the People."…

  • Independence Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    The Independence Visitor Center is located at 6th and Market Streets. Pick up a park map, plan your visit, and watch films in the Independence Visitor Center.

  • Ives Run
    Campground · 186 sites

    Overview Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania.

  • Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    The Visitor Center has two floors of displays that explain the history of the South Fork Dam, the South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club, and how and why the 1889…

  • Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)
    Campground · 20 sites

    Overview Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands.

  • Kelly Pines Campground
    Campground · 7 sites

    Overview Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system.

  • Kiasutha
    Campground · 91 sites

    Overview Kiasutha Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering countless water activities.

  • Lambs Creek Recreation Area
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA.

  • Lawrence Recreation Area
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake.

  • Ledges Hotel
    Facility · not watchable

    The Ledges Hotel, built in 1890 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2013 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

  • Loleta Recreation
    Campground · 40 sites

    Overview Loleta Recreation Campground sits along the east branch of Millstone Creek in the southwestern corner of the Allegheny National Forest, offering a…

  • Longhouse National Scenic Byway
    Facility · not watchable

    Longhouse Scenic Byway is a 36-mile loop byway that runs through the Allegheny National Forest.

  • Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
    Campground · 2 sites

    Overview Loyalhanna Lake is located in the Laurel Highlands. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities for bird watching,…

  • Museum and Visitor Center
    Visitor Center · not watchable

    Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield.

  • Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground (Pa)
    Campground · 50 sites

    Overview The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat.

  • Northeast Fishery Center and Lamar National Fish Hatchery
    Facility · not watchable

    The Northeast Fishery Center (Center) plays a leading role in guiding the science and technology that is foundational to species and habitat conservation in…

  • Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa
    Facility · not watchable

    The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, built in 1806 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2008 was listed in the National Register of Historic…

  • Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh
    Facility · not watchable

    The Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, built in 1916 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2010 was listed in the National Register of Historic…

  • Outflow Camping
    Campground · 96 sites

    Overview The Outflow Camping Area is located on Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands.

  • Outflow Recreation Area (Pa)
    Campground · 26 sites

    Overview Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands.

  • Overlook Recreation Area
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of…

  • Red Bridge (Pa)
    Campground · 64 sites

    Overview Red Bridge Campground sits on the eastern shore of the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a peaceful getaway…

  • Seven Points (Pa)
    Campground · 267 sites

    Overview Seven Points Recreation area, located in the central region of Raystown Lake, is perfectly situated for outdoor recreation.

  • Seven Points Picnic Shelters
    Campground · 5 sites

    Overview There are five picnic shelters located within the Seven Points Recreation Area at Raystown Lake.

  • Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango Lake provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, camping,…

  • Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango Lake provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, camping,…

  • Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters
    Campground · 4 sites

    Overview Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango Lake provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, camping,…

  • Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango Lake provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, camping,…

  • Shenango Rec Area Campground
    Campground · 328 sites

    Overview The Shenango Recreation Area is situated within the broad, flat, meandering valleys of the Shenango River and Pymatuning Creek.

  • Shenango River Lake Dam Tours
    Tickets

    Shenango River Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000 acres.

  • Slyder Farmhouse
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview The Slyder Farmhouse is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the…

  • Somerfield North Recreation Area
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Reservable Pavillion that has picnic tables, grills, close to the restrooms and located on the lake. There is also a launch ramp and courtesy dock.

  • South Shore Recreation Area
    Campground · 3 sites

    Overview South Shore Recreation Area is located on the south side of the Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, just five miles west of Lawrenceville,…

  • Steamtown National Historic Site
    Tickets

    Steamtown National Historic Site is an industrial heritage site dedicated to interpreting the role that steam railroad transportation - and the people who made…

  • Steamtown National Historic Site Tours
    Tickets

    Steamtown National Historic Site is an industrial heritage site dedicated to interpreting the role that steam railroad transportation - and the people who made…

  • Summit Level Visitor Center
    Facility · not watchable

    Located immediately off of US Route 22 at the Gallitzin Exit, this is the best place to start your tour.

  • Susquehannock
    Campground · 64 sites

    Overview Susquehannock Campground is located on the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania.

  • Tatman Run Picnic Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Tatman Run Recreation Area is located on the southern end of Raystown Lake.

  • Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
    Campground · 124 sites

    Overview Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands.

  • Tompkins
    Campground · 119 sites

    Overview Tompkins 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.

  • Tracy Ridge
    Campground · 55 sites

    Overview Tracy Ridge Campground is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles from Bradford, Pennsylvania.

  • Twin Lakes (Pa)
    Campground · 51 sites

    Overview Rec.gov campsite availability grid is not reflective of availability. For more information on reservations, please visit http://fotlanf.org/ Twin…

  • Visitor Center and Park Store
    Visitor Center · not watchable

    The Visitor Center is open daily 9:30 am to 5 pm. The info booth at the front of the park is the primary contact point for park rangers, information, junior…

  • Visitor Center at Valley Forge
    Facility · not watchable

    The Visitor Center at Valley Forge is open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.

  • Weaver Falls Shelter
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview Weaver's Falls Recreation Area is located at the south end of Raystown Lake.

  • Willow Bay
    Campground · 99 sites

    Overview Willow Bay is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, about 16 miles from Bradford, in northwestern Pennsylvania.

  • Woodcock Lake Park
    Campground · 4 sites

    Overview Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of…

  • Youghiogheny Recreation Area
    Campground · 1 sites

    Overview The Klondike Pavilion Shelter is located on the Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands.

  • Zimmerman Center for Heritage
    Facility · not watchable

    The Zimmerman Center for Heritage sits on the banks of the Susquehanna River and is part of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area.

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