If you are planning a camping trip in Mercer County, PA, we have several campgrounds that make it easy to spend more time outside. There are sites with options for tents, pop-ups, and RVs, to suit your camping style.
Across Mercer County, visitors can enjoy kayaking, tubing, hiking and biking trails, boating, fishing, wildlife experiences, outdoor performing arts centers, and tandem skydiving at Skydive PA after about an hour of instruction. That means your campground can be more than just a place to stay. It can be the starting point for a full weekend outdoors!
Camp Wilhelm Campground is a good choice for travelers who want to stay close to both Lake Wilhelm and Maurice K. Goddard State Park. We list it as a family-style campground in a wooded area, with nearby access to fishing, Wilhelm Winery, Grove City Premium Outlets, a 12 ½-mile bike and walking trail, golfing, and more. For campers who want a quieter setting with several nearby attractions, this is an easy place to start.
If you are looking for a larger campground with more on-site amenities, Goddard Park Vacationland Campground offers a different kind of stay. It is one of the largest campground resorts in western Pennsylvania, with 85 acres, 602 spacious pull-through and back-in camping sites, seven newly constructed cabins, two pools, bocce, tennis, horseshoe pits, and planned activities. It is a great option for families or groups who want to keep plenty of recreation close to camp.
Rocky Springs Campground is a good fit for campers who prefer a more secluded, quiet atmosphere. This is a family campground with 127 total sites, including full-hookup RV sites, water-and-electric-only sites, and accommodations for RVs up to 44 feet. If your idea of a camping trip is simple, comfortable, and low-key, Rocky Springs offers that kind of experience.
Rose Point Park Cabins and Camping offers a mix of overnight options, making it helpful for families and groups with different preferences. They have cabins, yurts, and RV sites, along with a heated pool, two playgrounds, a stocked trout stream, free Wi-Fi, weekday discount packages, and family activities. It is a nice option for travelers who want an outdoor stay while still keeping a few extra conveniences nearby.
For visitors who want to stay close to the water, Shenango River Lake Campgrounds is worth a look. This site is on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property in the Shenango Valley, with a setting that is well-suited for picnicking, camping, and enjoying nature at its recreation and access areas. If you want your trip to revolve around time outdoors during the day and a campsite to return to at night, this campground offers that kind of setting.
One of the nice things about camping in Mercer County is how easy it is to build the rest of your trip around outdoor activities. You can spend part of the day on the water kayaking or tubing, head out to hike or bike, or plan time for boating and fishing. If you want something a little different, the county also includes wildlife adventures, outdoor performing arts centers, and skydiving.
Whether you want a wooded campground near the lake, a larger resort-style campground, a quieter family setting, or a stay near the water, these featured spots give you several ways to enjoy the outdoors in Mercer County, PA. Request your Outdoor Adventure Guide today!
