Campground Near Loretto, PA (Altoona / Johnstown)

[Jnbaun]

We are heading out to visit St. Francis University in Loretto, PA in a few weeks and I need to find a campground close by. Loretto is kind of in between Altoona and Johnstown, PA.
State parks are out since we're bringing the dog.
Thanks for any help provided.

[Jnbaun]

I'll take a look at the state parks but every time I've checked in the past I find that the pet loops are booked up months in advance.
Thanks for all the suggestions.

[mikhen]

Most Pa State Parks allow dogs. Most even have pet loops. Click here to find more info.

[RGar974417]

Most Pa state parks allow dogs in certain loops of the campground.When we were in the area,we stayed at Friendship Village near Bedford.

[Jnbaun]

Thanks for the replies. It looks like Wright's Orchard is the winner.

[Tom_N]

I'm very familiar with this area.

Woodlands CG is a dump. Don't believe the photos on their website. I've driven thru.

I recommend Wright's Orchard Station Campground in Duncansville, PA. 22 mile drive to Loretto mostly 4 lane divided highway.

http://www.wrightscampground.com/

I could get you a lot where I park my motorhome, in Shelocta, PA, but that would be a 42 mile drive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5DRxQ_eMdQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCDjUzkse_E

-Tom

[wxtoad]

Here are some public parks in the area (I won't include the state parks):


Duman Lake Co Park
Total sites: 6, RV sites: 6, Elec sites: 6, Water at site, RV Dump, Showers, Open Apr-Oct, Elev: 1740', Tel: 814-472-8514, Nearest town: Nicktown

Nanty Glo Municipal Authority Pool and Park. Has electric hookups, a dump station, pay showers for $20. Looks like it closes right after Labor Day, however.
Elev: 1850', Nearest town: Nanty Glo

Quemahoning Family RA - TMWC
Total sites: 63, RV sites: 23, Central Water, RV Dump, Showers, RV Fee: $25, Tent Fee: $20, Elev: 1645', Tel: 814.233.9512, Nearest town: Jennerstown (This is south of Johnstown, so probably not a great option).

This information is from the Pennsylvania page of The Ultimate US Public Campground Project.

Ted H.

[Joe_in_Texas]

Check with some church camps. It is off season and some of them have RV sites. I found one in Hooversville (Somerset County) when I was think of coming to Johnstown for a month.

[Joe_in_Texas]

Just east of Ebensburg (Mundays Corner) is a campground. I believe the name is Woodlands.

[rrupert]

Woodland Park near Ebensburg is probably your best bet. Most everything else nearby are state parks.
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