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Best campgrounds near Houserville, PA
Centre County Grange Fairgrounds
Centre Hall, PA (7 miles away)
$$$$$
(100 sites)
Gram and Paps Fort Bellefonte Campground
Bellefonte, PA (11 miles away)
(70 sites)
+3
Seven Mountains Campground
Pennsylvania (12 miles away)
$$$$$
(70 sites)
+8
Bellefonte / State College KOA Holiday
Bellefonte, PA (12 miles away)
$$$$$
(163 sites)
+10
Greenwood Furnace State Park
Huntingdon, PA (13 miles away)
$$$$$
(51 sites)
+7
Black Moshannon State Park
Philipsburg, PA (14 miles away)
$$$$$
(73 sites)
+6
Hartman Center Campground
Milroy, PA (14 miles away)
+5
Bald Eagle State Park
Howard, PA (17 miles away)
$$$$$
(162 sites)
+4
Hemlock Acres Camping Area
Pennsylvania (17 miles away)
+4
Poe Paddy State Park
Milroy, PA (21 miles away)
$$$$$
(34 sites)
+4
Waterside Campground and RV Park
Lewistown, PA (22 miles away)
$$$$$
(240 sites)
+9
Woodward Cave and Campground
Pennsylvania (26 miles away)
$$$$$
(40 sites)
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Camping near Houserville, Pennsylvania
Houserville is a small community in Centre County, in the College Township area just outside State College and Penn State University. It is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that forms part of the State College metropolitan area. For RV travelers, it sits in the middle of Happy Valley, with easy access to Interstate 99, Route 322, and the surrounding ridge-and-valley terrain of central Pennsylvania.
Campground options within a short drive cover the full range of RV needs. The Centre County Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall offers a large open-air RV area, the Bellefonte / State College KOA Holiday provides a full-service private resort north of town, and Seven Mountains Campground gives quieter access to the Seven Mountains region south of Houserville. Gram and Paps Fort Bellefonte Campground rounds out the private options closer to Bellefonte.
For a state-park experience, Greenwood Furnace State Park sits on Pennsylvania Route 305, about 20 miles south of State College, adjacent to Rothrock State Forest.
Things to do near Houserville
Outdoor activity is the main draw. Greenwood Furnace State Park provides access to backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing in the surrounding 80,000-acre Rothrock State Forest. The park includes a six-acre lake that is stocked with trout and allows ice fishing during winter, plus a preserved 19th-century ironmaking village to walk through.
Closer to the campgrounds, families gravitate to Penn's Cave, Tussey Mountain, and the Arboretum at Penn State. The Seven Mountains area near Spring Mills is a favorite base for hunters, anglers, and Penn State fans, with state parks, lakes, and trails all around and Happy Valley a short drive away.
On-site amenities matter for kids. The Bellefonte / State College KOA Holiday offers a heated pool and walking trails, and the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds hosts the annual Grange Fair, one of the largest encampment fairs in the country.
Camping spots and RV parks near Houserville, PA
Houserville seasonal information
- spring
March - May
57° / 37°F 81 mmState park camping reopens mid-April; cool wet nights
- summer
June - August
79° / 57°F 102 mmWarm and humid; Grange Fair fills sites late August
- fall
September - November
60° / 39°F 76 mmPeak foliage and Penn State football; book early
- winter
December - February
36° / 19°F 69 mmCold and snowy; most state park sites closed
The camping calendar in central Pennsylvania is shaped by a cold winter and a short, humid summer. At Greenwood Furnace State Park, forty-nine tent and trailer campsites and two walk-in sites are open from mid-April until mid-November, which is a fair proxy for the state-park season across the region. Private campgrounds tend to open earlier and close later, and several nearby operators run year-round for RVs and cabins.
Summer is the busiest window. The Grange Fair is typically held in the last full week of August, and the fair hosts about 1,000 tents and 1,500 RVs, making it the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. That week, expect nearby sites to book heavily and traffic through Centre Hall to slow.
Fall is the other peak. Penn State home football Saturdays draw large RV crowds to Grange Park and the KOA, and tailgaters compete with leaf-peepers for weekend sites. Winter camping is limited to a few private operators and to day-use activities like ice fishing on Greenwood Lake.
How to book near Houserville
Reservation systems vary by campground type. Pennsylvania state parks, including Greenwood Furnace, use the state's central reservation platform run through ReserveAmerica. The Greenwood Furnace campground is available for overnight stays from the second Friday in April to the third Sunday in October, and advance reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Booking early matters because sites fill quickly for summer weekends and holidays.
Private campgrounds book directly through their own sites. Bellefonte / State College KOA Holiday, Seven Mountains Campground, and Gram and Paps Fort Bellefonte Campground all take online reservations, with the KOA typically the first to sell out for football weekends and July holidays.
For Grange Fair week and Penn State football tailgating at the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds, RV spaces are handled through the fair's own permit and camping process, with overflow RV camping opening the Thursday before the fair begins.
What to expect near Houserville
Terrain is rolling to mountainous, and most campgrounds sit in wooded or open-field settings on the ridges around State College. Cell service can be spotty once you drop into the valleys, so it is worth downloading park maps before arriving.
Hookup levels vary. At Greenwood Furnace, forty-four campsites have electric hook-ups, pets are permitted at designated campsites for a fee, a shower house has flush toilets and warm showers, and trailers and motorhomes may use a sanitary dump station at the campground entrance. At the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds outside of fair week, the overflow RV spaces are primitive with no water or electric hook-ups, and generators are allowed through the day until midnight.
Expect quiet, dark-sky nights outside of event weekends, and plan around state-park stay limits: the maximum stay is 14 days during the summer season and 21 days during the off season.
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Frequently asked questions about campgrounds near Houserville, PA
How do I choose the right campsite for my RV?
Start with the practical stuff: site length, the hookups you need, and whether it's a back-in or pull-through. Camping conditions in the U.S. vary by region and elevation, so check the local season, road access, and reservation requirements before you book. Federal campgrounds use Recreation.gov and state parks each have their own systems. Learn more.
How much are RV campsites near Houserville, PA?
Campsite prices near Houserville, PA depend on the type of campground. State park sites typically run $20-$45 with hookups. Private RV parks in town often run $40-$100, with tourist-hub locations charging more. Nearby Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management sites are usually $10-$25, often without hookups.
Is there any free camping near Houserville, PA?
Free camping near Houserville, PA depends on what federal public land is in driving distance. Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service land usually allows up to 14 days of dispersed camping at one spot. Check fire restrictions before you head out. Learn more about free camping.
Can I book a campsite through RVezy?
Not directly. RVezy doesn't handle campsite reservations, but each campground listing links to the operator's website or booking page when one's available.
What's the best time to go camping near Houserville, PA?
Camping near Houserville, PA works best in the shoulder seasons, with spring and fall hitting the sweet spot in most of the country. Summer is peak in northern climates; winter is peak in the southern and desert states. Local weather and elevation drive the specifics.
How far are RV campgrounds from Houserville, PA?
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Where are dump stations near Houserville, PA?
Dump stations near Houserville, PA are usually at private RV parks and state park campgrounds, sometimes for a fee if you're not staying overnight. RVDumpsites.net maps the nearest options.
What's the best time of year to rent a RV in Houserville, PA?
Renting a RV in Houserville, PA works best in the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) across most of the U.S. Peak rental demand runs June through August nationwide, while the snowbird stretch from December through March drives winter demand in the southern states and southwest deserts.
What's the best time of year to rent an RV in Houserville, PA?
RV rentals in Houserville, PA peak from June through August when school is out. Shoulder months (April, May, September, October) usually have better availability and lower rates. Winter is high season for snowbird destinations in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and southern California.
Can I have an RV delivered to my home or campground in Houserville, PA?
Yes. Many RVezy hosts in the U.S. deliver and set up at your home, a campground, or a destination. It's especially useful for first-time renters and for trips into remote areas where backing in a big rig isn't fun.
Can the RV be delivered near Houserville, PA?
In most cases, yes. A lot of U.S. hosts offer to drop off the RV near Houserville, PA at your driveway, a campground, or wherever you're starting your trip. It saves you the drive and the setup.
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