Army Corps of Engineers · Pennsylvania
East Branch Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · Pennsylvania, United States
- Sites
- 33
- Hookups
- 26 electric, 32 with water, 5 no hookups
- Season
- May 24 to September 29
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,877 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- East Branch Clarion River Lake
- Nearest town
- Wilcox
- Address
- 631 East Branch Dam Road , Wilcox, PA, 15870
- Phone
- 814-965-2065
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
32 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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 for canoers and kayakers alike. For a tranquil experience visit our overlook and picnic area located across from the campground.
Facilities
There is one camping loop at East Branch Lake with four cabins available. The camping loop has a restroom with showers. Campsites and cabins have fire rings, picnic tables, and a lantern hanger. All four cabins have electric and most of the camp sites offer electric hookup unless otherwise stated. Be cautious of overhead power lines in ingress and egress camp roadway.
Natural Features
East Branch Lake is in Northeastern Elk County, Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with Aspen saplings that provide excellent cover for fish. East Branch is known for its clear and exceptional water quality. East Branch is located in High Plateau Section of Pennsylvania.
Nearby Attractions
Campers and visitors can visit Elk State Park, Bendigo State Park, or the Allegheny National Forest. The nearby cities of St. Marys and Kane offer a good variety of restaurants, microbreweries, wineries, shopping, and other activities.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 16° | -9° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 19° | -9° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 27° | 7° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 37° | 18° | 80° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 49° | 31° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 54° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 63° | 52° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 62° | 52° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 57° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 42° | 32° | 75° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 30° | 14° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 26° | 2° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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