Hertlein Campsite

If looking for a night out on the Appalachian trail, this gem of an area is a 6 mile hike in from Rt 501 (heading N) or a 3 mile hike in from Rt 183 (heading S). Although this area for camping can get quite busy in peak hiking season, there are so many campsite options that you won't feel crowded. There are also 2 tent pads, a spring fed pond (down a trail from the tent pads), with numerous campsites right around the pond. If busy, head up the hill (AT trail goes North, uphill from where the tent pads are) for more campsite options. Water always running in this area even in hot, dry summers. Just a beautiful spot right on the AT!!!

Very cool. Moderate tail to get to is and some elevation changes but nothing too serious. Water is beautiful!

The beauty of this place is what’s keeping me from rating it one star. It really is a nice place to sit and maybe camp. The pond is really pretty and the waterfall is nice to sleep to. My issues with this are: lots of broken glass adjacent to the fire pit where you most likely want to set up a tent. Very rocky, so a lot of work to move stuff plus lots of broken glass. There is a lot of traffic noise from the highway a few miles away, and was irritating when you heard a semi put on the Jake brake. There was a lot of remnants of people there. Trash, fishing lines, water bottles, beer bottles etc. This could be solved very easily.... don’t smash your glass bottles and take out what you bring in! There is currently an abundance of fire wood (April 12, 2019). It looks like they are doing some c

Stopped here while doing a section hike southbound from PA183 to PA 501. This campsite is just about exactly half way. I think I counted 7 premade campsites in this area from the Appalachian Trail down to the old reservoir. Very peaceful and beautiful scenery if you're right near the water. The ground in some of the sites is very rocky and uneven.

Great campsite. The waterfall is very nice atmosphere and a good water source.