Wright's Orchard Station Campground

Gorgeous natural areas are the norm in Pennsylvania. Canoe Creek State Park is just ten miles east of the campground. It's a tranquil area to explore and covers over 900 acres with a 155-acre lake at its center. Explore wetlands, mature forests, and fields while spotting the migrating birds that pass through the area. Birding, hiking, and fishing are popular, along with swimming by the beach. The park also has camping areas and interpretive programs. For some prime wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities, head just a few miles from Canoe Creek State Park to the 640-acre Brush Mountain Woodlands. Hike through mature hickory and oak forests for a chance to spot black bears and turkeys, or settle in for an evening viewing of the bat colonies residing in the area. If you are looking for another spectacular area to explore while camping near Altoona, you won’t have to look much further than Prince Gallitzin State Park near Patton, just a 30-minute drive north of Wright's Orchard Station. With over 6,000 acres and a 1,600-acre lake, you’ll have plenty of choices for how to spend your day. Enjoy an afternoon by the beach, go swimming or fishing, or take to the hiking trails with over 26 miles of shoreline. You can also find camping areas along with hunting, picnicking, biking, and disc golf. Raystown Lake Recreation Area is near Hesston. The 8,300-acre lake provides an array of aquatic opportunities. Grab a spot at one of the campgrounds and enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and more while you're here. From the interpretive programs to the water sports and biking trails, you can experience the land in a variety of ways.