East Branch Campground

East Branch Clarion River Lake, Pennsylvania

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As of October 2026, East Branch Campground is a campground in Pennsylvania with 31 campsites. East Branch Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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East Branch Campground is located at 41.5604° N, 78.5992° W.

people allowed on 30 of 31 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 25

East Branch Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Changes allowed: 1 change(s) per reservation
Campsites held at once: 4 campsite(s) held
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Maximum per transaction: 4 reservations per transaction
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for East Branch Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at East Branch Campground

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RV 23
Cabin 4
Tent 3
Group 1
Accessible 1
Hookups 28

What an RV fits

20 ft3 sites
24 ft5 sites
26 ft2 sites
30 ft4 sites
32 ft1 site
36 ft5 sites
40 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, wildlife, photography.

All sites at East Branch Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
1	East Branch	RV	8	20 ft	Electric	-
2	East Branch	RV	8	24 ft	Electric	-
3	East Branch	RV	8	30 ft	Electric	-
4	East Branch	RV	8	36 ft	Electric	-
5	East Branch	RV	8	24 ft	Electric	-
6	East Branch	RV	8	30 ft	Electric	-
7	East Branch	RV	8	24 ft	-	-
8	East Branch	RV	8	36 ft	Electric	-
9	East Branch	RV	8	30 ft	Electric	-
10	East Branch	RV	8	20 ft	Electric	-
11	East Branch	RV	8	20 ft	Electric	-
12	East Branch	RV	8	26 ft	Electric	-
13	East Branch	RV	8	36 ft	Electric	-
14	East Branch	RV	8	24 ft	Electric	-
15	East Branch	RV	8	30 ft	Electric	-
16	East Branch	RV	8	36 ft	Electric	-
17	East Branch	RV	8	40 ft	-	-
18	East Branch	Tent	8	-	Electric	-
19	East Branch	RV	8	26 ft	Electric	-
20	East Branch	RV	8	36 ft	Electric	-
21	East Branch	RV	8	24 ft	Electric	-
22	East Branch	RV	8	32 ft	Electric	-
23	East Branch	RV	8	40 ft	Electric	-
24	East Branch	Tent	8	-	-	-
25	East Branch	Tent	8	-	Electric	-
26	East Branch	RV	8	-	Electric	-
Cabin 1	East Branch	Cabin	8	-	Electric	-
Cabin 2	East Branch	Cabin	8	-	Electric	-
Cabin 3	East Branch	Cabin	8	-	Electric	-
Cabin 4	East Branch	Cabin	8	-	Electric	-
East Branch Picnic Shelter	-	Group	25	-	Electric, Water	Accessible

About East Branch Campground

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.

Rules and notices at East Branch Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check East Branch Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

In cabins, linens are not provided beds do have mattresses. Cabins have electric outlets, portable air conditioning and heating units are not allowed. Overhead powerlines clearance is 13'4" please plan ahead if your RV has implements that exceed that, i.e. AC units, satellite dish, etc. A dump station is available to registered campers and those with a prepaid dump station pass. WE CANNOT TAKE RESERVATIONS. RESERVATIONS CAN ONLY BE MADE THROUGH Recreation.gov.

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East Branch Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at East Branch Campground?

East Branch Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 31 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at East Branch Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at East Branch Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does East Branch Campground have?

East Branch Campground has 31 campsites.

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