Named by colonizers after famed Quaker William Penn, Pennsylvania is home to US history, rolling hills, farmland, and the much beloved WaWa (IYKYK). Philadelphia lies on the eastern border, while Pittsburgh and the sprawling Laurel Highlands sits on the west, with a whole lot of woodland in between. Although you wouldn't think of PA as an outdoor destination, almost 60% of the state is forested, interspersed between Lake Erie, the Allegheny River, the Appalachian Mountains running through the state's center, the Pocono Mountains in the northeast, and of course, Amish Country towards the south.
Fun fact, Pennsylvania is home to more navigable rivers than any other state, including portions of the Delaware, Ohio, and Susquehanna Rivers, among others. And all this water means there's 86,000 miles of streams, rivers, creeks, and waterfalls throughout the state, second only to Alaska. How's that for the coastal elite PA outdoor recreation, haters! lol
All this terrain means there's plenty of opportunity for hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, fishing, rafting, or, a favorite Pennsylvanian past-time, hanging out at the lake. While PA seems to just be catching on to the glamping movement, there's still plenty of spots for an elevated camping experience sans cell service and wi-fi and plus a lot of nature.
Below, we gathered 13 of the best glamping rentals to experience the Pennsylvania beauty.
[Editor’s Note: Looking for a classic cabin vacation rental in PA instead? We got you. How about an epic treehouse rental or maybe a renovated airstream? You already know it.]
