Reserve Labor Day Campgrounds, State Parks Spots In PA

PENNSYLVANIA — Labor Day weekend is just around the corner. If camping is on your agenda and you’re like the many others who wait until the last minute, you’ll want to make those reservations at your favorite state park or local campground soon.

Labor Day is Sept. 6 this year. While it might be too late to snag the prime locations, plenty of spots still are available at some parks and campgrounds. Check out spots within a reasonable drive of the greater Philadelphia area:

Ridley Creek State Park
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French Creek State Park
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Nockamixon State Park
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Hickory Run State Park
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Bald Eagle State Park
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Not sure where to go? Check out CampgroundReviews.com to see photos, which spots earned the highest marks for amenities and tips from fellow campers.

If you’re among those who like to wait until the last minute, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1) Check out a smaller park.

If your favorite state park or campground is fully booked, try a regional or municipal park. These spots often fill up less quickly than their larger camping counterparts.

2) Rough it.

If you’re not afraid to spend the weekend without electricity or running water, head for the forest. Most national forests have campgrounds that don’t require advance reservations. The same goes for Bureau of Land Management parks.

3) Hope for a cancellation.

Have your heart set on a specific state park and campground? You can always head there, wait patiently and hope another camper doesn’t show up to claim their spot.