Pittsburghers are pretty spoiled when it comes to having access to the water. After all, we’ve got the Three Rivers right at our doorstep, which provides us with a ton of opportunities for having fun on and by the water. However, what happens when we want to get away for a few nights while still staying near the water? We plan a visit to this riverfront campground near Pittsburgh that features some of the best river tubing in Pennsylvania.
Pack your camping gear; turn up the tunes, and journey to Uniontown KOA Holiday.
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First, however, you’ll have to decide what type of camping experience you crave. Will you bring your RV? The campground offers numerous RV sites, including riverfront RV sites with your own patio.
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Or, do you prefer the old-fashioned experience of snuggling up in a tent each night?
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If you want some of the amenities of home, you can reserve one of the campground’s deluxe cabins.
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Once you’re all settled in, you’ll find plenty to do at the campground. Because you’re right on the edge of the Youghiogheny River, you’ll probably want to spend a lot of time in the water, right?
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Uniontown KOA Holiday offers tubing, canoeing, and kayaking. (Be sure to make reservations for your float trip ahead of time.)
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Your adventure begins with a ride, courtesy of KOA staff, three miles up the river. There, you’ll begin your float back to the camp site.
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Enjoy a leisurely float - which can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to three hours (or more) - along the Youghiogheny River. Stop on the riverbanks for a picnic, or pull over for a bit of fishing.
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When you return to camp, check out the rest of the site, which includes a swimming pool, a playground, an indoor game room, and themed weekends.
Facebook/Uniontown KOA Holiday The campground’s brimming with amenities - from the KOA Cafe and a basketball court to horseshoe pits and hiking and biking trails.
Reserve your stay on the Uniontown KOA Holiday website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.
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Where’s your favorite place to go river tubing in Pennsylvania? Do you have a favorite riverfront campground near Pittsburgh? Tell us about it in the comments! If you don’t have time for a camping trip, you can still enjoy the water with a visit to one or more of these seven lazy rivers near Pittsburgh.
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The campground’s brimming with amenities - from the KOA Cafe and a basketball court to horseshoe pits and hiking and biking trails.
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Address: Uniontown KOA Holiday, 1101 Riveredge Rd, Connellsville, PA 15425, USA
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River Tubing In Pennsylvania July 01, 2022 Beth Price-Williams What are some of the best campgrounds in Pennsylvania? You don’t have to be a fan of the outdoors to love camping in Pennsylvania. Some campgrounds offer both primitive camping experiences AND more luxurious glamping adventures. The whole family – not matter how old – will absolutely love Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest in Harrisville, for example. The Yogi Bear-themed campground features both tent camping and more luxurious options, like cabins and yurts. Spend your days exploring the campground, gem mining, and playing mini golf. If you’re a fan of yurts, check into one at Pymatuning State Park, where you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump from a beach, a playground, and the Linesville Spillway, where ducks walk on the backs of carp. Or check into a modern cabin at Keystone State Park, which features a slew of amenities – from a bathroom with a shower to a mini kitchen. Then spend your days exploring the park’s hiking trails and beautiful lake. Where are the best state parks near Pittsburgh? Lazy river tubing is a fun way to spend a summer day in Pittsburgh. You know what else is pretty awesome? Visiting one of the state parks near Pittsburgh. If you don’t have a whole lot of time or don’t want to travel too far, head to Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. It’s perfect for a leisurely stroll, to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July, and to sit near the river. About 79 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Ohiopyle State Park is a favorite all-year around, but you’ll definitely want to visit during the fall foliage, slide down the natural waterslides in the summer, and see Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls frozen in the winter. Bring your beach gear along for your trip to Raccoon Creek State Park, just a half an hour from downtown. It’s got a sandy beach, beautiful hiking trails, and a wildflower preserve. It’s the perfect destination in any season.
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River Tubing In Pennsylvania
July 01, 2022
Beth Price-Williams
What are some of the best campgrounds in Pennsylvania? You don’t have to be a fan of the outdoors to love camping in Pennsylvania. Some campgrounds offer both primitive camping experiences AND more luxurious glamping adventures. The whole family – not matter how old – will absolutely love Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest in Harrisville, for example. The Yogi Bear-themed campground features both tent camping and more luxurious options, like cabins and yurts. Spend your days exploring the campground, gem mining, and playing mini golf. If you’re a fan of yurts, check into one at Pymatuning State Park, where you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump from a beach, a playground, and the Linesville Spillway, where ducks walk on the backs of carp. Or check into a modern cabin at Keystone State Park, which features a slew of amenities – from a bathroom with a shower to a mini kitchen. Then spend your days exploring the park’s hiking trails and beautiful lake. Where are the best state parks near Pittsburgh? Lazy river tubing is a fun way to spend a summer day in Pittsburgh. You know what else is pretty awesome? Visiting one of the state parks near Pittsburgh. If you don’t have a whole lot of time or don’t want to travel too far, head to Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. It’s perfect for a leisurely stroll, to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July, and to sit near the river. About 79 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Ohiopyle State Park is a favorite all-year around, but you’ll definitely want to visit during the fall foliage, slide down the natural waterslides in the summer, and see Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls frozen in the winter. Bring your beach gear along for your trip to Raccoon Creek State Park, just a half an hour from downtown. It’s got a sandy beach, beautiful hiking trails, and a wildflower preserve. It’s the perfect destination in any season.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
You don’t have to be a fan of the outdoors to love camping in Pennsylvania. Some campgrounds offer both primitive camping experiences AND more luxurious glamping adventures. The whole family – not matter how old – will absolutely love Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest in Harrisville, for example. The Yogi Bear-themed campground features both tent camping and more luxurious options, like cabins and yurts. Spend your days exploring the campground, gem mining, and playing mini golf. If you’re a fan of yurts, check into one at Pymatuning State Park, where you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump from a beach, a playground, and the Linesville Spillway, where ducks walk on the backs of carp. Or check into a modern cabin at Keystone State Park, which features a slew of amenities – from a bathroom with a shower to a mini kitchen. Then spend your days exploring the park’s hiking trails and beautiful lake.
Where are the best state parks near Pittsburgh?
Lazy river tubing is a fun way to spend a summer day in Pittsburgh. You know what else is pretty awesome? Visiting one of the state parks near Pittsburgh. If you don’t have a whole lot of time or don’t want to travel too far, head to Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. It’s perfect for a leisurely stroll, to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July, and to sit near the river. About 79 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Ohiopyle State Park is a favorite all-year around, but you’ll definitely want to visit during the fall foliage, slide down the natural waterslides in the summer, and see Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls frozen in the winter. Bring your beach gear along for your trip to Raccoon Creek State Park, just a half an hour from downtown. It’s got a sandy beach, beautiful hiking trails, and a wildflower preserve. It’s the perfect destination in any season.
