Route 6 Campground

Gaines, Pennsylvania

1 RV Site

Route 6 Campground in Gaines, Pennsylvania, sits along the historic Pennsylvania Route 6 in the northern tier of the Keystone State, a corridor often called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and recognized as one of Pennsylvania's most scenic byways through a landscape of ridges, valleys, and the deeply forested terrain of Tioga County in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Positioned along a peaceful pond with RV sites, cabin rentals, and tent spaces spread across well-maintained grounds, the campground provides a comfortable base for exploring a region where Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon, state forest wilderness, and unspoiled rural character define the visitor experience. The campground's facility mix serves a range of camping styles and preferences, with full hookup RV pads accommodating self-contained vehicles, cabin rentals providing prepared accommodations for guests without camping gear, and tent sites for traditional campers who want closer contact with the property's natural setting. A pond anchors the central grounds, providing a placid water feature where guests can fish from the shore or simply sit and watch the morning mist rise. A pavilion serves as the gathering space for group events and casual socializing, and the on-site general store and boutique shop cover basic supply needs and the incidental purchases that campground general stores have always provided to traveling guests. Tioga County's landscape is defined by the deeply dissected Allegheny Plateau, where the Tioga River and Pine Creek have carved dramatic valley corridors through a landscape of state forest land, private timber holdings, and the scattered agricultural clearings that persist in the plateau's broader terrain. The county's population density is among the lowest in Pennsylvania, and the resulting character—quiet roads, dark skies, abundant wildlife, and a pervasive sense of undisturbed natural landscape—makes it one of the Pennsylvania Wilds' most appealing and authentic destinations for guests seeking a genuine outdoor immersion experience. Pine Creek Gorge—Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon—lies within Leonard Harrison State Park and Colton Point State Park approximately 15 miles west of Gaines, where Pine Creek has carved a 47-mile gorge reaching 1,450 feet in depth through the Tioga State Forest, creating one of the most dramatic inland scenic landscapes in the eastern United States. The gorge's overlooks, hiking trails along the rim, and the Pine Creek Rail Trail on the canyon floor provide recreation options for visitors at every fitness level, from rim viewpoint strollers to multi-day backpackers following the trail through the canyon. The nearby town of Wellsboro, with its gas-lit streets and Victorian commercial architecture, serves as the regional hub for Grand Canyon visitors and provides dining and shopping for Route 6 travelers. Route 6 Campground operates seasonally from spring through fall in Tioga County's northern Pennsylvania climate, where the summer season is temperate and pleasant, fall foliage arrives with some of the best hardwood color in the eastern United States in early to mid-October, and spring brings trout fishing to the area's limestone streams and stocked waterways. The Pine Creek Rail Trail's biking and hiking season drives consistent demand from cyclists completing the trail's 62-mile length through the gorge, and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon's scenic reputation draws photographers and casual sightseers throughout the outdoor season. Reservations during fall foliage weekends are typically needed well in advance given the concentrated demand that northern Pennsylvania's October color generates.

What does this place offer

Bathrooms
Biking
Boutique Shop
Cabins
Dining

Dump Station
Firewood
Fishing
Full Hookup
Golf Course Nearby

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Location

Route 6 Campground, 1472 US-6, Gaines, PA 16921, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 1:00 PM

Rules

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure RV/Tent Sites - Check-in time is 3 PM till 9 PM for all sites. - Check-out time for RV/tent sites is 1 PM. - ALWAYS use a surge protector on your RV. - If you are checking in between 12 PM and 3 PM there will be a $15 early check-in fee. - Check-ins prior to 12 will be charged 50% of one night. - Any check-out between 1 PM and 4 PM will be charged $15. - Checkout after 4 PM will be charged 50% of one night. Cabins/RV Rentals - If you would like to check in after 9 pm please let us know and we can arrange for you to go straight to your cabin or site. - Cabin/RV rental check-out time is 12 PM. - Cabin/RVrentals early check-in fee is $15 per hour. - Any check-in prior to 12 would be charged 50% of one night. - The late check-out fee is $15 per hour. - Any check out after 3 PM would be charged 50% of one night. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Pet Policy - ALL dogs must have rabies vaccination papers emailed to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to arrival. - Pets must be attended to, cleaned up after, and leashed at all times. - You will be charged a $30.00 fee for any dog waste left on the grounds. - All pets are allowed on RV sites. - Pets over 35 pounds are not permitted in any RV rentals or cabins. - All pets staying in cabins/RV rentals must be registered on the reservation. (additional fees apply for pets staying in cabins) - If you fail to register your pet we will add the pet to the reservation and the card on file will be charged. - Shedding pets are not allowed on any furniture. If there is any hair or damage found on the furniture you will be charged an additional $50.00 fee. - If your pet is over 35 pounds and is found inside one of the cabins (except for the primitive and rustic cabins) you will be charged an additional $100.00 per night. - No more than 3 pets are allowed per site Quiet Hours - Quiet hours are from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. - During quiet hours, no loud music or any other type of disturbances will be allowed. - Please be respectful of others staying at the campground and honor the quiet hours. - If quiet hours are not followed, you will be required to leave the campground. Fire Policy - Campfires must be contained within a fire ring and thoroughly extinguished when unattended. - Firepits are for firewood and paper only. - Do not burn garbage or put glass bottles, cans, etc into the fire ring. - Do not burn any firewood that contains any metal or nails of any sort. - If prohibited products are found in the fire rings you will be charged an additional clean-up fee. Drugs/Smoking Policy - NO SMOKING, VAPING is permitted in any building owned by the campground. - If cigarettes are found in any buildings owned by the campground and you or any of your guests are found responsible you will be charged a $250.00 cleaning fee. - We do not permit the use of any drugs of any kind anywhere on the property. Speed Limit -The speed limit is 10 MPH throughout the campground. Guests - Additional overnight guests must be registered on the reservation. Vehicle Policy - Cars/ vehicles must be parked on your site and not be blocking another site. - The rental of the Premises includes a right to park no more than two (2) personal transportation vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, etc.) on your site. - Additional vehicles need to be parked in additional parking at a daily fee of $5.00 dollars per day. - ATVS/GOLF CARTS must be registered at the office to be on the campground property. - They must be registered and insured. - No driving in the grass. Trash Policy - Dispose of trash properly and keep sites clean. - If excessive trash is left in your cabin or RV site you will be charged an additional $250.00 fee. Behavior - Respect the privacy of others. - Occupant shall not engage in any activity that violates the applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, or rules of the state, county, city, or municipality, nor shall the occupant permit any other person on the Premises to engage in such activity. - The occupant shall follow any regulations, rules, or signs posted in the Campground. - Violations of the above policies may result in a warning. - Violations of these policies after one (1) warning may result in being asked to vacate the campground prior to the end of the lease term without a refund. Damage -DAMAGE TO PROPERTY of Route 6 Campground will result in a fee equal to or greater than the amount of the damage.

Cancellation Policy

MODERATE If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.