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!
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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: 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.