Hickory Hollow Campground

The Great Outdoors

One of the first places you’ll want to visit while you’re renting an RV is Laurel Hill State Park. At its center is a large freshwater lake surrounded by acres of pristine forest. With two boat launch ramps and several mooring sites, this state park is a tranquil spot for boating and paddle sports. During the summer season, you can find canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and even hydro bikes for rent in the park’s beach area. Hiking is also a popular pastime throughout the season, and Laurel Hill State Park offers a total of 15 miles of hiking trails. Some of these routes are suitable for biking or for snowmobiling in the wintertime.Another place to visit when you’re RV camping at Hickory Hollow Campground is Ohiopyle State Park. Occupying one of the most scenic areas of the Laurel Highlands, Ohiopyle State Park is a hotspot for white water rafting and rock climbing, as well as hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area and an Important Mammal Area, so there’s a long list of wildlife to be spotted on the ground and in the air. Plus, with nearly 40 miles of cross-country skiing trails, 16 miles suitable for snowmobiling, and a hillside sledding area, there’s plenty of recreational activities to keep the family happy in the winter season too.Less than an hour's drive east of Hickory Hollow Campground is Shawnee State Park. This extensive natural area covers nearly 4,000 acres near Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, encompassing the 451-acre Shawnee Lake. This beautiful area was originally the home of a Native American tribe. Nowadays, it’s a haven for several species of plants and wildlife and offers a plethora of recreational activities. Here you can hike on 16 miles of trail or take a guided stroll on one of the educational nature trails. Both motorized and non-motorized boating is permitted on the lake, and there are rentals available during the summer. In the cooler season, remember to bring your ice skates and explore the lake’s frozen surface.

Explore the Area

There are lots of cultural sights and fun attractions to investigate in the area too. You can start by making a day trip to the county seat, Somerset. In this charming borough, you can walk through the Uptown Somerset Historic District and discover several historic houses. Among the most impressive if the Somerset County Court House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse is built from Indian limestone in a Classical Revival style.History buffs will also want to visit the Somerset Historical Center, a mostly open-air historical museum. This unique museum records the history of rural Pennsylvania, from farmsteads to Native American tribes, soldiers to merchant traders, and early settlers to the present day. There are several artifacts to browse in the museum’s exhibitions but also recorded interviews to listen to, video clips, and real-life diary pages. Outside, you can step inside a recreated log cabin, see how the apples were processed in a replica cider press, or walk across the 19th-century covered bridge.Another annual highlight is the Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee. It’s a family-friendly, five-day event, hosted by the village of New Centerville. The festival celebrates the region’s rural heritage, and during the event, you can see traditional steam-powered farming equipment in action, plus blacksmithing and antique tractors. There are several fun competitions to get involved with, too, from races to arm wrestling and cake bakes. You can also relax to the sound of local music groups or browse the booths for homemade crafts and quilts.There’s something to please everyone when you rent a camper near Hickory Hollow Campground.