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Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association

The PA Camping Blog is a useful resource for Pennsylvania campers and campgrounds alike... stay up to date with all the important camping news, tips and tricks for improving your camping experience, and info about things to do in Pennsylvania that will keep you and your family coming back for more!

Experience the 2024 Eclipse at Pennsylvania Campgrounds


December 18, 2023

Experience the 2024 Eclipse at Pennsylvania Campgrounds

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event in Pennsylvania!

7 TIPS FOR HIKING, CAMPING, AND BACKPACKING WITH YOUR DOG


August 9, 2022

7 TIPS FOR HIKING, CAMPING, AND BACKPACKING WITH YOUR DOG

Dogs get ecstatic at the mention of taking a walk up the street. But imagine how excited they'd be for a complete hiking adventure! Nature lover...

FIRST TIME CAMPING


April 4, 2022

FIRST TIME CAMPING

Planning to see what all the hype is about? Camping is what everyone is doing nowadays and let’s agree that it can be a lot of fun!

WAYS TO SAVE ON FUEL WHEN TRAVELING


March 21, 2022

WAYS TO SAVE ON FUEL WHEN TRAVELING

Ways To Save On Fuel When Traveling Camping season is upon us and we all have the same thought in our minds. Gas prices: they may be on the rise, b...

DON'T LET TICKS BE YOUR CAMPING VISITOR


August 9, 2021

DON'T LET TICKS BE YOUR CAMPING VISITOR

Ticks are those pesky bugs that no one wants. They are most active during warmer months.

NAVIGATE WITH EASE USING AN RV-SPECIFIC GPS


July 28, 2021

NAVIGATE WITH EASE USING AN RV-SPECIFIC GPS

Let’s go camping! Grab the RV and hit the open road.

CAMPGROUNDS ARE READY FOR YOU


May 28, 2021

CAMPGROUNDS ARE READY FOR YOU

Weekend reservations are filling up fast at many locations. Have you camped mid-week?

SO YOU’RE PLANNING YOUR FIRST TRIP TO LANCASTER! WHERE DO YOU START?


March 15, 2020

SO YOU’RE PLANNING YOUR FIRST TRIP TO LANCASTER! WHERE DO YOU START?

So you’re planning your first trip to Lancaster! Where do you start? With the variety of experiences available inthe Lancaster area – from hist...

TOP 5 BEST CAMPING ACTIVITY YOU CAN DO IN PENNSYLVANIA


December 19, 2019

TOP 5 BEST CAMPING ACTIVITY YOU CAN DO IN PENNSYLVANIA

Top 5 Best Camping Activities You Can Do in Pennsylvania Forget Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, it’s the great outdoors that make Pennsylvania

WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF GETTYSBURG


August 24, 2019

WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF GETTYSBURG

Plan a trip to Gettysburg!

5 BEST RV PRODUCTS EVERY TRAVELER MUST HAVE


July 30, 2019

5 BEST RV PRODUCTS EVERY TRAVELER MUST HAVE

Whether it is your first trip or your fiftieth, there is something about traveling by RV that inspires freedom and spontaneity.

SPRING CAMPING TIPS


April 25, 2018

SPRING CAMPING TIPS

We want to help you be prepared for what to expect this spring on your camping trip, so we’ve put together a list of spring camping tips!

COOL CAMPING GEAR


March 3, 2018

COOL CAMPING GEAR

It’s time to add some cool camping gear into the mix.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMPING AND “GLAMPING”


January 5, 2018

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMPING AND “GLAMPING”

Camping doesn’t always have to mean roughing it. In fact, it’s becoming quite the trend to go “glamping.” Yes, you heard me, glamping.

7 PIECES OF ESSENTIAL CAMPING EQUIPMENT FOR NEW CAMPERS


December 6, 2017

7 PIECES OF ESSENTIAL CAMPING EQUIPMENT FOR NEW CAMPERS

There are some camping essentials you’ll want to make sure you pack away before hitting the trails.