The Best Camping in State College

Looking for the best camping in State College? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around State College. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near State College

Petersburg, Pennsylvania

Indian Steps to Tussey Fire Tower Ruins

4.03 mi / 715 ft gain

Indian Steps to Tussey Fire Tower Ruins is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near State College, Pennsylvania.
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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Alan Seeger Trail

0.52 mi / 56 ft gain

Alan Seeger Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near State College, Pennsylvania.
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Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Skyline Drive Trail

5.0

3.74 mi / 482 ft gain

Skyline Drive Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Howard, Pennsylvania.
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Milroy, Pennsylvania

Hunter's Path and Little Poe Trail

2.21 mi / 528 ft gain

Hunter's Path and Little Poe Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coburn, Pennsylvania.
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Renovo, Pennsylvania

Chuck Keiper Trail

29.25 mi / 4734 ft gain

Chuck Keiper Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Renovo, Pennsylvania.
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James Creek, Pennsylvania

Balanced Rock Viewing Area

0.38 mi / 26 ft gain

Balanced Rock Viewing Area is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Todd, Pennsylvania.
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Patton, Pennsylvania

Glendale Lake Point Trail

3.45 mi / 420 ft gain

Glendale Lake Point Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Patton, Pennsylvania.
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Brown Township, Pennsylvania

Hike the Hemlock Mountain Loop

5.0

6.48 mi / 1200 ft gain

The trail starts where Naval Run Road ends. Follow the the blue blazes into Naval Run. After crossing Naval Run continue right up an old logging skid trail along the run. The trail will intersect with the Black Forest Trail at Naval Run Falls.The trail will follow the orange blazes of Black Fo...
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