5 Stunning Pennsylvania State Parks Where You Can Camp All Year Round
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 23, 2022
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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.
Living in Pennsylvania is a wild ride, especially when it comes to the weather. We’ve all experienced four seasons in a single day. That’s why there’s no point in holding off an adventure until later. Do it now. Whether you’re sweating through the hottest days of summer or shivering through a brutal winter, why not plan a camping trip? Here are several Pennsylvania state parks where you can camp all year round.
1. Keystone State Park – Derry
Keystone State Park, 1150 Keystone Park Rd, Derry, PA 15627, USA
Connect with nature in any season at Keystone State Park. Popular with beachgoers in the summer, the state park is also a prime destination for cross-country skiing, ice skating, and sledding. Hiking is a fun activity all year round. If you decide to stay overnight, pitch a tent or pull into an RV space. Modern cabins and two yurts are all available for advance reservation. Learn more about this year-round campground in Pennsylvania.
2. Black Moshannon State Park – Philipsburg
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA
Whether you want to cozy up in a modern cabin or rough it in a tent, you'll find Black Moshannon State Park is a tiny piece of paradise. Its modern cabins are available for rent all year round. You'll also find a full menu of fun at the Pennsylvania state park, including hiking, horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking. Wintertime means cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling while summer is all about the beach. Stop by the Black Moshannon State Park website for more information.
Bald Eagle State Park is perfect for viewing wildlife and, unsurprisingly, bald eagles. With its long list of activities - boating, hiking, fishing, and sledding - a day usually isn't enough time to finish everything we want to do. Reserve a room at the cozy inn. Cabins, tents, and RV sites are available at a variety of times throughout the year, too. Read more about this one-of-a-kind inn in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
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4. Cowans Gap State Park – Fort Loudon
Cowans Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224, USA
Well, campsites at Cowans Gap State Park are available in three seasons - welcoming campers from the second Friday in April through the end of deer season in December. Choose from a variety of sites, including rustic cabins, RV spots, or in an old-fashioned tent. Learn more about Cowans Gap State Park.
5. Canoe Creek State Park – Hollidaysburg
Canoe Creek State Park, 205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA
Stay cozy during the darkest nights of winter and chill out during summer's hottest evenings at Canoe Creek State Park. It's home to eight modern cabins that feature such amenities as electricity, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The park itself offers hiking, picnicking, and swimming by the sandy beach. Take a peek at the fun that awaits at this Pennsylvania state park.
What are your favorite Pennsylvania state parks for visiting and camping in any season? Let us know in the comments! Did you know that Pine Creek Gorge in Pennsylvania is absolutely gorgeous all four seasons?
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