Campgrounds and RV parks near McAdoo, PA

McAdoo sits in the anthracite coal region of eastern Pennsylvania, on the ridge between Hazleton and the Schuylkill County lakes. RV renters use it as a base for state park camping and private resorts within a 30-minute drive, with easy access to Interstate 81 and Route 309. The closest public campground is Locust Lake State Park, which sits on the side of Locust Mountain around a 52-acre lake between two campgrounds, with hiking and fishing across a 1,772-acre park. Private options include Lakewood Park Campground in Barnesville, a family campground offering year-round camping and cabin stays on more than 50 acres of lakeside property, plus Moyers Grove Campground, Rosemount Camping Resort, and Red Ridge Lake Campgrounds. Most sites in the area are wooded, with a mix of full-hookup RV pads, electric-only sites, and rustic tent spots. The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks manages the established campground at Locust Lake, which accepts reservations and accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups available on select sites.

Locust Lake uses the Pennsylvania state reservation system. The park's 282 campsites, including tent-only sites and 88 electric hookup sites, are reserved via the Pennsylvania State Parks website, and reservations open 11 months in advance and can be booked up until noon on the day of arrival. Reservations can also be made by phone at 888-PA-PARKS, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday. Private campgrounds book directly. Lakewood Park, Moyers Grove, Rosemount Camping Resort, and Red Ridge Lake Campgrounds take reservations by phone or through their websites. For holiday weekends and event weekends, expect deposit or full-payment requirements. For big rigs, confirm site length and approach roads before arrival. Moyers Grove accommodates campers up to 40 feet only.