Best camping near Russell
40 campgrounds · 40 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Russell, 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 40 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Buckaloons Rec Area
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Buckaloons Recreation Area in Pennsylvania offers beautiful views of the Allegheny River and surrounding forests. Nearby activities include fishing, boating, and hiking. The…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#2
Buckaloons Recreation Area
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Buckaloons Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Pennsylvania. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance campers' experience. With…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#3
Chapman State Park
Prime
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Chapman State Park in Pennsylvania offers stunning views of the Allegheny Mountains and Chapman Lake. There are a variety of nearby activities including hiking, fishing, and…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#4
Farnsworth Cabin
Prime
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Farnsworth Cabin camping area in Pennsylvania offers both established campsites and nearby dispersed camping. Reservations are required for the cabin; dispersed camping may need a…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#5
Hearts Content Recreation Area
Prime
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Hearts Content Recreation Area, located in the state of Pennsylvania, is a charming camping area that offers a range of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#6
Upper Sheriff Campsite
Prime
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
The Upper Sheriff Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. The campsite offers stunning views of the…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#7
Hearts Content Rec Area
Prime
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Hearts Content Recreation Area, located in the state of Pennsylvania, is a scenic camping area that offers a variety of amenities for campers. This campground provides picnic…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#8
Dewdrop Recreation Area
Prime
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
The Dewdrop Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in Pennsylvania. This campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can take…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground
Prime
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Pennsylvania. Situated near Pine Grove Furnace State Park, the campground offers a tranquil and scenic…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#10
Dewdrop Rec Area
Prime
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 61°F· No active weather warnings
Dewdrop Recreation Area is a picturesque camping spot located in Pennsylvania. Situated amidst natural beauty, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#11
Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
Prime
7.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground is a scenic camping area located in Pennsylvania. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides boat…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Fishing Hole Campsite
Prime
11.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Fishing Hole Campsite in Pennsylvania offers designated campsites in a peaceful, forested setting near Pine Creek—a popular spot for fishing and relaxing. Campsites feature picnic…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#13
Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground
Prime
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
The Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground is a charming camping area located in Pennsylvania. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a variety of amenities to…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#14
Hopewell Boat Access Campground
Prime
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Hopewell Boat Access Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Pennsylvania. The campground boasts several amenities to enhance the camping experience. It offers tent…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#15
Johnnycake Run Campsite
Prime
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Johnnycake Run Campsite in Pennsylvania’s Loyalsock State Forest offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed and designated roadside campsites—no reservations or permits…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Russell
The Russell area has 40 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 Russell
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.