Glamping in Pa? Several Pennsylvania state parks will have glamping option next year

Pennsylvania is traditionally considered one of the best states for camping, and with more than 300,000 acres of state park land, campers have no shortage of sites for hardcore camping.

But if you are looking for something a little less rugged, you can try glamping at these sites in Pennsylvania.

For the first time, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have opened 61 glamping sites in eight Pennsylvania state parks for select 2026 dates.

The sites will feature glamping tents from Timberline, and include a selection of comfort amenities like large beds, lights, furnishing and small appliances.

Here’s where the new glamping sites are located, and how you can register for extended stays.

Eight state parks in Pennsylvania have glamping sites

In conjunction with glamping experts Timberline, Pennsylvania’s conservation and natural resources department opened glamping registration at these state parks:

• Poe Valley (Penn Township): March 27 – December 12
• Hills Creek (Wellsboro): May 1 – October 17
• Laurel Hill (Somerset): April 10 – October 17
• Pymatuning (Jamestown): April 10 – October 31
• Codorus (Hanover): April 10 – October 31
• French Creek (Elverson): Loop A, March 6 – December 31; Loop B, April 24 – October 31
• Hickory Run (White Haven): April 10 – October 17
• Promised Land (Greentown): May 1 – October 11

You can reserve glamping spots through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website.

You can book one-night weekday stays or two-night weekend and holiday stays, with check-in at 3 p.m. and check-out at 10 a.m.

What is glamping?

Glamping is a more comfort-filled form of camping, one in which you are technically camping, but maintain certain luxuries and amenities at your fingertips.

“Glamping is where stunning nature meets modern luxury. It’s a way to experience the untamed and completely unique parts of the world — without having to sacrifice creature comforts,” read Glamping.com’s definition. “It’s a fusion of glamour and camping, glamping is a way to authentically experience the most awe-inspiring locales around the world.”