How To Do Your Best State Park Camping in PA, OH, WV, and MD

How can you you do your best camping in state parks? Discover what we've learned in 5+ years of weekend RVing in PA, WV, OH, & MD state parks!

Trip Report: The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail – Pittsburgh to Layton

The Great Allegheny Passage (or GAP) Trail is a 150-mile, year-round biking and walking trail between Pittsburgh, PA, and Cumberland, MD. What is there to see and do from Pittsburgh to Layton?

Trip Report: Keystone State Park in Pennsylvania

Keystone State Park in southwestern PA offers hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking, and swimming opportunities for day trippers or weekend campers.

Trip Report: Little Pine State Park in Pennsylvania

Little Pine State Park, nestled in a cozy valley of Tiadaghton State Forest in north central Pennsylvania, has challenging hiking trails, beautiful wildflowers, fishable creeks, and a comfortable campground. 

Trip Report: Codorus State Park in Pennsylvania

Codorus State Park is a large, lakeside recreation area in south-central Pennsylvania that is popular with boaters, birders, and fishermen.

Trip Report: Chapman State Park in Pennsylvania

Chapman State Park in Pennsylvania is a peaceful escape surrounded by wilderness in the northwestern corner of Allegheny National Forest.

Trip Report: Point State Park in Pennsylvania

Point State Park in Pittsburgh, PA, is an amazing oasis in the middle of the city, full of history, panoramic views, and an iconic fountain!

Trip Report: Laurel Hill State Park in Pennsylvania

Laurel Hill State Park in Pennsylvania is centered around Laurel Lake, with options for camping, swimming, fishing, and hiking.

Making Plans to Visit PA State Parks

Are you making plans to visit PA state parks this year? We'll share some tips and also where you'll find us this upcoming RV season.

Trip Report: Cook Forest State Park in Pennsylvania

The Cook Forest State Park hikes through the Forest Cathedral, a National Natural Landmark, makes for a scenic camping weekend.

Trip Report: Ricketts Glen State Park in Pennsylvania

If you like waterfalls, Ricketts Glen State Park's Falls Trail will be your favorite hike in Pennsylvania!

Trip Report: Cowans Gap State Park in Pennsylvania

If you're looking for a tucked away, wildlife-rich, spotlessly-maintained state park in PA with really nice camping spots, Cowans Gap State Park is the place!

Trip Report: Clear Creek State Park in Pennsylvania

Clear Creek State Park has a scenic campground with sites right along the Clarion River - perfect for canoe, kayak, and inflatable launches - as well as trails to hike and space for your kids to ride bikes. 

Trip Report: Little Buffalo State Park in Pennsylvania

Little Buffalo State Park in Pennsylvania is about 30 miles northeast of Harrisburg and has a small campground and lots of options for hiking and water activities over a camping weekend.

Trip Report: Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania

Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands area of Pennsylvania has a variety of hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, and dining options.

Trip Report: Yellow Creek State Park in Pennsylvania

Yellow Creek State Park in western Pennsylvania has two creeks and a lake that make for a great boating, fishing, or bird-watching destination.

Trip Report: Kooser State Park in Pennsylvania

Kooser State Park in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania offers a great introduction to hiking and camping on a small, scenic scale.

Trip Report: Ryerson Station State Park in Pennsylvania

Ryerson Station State Park is deep in southwestern Pennsylvania near the West Virginia border and is currently under construction. You can still hike.

Why Visit PA State Parks and Where We’ll Be Next

Why should you visit PA state parks and their campgrounds? We share the reasons we know and tell you where we're headed next.

Trip Report: Raccoon Creek State Park in Pennsylvania

Raccoon Creek State Park in Pennsylvania has camping, hiking, biking, and boating options less than half hour from the city of Pittsburgh.

Trip Report: McConnells Mill State Park in Pennsylvania

You can find challenging, boulder-filled hikes along a fast-moving creek just 40 miles north of Pittsburgh at McConnells Mill State Park!

Trip Report: Hyner Run State Park in Pennsylvania

Hyner Run State Park in the PA Wilds has scenic views & a cozy campground - plus even more scenic views are just a few miles away at Hyner View State Park!

Trip Report: Sinnemahoning State Park in Pennsylvania

Deep in the Pennsylvania Wilds, Sinnemahoning State Park has a quiet, remote (read: no cell reception) campground and scenic, mostly flat hiking trails.

Trip Report: Shawnee State Park in Pennsylvania

Just west of Bedford in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, Shawnee State Park features a large lake popular for kayaking & fishing plus 16 miles of hiking trails.

Pursuing Our Scoops – The Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail

#PursueYourScoops along the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail in three different regions this summer - you can even earn a t-shirt and ice cream bowl!

Trip Report: Poe Valley State Park in Pennsylvania

The ride may be rough to Poe Valley State Park (and Poe Paddy next door) in central PA, but the lake, river, and hiking are worth it for the weekend!

Trip Report: Kinzua Bridge and Sizerville State Park in Pennsylvania

In one weekend, you can stroll on an over-300-foot-high destroyed railroad bridge at Kinzua Bridge State Park, then overnight & take a few challenging hikes at Sizerville State Park in Pennsylvania.

Coming Attractions: State Parks on the Summer Schedule

This summer, we have more state parks on the schedule! Learn what pet-and-rv-friendly state parks our crew will be visiting.

When 3 Becomes 5: Our Top 5 PA State Parks To Visit

We heart Pennsylvania State Parks! Which are definitely worth the visit? Our travels this year have us updating our Top 3 PA State Parks List to Top 5!

Trip Report: Blue Knob State Park In Pennsylvania

Blue Knob State Park has the second highest peak in PA with close to 20 miles of hiking trails within its 6,100 acres of forest & recreation space.

Trip Report: Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania

Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania will impress you with a variety of trails- from one with multiple waterfalls to another with a giant rock scramble!

Trip Report: Greenwood Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania

Right in the middle of PA, Greenwood Furnace State Park has a little history, hiking, and wildlife- a perfect combination for an RV weekend.

Trip Report: Parker Dam State Park in Pennsylvania

Parker Dam State Park in Penfield, Pennsylvania, is a nice spot for a weekend RV trip- complete with hiking, kayaking, and clean campgrounds.

Trip Report: Austin Dam, PA

If you are traveling through north central Pennsylvania, Austin Dam Memorial Park along Route 872 in Potter County is an interesting pit stop for you & your crew.

3 PA State Parks To Visit & Our Top 3 Picks

We heart Pennsylvania State Parks! Learn some of the history of PA state parks and which to put first on your list to visit.