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dpgllg
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Jul 06, 2013

Looking for a seasonal campground within 2 hrs of Pittsburgh

Hello,

I recently started a new job and have no vacation time for a year. I'm looking for a seasonal campground within two to three hour drive of Washington PA which is about 20 miles south of Pittsburgh at the I79 and I70 junction.

I would like swimming and full hookups with 30amp service.

We are older with no small kids so kids activities and playgrounds etc. are not required.

Some additional things required. Campground must allow dogs and have access to Wi-Fi prefer cable hookup but not required

Thanks for your recommendations!

Dave
  • We like Fox Den Acres too. Much better campground than the 2 KOAs in the area,
  • Check out Fox Den Acres in New Stanton - we've stayed there several times - nice park - http://www.foxdenacres.com/

    Mike
  • I live 25 miles NE of PGH and know most of the campgrounds in this area.

    For the summer I park at Sharp's Campground in Shelocta, PA. Shelocta is about 5 miles west of Indiana, PA on route 422. 724-354-2356

    Sharp's is seasonal and rally parking only. NO overnight parking, unless friends of a seasonal. There are one or two lots available. City water, 30/50 amp electric and sewer plus 8 X 30 concrete patio. Electric is metered and you pay the electric company. $900 a year. 21 yearly lots total plus about 30 lots for rallies. All roads paved so no dust, dirt or mud. 2 large very nice shelters with full kitchens that are available when no rallies are here. NOTE: No dogs or children (visitors are fine) here except for occasional rallies.

    See my YouTube video from Memorial Day.

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

    I'm at the campground now. Going home Sunday morning.

    This is a beautiful campground in a park-like setting and I'm a very picky camper.

    -Tom

  • More To See wrote:
    You might check out Deep Creek Lake southeast of you just across the line in Maryland. About 2 hours or so away.

    There is a Maryland State Park there.


    I am familiar with this campground. I am looking for a seasonal campground where I can leave my rig and just go there on weekends

    Thanks for the response!
  • You might check out Deep Creek Lake southeast of you just across the line in Maryland. About 2 hours or so away.

    There is a Maryland State Park there.

    Upon Edit: The light came on about what was wanted. Tough to find any campgrounds at all in that part of the country.

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