Tent Camping in Penfield, PA
Pack the tent, bring your favorite camping gear, and get ready to spend more time outside. At B-Bar-M Campground, LLC, we offer tent camping in Penfield, PA, for guests who want a traditional camping experience surrounded by the natural beauty and outdoor recreation of north-central Pennsylvania.
A Traditional Camping Experience in Penfield, PA
There is a reason tent camping continues to be one of the classic ways to experience the outdoors. You arrive with the essentials, find your place to settle in, and suddenly the trip feels different. You spend more time outside. Meals taste a little better after a day of exploring. Evenings become opportunities to sit around camp, talk, and enjoy your surroundings.
At B-Bar-M Campground, our tent camping option gives you a home base for that kind of getaway.
You can keep your itinerary as active or relaxed as you want. Spend the day discovering nearby parks and forests, or give yourself permission to slow down and simply enjoy being away from your normal routine. When the day comes to an end, return to your tent and get ready for another morning outdoors.
Why Choose Tent Camping?
You do not need an RV or an elaborate setup to enjoy a memorable camping trip. Sometimes a tent and the right destination are enough.
Spend More Time Outdoors
Tent camping puts the outdoor experience at the center of your trip. From the moment you wake up until you settle in for the night, nature is part of your surroundings.
Keep Your Getaway Simple
Camping does not have to be complicated. Pack the equipment you need, choose the activities you want to enjoy, and build the rest of your trip around spending time outside.
Create Your Own Adventure
A tent camping trip can be different every time. One visit might revolve around hiking and exploring. Another could focus on fishing, wildlife watching, sightseeing, or simply relaxing at camp.
Enjoy a Classic Camping Tradition
For many people, some of their favorite outdoor memories begin with pitching a tent. It is a simple tradition that creates opportunities to disconnect from routines and reconnect with the people and places around you.
Parker Dam State Park
Offers hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, and wildlife watching in a beautiful forested setting.
Make Camp, Then Explore the Area
One of the best parts of camping in Penfield is having access to outdoor recreation throughout the surrounding region. Our campground can serve as your home base while you explore Pennsylvania parks, forests, trails, waterways, and wildlife destinations.
Parker Dam State Park
A 968-acre park offering hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, and wildlife watching. A gateway to Moshannon State Forest.
S.B. Elliott State Park
Surrounded by Moshannon State Forest, this wooded state park provides a natural setting perfect for a camping getaway.
Bilgers Rocks
Explore impressive geological formations, massive boulders, and natural passageways in this unique playground.
PA Elk Country
Head towards Benezette to visit the Elk Country Visitor Center and explore designated wild elk viewing areas.
Parker Dam State Park
Offers hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, and wildlife watching in a beautiful forested setting.
Firewood Available On-Site
What is a tent camping trip without spending at least one evening around the campfire?
We offer firewood on-site for our guests, helping make this classic part of the camping experience more convenient. Instead of adding another stop to your day, you can get firewood right here at the campground and focus on enjoying your evening. Talk about the day's adventures, or simply sit back as the day winds down.
Why Camp With Us at B-Bar-M Campground?
We want our campground to complement your outdoor experience rather than complicate it.
- Family-Run Campground: B-Bar-M Campground has been under our current ownership since 2021. We are proud to continue welcoming campers to our property and this beautiful part of Pennsylvania.
Tent & RV Camping: We offer options for different camping styles. Guests can choose tent camping, while RV travelers can explore our full hookup RV sites.
On-Site Firewood: Firewood is available at the campground, making it more convenient to prepare for time around the campfire.
Outdoor Recreation Nearby: Our Penfield location puts campers within reach of state parks, forests, trails, wildlife areas, and other outdoor destinations throughout the region.
Tent Camping for a Variety of Getaways
Part of the appeal of tent camping is its flexibility. Your trip can be as simple or adventurous as you choose.
Families can use camping as an opportunity to spend more uninterrupted time together and introduce younger campers to the outdoors. Couples can trade their usual routine for a quiet getaway surrounded by Pennsylvania scenery. Friends can build a weekend around hiking, sightseeing, and evenings back at camp.
Outdoor enthusiasts can make the campground a convenient starting point for exploring the region's parks, forests, trails, waterways, and wildlife opportunities. Whatever brings you to Penfield, our tent camping gives you a place to return to at the end of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does B-Bar-M Campground offer tent camping?
Yes. We welcome tent campers at our campground in Penfield, Pennsylvania.
Where are you located?
We are located at 281 McLaughlin Pkwy, Penfield, PA 15849.
Do you sell firewood?
Yes. Firewood is available on-site for our campground guests.
Do you also have RV campsites?
Yes. In addition to tent camping, we offer RV full hookup sites. Visit our RV Full Hookup Sites page for additional information about RV camping with us.
What outdoor attractions are near the campground?
Our area provides access to several outdoor destinations, including Parker Dam State Park, S.B. Elliott State Park, Moshannon State Forest, Bilger's Rocks, and the greater Benezette and Elk Country area. The region offers opportunities for activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, wildlife watching, sightseeing, and exploring the outdoors.
What should we bring for tent camping?
Camping needs vary from person to person, but it is a good idea to plan for your shelter, sleeping setup, weather-appropriate clothing, food and water needs, lighting, and the outdoor activities you intend to enjoy. Contact us before your visit if you have questions about campground-specific needs or policies.
How do we reserve a tent campsite?
Use the Reserve Now button on our website to visit our online ParkWithUs reservation page and review current booking options.
Plan Your Tent Camping Trip in Penfield, PA
If fresh air, outdoor adventure, and a simpler pace sound like the right kind of getaway, bring your tent and come camp with us.
B-Bar-M Campground gives you a place to stay while you explore the parks, forests, wildlife, and outdoor recreation found throughout our part of Pennsylvania. Spend the day discovering somewhere new, then come back to camp, enjoy the evening, and rest up for tomorrow's adventure.