fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Kelly Pines Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
7overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
40 ftmax RV/trailer length
43named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (120.5 mi)
82.5 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 7 sites it is the #27 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
  • There are 49 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 83% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 7 of 7 sites; campfires allowed on 7 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~89 mi, Winchester ~165 mi, Baltimore ~197 mi.

Site mix

Equestrian5

Amenities & rules

GrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Asl #15 Kelly Pines Loop0.0 mi4.2USFS
Scht - Bra Rocks0.0 mi2.5USFS
Allegheny Snowmobile Loop0.0 mi12.3USFS
Scht - Parrish0.1 mi1.9USFS
Scht - Kelly Pines0.1 mi1.7USFS
Asl #12 Marienville Bypass0.6 mi7.1USFS
Scht - Kemp Run0.7 mi1.6USFS
Asl #14 Spring Creek0.9 mi9.1USFS
Scht - Segment 190.9 mi3.7USFS
Scht - Segment 11.0 mi0.2USFS
Scht - Segment 131.2 mi2.7USFS
Scht - Duhring1.2 mi1.3USFS

+ 31 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

82.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (2.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 82.5 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Scht - Bra Rocks0.0 mi2.5UnratedUSFS
Scht - Parrish0.1 mi1.9UnratedUSFS
Scht - Kelly Pines0.1 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Scht - Kemp Run0.7 mi1.6UnratedUSFS
Scht - Segment 190.9 mi3.7UnratedUSFS
Scht - Segment 131.2 mi2.7UnratedUSFS
Scht - Duhring1.2 mi1.3UnratedUSFS
Scht - Segment 71.2 mi1.8UnratedUSFS
Scht - Dynamite1.4 mi0.3UnratedUSFS
Scht - Segment 151.6 mi1.3UnratedUSFS
Scht - Segment 171.9 mi2.1UnratedUSFS
Forest Service Road 1572.0 mi1.5UnratedOSM

+ 26 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDivingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
The Forest Lodge & Campground
Private campground
3.9PA—— — yes— ?43 (127.4 mi)
Beaver Meadows Recreational Area Campground
Private campground
6.0PA—— — —— ?20 (86.5 mi)
Loleta Bear Claw Campground
Private campground
6.4PA—— — —— ?17 (44.2 mi)
Forest Ridge Cabins and Campgrounds
OpenStreetMap listing
6.6PA—— — yes— ?16 (38.4 mi)
Loleta Recreation
Allegheny National Forest
6.9PA—40 E 30A 95 ftyes Reserve11 (19.4 mi)
Little Salmon Creek Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
9.5PA—— — —— ?11 (53.6 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system. Recreation The recreation area is the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system, with 38 miles of designated, marked trails. Day users are welcome to park in the center of the loop and stage their ride from there. View the Spring Creek Horse Trail map . The campground is also popular when trout season opens in April, and anglers are welcome in the first two non-horse sites. Facilities The campground has seven campsites: the first two are for non-riders, four sites are single equestrian sites, and the last site is a double equestrian site. Each single site has a 4-horse tie-… read the full description on Recreation.gov