Family Campground

Family Campground
Across the lake from CBD's Retreat Center and Summer Camp/Outdoor School Facility, CBD operates a Family Campground. The campground with RV and tent sites is available for those who enjoy camping and outdoor recreation in a friendly, and uncrowded setting. 

All Camp Blue Diamond’s 50 tent and trailer sites are shaded and include a picnic table, fire ring and water hook-up. Electricity and sewage hook-ups are also available. Two washhouses offer flush toilets, sinks and showers. A payphone, dump station, dumpster, firewood and ice are available for our guests. 

Camp Blue Diamond's lake and sandy beach are open to guests in the family campground. Other activities available to campers at no extra charge include hiking, a playground, beach volleyball, horseshoes, biking, swimming, canoeing and fishing.

Special Activities are available to campground guests on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Heritage Fair (Sept. 25- 27, 2009) and other weekends. 

Seasonal & Yearly Sites are available.
Seasonal and Yearly sites are available for those who would like to park their RV or trailer in the Campground on a more permanent basis. Seasonal and Yearly sites are limited to weekend, holiday use, and up to two full weeks during the season. Seasonal site usage is limited to 54 days. Annual Site usage is limited to 66 days. These sites may only be used by the immediate family renting the site. If you are interested, please give us a call at (814)667-2355 or contact Camp Blue Diamond.  

Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions (less than 30 minutes) include: Shavers Creek Environmental Center, Lincoln & Indian Caverns, Penn State University, Juniata College’s Peace Chapel, and world famous trout fishing in the Little Juniata River.

Reservations for campsites are Required
For holiday weekends there is a two night minimum. Deposits are not required with reservations, except for Heritage Fair. To make a reservation or learn more about Camp Blue Diamond's  Campground contact CBD at (814)667-2355 or email.   

Family Campground Policies: Report all injuries and problems immediately to the campground directors. Insurance is the responsibility of the camper. Leave all plants, trees, rocks, etc... in their present positions. Put all garbage in the dumpster. Outside fires may only be built in fire rings. One car or truck per site. Extra vehicles should be parked in the campground lot. Parents must provide adult supervision for water activities. All minors must wear lifejackets to canoe. Equipment must be put away after use. Always seek staff permission before entering buildings outside the campground. Pets are allowed only within the campground, and must be leashed. Pets are not allowed at the beach, pavilions, or in the summer camp area. Quiet time is from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Turn off lights before going to bed. Camp Blue Diamond is a smoke-free environment. We encourage guests not to smoke, and strictly forbid smoking off your campsite. The following will get guests evicted without refund: alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and obscene language. Seasonal and Yearly site holders may have visitors. Groups with 10 or more visitors must rent a pavilion.  Visitors park in the campground lot, and leave by 10 p.m.

Campground Daily Rates-2009 (W–Water/E–Electricity/S–Sewage)  $18/night - W $22/night - W,E $25/night - W,E,S Check-out by 4 p.m. $4/night/person over 5 people  $18/night - additional unit on site  Seasonal & Yearly Rates - 2009 (Seasonal Site: May 15 - Oct. 15) (Yearly Site: May 15 - May 15) $725/seasonal - W,E $800/seasonal - W,E,S $885/yearly - W,E  $970/yearly - W,E,S Seasonal Sites limited to 54 days of actual use Annual Sites limited to 66 days of actual use Seasonal/Yearly Sites can only be used by immediate families members Site water discontinued Nov.1 - May 1