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1. Bald Eagle State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Black Moshannon State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Caledonia State Park

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4. Clayton Park Recreational Area

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5. Clear Creek State Park

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6. Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort

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7. The Alosa Campsites

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8. French Creek State Park

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9. Gifford Pinchot State Park

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10. Ironwood Point Recreation Area

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11. Laurel Hill State Park

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12. Ledgedale Recreation Area

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13. Loleta Recreation Area and Campground

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14. Mountain Vista Campground

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15. Ohiopyle State Park

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16. Ole Bull State Park

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17. The Outflow Camping Area

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18. Promised Land State Park

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19. Pymatuning State Park

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20. Raccoon Creek State Park

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21. Ricketts Glen State Park

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22. Shawnee State Park

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23. Tionesta Recreation Area Campground

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24. Wilsonville Recreation Area

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • More than 120 state parks dot Pennsylvania's gorgeous landscape, which is traversed by the Appalachian Mountains and home to stunning recreation areas like the picturesque Laurel Highlands.
  • Visitors can camp overnight at beautiful park areas like Ohiopyle State Park, known for its waterfalls and amazing opportunities for whitewater rafting.
  • These campgrounds offer overnight stay experiences ranging from primitive backcountry and lakeshore campsites to modern rental cabins and cottages, which include full kitchens and state-of-the-art luxuries.
  • Some campsites also offer unique glamping experiences, including Mongolian-style yurts and fully-equipped luxury RVs.

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