Kozy Rest Kampground - Area Attractios

From the lush green forests of summertime to the brilliant leaves in fall, the woods of northwestern Pennsylvania are an incredible place to play in the outdoors. Stay at Kozy Rest Kampground and enjoy activities like fishing and boating on Lake Arthur, hiking in the Clear Creek State Forest, and wildlife viewing along the Allegheny River Tract (located just 20 miles away from camp). You’ll find twenty-one miles of trails and scenic river-valley views there, spread over 3200 glorious acres. The national natural landmark of McConnell’s Mill State Park (also about twenty miles away) offers fantastic hiking, rock climbing and kayaking.

Be sure to include a trip to the Jennings Environmental Education Center, a 300 acre environmental park. Plan an outing to pet the animals at the Living Treasures Animal Park or head to Wendell August Forge (set seven miles from our campground), creators and merchants of the world’s most unique hand-forged gifts, for an afternoon of shopping. You can go Golfing in Butler County at one of the many courses, go sailing and windsurfing at Moraine State Park, or shop ’til you drop at the Prime Outlet Mall in Grove City.

If it’s a trip into the big city that interests you, head to Pittsburgh, home of Heinz Field, PNC Park, and the Mellon Arena. At just fifty-eight miles from Kozy Rest Kampground, this makes a nice day trip. About ninety miles to the North, you’ll find the town of Erie, another fabulous place to visit. And right nearby, Slippery Rock University is nine miles away and Grove City College is six miles away. Plan a scenic drive through the area and visit the highlights of Mercer County, Venango County, and Butler County, home to the August Regatta at Lake Arthur and September’s Butler Fall Festival.

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Lake Arthur - Set just eight miles away from Kozy Rest Kampground, Moraine State Park's Lake Arthur is a 3,225 acre haven for outdoor enthusiasts. This is an ideal place for fishing, boating, running, or just lying on a beach. You can rent a canoe, paddleboat, motorboat, pontoon, or sailboat for an afternoon of boating; enjoy a picnic lunch near the shore; or put your own craft into the water by using one of the eleven easy-access public boat launches with docking facilities. Lake Arthur is the largest man-made lake in Pennsylvania, boasting 42 miles of scenic shoreline. You'll find off-shore & dry mooring at Moraine State Park, plus canoe and sailboat racks available at the marina.

Living Treasures Animal Park - Wolves, lemurs, zebras, bears and a host of other animals are all congregated at Living Treasures Animal Park in Moraine, located just 22 miles from Kozy Rest Kampground. Your entire family will enjoy seeing these incredible animals, including babies! Show the kids something they will never forget by taking them to visit the petting zoo, where they can have a hands-on experience with goats, pigs, miniature horses, and wooly lambs. Then tour through the rest of the park, viewing tigers, kangaroos, peacocks, camels, and baboons. You'll see animals from every corner of the world at this amazing park.

Prime Outlet - You'll find incredible shopping at Grove City's Prime Outlet mall, set ten miles from our Harrisville PA campground. Rated as one of the top twenty Outlet Centers in the nation by Value Retail News (August, 2005), Prime Outlet offers over 140 brand named outlets. Visit the COACH store, Liz Claiborne, Eddie Bauer, Old Navy, and London Fog outlets for stunning savings on your favorite merchandise. You'll find children's apparel stores, health and beauty shops, and home furnishing stores, plus plenty of shoe stores and specialty shops. If all that shopping makes you hungry, just swing by the food court for lunch or a quick snack. There's even a free trolley to transport you around the center.

Lawrence County - Lovely Lawrence County, Pennsylvania is a splendid place to explore. Take a scenic fifteen mile drive from our Harrisville RV park and visit the heart of Amish Dutch country, a land filled with covered bridges, delightful small towns, and more than forty unique shops. Plan a tour through Volant, a grist mill town that was founded in 1893 and that now offers antique shops and Victorian collectibles. New Wilmington has picturesque scenery, historic sites, and Old World charm. Lawrence County is also home to the Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, the New Castle Playhouse, and the Harlansburg Station Museum of Transportation.