This Pennsylvania campgound represented a robust opportunity in the family camping market, featuring 40 wooded acres and extensive frontage on a stocked trout stream. The campground successfully offered 144 total sites and a variety of cabin accommodations, catering to a loyal base of seasonal and overnight guests seeking a traditional woodland experience.
Throughout its listing period, the property was recognized for its strong operational performance and prime location near a major state park and national recreation trail. Parks and Places was proud to facilitate the successful transition of this well-established asset, which included a spacious owner’s residence and comprehensive on-site amenities.
Amenities
Camp store. Kayaks & canoes for rent. 2,650 ft. of creek frontage. Horseshoe courts. 2 playgrounds. Basketball. Volleyball. Pavilion. Laundry. Bathhouse. Beautiful mountain setting for camping. Natural trout stream. Family-friendly activities. Natural artesian well.
Main building
A-frame store and office. Originally included a residence with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, a laundry room, and a wood-burning fireplace. Currently, the entire first floor serves as the camp store and office. A new metal roof was installed in 2013. Two HVAC wall units were added in October 2017.
Store
The store sells dry goods, plus camping and fishing supplies, including bait. It is licensed to sell any pre-packaged food items. It currently offers dairy products from Vale Wood Farms and Hershey ice cream, along with ice, propane, firewood, and branded apparel.
Equipment/Maintenance Buildings
45’ x 110’ building. Fuel oil heating for part of the building. A new garage door opener was installed in October 2024.
Bathhouse
61’ x 21’ cement block building with a metal roof. Fuel oil heat. Women’s: 6 toilets, 5 showers. Men’s: 5 toilets, 5 showers, 2 urinals.
Cabins
Big Rock Cabin: Full-service cabin including cable and air conditioning. Propane wall heater. Bathroom and shower.
12’ x 16’ one-room cabins: Brookside Cabin, Woodview Cabin, Upper Cabin, Site 110 (purchased in 2014), Hunter Cabin (purchased in 2014). New paint and metal roofs on all cabins.
Park Models
Site 0: remodeled for the owner’s office.
Site 1: Scotty (no title).
Site 37: Jayco 30’ (salvage title).
Site 47.
Owner’s Residence
2004 Commodore 28’ x 80’ double-wide home, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Propane heat. A new metal roof was installed in 2022. Located on the campground property and assigned its own PO Box number.
Laundry
The bathhouse utility room has laundry facilities available for campers. One residential washer and one residential dryer. Honor system: $2/load.
Pavilion
34’ x 50’ pavilion with an 11’ x 11’ attached kitchen featuring a stove, refrigerator, and microwave. Cold water only at the sink. Built in 2010.
Area attractions
Nearby 2,981-acre state park offers visitors a sandy beach, picnicking, and various educational and recreational programs. The 720-acre lake is a popular spot for boaters and anglers. The lake and park serve as a crucial rest stop for migrating birds. 36-mile rail trail open year-round for cycling, hiking, and cross-country skiing, designated as a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Waterfalls and scenic woodlands. Museums. Speedway for motorsports.
