Pennsylvania campgrounds voted among best in nation
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Several regional campgrounds were voted among the best in the nation last month at the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds' annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo held in Savannah, Ga.
Of the 44 campgrounds that earned "A" grades in the fourth annual consumer satisfaction survey of campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks and resorts, 10 are located in Pennsylvania, making it the most awarded state at the conference.
"With so much national recognition, it is evident that Pennsylvania campgrounds provide great experience opportunities for their guests. Not only do they supply campsites and cabins, but they also offer a wide range of amenities and recreational programs that meet, or in most cases exceed, guest expectations," said Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association president Mark Wineman, in a prepared statement. "That 'wow' factor is what keeps them coming back to our PCOA member parks."
More than 30,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at campgrounds, RV parks, and resorts that are affiliated with the National Association.
Named the Top 10 Pennsylvania campgrounds: Meadville KOA (formerly Brookdale Family Campground), Meadville (Crawford County); Dogwood Acres Campground, Newville (Cumberland); Gettysburg Campground, Gettysburg (Adams); Kalyumet Camping and Cabins, Lucinda (Clairon); Keen Lake Camping and Cottage Resort, Waymart (Wayne); Mountain Vista Campground, East Stroudsburg (Monroe); Pioneer Campground, Laporte (Sullivan); and Rose Point Park, New Castle (Lawrence).
Also on that list are Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp Resort, Harrisville (Butler), which also was named Medium Size Park of the Year, and Buttonwood Campground, Mexico, Pa. (Juniata), also tapped as Large Park of the Year.
Several winning campgrounds are in nearby states within a few hours' drive from Pittsburgh. They are Ashland Resort in Northfork, W.Va.; Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware, Ohio; and Cherry Hill Park in College Park, Md.
To submit a review of a private campground or RV resort, visit www.GoCampingAmerica.com.
First Published January 8, 2012 12:00 am
