Best camping near Donaldson
15 campgrounds · 15 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Donaldson, 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 15 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Echo Valley Campground
Fair
2.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Echo Valley Campground in Pennsylvania offers established campsites with both tent and RV access (no hookups). Reservations are recommended during peak months, and there are…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Hertein Campsite
Fair
10.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Hertein Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Pennsylvania. This campground offers various amenities that cater to campers' needs, making it an ideal…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Multiple Forest campsites with fire rings
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Multiple Forest Campsites With Fire Rings camping area in Pennsylvania is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. Situated in a…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Blue Mountain Campsite
Fair
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Blue Mountain Campsites in Pennsylvania offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are plenty of nearby activities, including hiking, fishing, and…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is a popular camping area located in Pennsylvania. This campground offers a range of amenities to provide a comfortable camping experience…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Forest campsite (no water)
Fair
12.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Forest campsite (no water) in Pennsylvania offers primitive, first-come, first-served camping with established sites and no amenities—there are no toilets, water, or hookups…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Forest campsite with stream
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Forest Campsite with Stream in Pennsylvania offers both established campsites and dispersed camping, often nestled in wooded areas near serene streams. Most sites are…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#8
Stoevers Dam Park
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Stoevers Dam Park is a beautiful camping area located in Pennsylvania. The campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can enjoy spacious…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#9
Locust Lake State Park
Marginal
17.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Locust Lake State Park in Pennsylvania is a picturesque camping destination surrounded by stunning views of dense forests and a tranquil lake. The park is located near several…
Why 83: live conditions (marginal) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
forest campsite (no water)
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Forest Campsite is a primitive tent camping area located in central Pennsylvania near the Susquehanna River region. This no-frills destination offers backcountry-style camping…
Why 75: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#11
forest campsite
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
I don't have enough information in the provided data to write a confident, factual description of this specific campground. The data only confirms it's a campground near Lebanon…
Why 75: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#12
Jonestown/Hershey NE KOA
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Jonestown/Hershey NE KOA is a campground near Lebanon in central Pennsylvania, offering both tent and RV camping. Located in a rural area of southeastern Pennsylvania, the…
Why 75: live conditions (fair) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#13
PC1
Fair
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
PC1 is a backcountry campground operated by Weiser State Forest near Reading, Pennsylvania. The site offers primitive tent camping in a forested setting without developed…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#14
PC2
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
PC2 is a backcountry campground located in Weiser State Forest near Reading, Pennsylvania. This facility supports primitive tent camping in a forested setting. The area is…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#15
Irish Valley Campground
Marginal
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Irish Valley Campground is a fee-based campground located near Williamsport in central Pennsylvania. The facility offers electric hookups for RV camping. Visitors typically enjoy…
Why 62: live conditions (marginal) · 79 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Donaldson
The Donaldson area has 15 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
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