Campgrounds and RV parks near Millheim, PA

Millheim sits in Penns Valley in Centre County, central Pennsylvania, roughly 25 miles east of State College and Penn State University. The town is a practical base for RV travelers heading into the Bald Eagle State Forest, Penns Creek, and the Seven Mountains region, with a mix of state park campgrounds and privately run parks within a short drive. Closest to town, Hemlock Acres Camping Area occupies 150 wooded acres about a mile from Penns Creek and offers RV sites, tent sites, cabin rentals, and a pool. Woodward Cave and Campground, east of Millheim on PA Route 45, pairs level RV and tent sites with tours of one of Pennsylvania's largest caves. Seven Mountains Campground near Spring Mills provides RV sites and cabins with easy access off US 322. For state park camping, Poe Paddy State Park sits about 12 miles south of Millheim at the confluence of Big Poe Creek and Penns Creek. Hartman Center Campground in Milroy adds full-hookup RV sites, cabins, and a lodge on the south side of the Seven Mountains.

Pennsylvania state park sites at Poe Paddy are booked through the state's reservation system, operated by ReserveAmerica. Sites can be reserved up to 11 months in advance, and reservations can also be made by calling 888-PA-PARKS. Site lengths at Poe Paddy vary from about 15 to 40 feet, all back-in, and pets are allowed only on designated sites in Loop C. Private parks handle their own bookings. Hemlock Acres Camping Area, Woodward Cave and Campground, Seven Mountains Campground, and Hartman Center Campground all take reservations directly through their websites or by phone. For Penn State football weekends, Blue and White weekend, graduation, and major holidays, book several months ahead and expect no-refund policies at private parks.