Great park and campsites within an hour drive from PGH. We stayed in the Hillside campground which…read morewas pet friendly. The bathhouse was close by and well maintained. They had a large family bathroom which was great for the little one. However, I think our campsite may have had some poison oak/ivy plants so be cautious. The campsite was also a close hike to the entrance of Keystone state park and the lake. Beautiful views all around!!!

According to Keystone State Park's website, the park traces its history to the early 1900s. The…read moreKeystone Coal and Coke Company built a lake here and transported its water to a facility to wash coal. The executives used the lake also for recreational activities such as boating and fishing, and they built lodges for meetings, vacations, and hunting. In 1945, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acquired the land. Today, the park is about 1,200 acres in size. Its amenities include the lake and sand beach, visitor center, picnic tables, lodging (i.e., cabins, cottages, and yurts), campground for tents, modern restrooms, hiking trails, ball field, boat rental, and fishing pier. Visitors may choose to go swimming, watch wildlife, attend educational programs, hunt in certain areas during hunting seasons, etcetera. This past weekend, a group of my friends and I visited Keystone State Park. I arrived around 11 AM on a Sunday, and I easily found a parking space in a lot. I explored a farmers market that had been set up in nearby tents. We found picnic tables under mature trees for shade. The lake and beach were within walking distance. In June, the water surprisingly felt cold. A friend went fishing. We enjoyed each others' company and the activities at this park, and we feel interested in returning again in the future.

Lovely little spot to park overnight on a long road trip. A little dicey to park with uneven sites…read moreand curves on the small road, but we managed. Clean restrooms and showers . . A peaceful quiet spot.

This is one of our favorite get away spots. The nice lady that owns it works hard to keep it…read morecleaned & mowed. It isn't fancy & the bathrooms could use alittle update, but meh, not real important to us. It's quiet & relaxing.

One of the nicest quietest and well-maintained campgrounds I have spent time in. I've traveled the…read moreUnited States and I've been on almost every state and this is one of the best question hands-down reasonable rates, clean facilities, and the birds chirping was just an unbelievable sound above anything else I could possibly hear. You won't be disappointed.

Took my daughter and her two children, 10 and 3 years old camping over Labor Day weekend. We're…read moretent campers, and there are only a few tent sites. Ours was on top of the hill, over-looking a grassy area and the campground, near the Pavillion which was home to DJ's Friday and Saturday night and the talented Partners and Crime Band Sunday. They had activities for the kids, crafts, sno cones and a hay ride (rained out for us) and BINGO with nice prizes. The kids did some fishing and swimming and lots of walking to and fro from the bathhouse! The staff were terrific, and very helpful and welcoming. A very nice place. As a side note, they did have a bit of bee issue, which is common this time of year.

Its cool. They got a pool and a little arcade. Clean bathrooms for the most part. I recomendread more

My family and I are full time RVers. This was one of the first parks we stayed at and we all loved…read moreit. we had a giant spot in the back of the part next to a few people that were also there for work. The park was priced fair. We ended up staying almost two months. The spot we had was right across the road from a nice park so the kids were able to play a lot. It had a pool and Rec area but it was all closed when we were there. It was March to May time. The store and little restaurant were closed as well. They were all getting ready to open around the time we had to leave the park. Which is a bummer because I really would have like to see what they had to offer. The owner of the park was so nice and accommodating. I actually. miss this park and can't wait to be back in that area. The only negative I have of the park is that the road was full of bumps and pot holes.

This place was awesome! We were there for one of the first weekends of the season, and we enjoyed…read moreevery bit of our trip. Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip. We really got to witness the owners' kindness when we left for a hiking trip and a sudden windstorm caught our awning and broke one side of it, sending most of the awning itself up on the roof. The owner and his son got right to work fixing it: One got up on the roof and the other worked from the bottom to set it right and wire the broken arm to the side of the trailer so we could drive home. They also folded up our chairs and put everything we had outside in a neat little pile. I've been camping for nearly 40 years and have never witnessed that kind of pro-activeness. It's exactly what you SHOULD (but don't often) get. We will absolutely be back.

Unbelievable upgrades. Pool and splash pad are amazing. Rhonda and Rudy are great and very fun. You…read morewill always feel like family. This is our 9th year and our kids still hate leaving.

Quaint little Creekside park with 17 sites, all full hook up. There are full-time and a few storage…read moreunits, but a few open spots remain for those traveling through. Rustic, rural area; but worth a stay to visit the nearby Centre Market. The owners love and support their community, which is a wonderful trait to have these days. Nearby Girl Scout camp Giscowheco is fascinating!

Amy, the owner was super nice and helpful. Was very quick to respond to our text and questions. The…read moreroad to the campground was not so great, but that's not on them. Just take it slow and be careful. Once you made it to the campground it is very peaceful and quiet. We felt very safe and the surroundings were beautiful! I'd highly recommended you stay there if you are in the area!!

Close to I-70 but without the noise, brings you close to Mother Nature with many walking &…read morebicycling paths

Very nice, clean park. I was here for an event in a pavilion with a park right there which was…read morenice. Pavilion was clean and seems to be nicely upkept.

Awesome little campground right off of 80 in western PA. Owners Mike and Lisa were so friendly and…read morehelpful. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. The campground was small, but the sites were not tight feeling. Overall great experience for our first night on a month long road trip. (We were traveling in a C class RV.)

This campground has the potential to be a nice place, but the behavior of the long-term campers and…read morethe way management handles it completely ruined our experience. The campground appears to cater heavily to a small group of long-term residents whose behavior reflects very poorly on the business. Instead of creating a welcoming family atmosphere, many of these campers act as though they own the campground and are free to intimidate, harass, and verbally attack other guests. Children are openly yelled at, cursed at, and treated with hostility for simply being children in a family campground. Witnessing grown adults scream at kids is unacceptable anywhere, but especially at a business that advertises itself as family-friendly. What is even more concerning is that management appears to accommodate these individuals rather than address their behavior. Rules seem to change depending on which long-term camper is complaining, creating an environment where regular guests feel unwelcome and targeted. Rather than holding disruptive adults accountable for their actions, management appears more interested in keeping a handful of long-term residents happy. The condition of the property raises additional concerns. Campsites are cluttered to the point that some resemble hoarding situations, creating an unkempt appearance throughout the campground. The children's playground is in poor condition, with deteriorating fencing, rusted equipment, and exposed hazards that should never be near a play area. A campground's reputation is not only determined by its facilities but also by the atmosphere it allows to exist. Unfortunately, the hostility, bullying, and aggressive behavior of the long-term campers--combined with management's unwillingness to address it--create an environment that is anything but welcoming. Families looking for a safe, relaxing camping experience should be aware of what they may encounter here.