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East Branch Campground

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in East Branch Clarion River Lake, near Wilcox, Pennsylvania.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
30overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
40 ftmax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 30 sites it is the #23 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
  • There are 22 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 83% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (25 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 28 of 30 sites; campfires allowed on 30 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~106 mi, Winchester ~166 mi, Baltimore ~188 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only3
RV-only22
Electric25
Cabin/shelter4

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

BoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingKayakingPicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater ActivitiesWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Twin Lakes
Allegheny National Forest
9.1PA—50 E 15A 40 ft— Reserve13 (27.6 mi)
Red Mill Pond
Allegheny National Forest
10.0PA—— — —— ?20 (47.9 mi)
High Pines RV Park
Private campground
11.9PA—— — yes— ?5 (21.8 mi)
Gas Well Equine Camping Area
PA DCNR
16.8PA—— — —— ?0
Two Mile Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
19.1PA—— — —— ?11 (52.0 mi)
Rock City Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
19.7PA—— — —— ?6 (32.3 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview East Branch Campground is located at East Branch Lake in Northeastern Elk County. East Branch Lake offers an excellent freshwater fishery as well as other recreational opportunities from hiking, boating, and picnicking. Campers have access to shopping, restaurants, and other natural resource attractions nearby. Recreation East Branch is known for being a high-quality fishery. The predominate fish species at East Branch are small and large mouth bass, lake trout, musky, walleye, and a variety of panfish. The outflow area below the dam is known for its year-round cool to cold waters and is managed as a delayed harvest trout fishing area. The outflow area is a popular destination f… read the full description on Recreation.gov