Do you have a recreational vehicle, or have you always wanted to buy one? RVs allow you to take the comforts of home with you as you explore the open roads. You’ll have an even better time exploring when you learn about some of the best RV campgrounds in PA.
The Commonwealth is home to a number of outstanding sites where you’ll find entertainment, amenities, and many fellow travelers eager to swap stories about where they’ve been and what they’ve seen. Buckle up and come with us as we cross Pennsylvania to highlight the best campgrounds for recreational vehicle owners.
1. Northeast Pennsylvania
In northeast PA, you’ll find the Pocono Mountains, chock full of fun outdoor activities:
Otter Lake Campground
This location in the Poconos sits on a 60-acre lake with bass fishing and boating opportunities galore. The kids will enjoy swimming in the Otter Lake Campground pool, while adults will love relaxing in the hot tub after a long day. You don’t need to have a fishing license on the lake, and you can also participate in themed weekends and daily family activities planned by the resort.
2. Northwest Pennsylvania
If you’re staying in northwest PA, here are a couple of ideal spots to park your RV:
Erie KOA Holiday
Open from April through October, this fun KOA site offers paddle boating and a catch-and-release pond where your kids will want to spend hours. It includes a rec room where you can relax with ping pong and other games, as well as weekend activities like live DJs and ice cream socials.
Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground
Pedal carts, a splash pad, a swimming pool, biking areas — the Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground has everything your kids need to have a fantastic stay. The lake stays stocked with large-mouth bass, and the scenic setting will remind you of a postcard. Special weekly family activities make this campground even more fun.
3. Southwest Pennsylvania
In this area of Pennsylvania, be sure to check out:
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
Do you have a carousel lover in your crew or a daredevil who loves to ride long waterslides and jump in bouncy houses? Then Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is the RV site for you. Located in Mill Run, it also includes a paintball course and is close to tourist destinations such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed Fallingwater home.
4. Southeast Pennsylvania
In this region, you’ll find the Susquehanna River. Take advantage and park your RV at the following:
Sun Retreats Lancaster County
Sun Retreats Lancaster County in Pennsylvania Dutch Country is the place to go when you crave old-fashioned fun. It boasts a huge entertainment hall featuring a restored pipe organ. You can also find a lake-view terrace and the Gnome Café, where the resort’s mascots, the gnomes, come out to greet guests. Journey to nearby farm stands to experience the fresh food of this lovely agricultural region.
5. Central PA
In central PA, here are our picks for ideal places to stay with your RV:
Appalachian RV Campground
Activities at Appalachian RV Campground in Shartlesville range from trout rodeos in the fully stocked pond to special theme weekends celebrating things such as classic cars. Play miniature golf, basketball, horseshoes, or volleyball with your family, and make memories in the large swimming pool.
Splash Magic Campground
The main attraction at the Splash Magic Campground is the water park, where you can enjoy pools, splash pads, a foam pit, and slides. There’s plenty more to do on the grounds, too, such as fishing in Dolphin Cove, boating, family movie nights, and much more. The site is located close to Knoebel’s and Penn’s Cave.
Ferryboat Campsites
The Ferryboat Campsites sit on the banks of the Susquehanna River next to the one-mile ferry route that brings people to and from Millersburg. You can also travel to a number of fun nearby sites, such as Hersheypark and Lake Tobias. Your family can enjoy nightly activities like bingo and hayrides in-season, too.
6. West Central and Southeast Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for a fun place to stay in west central and southeast PA, you’ll want to visit:
Adventure Bound Camping Resorts
With locations along the western border of PA in Shenango Valley as well as near Philadelphia in Narvon and Robesonia, ABC Resorts has activities your family will fall in love with, such as petting zoos, swimming pools, hayrides, and playgrounds.
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