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Pennsylvania Opens Reservations for 61 Glamping Sites Across 8 State Parks

A revenue-sharing deal with Timberline Glamping is designed to fund park upgrades by offering climate-controlled, accessible tents.

Overview

  • Online booking is live for 2026 spring‑through‑fall stays at Poe Valley, Hills Creek, Laurel Hill, Pymatuning, Codorus, French Creek, Hickory Run, and Promised Land.
  • Published rates run roughly $130 to more than $200 per night, with initial French Creek weekend listings at $220 and at least one date already booked.
  • The public–private model has Timberline building and operating the safari‑style tents while DCNR receives a flat fee plus a share of revenue for park improvements.
  • Tents feature real beds, electricity and climate control with outdoor seating, each park includes an ADA‑accessible tent, and guests follow one‑night weekday and two‑night weekend minimums.
  • Timberline estimates $20,000–$25,000 to equip each site, identifies French Creek’s Loop A as its first four‑season Northeast location, and says local contractors will service the sites.