Hemlock Acres Campground is a campground on Hemlock Drive in Coburn, Pennsylvania, listed with a 4.7 rating across 83 reviews. The property sits in a wooded, rural part of Central Pennsylvania, and the reviews gathered here describe it in the language of traditional camping: shade, quiet, and space between sites rather than rows of concrete pads.
The visitor comments used for this review span several years, which matters when reading them. Some were written recently, others go back six or seven years, and the people named as owners change between the older and newer entries. That range gives a fuller picture of the place, but it also means individual details should be treated as a snapshot of a particular season rather than a guaranteed current condition.
Hemlock Acres Campground at a Glance
Hemlock Acres Campground is listed under the campground category at 128 Hemlock Drive, Coburn, PA 16832, in the United States. The property is reachable by phone at +1 814-349-5955 and maintains its own website at hemlockacrescampground.com, which is the sensible place to confirm anything time-sensitive before travelling. Its coordinates place it in the hilly, forested country of Centre County, and one reviewer estimated the drive from State College at roughly 35 minutes, a figure offered by that visitor rather than a published figure from the campground.
The listing describes a site built around RV camping, with a camping fee attached to stays, and notes both seasonal and shorter visits in the reviews. Several guests mention water and electric hookups at camper sites, a dump station for use on the way out, and a pump-out service for camper tanks. The overall impression from the source material is of a campground that has been expanded and updated over time, with reviewers referring to additional spots being added and to newer bathroom and shower facilities.
What Do Visitors Like About Hemlock Acres Campground?
Sentiment in the collected reviews is overwhelmingly positive. Every reviewer quoted here except one gave the campground a five-star rating, and the recurring words are quiet, secluded, wooded, clean and spacious. Families, couples, seasonal residents and first-time RVers all appear among the commenters, and several describe returning year after year or booking multiple weekends in a season.
The single critical review does not concern the grounds themselves. That guest described cancelling a mistaken reservation within minutes and being unhappy about cancellation and card processing fees, and said the campground was too far from home for a short stay. Read alongside the other reviews, it points to a disagreement over reservation policy rather than a complaint about the campsites, facilities or setting.
1. Quiet, Wooded Sites With Room Between Neighbours
The most consistent theme across the reviews is privacy and quiet. John Cikovic described a nicely quiet and very wooded campground that brought back memories of camping as a child. Matt Reed wrote that his family's camper site with water and electric was perfectly shaded and gave them plenty of room, and he specifically valued the absence of golf carts racing through the grounds, which he said are not allowed there. Courtneygallagher1 said the tent campsites are private and spacious with neighbours far away, and that nights are quiet. Deb Turiano noted that sites are bigger than most and well shaded.
Casey Shaw returned after a first visit because of what she called the vibe and environment, describing it as quiet, secluded and clean. Maria ARROW, who holds a seasonal spot, called the campground very private and secluded and said it is peaceful, especially during the work week when fewer guests are in camp. Those comments come from different years and different types of stays, yet they converge on the same characteristic.
2. Owners and Staff Who Step In When Plans Go Wrong
Several reviewers credit the people running the campground with rescuing a trip. Brandon described a large tree branch coming down on the family's pop-up around midnight during a July 4th weekend storm, and thanked Brian, Denise and Butch for moving the family into a cabin for the rest of the stay at no cost, supplying bedding and helping carry coolers and belongings, which allowed a child's birthday party to go ahead. Justin Pittman wrote that he forgot a power cable for his camper while up fishing and was loaned one for four days. Areeb Naji described Denise as kind during booking and Brian as extremely helpful while getting them settled in at night on their first RV outing.
James Rabuck, writing six years ago, praised the owner Rudi for being friendly and always out and about checking on how things were going. Michael Makela, also writing around six years ago, credited Rudi and Anne with running a great campground. The change in names between older and newer reviews suggests the property has changed hands or management over the years, so the specific people on site today are not established by this data.
3. Bathrooms, Pool and Family Facilities
Facilities come up often, particularly the restrooms. Courtneygallagher1 was surprised to find what looked like a modern home bathroom, with a private shower, toilet and sink in every room, and called them amazing for a campsite bathroom. Ben Stout said the new bathrooms were very nice and that he had not expected a private bathroom with a hot shower. Maria ARROW mentioned a new private bathroom and showers as part of recent improvements. Deb Turiano, writing five years ago, described smaller bathrooms with a single shower and expected they would become more modern over time, which aligns with the newer reviews describing upgraded facilities.
The pool draws repeated praise. James Rabuck called it awesome and very clean, Matt Reed called it a great size and very clean, and Michael Makela said that once open it is clean and safe. Deb Turiano offered a caveat, noting the pool is more for adults because the low end is a bit deeper. Families also mention other amenities: John Cikovic's children enjoyed a game room, Dex D listed a pool, an arcade and a playground alongside trails, and Daniel McCormick described cabins as close to the pool and recreation centre.
4. Wildlife, Trails and Nearby Water
The natural setting is a recurring subject. Maria ARROW mentioned local fishing in Penn's Creek and exploring nearby Poe Valley State Park, and noted rare sightings of a local bear plus deer sometimes seen in camp, while advising that children be kept close and state park guidance on bear awareness be followed. Daniel McCormick also referenced bears in the area and mentioned a photo of one on a dumpster. Deb Turiano wrote that signs warn of bears because the campground is on the mountain, and that deer come right into the grounds.
Trails and fishing appear in several accounts. Michael Makela noted that a great hiking trail, the Mid-State Trail, comes right through the property. Dex D described beautiful trails and a lake over the mountain where he spent years fishing with friends. Ben Stout highlighted trout fisheries nearby and warned visitors to be careful on the mountain roads. These are visitor observations rather than campground-published descriptions, but they recur across multiple reviews and different years.
5. Cabins, Hookups and Practical Campground Details
For anyone weighing a cabin against a site, Daniel McCormick offered specific advice: if renting a cabin, choose White Tail or Black Bear, which he described as a little dusty but very cosy and close to the pool and recreation centre, and he considered the seasonal trailer lot rents very reasonable. He also explained that a honking sound some visitors notice comes from a security system, and that staff will investigate anyone who does not belong.
Practical notes are scattered through the reviews. Matt Reed's site had water and electric. Deb Turiano noted electric and water availability plus a dump station on the way out, described the grounds as a bit on the primitive side, and said there is no Wi-Fi, which she found a nice change. Maria ARROW mentioned a new pump-out truck for camper tanks and recently expanded spots. John Cikovic noted the campground accommodated a change of plans when he arrived without a tow vehicle after an accident.
6. One Dissenting Experience With Reservation Fees
Not every account is positive. Laura Sabo described calling the wrong campground by mistake, cancelling within minutes, and then finding a pending charge on her card. She wrote that she was not told about a cancellation fee or a card processing fee at the time, had to call back for a refund, and was refunded a smaller amount than she expected after a processing fee was explained. She said the issue was a matter of principle and customer service rather than the amount, and stated she would not consider staying there.
That review is an outlier among the collected comments and concerns booking administration rather than the campground itself. It is included because it is part of the record, and because anyone booking should read the cancellation terms carefully before reserving.