Austin Campground at Nelson Run
38 RV Sites, 7 Cabins, 4 Tent Sites
Tucked into a gorgeous valley in Potter County, Pennsylvania, Austin Campground is the perfect setting for relaxing and reconnecting with family in the great outdoors-- from the abundance of charming nearby wildlife to the countless activities waiting right here.
So many fun games, sights, and experiences await you. Fishing, Hiking, and more are all part of a stay with us, and you can try your hand at horseshoes, Giant Checkers, volleyball, and countless other activities that will entertain the whole family!
Potter County and the Pennsylvania Wilds are home to some of Pennsylvania’s most breathtaking natural attractions. From the stately Benezette Elk herds to the gorgeous PA Grand Canyon, you won’t be able to see all the sights in a single visit!
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Location
Things to know
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AMRules
Check-in Procedure
- Check-in time is 2:00 pm
- Check-out time is 11:00 am
- There is a fee for early check-in and late check-out.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.
Air Conditioning / Electric Heaters
- No household window type a/c allowed in RVs or structures.
Additional Tents
- Two sleeping accommodations are allowed per site, one camper and one tent, or two tents.
Building
- There is no building, alterations, modifications, or repairs to existing structures, roofs, or decks without permission!
Fires
- Campfires are to be contained in a steel fire ring.
- The flame can be no more than 30” above the fire ring.
- Fires are to be extinguished before leaving the campground or retiring for the night.
- Do not burn or leave trash in the fire ring.
- Fire rings are not to be moved without permission from management.
Building
- There is no dam building in Nelson Run Creek.
Dumpster Use
- Our dumpster gets dumped every other week.
- Please recycle all aluminum cans beside the dumpster.
- No large items are in the dumpster unless authorized by management.
Electric & Water
- Electric and water are to be disconnected upon your departure with the exception of metered electric.
- Per day charge for unmetered electricity.
Feeding Wild Animals
- Do not feed local wildlife.
- They become dependent.
Firearms or Weapons
- Firearms must be secured and unloaded at all times.
- There is no discharging of a firearm or weapon in the campground.
Fireworks
- Fireworks are not permitted.
Mail
- The campground cannot be used as a mailing address; only forwarded mail service delivery envelopes are accepted.
Minors
- Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be left unsupervised at the campground.
Motorized Transportation
- All motorized vehicles, including ATVs and golf carts, must be driven by a licensed driver.
- Must be approved by management.
- Charges will apply.
- Children at no time can assist in the operation of a vehicle.
- Children’s ATVs, bullets, dirt bikes, or battery cars are not permitted.
Pets Policy
- Maximum of 3 Pets per site.
- Pets are to be kept on a leash no longer than 6’.
- Owners are to clean up after their pets. No noisy /aggressive pets permitted.
- Pets cannot be left unattended.
- Owners must have current inoculation papers in their possession if needed while at the campground.
Quiet Time
- Quiet time is from 11:00 pm - 8:00 am
Registration
- All campers and their guests must register when first entering the campground.
- Please have the Car Passes on the mirrors.
- All unpaid guest fees will be collected from the responsible party for the campsite or cabin.
- A limit of 2 vehicles per RV site.
- Added charge for additional vehicles. Maximum of 3.
Renewing Your Agreement
- If you are not going to renew your agreement, you will need to give a written 30-day notice, or a one-month rent payment may be incurred.
- The same one-month written Notice will be granted to you in the case of Austin Campground choosing not to renew your agreement.
Returned Check
- A $40.00 fee will be charged on all returned checks.
RV Covering
- May be covered with a tarp from Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Satellite Dishes
- May only be added with the permission of placement from management.
Selling a Seasonal RV
- It is the seller's responsibility to notify the campground prior to the sale or transfer of ownership of the RV.
- If the intent is for the RV to remain at the campground, all sales must meet prior approval and new owners must sign the site agreement.
- Failure to do so may result in the removal of RV.
Sites
- Must be kept clean and free of debris and clutter when you are not here.
- There is no storage outside of your RV with the exception of 1 Grill, a Small stack of firewood, 1 picnic table, 1 fire ring, and a portable sewer container.
- Any item left outside may be removed and discarded.
- A clean-up fee may be imposed for any site that needs to be cleaned after departure.
- This includes, but is not limited to, trash cans, buckets, toys, bikes, cinder blocks, ladders, hoses, mats, etc.
- Sewer and Gray Water
- Do not flush non-biodegradable wipes, such as baby or disinfecting wipes, in your RV holding tanks or any of our septic systems.
- Please use RV toilet paper only.
- All sewer and gray water are to be disposed of in accordance with state law.
- Do not empty on the ground.
- A sewer hose can not be connected without a working sewer holding tank.
Sewer Service
- For daily guests, service is provided between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm with notice for a charge.
- For seasonal guests, sewer service is provided 3 times per month for free.
- You MUST leave a note to be pumped out.
Speed Limit
- Campground speed is 5 mph.
Storage
- No storage of cars, boats, trailers, etc, without permission of management.
- No storage under campers! We do live in the mountains, and you need to be mindful of the wildlife.
Taxable Structures
- All rents and taxes must be paid on time.
- The structure may be removed if rent or taxes are paid late. If selling an RV, all structures need to be removed, taxes paid for the calendar year, and the RV removed from tax rolls.
Trash
- The dumpster is for bagged household trash from campground use only. No electronics, TVs, etc.
- Please recycle ALL aluminum cans only.
- We have no pickup for plastic or glass.
Water Usage
- Water is for standard RV use only.
- Water cannot be used for recreational purposes or washing cars, or ATVs.
Washing of RVs
- RVs are required to be washed once a year for a fee of $10 for water usage.
- Must be approved prior to washing. Please see management as to when this can be done.
- Hoses must be equipped with a nozzle.
- Remember, we have a limited amount of water.
Wood
- Storage of wood not to exceed 6’ L x 4’ H x 3’ W
Visitors
- The owner of the RV or responsible party of a rental cabin or site is responsible for any guest or visitor fees and the actions of their visitors and guests.
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.