5 Secluded Campgrounds Around Pittsburgh You’ve Never Heard Of
By Beth Price-Williams|Published June 07, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Do you ever wish you could get away from it all? Turn off your smartphone? Log off of all social media sites? And, shut the proverbial door to the real world? We all certainly need a reprieve from the stresses of every day life every now and then. And, these five secluded campgrounds near Pittsburgh provide an idyllic setting to relax among nature.
Escape to nature at Indian Creek Camplands in Connellsville, a secluded campground that promises beautiful, non-obstructed views of the nighttime sky. But, don’t expect to take a shower or to find a place to park your RV at this mountain campground. The rustic campground offers plenty of private space for tents. In fact, chances are you won’t see anyone else during your trip – except those with whom you are camping.
Address: 1150 Mount Tabor Road Ext, Connellsville, PA, 15425
Feel a thousand miles away from it all when you check into the Madison/Pittsburgh S.E. KOA in Ruff’s Dale. Choose from several camping options – pull in your RV, pitch a tent, or rent a cabin. Spend leisurely days at the campground, swimming in the shimmering pool, playing games, or exploring the trails in the Laurel Highlands.
Address: 764 Waltz Mill Road, Ruffs Dale, PA, 15679
Find solitude at Kentuck Campground, tucked in Ohiopyle State Park. Choose from a variety of campsites, including parking your RV, tents, walled tents, and cabins. Or, for a unique getaway, reserve one of the four yurts. Spend your days exploring Ohiopyle State Park – its three waterfalls, hiking trails, and even go ziplining – before settling into your camping spot for the night.
Address: 400 Kentuck Road, Dunbar, PA, 15431
Discover a tiny piece of paradise among nature at Bear Run Campground in Portersville, near Moraine State Park and not too far from McConnells Mill State Park. Choose your favorite way to camp – in your RV, by pitching a tent, or by renting a cabin. Then, explore the campground that borders Lake Arthur. Campground activities include horseback riding, gem mining, canoeing and kayaking, and a game room.
Address: 184 Badger Hill Road, Portersville, PA, 16051
Pitch a tent or park your RV at Fox Den Acres Campground in New Stanton. Surrounded by trees and lush green, the campground features a lake, two lagoons, and a swimming pool. And, you’ll find a full menu of other amenities, too, including showers, a wildlife museum, a shop, and a playground. You’ll even have access to free WiFi.
Address: 390 Wilson Fox Road, New Stanton, PA, 15672
Which of these are your favorite secluded campgrounds near Pittsburgh? Join the conversation in the comments! Not really a fan of camping? Don’t miss out on all the fun! Check into one of the seven best campgrounds for a luxurious glamping experience. Click here to read more.
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