Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association

Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association

General Camping Information

The PCOA is a non-profit trade association representing the proud RV parks and campgrounds in the great state of Pennsylvania. Each of our member campgrounds is individually owned and operated. The following information is provided in an attempt to further enhance your Pennsylvania camping experience both before and after your arrival at any of our fine member parks.

PCOA Standards

1. All advertising must be truthful.
2. An attendant must be readily available during normal working hours.
3. Campsites shall be numbered and provided with picnic table, parking space, and space for a tent, trailer or motorhome.
4. All charges for services must be prominently posted.
5. The campground must be managed in a courteous, helpful manner.
6. A reasonable curfew hour shall be enforced when practical.
7. Restroom and shower facilities must be available on a 24-hour basis except for periods when they are closed for cleaning or emergencies.

Visitors & Fees

When camping, it is not unusual to have friends come for a visit or even stay overnight. Many campers are confused when the campground charges a fee. You may think, “Haven’t I paid for my space?” It is not that our campground owners do not want visitors; it is simply that the facilities can only handle so many people. Excess people cause strain on restrooms, pools, and other facilities. They cause extra utility expenses which must be paid for. Who should pay for all this? You, the camper? No, the visitor. Please advise all visitors that they may be charged a fee for use of the campground facilities.

Links to Camping in Other States

Northeast Campground Association
National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds

Alaska Campground Owners Association
California Travel & Park Association
(includes Nevada, Oregon & Washington)

Colorado Campground and Lodge Owners Association
Connecticut Campground Owners Association
Idaho RV Campgrounds Association
Illinois Campground Association
Maine Campground Owners Association
Maryland Association of Campgrounds
Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners
 Montana, Campground Owners Association of
New Hampshire Campground Owners Association
New Jersey Campground Owners Association
New York, Campground Owners of
Rhode Island (Ocean State Campground Owners Association)
Southwest Campgrounds (New Mexico & Texas)
Texas Association of Campground Owners
Vermont Campground Association
Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners


Your next great vacation awaits you in Pennsylvania … where camping memories last a lifetime!


Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association
P.O. Box 5, New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 767-5026 / Fax: (610) 767-5034
Directory Requests: 1 888 660-7262

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