Primitive Camping
Primitive Camping is where a motorized vehicle is not located near or part of the camping experience. Please view the Primitive Camping Guidelines and Ethics. Virtually all State Forest lands are open for primitive camping.
Information about primitive reservoir camping in the Allegheny National Forest (boat to or hike to only, no reservations available)
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Allegheny National Forest
Hundreds of miles of trails designated for hiking, biking, equestrian, x-country skiing, snowmobiling and ATVing. Family-fun outdoor recreation including swimming, boating, fishing, hunting,... more info -
Allegheny River Island Wilderness Area
In 1984, Congress designated seven National Forest islands between Buckaloons Recreation Area and Tionesta as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to preserve vestiges of unique... more info -
At The Woods Cabin and Campground
Two bedroom cabin – fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, sleeps 10, TV/Dish, VCR/DVD, sun porches. Very nice primitive campsites available with restrooms and showers.
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Austin Dam Memorial Park
In September 1911, Pennsylvania experienced one of the worst disasters in history. Nearly 400 million gallons of water engulfed the town of Austin, destroying everything for 8 miles and 78 lives... more info -
Bald Eagle State Park
(814) 625-2775 |
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/baldeagle/index.htm
149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA 16841
The 5,900-acre Bald Eagle State Park is in the broad Bald Eagle Valley of north-central Pennsylvania. The 1,730-acre lake laps the flanks of Bald Eagle Mountain, surrounded by forests, fields and... more info -
Beaver Meadows Campground
1814 Beaver Meadows Drive, Marienville, PA 16239
This primitive campground is located near Beaver Meadows Lake where hiking, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, canoeing and berry picking are all popular activities. A playground is also... more info -
Bettum's Idlewood Family Campground
(814) 362-1719
299 Big Shanty Road, Lewis Run, PA 16738
We offer year round camping on 46 Acres of some of the nicest wooded land available in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Large wooded and open sites. Amenities include septic, city water, electric and... more info -
Big Elk Lick Campground
(814) 787-4656 |
http://www.visitpa.com/big-elk-lick-campground
91 Elk Lick Lane, Benezette, PA 15821
Primitive setting camping catering to horse groups and individuals wanting a wilderness outing in the heart of the Elk Herd with access to Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail. more info -
Black Moshannnon State Park
(814) 342-5960 |
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/blackmoshannon/
4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866
Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands that provide recreational opportunities for thousands of visitors. The park conserves unique, natural environments and is in... more info -
Campers Paradise Campground & Cabins
Wooded RV & tent sites, cabins with private hot tubs, New Tipi & covered wagon rentals. Pool, scheduled summer activities. Open all year. Rt. 949, 3 miles north of Sigel. New "Wild Wild West... more info









