State Park / State Forest
Near Benton, Pennsylvania: $28–$45/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open April through October. Book 11 months ahead via PA State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Benton, Pennsylvania
How much does camping at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Ricketts Glen State Park Campground near Benton, Pennsylvania (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $28–$45/night, season April through October, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 11 months ahead via PA State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$28–$45/night
Season open
April through October
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
11 months ahead via PA State Parks portal
The insider read
21 named waterfalls on the Falls Trail loop (7.2 miles). Lake Jean swim beach. Winter ice-climbing destination (separate season).
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at dcnr.pa.govOn site
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