Searching for Lake Erie beachfront camping and RV parks in Pennsylvania usually starts with one goal: waking up close to water. The reality of the Pennsylvania campground market is that the Lake Erie shoreline itself holds a limited number of camping properties, while the rest of the state is dense with lake-based campgrounds, cottage resorts, and state park camping areas built around inland water. This list brings both sides together so you can compare what actually exists rather than what a map pin suggests.
Only one property in this set sits in the Lake Erie region: Erie KOA Holiday in McKean, northwest Pennsylvania, near the Erie shoreline. The remaining entries are Pennsylvania lake destinations — from Keen Lake in Waymart to Raystown Lake in Hesston — that serve as realistic alternatives when shoreline availability is tight, or as base camps for a longer Pennsylvania outdoor trip.
Every entry below is built strictly from supplied listing data: category, city, state, address, rating, and review count. Nothing here is invented. Where a detail was not provided — site types, hookups, beach access, opening seasons, pricing — it has been left out rather than guessed, so you can verify the specifics directly with each property before booking.
★★★★☆ 4.4 · 662 reviews
Keen Lake Camping Cottage Resort is a campground in Waymart, Pennsylvania, listed at 155 Keen Lake Rd. It carries a 4.4 rating across 662 reviews, which places it among the more heavily reviewed properties in this set. The name and address indicate a lake-based setting in the northeastern part of the state, well away from the Lake Erie shoreline. Because the supplied data does not specify site types, hookups, cottage configurations, or seasonal operation, those details should be confirmed directly with the property. Its review volume makes it a reasonable candidate for campers comparing established Pennsylvania lake campgrounds.
Address: Keen Lake Camping Cottage Resort, 155 Keen Lake Rd, Waymart, PA 18472, United States
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★★★★☆ 3.6 · 1,144 reviews
Erie KOA Holiday is the only property in this list located in the Lake Erie region of Pennsylvania, situated at 6645 W Rd in McKean. It is a campground with a 3.6 rating and 1,144 reviews — the second-highest review count in this set, meaning a large number of campers have recorded feedback. For anyone specifically researching Lake Erie beachfront camping and RV parks in Pennsylvania, this is the entry geographically closest to that shoreline. The supplied data does not confirm beach access, RV site counts, hookup types, or season, so verify those specifics before planning a stay.
Address: Erie KOA Holiday, 6645 W Rd, McKean, PA 16426, United States
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 9 reviews
PA Camping, The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association is listed as a campground on Craigs Meadow Rd in East Stroudsburg, with a 4.6 rating from 9 reviews. The low review count is worth noting: it reflects a small sample rather than a weak property, and the entry reads more like an association resource than a conventional overnight campground. It is included here for transparency because it appeared in the supplied data set. Campers should treat it as a reference point for Pennsylvania camping information rather than assume it offers standard tent or RV sites without confirming directly.
Address: PA Camping, The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association, Craigs Meadow Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, United States
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★★★★★ 4.9 · 70 reviews
Colyer Lake is a park listed on Lingle Rd in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, holding a 4.9 rating from 70 reviews — the highest rating in this set, though on a modest review base. It is categorized as a park rather than a campground, so it should be approached as a lake destination in central Pennsylvania rather than an RV resort. The supplied data does not include camping facilities, hookups, or overnight policy. For campers building an itinerary around Pennsylvania lakes, it works best as a day-stop or scenic addition alongside a confirmed campground stay nearby.
Address: Lingle Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 936 reviews
Raystown Lake Recreation Area in Hesston, Pennsylvania, is a park with a 4.7 rating across 936 reviews — one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume in this list. It is categorized as a park, and the supplied address covers the Hesston area rather than a single street address. That breadth suggests a large recreation area rather than one campground operator. Campers researching lake-focused Pennsylvania trips often encounter it as a regional anchor. The data provided does not specify campsites, RV hookups, or facility details, so those should be verified through official sources.
Address: Hesston, PA 16647, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.3 · 1,835 reviews
Hersheypark Camping Resort is a campground at 1200 Sweet St in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, with a 4.3 rating and 1,835 reviews — the highest review volume in this entire set. It is not a Lake Erie property and not a lake campground by name; it is included because it appeared in the supplied data and represents one of the most-reviewed camping resorts in Pennsylvania. The high review count means a large sample of recorded camper feedback exists. Site types, hookups, and amenities were not supplied, so confirm directly. It suits travelers prioritizing a resort-style campground over a waterfront setting.
Address: Hersheypark Camping Resort, 1200 Sweet St, Hummelstown, PA 17036, United States
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 762 reviews
Sweet Arrow Lake Country Park is a park at 108 Clubhouse Rd in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, rated 4.8 from 762 reviews — a strong rating backed by substantial review volume. It is categorized as a park rather than a campground, so it should be treated as a lake-based outdoor destination in Schuylkill County rather than an RV park. The supplied data does not include overnight camping facilities, hookups, or seasonal access. For campers comparing Pennsylvania lake settings, it stands out as a highly rated stop that pairs well with a confirmed campground base nearby.
Address: 108 Clubhouse Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 485 reviews
Memorial Lake State Park is listed at 18 Boundary Rd in Grantville, Pennsylvania, as a state park with a 4.7 rating and 485 reviews. State park categorization is a meaningful distinction: it indicates public land management rather than a private resort operation. The supplied data does not specify campsite counts, hookups, or reservation requirements, so campers should verify current overnight policies directly. It sits in central Pennsylvania, well inland from Lake Erie, making it relevant to lake-focused itineraries rather than shoreline trips. Its rating and review volume suggest a consistently regarded destination.
Address: Memorial Lake State Park, 18 Boundary Rd, Grantville, PA 17028, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 677 reviews
Lake Glory Campground is a campground at 96 Eisenhower Rd in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, rated 4.5 across 677 reviews. The lake reference in the name and the review volume make it one of the more established lake-oriented campgrounds in this set. It is located in Columbia County, well inland from the Lake Erie shoreline, so it belongs in the Pennsylvania lake camping category rather than the beachfront category. Site types, hookups, and season were not supplied. Its rating sits comfortably above average with a review base large enough to be meaningful for comparison.
Address: Lake Glory Campground, 96 Eisenhower Rd, Catawissa, PA 17820, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 543 reviews
Deer Run Camping Resort is a campground at 111 Sheet Iron Roof Rd in Gardners, Pennsylvania, holding a 4.5 rating from 543 reviews. The resort designation in the name suggests a developed campground operation, though the supplied data does not confirm specific facilities, hookups, or amenities. It is located in Adams County, inland and a considerable distance from Lake Erie. Campers comparing Pennsylvania campground resorts will find its rating and review volume solidly mid-to-upper tier in this list. Verify site types, season, and reservation process directly with the property before booking.
Address: Deer Run Camping Resort, 111 Sheet Iron Roof Rd, Gardners, PA 17324, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 340 reviews
Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground is a campground at 220 Shoemaker Rd in Ulster, Pennsylvania, rated 4.7 from 340 reviews. The family-oriented naming and the lake reference place it in the Pennsylvania lake campground category, in Bradford County in the state's northeast. It is not a Lake Erie shoreline property. The supplied data does not include site types, hookups, lake access details, or season, so those specifics require direct confirmation. Its 4.7 rating is among the higher scores in this set, supported by a review count large enough to reflect a real pattern of camper feedback.
Address: Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground, 220 Shoemaker Rd, Ulster, PA 18850, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 472 reviews
Locust Lake State Park Campground is listed on Locust Lake Rd in Barnesville, Pennsylvania, with a 4.5 rating and 472 reviews. It is categorized as a campground within a state park setting, combining public land management with an established camping operation. The supplied data does not specify site counts, hookups, or reservation systems. Located in Schuylkill County, it is well inland from Lake Erie and belongs to the Pennsylvania lake camping group. Its rating and review volume place it in the dependable middle-to-upper range of this comparison list.
Address: Locust Lake Rd, Barnesville, PA 18214, United States
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How We Selected These Places
This comparison was assembled from structured listing data only. Each location was evaluated on four visible signals: category type (campground, resort, park, or state park), geographic relevance to the Lake Erie region and to Pennsylvania lake destinations, the supplied star rating, and review volume as a rough indicator of how many campers have recorded an experience there. No property was visited, inspected, or tested by this publication, and no editorial impressions were added. Properties with very low review counts are included but flagged honestly as low-volume. No amenity, hookup, beach, season, or pricing claims were made because none were supplied. The final order follows the supplied data set rather than a subjective ranking.
Tips
Before committing to any property on this list, confirm the details that were not supplied here: site types, hookup availability, season dates, reservation requirements, and cancellation policies. Ratings and review counts are useful comparison signals, but they are summaries, not guarantees, and a property with a smaller review base can look stronger or weaker than it is. If your priority is genuinely Lake Erie shoreline access, start with Erie KOA Holiday and then expand outward, since only one property in this data set sits in that region. For inland lake trips, group properties by region — northeast Pennsylvania, central Pennsylvania, and the Hershey area — so you are not driving across the state between stops. Book early for peak summer weekends, and always verify current conditions directly with the property or park office rather than relying on third-party summaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Lake Erie beachfront campgrounds are in this list?
- Only one property in the supplied data sits in the Lake Erie region: Erie KOA Holiday at 6645 W Rd in McKean, Pennsylvania. The remaining eleven entries are inland Pennsylvania lake campgrounds, parks, and state parks. The supplied data does not confirm beach access for any property, so shoreline specifics should be verified directly.
- Which property has the most reviews?
- Hersheypark Camping Resort in Hummelstown leads with 1,835 reviews and a 4.3 rating. Erie KOA Holiday follows with 1,144 reviews at a 3.6 rating. Higher review volume generally means a larger sample of recorded camper feedback, though it does not by itself indicate quality.
- Which properties have the highest ratings?
- Colyer Lake in Centre Hall holds the highest rating at 4.9 from 70 reviews, followed by Sweet Arrow Lake Country Park at 4.8 from 762 reviews and Raystown Lake Recreation Area at 4.7 from 936 reviews. Colyer Lake and Sweet Arrow Lake Country Park are categorized as parks rather than campgrounds, so confirm overnight policies before planning a stay.
- Are these properties RV parks or tent campgrounds?
- The supplied data categorizes these entries as campgrounds, parks, and state parks, but does not specify which sites accommodate RVs, tents, or cottages, nor which offer hookups. Those details must be confirmed directly with each property. Categorization alone should not be treated as confirmation of RV suitability.
- Can I rely on these ratings to choose a campground?
- Ratings are useful for comparison but should not be the only factor. Review counts vary widely here, from 9 to 1,835, and a low count reflects a small sample rather than a definitive verdict. Use the ratings to narrow options, then verify amenities, season, and pricing directly with the property before booking.
Conclusion
Comparing Lake Erie beachfront camping and RV parks in Pennsylvania is really a two-step process: identify what exists near the shoreline, then decide whether an inland lake destination serves your trip better. In this data set, Erie KOA Holiday is the only Lake Erie region entry, while properties like Keen Lake Camping Cottage Resort, Lake Glory Campground, Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground, and Locust Lake State Park Campground represent the state's deep bench of lake-based camping. Highly rated parks such as Raystown Lake Recreation Area and Sweet Arrow Lake Country Park round out the picture for campers who want water without an overnight reservation. Use the ratings and review volumes here as a starting filter, confirm the unsupplied details directly, and build the trip around verified facts rather than assumptions.
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