These 7 'Glampsites' In Pennsylvania Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience
By Meg Archer|Published April 15, 2016
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Meg Archer is an Editor & Newsletter Editor who has called Oregon home for nearly 30 years. She spent her childhood exploring the mountains, forests, and high desert of Central Oregon before relocating to Portland after a brief stint out-of-state for college. She holds an B.A. in English from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and a B.S. in Psychology from Portland State University. Meg has worked in writing, editing, and media-related fields for over 10 years and joined the team at OnlyInYourState in 2015. When she’s not writing or exploring the West Coast, Meg enjoys playing tabletop games, working on visual media projects, and can always be found in the front row at Portland Timbers matches.
What do you do when you want to go on an outdoor adventure…but you also don’t want to sleep on a slowly deflating air mattress? The answer: glamping. “Glamorous camping.”
It sounds like an oxymoron – what could possibly be glamorous about “roughin’ it” in the woods? – but it’s real and for those who aren’t quite ready for a full-wild experience, it hits just the right balance between camping and comfy.
For the most part, we are all about the traditional camping experience – crookedly pitched tent, blazing bonfire, perfectly golden s’mores – but we have to admit that these “luxury campsites” in Pennsylvania sound pretty nice when you wake up with a stiff back, no coffee, and mosquito bites everywhere.
We went searching for some awesome alternatives to old-school tent camping and easy-living RV trips, and found 7 cool camping upgrades in Pennsylvania that are worth checking out. We eliminated cabins and cottages from our list because, let’s be honest, that’s not really camping either (also, there are simply way too many to choose from and they deserve their own list!).
Each tent has a queen sized bed, a fold out sofa bed, electricity, running water, Wifi, and a lovely deck to relax on. Their "Glamping" package includes snacks, drinks, and breakfast served by a camp attendant (who also tends to the campfire for you).
Here’s one glamping experience that is perfect for families. Kozy Rest is part of the Yogi Bear campground group that totally caters to the kiddos. You really get to pick your comfort level here – Kozy Rest has traditional campsites, RV sites, group sites, and cabins…but we think their rental yurts hit just the right "glamping" balance. The yurts have single and double bunk beds, sleep six people, and have a small refrigerator for keeping your snacks cool.
The yurts each have their own charcoal grill, picnic table, and fire pit. The park has tons of activities for kids, including a swimming pool, mini golf course, game room, playground, and group arts and crafts; and everyone can enjoy the walking trails, bike rentals, and other outdoor events (We totally want to go to this park-wide water fight).
449 Campground Rd., Harrisville, PA
Lake In Wood Resort has several unique camping and lodge options, but two of our favorites are the Tipi and the Yurt, so we're including both on this list.
With this luxury tipi, you get the best of both worlds – you have a comfy queen bed to sleep in, but you also can’t cook inside. Good thing there is a nice little covered dining canopy!
Keen Lake’s Hermit Island has a three bedroom cottage that is only accessible by boat, so even though you’re giving up a bit of the outdoors-y feel…the privacy of this four-acre island makes us think this cool spot deserves a nod.
When it comes to camping, yurts are hardly "roughing it," but if you are looking for a getaway where you can enjoy the outdoors without creepy-crawlies climbing into your sleeping bag (or if you just can’t give up wifi), the Lake Raystown Resort in Entriken is the perfect place.
The yurts fit four to six people, are climate controlled, and have both a TV and mini-fridge. And yes, there’s wifi. But we suggest you put down your phones to check out the skylight built into the roof of the yurts – you can see the stars from the comfort of a cozy bed.
This sweet farm retreat offers beautiful views of the rolling hills, fishing spots at the pond, horseshoe pits, tons of nearby trails, and spots to kayak along the Kiskiminetas River...
