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    Glamping in State Parks

    In partnership with Timberline Glamping, DCNR is bringing glamping to seven Pennsylvania state parks in 2026, with 54 fully outfitted sites available for reservation—no gear needed. It’s camping made easy, ‘where adventure feels like home’.

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    Where You Can Glamp in Pennsylvania State Parks

    Ready to trade your sleeping bag for soft sheets and your tent for twinkling string lights? Glampsites are waiting for you at these Pennsylvania state parks:

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    Reservations are made directly through Timberline Glamping's website. 

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    Comfort Meets the Outdoors

    Each location offers one ADA-accessible glampsite along with a mix of two spacious layouts:

    • 2 Queen Beds – Sleeps up to 4 guests
    • 1 King and 2 Bunk Beds – Sleeps up to 6 guests

    Inside, you’ll find everything you need to feel at home:

    • Keurig coffee maker and mini fridge
    • Rugs, lamps, diffuser, and cozy décor
    • Electrical outlets for all your devices
    • Ceiling fan plus full residential-style A/C and heating

    Outdoor Living, Upgraded

    Step outside your safari-style tent to enjoy:

    • Two hammocks for lounging
    • Wood fire ring for roasting and relaxing
    • Charcoal grill with cooking grate
    • String lights to set the mood
    • Two camp chairs and a picnic table

    Add a Little Extra Fun

    Want to make your stay even more memorable? Choose from add-ons like:

    • Gourmet s’mores kits
    • “Little Glamper” activity boxes
    • Giant Jenga or cornhole
    • Firewood bundles
    • And more surprises to level up your stay

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Glamping means “glamourous camping”. It lets you enjoy nature without giving up comfort. Instead of bringing your own tent and sleeping bag, you stay in a tent that is more like a hotel room, and it’s already set up for you. These tents have real beds, lights, heat and air conditioning, and even things like a mini fridge and coffee maker. It’s like staying in a soft-sided, cozy cabin—but you still get to roast marshmallows, explore the outdoors, and have fun just like traditional camping. Glamping is great for people who want adventure, but also like feeling at home.

    Reservations are open now, and glamp sites will welcome their first visitors in the spring of 2026.

    To reserve your glampsite, visit Timberline’s reservation page. 

    • There will be 7 Pennsylvania state parks to offer glamping:
      • Codorus 
      • French Creek 
      • Hickory Run 
      • Hills Creek  
      • Laurel Hill 
      • Promised Land 
      • Pymatuning 
    A blue map of Pennsylvania with the locations of the 7 state park glamping sites highlighted in darker blue.

    • On average, 6 glamp sites will be at each park location, with some parks hosting 4 glamp sites, and some as many as 10. There are 54 total glamp sites planned for 2026.

    • Importantly, this represents a small portion of the thousands of campsites available across the state, with glamp sites making up less than 1% of the total campsites available in Pennsylvania state parks. By comparison, DCNR has added 238 new campsites since 2015, including other camping styles such as equestrian, Great Gathering sites, full hook-up, modern electric, modern non-electric, and walk-to sites.       

    • Each location offers a mix of two spacious layouts:
      • 2 Queen Beds – Sleeps up to 4 guests
      • 1 King and 2 Bunk Beds – Sleeps up to 6 guests
         
    • Inside, you’ll find everything you need to feel at home:
      • Keurig coffee maker and mini fridge
      • Rugs, lamps, diffuser, and cozy décor
      • Electrical outlets for all your devices
      • Ceiling fan plus full residential-style A/C and heating
         
    • Step outside your safari-style tent to enjoy: 
      • Two hammocks for lounging
      • Wood fire ring for roasting and relaxing
      • Charcoal grill with cooking grate
      • String lights to set the mood
      • Two camp chairs and a picnic table
         
    • ♿ADA Glamp Sites: Each park location offers one ADA-accessible glamp site designed with additional paved elements to ensure visitors can easily move from their vehicle to outdoor features like the picnic table and fire ring, as well as access the tent itself via a built-in ramp on the platform. The glamp site locations within each campground loop were carefully chosen based on several factors, including proximity to the shower houses. Although our ADA sites do not have en-suite bathrooms, they are situated in loops with paved, ADA-compliant roadways providing convenient access to nearby shower facilities.

    • Timberline Glamping is a family-run company based in Georgia. They currently have glamping locations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Virginia. The agreement with DCNR outlines a revenue-sharing model that benefits both Timberline and DCNR while building trust and expanding overnight options to Pennsylvania state park visitors. These types of concession agreements occur regularly in Pennsylvania state parks, from food concessions, to boating rentals, swimming pools, and more.  

    • Timberline also actively supports local economies by encouraging guests to dine, shop, and explore nearby towns. Their optional add-on experiences often feature local businesses, and they give back through donations to schools, charities, and community events.

    • The concessionaire agreement with Timberline Glamping provides significant benefits for the parks, the state park system, and surrounding communities. Through a flat-rate plus revenue-sharing model, parks receive guaranteed income for each site, as well as a percentage of adjusted gross receipts. These funds help support additional projects and improvements throughout the park system.
    • Importantly, DCNR is not directly funding any of the glamping site preparation or construction. DCNR has planned multiple statewide campground loop improvements that will benefit all campers in the near future.
    • The price per night of a glamp site is determined by Timberline based on multiple factors like location, time of year, and demand. Their pricing model looks at similar accommodations and aims to be competitive but not to undercut other local options. 

    • This initiative is part of our ongoing effort, outlined in Penns Parks for All, to expand overnight options and make state parks more accessible to a broader range of visitors by exploring new types of overnight facilities that respond to shifts in camping interests. By primarily repurposing underutilized sites, we're enhancing offerings without taking away from the traditional camping experience that so many of our visitors know and love. 

    • DCNR knows that many glampers may be new to camping. To help everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience, campground rules are listed on the Timberline reservation website and within the reservation confirmation email. Additional signs will also be posted at each glamp site to highlight important expectations and safety tips for all guests.

    • Glampers are welcome to enjoy all the same great park offerings as our traditional campers, including hiking the trails, biking the paths, boating on the waters, participating in educational programming, and more!