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Pennsylvania Outdoor Lodging

Check out all the outdoor activities in the Great Lakes & Erie region during your Pennsylvania camping vacation, then find a PA campground near you on the map!

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Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park

301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505


Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. As Pennsylvania’s only “seashore,” Presque Isle offers its visitors a beautiful coastline and many recreational activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.A National Natural Landmark, Presque Isle is a favorite spot for migrating birds. Because of the many unique habitats, Presque Isle contains a greater number of the state's endangered, threatened, and rare species than any other area of comparable size in Pennsylvania. Whether you come to enjoy the sandy beaches, study ecological diversity, or learn about the historical significance of the peninsula, there is something for everyone at Presque Isle State Park.

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Keystone Safari

Keystone Safari

2284 Mercer Butler Pike, Grove City, PA 16127


a 144 acre interactive animal and adventure park located in beautiful Grove City, PA, less than two miles off of I-79. Guests of all ages will be delighted by a visit to the park to enjoy a unique experience.

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Buhl Park Pump Track

Buhl Park Pump Track

1290 Forker Blvd. Hermitage, PA 16148


Buhl Park has installed the first asphalt “Pump Track” in the Northeast, United States. Visitors can spend a day in the area enjoying a variety of cycling options. The track is perfect for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. One loop around the track is between one and two tenths of a mile. The Pump Track is located next to the Buhl Park Driving Range in the wooded area to the right of the parking lot.

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Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park

804 E. Jamestown Road Jamestown PA 16134


Featuring over 250 animals and birds from around the world, there’s something for everyone at Pymatuning Deer Park! While strolling through the wooded setting under a canopy of trees, visitors encounter both domestic and exotic animals. The “Kiddie Zoo” welcomes young and old alike to get up-close and personal with baby animals and domestic farm animals. Enjoy a picnic at the park with family and friends.

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Skydive Pennsylvania

Skydive Pennsylvania

496 Old Ash Road Mercer PA 16137


Skydive Pennsylvania has been providing world-class skydiving near Pittsburgh, PA for more than 25 years! Located at the Grove City Airport in Mercer, PA, Skydive PA is Western Pennsylvania’s premier skydiving center and serves guests from the Pittsburgh, Erie, and Youngstown area.

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Coolspring Corn Maze

Coolspring Corn Maze

537 Franklin Rd. Mercer, PA


Voted “Best in Nation” by USA Today! Enjoy the Corn Maze, Hay Maze, Hay Ride, Pedal Tractor Racetrack, 40′ Mountain Slides, The Barnyard Board Game, and Indoor Jumping Pad! Food and other activities are available including the Cow Train, Mechanical Bull, Gemstone Mining, Pumpkin Blasters, and Horse and Pony Rides.