Campgrounds Nearby Driftwood, PA

Nestled among the mountains of the Allegheny Plateau in northwest Pennsylvania, the tiny borough of Driftwood is a stone's throw from numerous camping opportunities. Driftwood is surrounded by thousands of acres of state parks, forests and wilderness areas. Whether you're looking for a place to pitch a tent or park an RV, the Driftwood area has something for you.

  1. RVs Welcome

    • Two state parks within an hour of Driftwood provide campsites for RVs. Sinnemahoning State Park has 35 campsites with electrical hookups, campfire rings, picnic tables and access to modern restrooms, showers and an RV dumping station. The sites are shady, secluded and big enough to accommodate large RVs and motor homes. Nearby Kettle Creek State Park includes more than 50 electric sites and about 25 non-electric sites, all of which are open to RVs. Both state parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, picnic areas, fishing access, canoeing and kayaking.

    Tenting in the Great Outdoors

    • Campsites at both Sinnemahoning and Kettle Creek state parks are open to tents as well as RVs. Both campgrounds are open from April to December, and the campsites are generally level and grassy, making them well-suited to tenting. The non-electric sites at Kettle Creek State park are of particular interest to tent campers, arranged in a densely wooded loop separate from most of the electric campsites. For a more rustic tent camping experience, a handful of primitive tent sites and a group camping area are available in Elk State Forest.

    Backpacking Adventures

    • For self-sufficient campers who prefer to get away from the crowds, the Quehanna Trail is a perfect destination. This 75-mile loop winds through some of the most rugged and remote terrain in the Driftwood area, crossing through Elk and Moshannon state forests as well as the Quehanna State Wild Area. You can sample a small section during a weekend backpacking trip or explore the entire trail, which usually takes about a week. There are numerous designated campsites along the trail, which are free for use by backpackers and hikers. These are backcountry sites with no facilities or amenities of any kind.

    Know Before You Go

    • Campsite reservations for Sinnemahoning and Kettle Creek state parks are available through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website. Unreserved campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsites in state forests and along the Quehanna Trail are strictly first-come, first-served, but permits are required for some sites. Permits are available free of charge through the DCNR website. Backcountry campers are responsible for carrying in all necessary supplies and leaving no trace of their presence.