Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site - Camping

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Seven Points Campground

Mileage:25 mi

Description: Seven Points is located on the 8,300 acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley providence of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is old oak-hickory forest abutting the bases of mountain ridges, cliffs, and caves. Downstream from the lake is a gentle flowing river. Recreation season temperatures range from the 60s to lower 90s, with 3 to 4 inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days pleasant throughout the spring and fall. In the winter the temperature ranges from the teens to the 40s, with an average of 60-80 inches of snow. The campground offers a full service marina and is located 1 mile from groceries, bait, tackle and gas. Huntingdon, located 11 miles north, offers groceries, shopping, banking, physicians, hospital, vehicle service, restaurants and theaters. Penn State University is located 45 miles away; shopping malls are located 40 miles away in Altoona. Other attractions include the Lincoln and Indian Caverns, Altoona Railroader's Museum, Broad Top Railroad, Juanita College, and the Swigart Antique Car Museum. Summer activities include the Critter Night - First Friday night in August at the Seven Points Amphitheater, Huntingdon Springfest, Raystown Lake Cleanup Day (last Saturday in August). Some fall activities include Hartslog Day and Octoberfest (both in October). There are also trails nearby, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail. Winter skiing is also available. There is lake, stream and river fishing, as well as hunting for deer, turkey, grouse and Canada geese. Local wildlife consists of white tailed deer, wild turkey, grouse, Canada geese, pheasants, bald eagles, osprey, blue heron, and the occasional black bear. Campers should be aware of evening skunk visits and the occasional copperhead snake.
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Susquehannock Campground

Mileage:27 mi

Description: Susquehannock is located on the 8,300 acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is old oak-hickory forest abutting the bases of mountain ridges, cliffs, and caves. Downstream from the lake is a gentle flowing river. Recreation season temperatures range from the 60's to lower 90's, with 3 to 4 inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days pleasant throughout the spring and fall. In the winter the temperature ranges from the teens to the 40's, with an average of 60 - 80 inches of snow. The campground is only 3 miles from groceries, bait, tackle, gas and a full service marina. Huntingdon, located 14 miles north, offers groceries, shopping, banking, physicians, hospital, vehicle service, restaurants and theaters. Penn State University is located 50 miles away; shopping malls are located 45 miles away in Altoona. Other attractions include the Lincoln and Indian Caverns, Altoona Railroader's Museum, Broad Top Railroad, Juanita College, and the Swigart Antique Car Museum. Summer activities include: Huntingdon Springfest, Raystown Lake Cleanup Day (last Saturday in August). Some fall activities include Hartslog Day and Octoberfest (both in October). There are also trails nearby, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail. Winter skiing is also available. There is lake, stream and river fishing, as well as hunting for deer, turkey, grouse and Canadian geese. Local wildlife consists of white tailed deer, wild turkey, grouse, Canadian geese, pheasants, bald eagles, osprey, blue heron, and the occasional black bear. Campers should beware of evening skunk visits and the occasional copperhead snake.
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Outflow Camping Campground

Mileage:62 mi

Description: The Outflow Camping Area is located on Youghiogheny River Lake. The lake lies in the heart of the Laurel Highlands and spans the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Clean waters, forested mountains, and steep-sided valleys provide an unsurpassed setting for recreation opportunities, such as camping, fishing, boating, hiking, water-skiing, biking, picnicking, sightseeing, and more. Youghiogheny Lake's outflow area is renowned for its excellent trout fishing and is stocked from April-September each year. Nearby attractions include some of Pennsylvania and Maryland's finest state parks. Ohiopyle State Park, PA, is especially known for some of the best whitewater in the East, and is often the scene of national kayaking competitions. Cyclists will enjoy the many miles of bike trails in the area. For the history buff, the area abounds in historical sites and parks. For sheer natural beauty, Youghiogheny Lake can't be beat. Summer temperatures usually range from the 50s to the 80s.
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Tub Run Rec Area Campground

Mileage:65 mi

Description: Tub Run Recreation Area is located at Youghiogheny River Lake. The lake lies in the heart of the Laurel Highlands and spans the Mason-Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Clean waters, forested mountains, and steep-sided valleys provide an unsurpassed setting for recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, boating, hiking, water-skiing, biking, picnicking, sightseeing, and more. Youghiogheny's Outflow Area is renowned for excellent trout fishing and is stocked regularly from April-September. Nearby attractions include some of Pennsylvania and Maryland's finest state parks. Ohiopyle State Park, PA, is especially known for some of the best whitewater in the East, and is often the scene of national kayaking competitions. Cyclists of all ages will enjoy the many miles of bike trails in the area. For the history buff, the area abounds in historical sites and parks. For sheer natural beauty, Youghiogheny Lake can't be beat. Summer temperatures usually range from the 50s to the 80s.
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Loleta Recreation Campground

Mileage:71 mi

Description: This rustic campground and its historic CCC features are located along the East Branch of Millstone Creek. The campsites are spacious, shady, and screened from each other by vegetation. Each campsite has a parking spur, fire ring, and picnic table. The lower loop also has electric hookups available, but there is no dump station in the campground. A day use area offering a swimming beach, hot showers, flush toilets, pressurized water, picnic areas, pavilions, and a volleyball court is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hiking, swimming, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and fishing are all popular activities. The campground is accessible to people with disabilities, and campground roads are paved. There is a host on site from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please visit our webiste www.alleghenysite.com
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Robert W Craig Campground

Mileage:76 mi

Description: Jennings Randolph Lake is situated in the scenic, rugged hills between Garrett County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia. The lake covers 952 acres and provides excellent opportunities for fishing and water skiing. A new beach area has been built. The campground offers 82 campsites, 70 with electric hook-up and 12 non-electric sites. Other amenities include hot showers, a playground, pay phone, dump station, hiking trails, amphitheater, camp store, a shelter, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and a beach area. The campground is within 1 mile of the North Branch of Potomac River, one of the finest trout fisheries on the East Coast.
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Beaver Meadows Campground

Mileage:79 mi

Description: This primitive campground is located near Beaver Meadows Lake. Campsites are spacious, screened by vegetation, and shaded by a pine forest. Each campsite has a parking spur, tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table. Hiking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and berry picking are all popular activities. A playground, grass fields, vault toilets, and hand pumps are available at the campground, but showers and dumpstations are not. The toilets are accessible to people with disabilities. There is a host on site from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please visit our webiste www.alleghenysite.com
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Twin Lakes Campground

Mileage:81 mi

Description: Located north of Wilcox, PA and south of Kane, PA via State Route 321 and Forest Road 191, the campground is situated near a small man-made, spring-fed, trout-stocked lake. Vegetation is forested hills. Campground is open from mid April to mid December. Reservations are accepted Memorial Day through Labor Day. First come, first serve sites are available. Group sites include the use of pavilion and are available for both Day Use gatherings and overnight camping. www.alleghenysite.com
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Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

Mileage:85 mi

Description: Campground is open May 18 - October 12, 2009. Reservations are available May 18 - September 8. Campground is open September 8 - October 12 on a first-come-first-served basis. Pets must be leashed and waste products must be promptly deposited. Pets must be leashed and waste products must be promptly deposited. The Tionesta Recreation Area Campground is located on the Tionesta Lake project, below the Tionesta Dam. Please do not confuse this campground with Youghiogheny Lake's Outflow Campground. Within the borders of Forest County, the state's least populated county, Tionesta Lake winds its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania. Nearly half of this county is public land including Tionesta Lake, the Allegheny National Forest, Cooks Forest State Park, Cornplanter and Clear Creek State Forests, the state fish hatchery, and state game lands. The area offers a unique setting for a diversity of outdoor recreational opportunities such as camping, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, water skiing, picnicking, sightseeing, and more. Fishermen have found the variety of fishing waters enticing and productive. Home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, Tionesta is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions. Campers will find a welcome change of pace from everyday urban life.
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Red Bridge Campground

Mileage:93 mi

Description: Located on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua Dam Area) in McKean County. Vegetation is forested hills. Nearby campgrounds include: Kiasutha and Dewdrop. Nearby attractions include: Kinzua Dam, Kinzua Bridge and Kinzua/Knox Scenic Railroad. Campground is open from mid April to mid Dec. First come, first serve sites are available. Reservations are accepted Memorial Day through Labor Day. www.alleghenysite.com
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"