bob&chris Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm planning to do some genealogy research this summer in Pennsylvania. I'd like to visit Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Johnstown, Altoona, Pottsville, State College and Gettysburg. I've just begun searching for potential campgrounds and am surprised by what appears to be a lack of campgrounds in many of those areas. I use the We Camp Here and RV Park Reviews web sites. Many campgrounds that I have found are rated poorly and/or are not big rig friendly. I'll be traveling with a 40' fifth wheel towed by a CC LB truck. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Near Altoona try Wrights Orchard, Woodlands near Ebensburg or Friendship Village in Bedford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrzygrl64 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 We spent a week at a CG just a bit north of Pittsburgh this past September, Mountain Top in Tarentum. It is a beautiful setting - tell Gary I sent you! You didn't mention Lancaster, but if you do end up in that area, DO NOT go to Sun Valley in Bowmansville - long story, but trust me. If you end up needing a place near Philly, Brandywine Creek in Downingtown is really nice, tell Carmen I sent you and said hello! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob&chris Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions. At this time I'm not planning to go to Lancaster, but thanks for the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 You will have much better luck using Allstays. There is an app you pay for however you can access it from your computer for free. many campgrounds in PA are not big rig friendly. Depending on how far north of Pittsburgh you may want to check out Bear Run in Portersville. Not much farther north that will fit for you. Many CG are not highly rated as many are seasonal camps. Also be aware that east of Breezewood on US 30 there is a very steep grade. You might want to avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Fox Den Acres in New Stanton is who we use to be near Pittsburgh, big rig friendly with long pull thru sites, just when checking in do not pull all the way up to the office stay back to turn left to the lowers sites. That will save you driving thru a tight section of the campground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Bald Eagle State Park in Howard PA is fairly close to State College(20 min). It is well laid out with spacious sites, great hiking trails lots of roads for biking, and is a short hike or ride to a lake with boating, & beach area. Similar in design layout to many COE campgrounds. Two loops, one is non-pet. Mostly W&E sites, but are expanding FHU site availability. Easy to get to fm I80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Three years ago we had a pleasant stay at Artillery Ridge in Gettysburg. Passport America weekdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob&chris Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks for all the info. I appreciate all of your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots2see Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 In Duncansville (Altoona) there is Weimer's 764 Campground. Real convenient just off old Rt 22 & Rt 764 which is 6th Avenue going into Altoona. It's basically just a place to park but easy in & out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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