Whether it’s a luxurious log cabin or a humble place to rest your head after hunting, your PA Wilds camp is your home-away-from-home.
How often have you heard someone (or have you said yourself), “We’re heading up to camp for the weekend!” Many times, they don’t mean a tent in the woods. Rather, it’s a simple place to call home while you’re hunting, fishing, hiking, paddling or otherwise just enjoying the PA Wilds. In our PA Wilds region, you’ll see camps all over the place. However, you’ll especially find these camps in Elk Country and the Dark Skies landscape of Potter County, known as God’s Country.
Many people use their camps or cabins for hunting excursions. However, even outside of hunting season, these camps provide a place where people can slow down and escape their daily routines. Group meals, campfires, good drinks, card games and lots of laughter are the key to the quintessential camp experience.
You want your camp to feel as comfortable as your home, while still maintaining that sense of ruggedness and escape from the “real world.”
The PA Wilds Marketplace has plenty of products that can help you decorate your camp, as well as fun things to add to the camp to keep people entertained and well-fed.
Alabaster Sabra Blend Coffee - Alabaster Coffee Roaster and Tea Co.
If you’re waking up at the crack of dawn (or even earlier) to go hunting or fishing, you’ll need some caffeine to help you stay alert. Alabaster's Sabra blend is an ongoing pursuit in a fresh crop, seasonal coffee blend. An excellent espresso, the framework for Sabra is a flavor profile that is sweet with a syrupy body and a vibrant finish. The current iteration is a blend of Colombian & Brazilian coffees - all direct trade from women-owned coffee businesses.
Pennsylvania Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas - PA Wilds Conservation Shop
Need some inspiration for places to explore while out at your camp? The 50+ page PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas is the go-to guide for people looking to explore the wonders of the PA Wilds. Serving as a print companion to PAWilds.com, the PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas provides travel tips and planning resources, ideas on things to see and do throughout the region, and navigable maps. This atlas was also sourced and made entirely in-region! The design work, photography, and printing were all completed by PA Wilds artisans and businesses. Even the paper was sourced in the PA Wilds!
The "Buck" Bar - The Wild Botanica
If you’re out in the woods in search for deer, why not bring the deer into your camp? The “Buck” Bar is one of three soaps in the “Oh Deer” series: “Handmade soap for your whole herd.” It was inspired by Pennsylvania’s state animal, the white-tailed deer, which continues to flourish in forests across the region. This scent will leave you feeling stoic, alert, and ready to hit the trail. Emerge from hidin’ in the woody pines and chase down your day! The scent is a fresh mix of bay leaf, fir needle, cedar wood, bergamot, and tobacco.
All Natural Inspect Repellent - Sue's Salves
We all know the worst part about camping is the mosquitos. And smelly bug sprays full of chemicals can be a necessary evil. Not anymore! Sue Morris developed an all natural insect repellent crafted with a unique blend of 100% pure essential oils which naturally repel mosquitoes, flies, ticks and other insects. It is safe to spray on your skin and your clothes, your children and your pets. It is also an excellent spray for white fly on your plants!
Small Town Night Club Shirt - PA Made LLC
Dress the part! Don't forget to grab your camping apparel before heading out. We recommend this "Small Town Night Club" short sleeve t-shirt, long sleeve, or zip-up, screen printed on the back with a small "PA Made" Logo on the front left chest.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot - Kevin Coolidge
Need something for the kids to read while getting ready for bed at the camp? “Maybe we’ll see Bigfoot during this trip!” Kevin Coolidge’s books are full of adventure while not being too scary for kids to be able to fall asleep afterwards. In The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot, the three raccoon brothers discover they were not meant to be ordinary brothers, but something extraordinary, ninjas! In this origin story, the Totally Ninja Raccoons begin their ninja training and begin their first mission… to capture the elusive Bigfoot.
Murders & Mysterious Deaths in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Volume I - James Baumgratz
Want some creepy stories to read around the campfire? This book by James Baumgratz features 25 true murders from all corners of the Pennsylvania Wilds… Lycoming, Clinton, Centre, Potter, Tioga, McKean, Forest, Elk, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties. Although you want want to kids to read these before trying to fall asleep, these mysterious murders are perfect for someone who loves reading about interesting history, including all the grisly bits.
Fishing Gear - Pheasant Tail Design Co
An all-time favorite camping activity is fishing. And in the PA Wilds, you can purchase fishing gear from small, local businesses just like Pheasant Tail Design Co. Grab a handcrafted net and fishing rod to pack and bring along on your adventure.
Personalized Off To The Campsite Keychain - Allegheny Nesting
This personalized keychain is the perfect addition to your key ring to keep track of your camp key. Never misplace it, and carry it with pride so everyone will know you are "off to the campsite." Personalize it with your name or a even a quote engraved.
Maple Barbeque Sauce - Patterson Farms
Maple syrup doesn’t have to stay contained to breakfast foods! Patterson Farms Maple BBQ Sauce, made with 100% PA pure maple syrup, allows you to bring some local flavor to your camp barbeque. This sweet and tangy sauce will have everyone looking forward to dinner around the campfire.
Pennsylvania State Parks and State Forests Passport - PA Wilds Conservation Shop
With 29 state parks within the PA Wilds and 124 state parks statewide, it’s difficult to be too far away from a park while you’re camping! Take this passport book along with you on your adventures to keep track of all the parks you have visited. This 135-page passport includes maps, a history of the state’s park and forest system, a brief description and most memorable feature of each state park and forest, and additional online resources. Participants can track their visits to our public lands by initialing their book or having it stamped at the park or forest office.
Looking for more products that are made locally in the PA Wilds?
Check out the rest of the products on the PA Wilds Marketplace or look at our Camping Trip Must-Haves in our Experience Picks category.
