Welcome to Trailhead Campground

Trailhead Campground is the only campground in the area to offer ride in and ride out accommodations to PA’s most award winning Off-Road Riding Park, the AOAA.  While we are attached to some of the best ridding areas in the East Coast, we would like to remind you that there is no riding within the campgrounds.  You are permited to ride your ATV, SXS, MC, etc to and from the Offroad park and your campsite.

We are a campground with limited amenities.   This means we have no water nor sewer hook-ups.  Electric is installed in all sites. All sites have a standard 120 VAC receptical (same as your house), and a 30 AMP TT receptical, and most will also have the 50 AMP receptical.  Restrooms are portable toilets, and there are no showers.  Water is only available via a hand pump.  There is nowhere to hook up a hose to fill a camper.  Please be prepared and fill your camper before you arrive.  Sewer dumps can be found at most truck stops as you travel home.    See the Update section below for more info and time lines on water & sewer. 

Tent Camping is permitted in any site!  Hammoucks are not allowed to be attached to the trees!  With the high volume of traffic we have, the sites are very compacted to keep them from becoming mud holes when it rains.  Therefore we recommend tents that do not require stake to hold them in place.

 

 Trailhead Campground is proud to announce that Trailhead Adventure Rentals, LLC will continue operating directly on-site, providing Side-by-Side (SxS) and Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) rentals right at the campground.

Located in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, Trailhead Campground is directly attached to the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA)—one of the premier off-road destinations on the East Coast. As the only campground offering direct ride-in and ride-out access to AOAA's 8,000 acres and hundreds of miles of trails, this continued partnership gives visitors an unmatched "rent, ride, and rest" experience.

"We are thrilled to continue working with Trailhead Adventure Rentals, LLC right here at the campground," said Jason Kramer, Owner at Trailhead Campground. "Because we are directly attached to the AOAA off-road park, guests can step out of their camper or tent, hop into a trail-ready UTV, and ride straight onto the trail system without ever needing to load a trailer or hit public roads."

Key Benefits for Riders and Campers:

  • Direct Trail Access: Ride straight from your campsite to the AOAA trail system without towing or transporting equipment.
  • On-Site UTV & SxS Fleet: Pick up and drop off well-maintained 2-seat and 4-seat machines directly at Trailhead Campground.
  • All-in-One Basecamp: Pair overnight RV or tent camping with single-day or multi-day off-road rentals in one convenient location

To reserve a vehicle or view rental availability, visit myadventurerental.com or call 570-495-4453. 

About Trailhead Campground
Located at 4086 PA-125 in Coal Township, PA, Trailhead Campground is a veteran-owned campground directly attached to the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. Offering electric RV and tent sites with direct ride-in/ride-out trail access, it serves as the ultimate basecamp for off-road enthusiasts exploring central Pennsylvania.

About Trailhead Adventure Rentals, LLC
Operating on-site at Trailhead Campground, Trailhead Adventure Rentals, LLC provides SxS and UTV rentals, safety orientations, and gear for riders exploring the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area.

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Pull Thru Sites

Our spacious pull thru sites are designed to allow you to fit the largest of tow rig/trailer combos. With lengths from 75' all the way up to 135'! We have sites in the woods that will fit anything you can pull down the road.

  • Picnic table and Fire Ring
  • 50 amp service on most sites(see site discription)
  • Coming with a friend? Grab a double site and have your doors can face each other.
  • Limited to 3 Adults and 3 Children per site (6 & 6 on the double)
  • Will fit One Rig with Trailer (2 in Double)
  • YES You can put a tent(s) in any Site!!

Back in Sites

As much as we try to make all sites a pull thru, it doesn't always work out.  Our back in sites are also a favorite among the tent campers. Please note some sites will require you to disconnect from your trailer, or unload it before parking.   

  • Picnic table and Fire Ring
  • 30 amp service on most sites(see site discription)
  • Coming with a friend? Grab a double site and have your doors can face each other.
  • Limited to 3 Adults and 3 Children per site (6 & 6 on the double)
  • Will fit One Rig with Trailer (2 in Double)
  • YES You can put a tent(s) in any Site!!

Group Sites

Group’s sites are set-up so your entire Group or club can all stay in the same area.  Each group site includes a 20' x 32' Pavilion and your own parking area.  Each group site is set up different see description of each site.

  • Extra large site 
  • Pavilion 
  • From 30 amp to 5- 50 amp hook ups
  • 2 Picnic tables
  • Larger fire ring
  • Max of 15 persons
  • Limited Parking for Trailers
  • Rates
    • Site 146 $185
    • Site 154 $205
    • Site 157 $170
    • Site 159 $245

SxS Rentals

  • Direct Trail Access: Ride straight from your campsite to the AOAA trail system without towing or transporting equipment.
  • On-Site UTV & SxS Fleet: Pick up and drop off well-maintained 2-seat and 4-seat machines directly at Trailhead Campground. 
  • All-in-One Basecamp: Pair overnight RV or tent camping with single-day or multi-day off-road rentals in one convenient location

  • 2 seat Polaris 900 Trail S
  • 4 Seat Polaris General XP4 1000
  • Private Parking lot
  • Gas included
  • Cleaning included
  • Guided service available

Rates:

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Site Type

Adults
Included

MAX Persons

Price

GR

Group Site

12

15

$100-300

E1B

Electric Site Back-in

3

5

$45

E1P

Electric Site Pull Thru

3

5

$48

E2B

Double Electric Back-in

6

10

$80

E2P

Double Electric Pull Thru

6

10

$85

E1PL

XL Electric Pull Thru

3

6

$53

E2PL

XL Double Electric Pull Thru

6

10

$95

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FAQs

  • AOAA Access
    • Yes you can ride your ATV directly from your Campsite to the AOAA Trail System
    • The Only Access to the Trail system is up the main driveway and thru the AOAA Parking lot
    • Anyone making their own access point to the trails will forfeit Campground and AOAA admission without refund! NO EXCEPTIONS!
    • AOAA is separate from the campground and admission is not included with your campsite.
    • The AOAA has hours and dates that will vary from the Campground. Double check their schedule https://www.aoaatrails.com/aoaacalendar
    • If you have questions about Riding or Riding requirements contact the AOAA
  • Reservations and Site Questions
    • Please note: you cannot make a reservations more than 90 days in advance
    • All Reservations must be made via the Website
    • What is the minimum night policy?
      • All sites are a Three night minimum on Holiday Weekends
      • Holiday minimums are removed 3 days prior
      • All sites are a two night minimum on weekends
      • Back in sites lose the 2 night minimum at 9 days prior
      • Pull thru and groups sites lose the 2 night minimum at 3 days prior
    • What dates are you open?
      • We are mostly open all year, but we have times that we close.
        • PA Rifle Deer Season
        • Extreme winter weather (unsafe travel)
      • Why does it show the dates I picked on the website as there are no sites available?
        • We do sell out
        • Groups have been known to book the entire campground
        • Yes we can add your name to a waiting list.
      • How much are the sites?
        • Rates are listed on the website
      • How many people can be one site?
        • Our Standard site is designed for 3 Adults and able to fit 1 Truck, 1 Trailer, and one car.
        • Double site is of course ….
        • Group sites will vary, see individual descriptions.
        • All extra persons will be charged additional fee.
      • Check In/Out
        • Check out time is 5:00 PM
        • Check in time is 6:00 PM
        • What is the latest I latest I can check in?
          • You can come to the campground any time after 6 PM.
          • We just ask that is you show up late, to not fire up your race bike, or your truck with open headers!
        • Where do I go to check in?
          • All guests must stop by the office to check in.
          • Even after hours, you are required to stop at the office.
        • What if I arrive early?
          • Early arrivals are subject to the early check in fee. This fee will vary by time and site type.
          • Afternoon Early Check in fee is waived at 3 PM during EST (Nov-Mar)
          • If you plan on arriving in the morning, we recommend rent the previous night. This is normally cheaper than the early arrival fee, and guarantees your site.
        • Quiet Hours
          • Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM thru 8:00 AM
          • Holiday and event Weekends 11:00 PM thru 8:00 AM
          • 1st Violation will be verbal warning
          • 2nd Violation will result in immediate dismissal for the Campground without refund!
        • Overlanding, or dispersed Camping area(s)
          • These areas are only for approved groups, or persons that have already completed the overland training course, and the BSA Leave No Trace.
          • Scouting Groups – We offer free camping areas for your group.
          • For more information on the overlanding area, contact the office.

Speed limit in the Campground is limited to 5 MPH!

Check in any time after 6:00 PM

Check out any time before 5:00 PM

Anyone arriving prior to check-in is subject to an early check-in fee.  See schedule for current rates.

Check in procedure: 

  • Stop by the main building, gray building bottom of the hill.
    • Standard arrival time (typically: 4pm-10pm Fri, Sat)
      • One of our hosts or staff members will lead you to your site and go over the rules and get you checked in.
      • If you pre-ordered firewood it will delivered shortly after you are checked-in. 
    • After Staff/Host duty hours (typically 4pm-10pm Fri, Sat) : 
      • Sign in the after hours sheet. 
      • Head to your site, set up respecting your neighbors.
      • Staff will get you checked in the following morning.
      • Make sure you talk to a staff member before hitting the trails for the day. 
      • Pre-paid firewood will be delivered the following morning.
  • Firewood sales and delivery ends at 9 pm or dark, whichever happens first. 
  • Host or staff on duty may change this time at their discretion/weather/demand. 

Check out procedure:

  • Clean-up your site
  • Drop your garbage in the dumpster provided
  • Have a safe trip home.

All ATV, MX, SXS, and all other OHV are required to wear a helmet at all times!

Trailhead Campground is just that, a campground.  We are not a riding facility!  We are attached to over 8000 acres of prime riding area.  We know you are excited to get out there and tear it up. Hold back on the temptation to pull off the trailer and whip a donut, or, Power slides, hole shots, wheelies, racing, and any other movement of your OHV that is beyond 1st gear idle will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate dismissal for the campground without refund. Remember 1st gear up to the AOAA will take a whole 20 seconds longer then full out. Is it worth getting kicked out of your camp site to save not even a half of a minute?

To guarantee your campsite, full payment is required at the time you make your reservation. Make your online reservations anytime, day or night, at www.trailheadcampground.com. You'll receive a confirmation email from the campground once you complete your reservation.


CANCELLATIONS

Need to cancel your reservation? If you need to cancel your reservation, please EMAIL with your Confirmation Number. If you cannot email, call and make sure you leave your confirmation number. Screen shots of the confirmation number are not acceptable. See below for more details on cancelations.  We can move or reschedule your reservation for free, up to 8 days before.  At 8 days you will have to request a cancelation.  Only exception is to move forward or back a day.

  • 9 Days before your reservation to receive a full refund, minus a $5.00 admin fee.
  • 8-3 Days before check in time refund minus the first night.
  • 48 hours before check in time no refund on Site, add-ons only refunded.
  • Pavilion, Concert Venues, or Lodges & Unique Accommodations:These units may have special deposit and cancellation requirements.

Additional Fees

  • Early checkin Fees - May be applied anytime before check in time
    • Single Site - $50 AM, $20 PM
    • Double Site - $90 AM, $40 PM
    • Group Site - $200 AM, $80 PM
  • Site Cleanup Fees
    • Fire Ring - $50 Bottles, Cans, other garage left in Fire Ring.
    • Litter left about site - $50
    • Fecal Matter in site - $150 (yes we have to address this for some reason)
  • EV Charging - $50 per day fee (entire booked stay), plus dismissal from campground

Tent camping is permitted in any site. Hammocks may not be attached to the trees.

General Rules

  1. Speed Limit - is 5 MPH in ENTIRE CAMPGROUND. Please keep our children safe!
  2. Trailhead Campground is not Part of the AOAA!  If you wish to use the trails at the AOAA, you are required to register with the AOAA and purchase a pass at the AOAA Office.  The AOAA has posted hours that differ from the Campground.
  3. Trailhead Campground is just that, a campground.  We are not a riding facility!  Remember we a family friendly Campground.  No one wants to have stones thrown on their children, their camper, or any other property.  Power slides, hole shots, wheelies, racing, and any other movement of your OHV that is beyond 1st gear idle will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate dismissal for the campground without refund!  THIS RULE IS STRICLY ENFORCED!
  4. Campground to AOAA traffic must enter and exit thru the main driveway!  No other trail access is approved at this time.  Anyone entering the AOAA trail system after hours, or without an AOAA pass, or thru any other means, will be in violation of the law and subject to criminal prosecution. As well as being banned from both the AOAA and Trailhead Campground.
  5. Helmets– Anyone operating a non DOT manufactured vehicle, is required to wear a helmet at all times.  This rule applies to all OHVs
  6. OHVs – are defined as any motor driven vehicle designed for Off Highway Use.  ATV, UTV, SXS (side by side) MX, Dirt bike, Sand rail, Dune Buggy, etc. DO NOT USE your OHV as a mode of transportation within the campground.
  7. OHV Traffic is limited for travel from your campsite to the AOAA parking lot ONLY!  Do not use your OHV for travel around the campgrounds.  All OHVs shall be parked when the AOAA has ended operations for that day.
  8. Anyone that operates an ATV or SXS on PA 125 will be immediately evicted form the campground and the AOAA.
  9. Quiet Time - is 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM Daily. Holiday weekends are 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM. All children must be with parents at campsite by 10:00 PM. Radios at TVs should not be heard beyond your site. No loud gatherings or parties at your site.  There are areas available for large gatherings, inquire with management.  Please be considerate of your neighbors.
  10. Generators
    •  Only allowed in case of a power outage, and must be off during quiet hours.
    • Generators are not allowed in any primitaive or Overland site.
  11. Camp Fires - must be in the rings provided. NEVER leave a fire unattended and extinguish before turning in for the night or leaving campground.
    • Firewood - is for sale at office or from the Campground Hosts. No outside firewood delivers allowed.
    • There is NO cutting of standing trees or branches permitted on campground or neighbor’s property. Anyone that cuts any tree, sapling, or brush, will be arrested, fined, and banned from the campground and the AOAA for life!
    • PA state law bans moving firewood from other states due to insects.
    • NO PALLETS/ Construction lumber!!! 
    • NO CHAINSAWS!!!
  12. Adults - in accounting for campsite occupancy, are defined as anyone 16 years and older.
  13. Children - Parents are responsible for children at all times. Please do not leave children unattended.
  14. Pets - are permitted at site. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Do not leave animals unattended. Dogs are personal property, and owners are responsible for damages caused by their dog. 
    • If you have a reactive, or aggressive dog we suggest that you leave them at home.  If your dog poses a risk to staff or other campers, you will be asked to leave the campground.
  15. Alcohol Policy - PA legal drinking age is 21 - this law will be enforced, by the Police. Alcohol is not permitted in any common areas. DO NOT take alcohol to the AOAA!  DO NOT have any alcoholic drinks before riding at the AOAA! 
    • NOTE: PA Law – You can be charged with a DUI anywhere in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, not just on the streets. This includes on a bicycle.
  16. Firearms & Fireworks - are PROHIBITED in campground. This includes all types of guns, BB guns, paintball guns, etc. Fireworks are not permitted.
  17. Disruptive Behavior - If the police are called by the management or another camper, due to disruptive behavior, this camper or campers will be immediately required to leave the campground. This includes Seasonal Campers, with the seasonal agreement becoming void. There will be no refunds to any person in this situation. Please do not put yourselves and management in this situation.
  18. Insurance/Theft - We are not responsible in the case of theft of RV or contents thereof; nor for any damage caused by natural causes (i.e. tree falling); nor for spoilage of refrigerator/freezer foods due to loss of electricity. All activities in the campground are done at the individual’s free will and Trailhead Campground, nor SKS Solution Services, LLC, will not be responsible for injury to guests or for loss of money/valuables of any kind.
  19. You are entering a natural and wild area, by your own free will. Trailhead Campground, nor SKS Solution Services, LLC, will not be responsible for injury to guests.  Hazards include, but are not limited to: rocks, trees, stumps, insects, wildlife, areas under construction, falling limbs, items left by other campers.
  20. Visitors
    • All visitors must leave the campground by 9:00 PM.
    • You are responsible for the behavior and actions of visitors at your site.
    • Must park in overflow parking
  21. No Smoking - in any/all buildings and restrooms. This is PA law.
  22. Office/Store - Hours are posted on door. Vary by season.
  23. Restrooms - Please remove all personal items from restrooms. Any articles left in restroom will be disposed of when restroom is cleaned. Restrooms always open except for cleaning.
  24. Trash - you can dispose of your trash at the dumpster in the parking lot. Anyone leaving garbage in their site will not be allowed to return to Trailhead Campground. 
  25. Trees- Do not attach anything to the trees in and around your site.  The trees here are very sustitable to damage.  
  26. Water Usage - Washing of cars, OHVs and RVs is prohibited.  Trailhead Campground’s water has to be trucked in, keep this in mind. You are asked to fill your Camper before you come to campground.
  27. Closed Areas – There are sections of the Campground that are closed at certain times. DO NOT enter these areas! This is for your own safety!  
  28. By accepting these rules and policies, you are responsible for all persons in your party or group.  Violations of policies by one of guests will result the same as if you did it yourself.
  29. Single Sites are limited to One (1) truck, one (1) camper or enclosed trailer or one (1) tent per site, and one car.  Or two (2) trucks and two tents.
    • Double sites, are two (2) trucks, two (2) campers/trailers, two (2) cars.
    • Large Single sites , type EP1L, may have an extra car
    • Large Double sites, type EP2L, may have two (two) extra cars
      • The "car" may also be defined as:
        • 4 - Dirtbikes
        • 3 - 3/4 Wheelers
        • 2 - Small SXS
        • 1 - Long wheel base SXS
  30. Anyone parking in the campground area must be added as an "Adult" when making the reservation, this includes those whom are not staying overnight. 
  31. Nothing may extend outside of your campsite. 
    • Most sites will have makers designating the ends of the sites.
    • All items and vehicles must stay on the stone/gravel areas in the site.  
  32. All extra vehicles must park in the overflow/visitor parking area. 
    • No Parking in open sites or along the roads.
    • If the campsite is overcrowded, staff members have the authory to have you move some vehicles/trailers to the overflow lot.
  33. Drones or any unmanned aircraft are not allowed in the campground.
  34. RC cars are not permitted anywhere in the campground, at this time.
  35. All vehicles, cars, trucks, jeeps, ATV, UTV, SXS etc. must stay on the roads and sites.  We are restoring the natural areas between the campsites.  Anyone that drives or rides thru these areas will be asked to leave the campground. 
  36. Pavilions: No vehicles of any kind maybe parked under the pavilion.   
  37. The only approved entry to the trail system is thru the AOAA parking lot. 
  38. Trailhead Campground is moving towards dark-sky compliance.  When entering, low beams only, turn off all auxiliary lighting that casts light beyond the vehicle.
    • In the sites: Keep all lights low lumen and warm temperature. 
    • Work lights, lanterns, lights that cast into other sites are not permitted.
    • Turn off vehicle headlights as soon as the vehicle is no longer in motion, do not use headlights to setup camp.
  39. Electric driven bikes, unicycles and scooters are prohibited in the campground.
    • Electric Dirtbikes, and ATVs, are only allowed to be operated to and from the AOAA trail system
    • Anyone with Electric driven ATV, Bike, Golfcart will assessed $5.00 a day, per vehicle.
  40. EV Charging is not allowed at the campground. Anyone that charges at the campground will be assest a $50 per day charge, and removed from the campground.

The AOAA and Trailhead Campground are separate entities!  Do not ask the AOAA Staff about Trailhead Campground policies or procedures.  The same applies with asking the Campground Staff about the AOAA.  While both the AOAA and the Campground try to help when we/they can both will make changes or have special events going on that we/they would not have all the details on.

For up to date AOAA rules see: https://www.aoaatrails.com/getstarted

For up to date AOAA Events see: https://www.aoaatrails.com/aoaacalendar

 


Phone: 570-495-4453 Questions, changes, cancellations.

All reservations via website or Kiosk only

Email: Click here

We'd love to hear from you!

If you have a question or a comment, we would love to hear it. Please send us an email or give us a call, someone on our staff will get back to you soon.