Visited Ricketts Glen mid-week in September and found it to pleasantly deserted. There were maybe 15 occupied sites within the two camping loops. We had a lake front site with a gorgeous view. Our site was level and gravel covered. Most sites were rather large with plenty of growth between them offering good privacy. Roads were all paved and trees were trimmed offering even the biggest of rigs adequate clearance. Ranger patrols were numerous, to me always a positive. Washrooms were spotless and showers were hot. Only negative of entire visit was that two of the four showers in the women’s washroom were out of order. Personnel at visitors center were both courteous and knowledgeable. Cell phone reception in the park was nonexistent. Park dumpsters are not within walking distance from the camping loops, so a short drive will be necessary. This park is located in the middle of nowhere, so make sure you bring any and all supplies you may need. No camp store located at park. Hiking within the park was outstanding, although trail markers were somewhat confusing. Overall an excellent place to camp. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Rickett's Glen is one of my favorite places to camp. They can accomodate up to 40'RV, although there are no hookups. We have always had a great experience there, and will be returning again next year. Be prepared to climb a steep grade on the road up to the park. The park rangers are always friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Ricketts Glen State Park is a wonderful place to visit and camp. The park has two camping loops. The “Big Loop” is located out by the lake and the “Little Loop” is in more of a wooded setting. Chances are getting a site out by the lake would require making advance reservations. We stayed in the “Little Loop” which was only about half full. CAUTION: Getting up to the park from the south could be a little dicey if your tow vehicle is underpowered for the rig you’re towing. It’s a four-mile uphill climb at an 18% grade…..Ouch! Our site was level and had a gravel surface. People looking for all the comforts of home be aware, No hookups in park. Rest rooms were modern, spotless and showers were hot. Park Rangers and all staff were helpful and friendly and I did see Rangers making foot patrols after dark. Hiking was outstanding. The Falls Trail takes you down into the gorge past 23 named waterfalls. This hike takes between 3-4 hours to complete. Wildlife galore saw hawks, vultures, deer and skunks. Plenty of bear activity to a point of them being a pain in the butt. The only negatives were: no camp store so bring everything with you and cell phone reception in the campground was spotty at best. Overall we loved this place, would definitely return. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.