Family Camping in Northwest PA
Local Attractions
Wagon Trails
For your convenience:
If you are interested in touring the area during your stay,
we have put together some of the area's
most popular attractions.
Iron Bridge Inn
Shenango Recreation Area
Maintained by US Army Corps of Engineers, the Shenango Lake is known best for it's Boating & Fishing, the
Nature Area also offers Picnicking, ATV Trails, and more.
Boat Docks Just 15 Min From Camp (unlimited Horsepower)
McConnells Mills State Park
Historic Gristmill and Covered Bridge on the boulder and white water filled Slippery Rock Creek , which was created by draining of Glacier Lakes thousand of years ago, This Nature Area offers White Water Kayaking, Hiking Trails,
Picnic Areas, Rock Climbing and Repelling. 25 min from Camp
Moraine State Park
Lake Arthur offers a variety of activities including Boating (20 hp limit), Wind Surfing, Fishing, Picnic Areas,
Hiking & Biking Trails, etc. Along with many Festivals throughout the summer including Lake Arthur Regatta,
Nature Classes, Scout Retreats, and much more.
Boat Docks Just 25 min from Camp
Favorite Stops
Mercer Speedway
Oval Dirt Track Racing
555 Fairground Rd., Mercer 724-662-1310
Hell's Hollow Adventure Tour
4 Mile Cart Buggie Tour through the Historic
1824 Hell's Hollow Farm & Indian Grounds
496 Best wick Rd., Mercer 724-662-1999
Avenue of 444 Flags
World's Largest Display of American Flags
2619 E State St., Hermitage 412-981-9900
Harlansburg Station Museum of Transportation
424 Old Rt 19, New castle 724-652-9002
Canal Museum
60 Alan Ave, Greenville 724-588-7540
Local Events
The Great Stoneboro Fair
Labor Day Weekend
Mercer County Grange Fair
Fathers Day Car Show
Hermitage
Hermitage Arts Festival
3rd Weekend in July
Coolsprings Corn Maze & Farm Market
Mid September - Halloween Weekend
Dining
Iron Bridge Inn
1438 Perry Hwy, Mercer 724-748-3626
Rachel's Road House
1553 Perry Hwy, Mercer 724-748-3193
Montana's Rib & Chop House
3176 East State St., Hermitage 724-308-6620
Hickory Grill
1645 N Hermitage Rd., Hermitage 724-962-1775
Quaker Steak & Lube
(famous wings)
101 Chestnut St., Sharon 724-981-9464
Tavern On The Square
108 N Market St, New Wilmington 724-946-2020
Tara A Country Inn
Fine Gourmet & Casual Dining with a
"Gone With The Wind Theme"
2844 Lake Rd, Clark 1-800-782-2803
Pizza Joe's
116 east Venango St Mercer, PA 724-662-2433
Will deliver to the campground office!
Shopping
Town of Volant
Unique Gift Shops & Antiques
Main St, Volant
The Apple Castle
Selection of Apple items, Donuts, & fresh local produce
277 PA 18, New Wilmington 724-652-3221
The Cheese House
60 Cheeses imported and domestic,
Amish Jams Jellies, & Gifts
Route 208 & 18, New Wilmington 724-946-8558
Grove City Outlets
Variety of Outlet Stores
1911 Leesburg Grove City Rd., Grove City 724-748-4770
Daffin's Candies
496 E State St., Sharon 724-342-2892
Kraynak's Nursery
Store for all seasons, Famous Easter/Christmas Displays
2525 E State St., Hermitage 724-347-4511
Reyers Shoes
World's Largest Shoe Store
Downtown Sharon 724-981-2200
Wendell August Forge
Unique Metal Gifts and Forging
Grove City, 724-458-8360
Golfing
Spring Valley Golf Club & Lodge
496 Bestwick Rd. Mercer 724-662-1999
Hickory VFW Golf Course
4586 E State St, Hermitage 724-346-6903
Oak Tree Country Club
48 State Line Rd, West Middlesex 724-528-9984
Tam O'Shanter of PA
2961 S Hermitage Rd, Hermitage 724-981-3552
Buhl Farm Golf Course and Driving Range
1290 Forker Blvd, Hermitage 724-962-1943
Green Meadows Golf Course
193 Green Meadows Ln, 724-530-7330
Pine Grove Golf Course
38 Fairway Dr, Grove City 724-458-8394
Something for the Kids
Living Treasures Animal Park
Petting Zoo with Camel and Pony Rides
268 Fox Rd. New Castle 724-924-9571
Pymatuning Deer Park
Walk through Petting Zoo,
you can feed over 200 animals
804 E Jamestown Rd., Jamestown 724-932-3200
Wagon Trails Safari Adventure
See & feed over 350 animals on a safari ride
State Route 193 Vienna, OH 330-539-4494
Splash Lagoon
Indoor Water Park
8091 Peach St, Erie 866-3-SPLASH
Waldameer Park & Water World
220 Peninsula Dr., Erie 814-838-3591
For more of a Thrill
For more information on the Mercer county Area
Rocky Springs Campground
84 Rocky Spring Rd Mercer, PA 16137
724-662-1568