Campgrounds and RV parks near Sewickley, PA

Sewickley sits along the Ohio River northwest of Pittsburgh, and RV travelers use it as a base for camping in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties. The closest developed campgrounds fall within a 30 to 45 minute drive, ranging from small private RV parks along creeks and rivers to the large modern campground at Raccoon Creek State Park. Raccoon Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania's largest state parks, encompassing 7,572 acres and featuring the 101-acre Raccoon Lake, with a modern campground plus the Sioux Rustic Campground on the western side. Private options in the area include Indian Brave Campgrounds along Connoquenessing Creek near Harmony, Buttercup Woodlands Campground in the Renfrew area, and Valley View Campground in Wampum. Hotel RV Beaver serves travelers looking to stay closer to the Ohio River corridor. Most private parks in this region run a seasonal calendar from mid-April through mid-October, while Raccoon Creek State Park itself is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset.

Sioux - Raccoon Creek State Park and other sites at Raccoon Creek are reserved through the Pennsylvania state parks reservation system on ReserveAmerica, or by calling toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday. Campsite reservations open 11 months in advance, and sites can be reserved up until noon on the day of arrival. Aim to book at least three months in advance, especially for cabins. Private parks handle bookings directly. Indian Brave requires a phone call to book, at 724-452-9204, and Buttercup Woodlands and Valley View Campground both take reservations through their own websites. Check-in windows are typically early to mid-afternoon; Indian Brave checks in from 2pm to 7pm and does not check in campers after dark.