Best camping near Carlisle
23 campgrounds · 23 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carlisle, Pennsylvania — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 23 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Marginal
12.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
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#2
YMCA Camp
Marginal
12.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
YMCA Camp is a campground located near Carlisle in south-central Pennsylvania. The facility serves as a recreational destination in a region characterized by rolling terrain and…
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#3
Colonel Denning State Park Campground
Marginal
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Colonel Denning State Park Campground is a tent camping facility located near Carlisle in south-central Pennsylvania at 1,131 feet elevation. The campground serves as a base for…
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#4
River Mile 83 Campsite B
Marginal
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
River Mile 83 Campsite B is a free, backcountry tent camping site along the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association…
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#5
Birch Tree - Michaux Campsite #4
Marginal
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Michaux State Forest is a Pennsylvania State Forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #1. The main offices are located in Fayetteville in Franklin County, Pennsylvania…
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#6
Primitive Campsite #4
Marginal
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Primitive Campsite #4 is located in the state of Pennsylvania and offers a serene and rustic camping experience. This campground does not provide any amenities, making it ideal…
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#7
Pitch Pine - Michaux Campsite #6
Marginal
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Michaux State Forest is a Pennsylvania State Forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #1. The main offices are located in Fayetteville in Franklin County, Pennsylvania…
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#8
Primitive Campsite #6
Marginal
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Primitive Campsite #6 is a picturesque camping area located in Pennsylvania. This rustic campground offers a truly immersive experience in nature, with minimal amenities to ensure…
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#9
River Mile 83 Campsite A
Marginal
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
River Mile 83 Campsite A is a free, backcountry tent camping area operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
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#10
River Mile 82 Campsite
Marginal
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
River Mile 82 Campsite is a free, backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
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#11
Primitive Campsite #5
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Primitive Campsite #5 is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Pennsylvania. This secluded campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
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#12
Primitive Campsite #7
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Primitive Campsite #7 is a serene camping area nestled in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania. This campsite offers a back-to-nature experience for outdoor enthusiasts looking to…
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#13
Sawmill - Michaux Campsite #5
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Michaux State Forest is a Pennsylvania State Forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #1. The main offices are located in Fayetteville in Franklin County, Pennsylvania…
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#14
Woodrow Campsite - Michaux Campsite #7
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Michaux State Forest is a Pennsylvania State Forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #1. The main offices are located in Fayetteville in Franklin County, Pennsylvania…
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#15
River Mile 73 Campsite A
Marginal
15.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
River Mile 73 Campsite A is a free, backcountry tent campground operated by the Susquehanna River Trail Association near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna…
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Camping near Carlisle
The Carlisle area has 23 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Carlisle
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.