Welcome to Bellefonte/State College KOA Holiday, awarded 2023 KOA Campground of the Year!

Our family campground near Penn State in Pennsylvania offers different camping options like cabins, RV camp sites, or tent camping for the best family camping experience. Our campsites provide you with everything you need for the relaxing getaway you have been dreaming of. Full of exciting family fun planned activities, inviting recreational opportunities and luxurious amenities, you might never want to return home. No matter what you and your family are looking to do, you are sure to find something for everyone at our family-friendly Pennsylvania campground this camping season.

What to Do While Camping in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
The area is full of outdoor recreational activities to make family memories and are easily accessible from your home base at our Bellefonte campground. You can find gems and fossils at our Black Bear Mining Sluice or if your family is in the mood for a full-scale adventure you can schedule a tour of Penn's Cave, America's only all-water cavern and wildlife sanctuary located only 30 minutes away! You can also spend the day at our bike park on-site or on the hiking trails at our campground near State College, PA, offering course designs for various skill levels. With so many on-site activities, you will have the best camping experience while making family memories!

For fun family activities like fishing and hiking, try out nearby Bald Eagle State Park right down the road! You can head out for a day on the lake to try your hand at catching fish like bass, blue gill, catfish and more at Sawyer Dam, a 14,000-acre lake. Do not forget to get the full camping experience by checking out the stunning scenery while you hike around the area. 

Explore Central Pennsylvania and the Mountains
Our campground in near Penn's Cave, PA, is tucked in the Appalachian Mountains on more than 70 acres, offering a quiet setting surrounded by the rural beauty of the Alleghenies. Our State College campground puts you within driving distance of Amish farms, state forests and unique formations that have existed for millions of years. 

There's so much to discover near our campground in Central, Pennsylvania. When camping near State College, Pa it's easy to take a short drive to visit Penn State University, taking in a vibrant scene and learning about many fascinating museums. When you are done there, head to Curtin Village to check out an iron-works plantation operated in the 1800s. Do not forget to walk around Victorian Bellefonte, taking in the stunning architecture and rich culture this historic town is known for. Regardless of where your interests lie, our Penn State campground is conveniently located near it all!

Our Special Campground Amenities
When you are not out touring and adventuring through the surrounding area, make sure to spend a day or two at our family campground in Pennsylvania. Our campground near State College, PA offers everything you need to make unforgettable family memories.

Whether you are challenging your family to a game of beach volleyball in our large sports area, sitting beside our heated pool or riding through our new, full-scale bike park, you surely will not be bored. Our campground near Penn State University is full of luxurious amenities and exciting recreational opportunities, such as: 

  • Two playgrounds
  • Splash pad
  • 24-hour laundry 
  • Jumping pillow
  • Wi-Fi 
  • Propane 
  • Firewood
  • Family style bathhouses
  • KampK9®
  • Kamping Kitchen 
  • 50 max amp

Book Your Reservation at Bellefonte/State College KOA Holiday
Visit us and experience camping in the Pennsylvania Mountains near Penn State. We offer many ways to stay with us, including our RV Sites, Lodging or Cabin options and Tent Sites. Fill out our online form to reserve your site today!

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 120' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (5/27 - 9/5)
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Kamping Kitchen
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
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KOA Holiday

KOA Holiday Campgrounds

Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

  • RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
  • Deluxe Cabins with full baths
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Group meeting facilities

Latest Hot Deal

Big Weekend

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WHEN: May 12-13, 2023

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 12th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 13th for just $20*.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 13 support KOA Care Camps which distributes more than $2.2 million dollars annually to support 132 oncology camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.

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Local Area

Penn's Cave

America's only all water cavern and wild life sanctuary! This unique cavern was formed by the bed of a shallow sea that existed millions of years ago. An immense spring of unknown origin flows into the cavern and allows you to ride the one-mile tour entirely by motorboat.

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Victorian Bellefonte and the Historical Railroad

Bellefonte is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and has countless Victorian-style buildings. The Bellefonte Historical Railroad operates from the restored Pennsylvania Railroad Station and charters more than 60 miles of track.

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Woodward Cave

One of Pennsylvania's largest limestone caves. It is nicknamed "The Big One." It is also home to the "Tower of Babel," Pennsylvania's largest Stalagmite.

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Curtin Village

This village provides a glimpse of iron-works plantation life in the 1800s. A refurbished iron-master's mansion contrasts with the restored iron-workers log cabin. The rebuilt, charcoal-fueled, water powered blast furnace preserves the heritage of Pennsylvania's metal industry.

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