Laurel Hill State Park Campground

Showerhouse #3, Built in 1969
Photo by DLM, 07/200

 Tent and trailer areas have been in existence at Laurel Hill since the 1950's and the demand continued to grow over the remainder of the 20th century.

The first Campground was built along Laurel Hill Creek at Picnic Area 1 in the 1950s, this area was of a rustic nature, within the end of that decade, the supply outgrew the demand, necessitating a relocation.

Showerhouse #2, Built in the 1950s; 

Photo by DLM, 07/2006

The campground was moved to is present location in the late 1950s and only had about 90 or so sites, this is where the pet sites are today or Route A. It contained two showerhouses that have been improved a handful of times.

Showerhouse #2, Built in the 1950s; 

Photo by DLM, 07/2006

 In the late 1960s, the tent and trailer area was expanded by 200 sites and included the addition of three showerhouses, including one for the disabled and one that was heated to accomodate cabin users from nearby Kooser State Park until they got their new showerhouses in 2006.

Two Playgrounds were added to the park in the late 1980s as a result of the Pennsylvania Consrrvation Corps.

A walled tent was added in 1998. 

Showerhouse #3, Built in 1969 Photo by DLM, 07/2010

In 2000 the campground amphitheater was refurbished and was rededicated as the Jim & Shelvy Bentz Ampetheater, long-time park camp hosts.

In 2004, eight camping cottages were added to the campground in space located in the former Picnic Area #2

In 2010,  pets were allowed in a section of the campground.

Showerhouse #5, Built in 1969
Photo by DLM, 7/2010

 In recent years, a toddler playground and volleyball court have been added to the campground.

Jim & Shelvy Bentz Ampitheater, Dedicated 2000
Photo By DLM, 7.2010

Jim & Shelvy Bentz Ampiteater, Dedicated 2000
Photo By: DLM, 7.2010

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