Dispersed Camping in Perry County, Pennsylvania
Showing 8 locations in Perry County.
Duncannon Dispersed Pull-off
A basic dispersed roadside pull-off situated in a wooded setting near Duncannon.
Flying J Travel Center - Duncannon
A large commercial travel center with a paved parking lot. Popular with commercial trucks and long-distance travelers, it features on-site amenities such as dining options and public restrooms.
Hawk Rock Trailhead Parking
A public parking area near the Hawk Rock trailhead, utilizing space around the local recycling center. Quiet overnight stays are generally tolerated, with basic seasonal amenities nearby.
Little Buffalo State Park Campground
A small, wooded state park campground with electrical hookups at select sites. Note that the park's well system is currently offline, meaning there is no direct water access at individual campsites. Potable water must be filled from a central tanker truck on site.
Riverfront Campground and Fishing
A basic private campground located directly along the Susquehanna River. While it features scenic waterfront views and full utility hookups, visitors should expect active railroad tracks nearby and persistent highway noise.
Rutter's Travel Center - Duncannon
A modern travel plaza offering a large paved parking area. While highly convenient for quick overnight stops due to its highway proximity, the site experiences significant traffic noise.
Susquehanna River Mile 81-82 Campsites
A collection of primitive river-access campsites located along the Susquehanna River near Duncannon. Accessible only by boat or via hiking trails, these spots offer basic, pack-in pack-out camping for paddlers and hikers.
Susquehanna River Mile 83 Campsites
Primitive hike-in and boat-in campsites located along the Susquehanna River and the Appalachian Trail corridor near Duncannon. These locations provide basic, undeveloped camping for multi-day river users and backpackers.