WAKE UP ON THE WILD SIDE

Offering a serene escape for wildlife enthusiasts to camp, fish, view elk, and relax in the mountains, along the stream, and by the campfire.

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Camp and Fish in heart of Elk Country

Riverview Campsites in Benezette PA offers a secluded stay off highway 555 to camp in your tent, camper or RV. Immerse in the wildlife of Pennsylvania. Our campsite guests often see elk, fish, bald eagles, and more. Offering River Front and Standard sites.

We currently offer a shower house, dump station, non-potable water fill stations, portable restrooms, trash receptacles, twenty five 30-amp electric sites and over 20 dry (primitive) sites.  

Riverview Campsites has a variety of site types including Riverfront Gravel & Grass, All-gravel, All-grass, Multi-family Buddy sites, and Mountain View Electric sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Check-in between 1PM and 10PM – check out by 11AM
  • Amenities include: non-potable water fill station, dump station, shower house with restrooms, other portable restrooms, trash receptacles
  • Ice and firewood available for purchase 
  • 25 sites with 30-amp electric, all others are non-electric 
  • Quiet Generators (60 dB max. at 5 feet) allowed 24/7
  • No full hookups
  • Horses not permitted
  • Fire rings and picnic tables at each site
  • River access for fishing, swimming, and tubing
  • 6 miles from the Elk Country Visitors Center, 5.5 miles from downtown Benezette, PA
  • Guests often see elk, deer, and other wildlife in our campground
  • Open April -October

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Sites & Rates

Non-Electric Sites

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$40/night

(DRY) – a short walk from the Bennetts Branch of the Sinnemahoning river, these sites offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding Allegheny mountains. All-gravel or all-grass options.

Non-Electric Premium Riverfront

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$45/night

Riverfront (DRY) -situated along the Bennetts Branch of the Sinnemahoning river, these sites offers the best view and access to the river. Large, level gravel and grass sites.

Mountain View Electric

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$50/night

Mountain View (30-Amp)  -accessible from a private entrance off State Route 555, our Mountain View sites sit higher up from the river and offer a fire ring, picnic table, and 30-Amp Electric hookups.

 Premium Riverfront Electric

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$55/night

Riverfront Electric Site (30-Amp) – includes a fire ring, picnic table and beautiful views and sounds of the river. Park on gravel with grass area to the riverbank.

Non-Electric Buddy Sites

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$65/night

Extra large sites that can accommodate up to two sleeping units. Large picnic table and one fire ring included. All gravel. Shaded. Best price value! 

Non-Electric Pull-Through

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$40/night

Gravel Pull-Through sites with private grass area, fire ring and picnic table. Easy parking and exit. Newly planted shade trees at each site.

Electric All-Grass

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$45/night

 Electric Site (30-Amp) – includes a fire ring, picnic table, all-grass site, and beautiful sights and sounds of nature. 

Non-Electric Riverfront Tent

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$45/night

Premium riverfront, all-grass tent sites with fire ring, picnic table, and easy access to fishing, swimming, and other  water activities. Additional tents: one-time fee of $25/tent for length of stay (Max 3 tents per site).

Amenities

Our Camping Amenities

Currently, the majority of our campsites are all “Dry” camping sites. At this time, we have twenty five 30-Amp Electric sites; however, we are in the process of adding more. We do have trash receptacles, a dump station, non-potable water fill areas, shower house, and portable restrooms. We strive to make your stay comfortable–use of quiet generators (60 dB max. at 5 feet) are allowed 24/7!

Riverview Campsites Amenities

  • Large, well marked campsites for tents, pop-up campers, and RVs
  • Trash receptacles
  • Shower House
  • Dump station
  • Non-potable water fill area 
  • Fire ring and picnic table at all sites
  • Portable restrooms

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Local Attractions

Restaurants

  • Elk View Diner (4 miles)
  • Benezette Store & Restaurant (5 miles)
  • Benezette Hotel Restaurant (5 miles)
  • Medix Hotel (8 miles)
  • Driftwood Saloon & Grill (8 miles)
  • The Sinnamahoning Sportsmans Club (10 miles)
  • Rose’s Hilltop Diner (16 miles)

Wineries & Moonshine

  • Rut & Bugle Outlet  (6 miles)
  • Benezette Wines (7 miles)
  • Golden Hill Winery (14 miles)
  • Elk Mountain Winery (15 miles)
  • Copper Fox Winery (18 miles)
Recreation

  • Hicks Run Wildlife Viewing Area (3 miles)
  • Winslow Hill Elk Viewing Area (4 miles) Cell reception is available at the top of Winslow Hill Road
  • Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail (1.5 miles)
  • Elk Country Visitor Center (6 miles)
  • Cross on the Hill (8 miles)
  • Bucktail Overlook “Top of the World” Driftwood, PA (12 miles)

Shopping

Location

Our campsite is located on a completely new road in Benezette, PA called Riverview Road. Your GPS may not find it right away so we encourage you to go old school and get out your map before heading our way. Please see our Directions page for more information. 

Safety

We want you to have a safe visit at Riverview Campsites. A wide range of wildlife can be found in the area. Please refrain from feeding the animals and be sure to stow away food overnight.