The best campgrounds near Canadohta Lake, Pennsylvania with climbing

Climbers flock to Canadohta Lake for its mix of sandstone outcrops and lakeside boulders, with over 600 campsites in the area tailored for those who want to spend their days on rock and their nights under the stars. Average sites run about $54 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Facilities often include pet-friendly policies, toilets, and showers—essentials after a day scrambling up ledges or cooling off in the water. Camps like Camp Bandur (46 reviews) and Hog Wild Farm (16 reviews) come recommended for their easy access to climbing routes and swimming spots, while The blue rooster of 3 springs (13 reviews) offers a quieter base for wildlife-watching. Bring your gear, check the local conditions, and you’ll quickly see why climbers keep coming back to Canadohta Lake.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Canadohta Lake

Climbers flock to Canadohta Lake for its mix of sandstone outcrops and lakeside boulders, with over 600 campsites in the area tailored for those who want to spend their days on rock and their nights under the stars. Average sites run about $54 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Facilities often include pet-friendly policies, toilets, and showers—essentials after a day scrambling up ledges or cooling off in the water. Camps like Camp Bandur (46 reviews) and Hog Wild Farm (16 reviews) come recommended for their easy access to climbing routes and swimming spots, while The blue rooster of 3 springs (13 reviews) offers a quieter base for wildlife-watching. Bring your gear, check the local conditions, and you’ll quickly see why climbers keep coming back to Canadohta Lake.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Canadohta Lake

1. Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

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45mi from Canadohta Lake · 40 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Your basecamp for Clarion County adventures—just 4 easy miles off I-80. Welcome to Rustic Acres RV Resort & Campground, a pet-friendly, family-friendly forest retreat nestled on 24 wooded acres near the Clarion River and over 3,000 acres of State Game Lands. Whether you’re here for RV camping, van life, tent camping, overlanding, or luxury glamping, you’ll find the perfect spot to relax, explore, and reconnect with nature. Adventure is right at your doorstep with direct trail access from camp for biking and hiking! Explore Clarion County trails, Cook Forest State Park, and the Clarion River, or hop on nearby biking routes for an active day outdoors. Rustic Acres is your forest gateway to Pennsylvania’s rivers, woods, and wildlife, perfect for nature lovers, families, solo travelers, and digital nomads. Choose from: - Full hookup RV sites (30/50 amp) for all-sized rigs - Van and small-rig friendly sites close to a bathhouse and The Hub - Primitive camping & overlanding sites for a more natural experience - Luxury glamping tents & retro campers for a cozy forest escape All guests enjoy thoughtfully designed amenities that blend comfort with rustic charm: - Camp store stocked with essentials, snacks & firewood - Free WiFi throughout the property, perfect for working remotely - The Hub – modern lounge and dedicated remote workspace with coffee & tea bar - Playground, shuffleboard, corn hole, and family recreation areas - Community fire pit, gathering lawn & picnic spaces - Direct access to scenic hiking & biking trails — step out your door into the forest - Clean bathhouses and convenient on-site laundry Located minutes from local shops, restaurants, and area attractions, Rustic Acres combines quiet forest camping with easy access to outdoor adventure. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, family vacation, or extended seasonal stay, Rustic Acres is where nature, comfort, and community come together. Come experience the simple joys of outdoor living with modern amenities!

2. Hog Wild Farm

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36mi from Canadohta Lake · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

YOU MUST CALL BEFORE BOOKING WILL BE APPROVED. 814-673-8460 not text or message -call please. Thank You. We are Marty and Deborah. Welcome to our 40 hidden acres of paradise where we are surrounded by wildlife and raise much of our food including beef, pork, chickens and a productive garden. We have multiple campsites here from wooded to open field or by the pond so come and pick one that suits you best. We are adjacent to the Kennerdell Tract Of Clear Creek State Forest which has miles of hiking and biking trails as well as the Allegheny River which provides fishing, boating, kayak/ canoeing opportunities. There is also The Allegheny River Trail which provides miles of paved bike trails. What we offer: We are not a campground and do not offer multi-night stays We are vandwellers when we are traveling. As such we understand the problems associated with finding a spot to overnight. We offer just that, a safe, quiet stop over for the night. That being said, if you need an extra day feel free to ask, we often say yes. We enjoy our quiet country life and request limited use of generators, Thank You

3. Camp Bandur

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23mi from Canadohta Lake · 26 sites · Tents, RVs

We enjoy camping and like to share our passion with others.Learn more about this land:This property is a new, up and coming camping oasis. The camping area offers field camping, camping near a quiet stream or in the secluded woods. Any suggestions for improvement are welcome and big plans for attractions are in the not too distant future! All sites are accessible by vehicle.

4. Allegheny National Forest

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742 sites · Sheffield, Pennsylvania

Find plenty to do in this half-million-acre national forest in northwestern Pennsylvania.

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5. The blue rooster of 3 springs

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45mi from Canadohta Lake · 1 site · Lodging

Our farm is a 20-year project in the making. We started with our horses and grew into the alpacas about 7 years ago. And recently added a cashmere goat. The blue rooster is a perfect addition for us here as I have always loved hosting. Making time to make your stay special. The alpaca farm has a small gift shop that carries plenty of beautiful alpaca products. If you choose to just hang out here at the farm for you stay, you’ll be more than welcome to join us in the barn through the day. Or if you want to go out and about you are pretty much in the middle of everything and anything. Learn more about this land: The rooster sits high behind the alpaca barn. If privacy is important you found a great place here. Alpacas are literally inches from the living room windows. Once you settle in there are so many things to do. Comedy club , theater, dining, casino and so much more. Or just hang out and enjoy the farm.

6. 🌲The Rustic Run Cabin

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35mi from Canadohta Lake · 1 site · Lodging

Listing description 5 Star reviews with Airbnb. The Rustic Run Cabin located in Warren County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by Timberlands, State and National Forests. Rustic Run is a perfect cabin getaway for couples, families, and groups of friends searching for a relaxing vacation or ideal lodging close to many outdoor adventures! Neighborhood description Rustic Run is a secluded cabin located on private land surrounded by timber lands and the Allegheny National Forest. Access to hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing fishing, hunting, geocaching, wildlife viewing, ATV and snowmobile trails are all within a short drive. A handful of golfing options are available within a 30-minute radius or less. The bridge on the property crosses over the creek and provides access to the area timber lands and Allegheny National Forest. There is a cooperative agreement between the timber lands and ANF which allows for non-motorized, public use. Off trail-hiking is plentiful all around the cabin. Chapman State Park is about a 10 minute drive. Kinzua Dam; Jake's Rocks are 20-25 minute drive. Open year-round. Getting around Winter Months Require 4WD vehicles to access cabin. Although, the road is well maintained Pennsylvania winters can create unexpected conditions. Road and driveway are icy during winter and early spring. Property type Cabin Listing type: Entire home/apt Rooms and spaces Bedrooms: 3 Bed: 7 Bathrooms: 2 Additional areas: 6 All areas are just for guests Amenities Essentials Cleaning products Cooking basics Dishes and silverware Hair dryer Heating Kitchen TV Body soap Conditioner Hot water Shampoo Shower gel Bed linens Hangers Books and reading material Game console Board games Children’s books and toys Ceiling fan Indoor fireplace Portable fans Carbon monoxide alarm Fire extinguisher First aid kit Smoke alarm Baking sheet Barbecue utensils Coffee maker Dining table Freezer Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stove Toaster Wine glasses Private entrance Backyard BBQ grill Fire pit Outdoor furniture Patio or balcony Free parking on premises Free street parking Guest safety Security cameras/audio recording devices Carbon monoxide alarm Smoke alarm Must climb stairs Amenity limitations Unsuitable for infants under 2 Nearby lake, river, other body of water Heights without rails or protection Potentially dangerous animal We welcome well behaved, mature and non-destructive dogs. Two dogs is our limit. There is an extra $50 pet fee per stay. Also, there is an additional $350 refundable pet damage deposit.

Public campgrounds near Canadohta Lake

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Buckaloons Campground

30mi from Canadohta Lake · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest

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Hearts Content Recreation Area and Campground

31mi from Canadohta Lake · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest

Farnsworth Cabin

35mi from Canadohta Lake · 1 site · in Allegheny National Forest

Minister Creek Trailhead

37mi from Canadohta Lake · 1 site · in Allegheny National Forest

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Minister Creek Campground

38mi from Canadohta Lake · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest

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Beaver Meadows Recreation Area

42mi from Canadohta Lake · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest

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Dewdrop Campground

45mi from Canadohta Lake · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest

Pine Grove Boat Access Campground

46mi from Canadohta Lake · 13 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

There are a number of small streams on the hike down to the campground, if you choose not to boat in.

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Morrison Boat Access Campground

46mi from Canadohta Lake · 38 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

Hopewell Boat Access Campground

47mi from Canadohta Lake · 20 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground

47mi from Canadohta Lake · 32 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

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Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground

47mi from Canadohta Lake · 20 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Plenty of space, and surrounded by wilderness.

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Joshua M

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

We tented here for one night, and it was a very pleasant experience. The place was notably tidy and kept well in-order, and much of the property was very pretty. The tent sites in particular were nicely situated under a grove of well-spaced pines. Maybe a hundred yards down-hill from the sites a short foot path takes one through the woods to a very pretty creek, where we availed ourselves of much some much needed tranquility. (It's worth noting that if you like more privacy, though, while one side of the sites is wooded, on other side runs the road, across which sit some RV sites. So the level of seclusion is somewhat minimal, though no less than at any typical campground, and still they are segregated in their own area on the other side of the road.) The staff were courteous and very accomodating (they even lent us a grill for cooking, as we'd not brought one [note that the fire rings do not have grills]). All in all, it was a great time for a couple days of rest and reprieve.

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Matthew

September 2025

13 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Camp Bandur

Adam's property was exceptionally well-kept, open and spacious, and super convenient to all the Erie, PA amenities. We were especially impressed by how clean the facilities were, the availability of firewood, and Adam's quick responsiveness whenever we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Adam!

A large shaded site, hidden in the woods. With a fire ring, picnic table and gravel road. Park right next to the site, no walk-in.

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Lizz

September 2025

17 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

We stayed at campsite 95 and it felt really private. The Hub was also really useful to get a little work done that came up last minute. It did feel a little more RV park-y than I was expecting, but between all of the incredible amenities and how lovely our actual campsite was I didn't mind at all. Definitely Recommend!

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Madeleine

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hog Wild Farm

Great campsite on a lovely property. Though I got in late and left early, I was able to chat briefly with Martin and Debbie who very friendly and welcoming. Quiet and very safe. Perfect pit stop off i80 for a long road trip. Highly recommend!

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Emily

August 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hog Wild Farm

Marty and were so accommodating! We were welcomed and shown the options for parking. Our site was gorgeous. We could have stayed for a few days to check out the bike trails and hiking, but alas, we only had one night at the farm. Would definitely stay again. A bit off the beaten path, and so worth it! ( 25’ travel trailer)

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Karen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

So clean!!!! Love how friendly the staffs are and how clean the bathrooms are too (which is so important for us) will return for sure! Thank you!

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Jacqueline

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

This is my second stay at Rustic Acres and it gets better each time. It’s a smaller campground but so clean and manicured, great amenities but still gives you the woodsy experience you’re looking for. Everyone abides by quiet hours, friendly campers, got a great nights sleep. We will definitely be returning!

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Julie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hog Wild Farm

Really beautiful property with several campsites to choose from. Very private and rustic. There is a serviceable outhouse, fire ring and picnic table. He is working on a shower! Great place for a one-night stop.

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Jake

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

Rustic acres is everything you hope a campground would be and more. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the attention to detail is clear in every corner from the inviting community fire pit to the communal workspace. The hub workspace is a brilliant touch for remote workers and the free Wi-Fi actually works Plus being just minutes from the Town of Clarion which offers breweries, restaurants and delicious coffee shops. It's quiet, family friendly and full of heart. We left with great memories and planned to come back soon. Highly recommend!

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Ashley

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

We arrived later than anticipated but getting to site was no issue at all. Our site was perfect and was spaced out nicely from others. Really nice coffee shop at top of hill. Host and other guest were all friendly and welcoming. Would recommend.

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tasha

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

I stayed over night. It’s a beautiful campsite. Very organized and lots of amenities. The gift shop has everything you need. The bath house is super clean and the hot showers are amazing! I will definitely return. Very hospitable staff also.

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Christian

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elevated RV Camping at Rustic Acres

Had a great first experience here, lovely campground, very quiet. Restrooms were clean and overall vibe was very peaceful.

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Guy

June 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Camp Bandur

Close to the highway but nice and private. I liked having the gate code and being able to “lock up” the drive once I was settled in. Well kept, felt safe, pub nearby. 👍

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Manal

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Hog Wild Farm

Martin was very kind and the farm is so nice! I was able to set up my tent in the forest along the property, saw some deer, had a good night's sleep. Quiet and private. Thanks!