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Hikers and campers, in tents or RVs, are flocking to Pennsylvania’s campgrounds and RV parks, and whether you’re into glamping, prefer a more rugged outdoorsy experience or are looking for a family-friendly excursion, you can’t miss with any of these top campgrounds in Pennsylvania.

Where are the best campgrounds in Pennsylvania?

While Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park’s Camp and Resort in Mill Run, Fayette County and Lake Raystown Resort in Entriken, Huntingdon County, were ranked by USA Today’s “10Best” panel as two of the top RV campgrounds in the county, here are a few others to check out.

• Allegheny National Forest: Located in Marienville, the Allegheny National Forest covers 514,029 acres in the northwestern section of the state. There are areas for camping and paddling, along with designated ATV and off-highway vehicle trails.
• Bear Run Campground: If more of an organized campaign experience is your thing, this Portersville-based campground has you covered with family-friendly attractions including a recreation center, picnic pavilion and available barbecue and fire pits.
• Beaver Valley Family Campground: Located in Ottsville, the Beaver Valley Family Campground has areas for basketball and volleyball with a swimming pool and shuffleboard courts.
• Nockamixon State Park: Campers who prefer cabin life should consider the Nockamixon State Park in Perkasie. You can book modernized cabins that overlook the south side of Lake Nockamixon. The Nockamixon State Park also has two areas for EV charging.
• Pocono Mountains: Anyone looking for a plush country getaway mixed with rugged outdoor adventurism should head to the Pocono Mountains. The Pocono Mountains offer everything from adventure parks and waterfall hikes to the Wildflower Concert Series and the Blueberry Festival at Country Junction.
• Raccoon Creek State Park: Located in Beaver County, Raccoon Creek State Park sits on 7,572 acres and is home to the 101-acre Raccoon Lake. Raccoon Creek State Park has 44 miles of trail and roughly 7,000 acres open to seasonal hunting and camping.
• Stony Mountain Family Campground: The 57-acre Stony Mountain Family Campground sits just outside of Tunkhannock, and is home to a 12-acre fishing and rowing lake and has hiking trails and areas for skywatching.

How can I find the best campgrounds in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 124 state parks that offer different amenities to appeal to a wide range of hikers and RV campers.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources created a “Find My Park” website, which lists the state parks in alphabetic order with links to the park’s respective websites.

Campers might want to also check Visit PA’s guide to the top campsites in Pennsylvania for other great camping locations.

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.