East Branch Campground

East Branch Clarion River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Wilcox, PA, PA

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$55 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (56 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/east-branch-campground to be notified when sites open up.

East Branch Campground offers excellent freshwater fishing for bass, lake trout, musky, and walleye, plus hiking, boating, and kayaking opportunities at East Branch Lake. Campers praise it as a peaceful facility with helpful staff and adequate space for gear setup.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Watersnake, Bobcat, and Wapiti present in the area. Cedar Waxwing, Northern Parula, and Chestnut-sided Warbler also documented.

Insider tips for East Branch Campground: Book well in advance—federal campground with limited availability Site 8 is located higher on the hill with good spacing from neighbors Ask for the host upon arrival; park office can be difficult to locate Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking

Skip East Branch Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites. You have a large RV—road access is steep and rough. You require full hookups—most sites lack water/sewer connections.

Best time to visit East Branch Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though booking early is critical as a federal campground with seasonal operations noted.

Nearby campgrounds: Twin Lakes (Pa) (Marienville , PA), Red Bridge (Pa) (BRADFORD, PA), Kelly Pines Campground (Bradford, PA), Kiasutha (Bradford, PA).

Cell Phone Coverage at East Branch Campground

Cell signal at East Branch Campground (Wilcox, PA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Wilcox, PA, PA★ 4.3 (56 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Hookups27 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
RestroomsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites✕ You have a large RV—road access is steep and rough✕ You require full hookups—most sites lack water/sewer connections

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book well in advance

federal campground with limited availability

Site 8 is located higher on the hill with good spacing from neighbors

Ask for the host upon arrival; park office can be difficult to locate

Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though booking early is critical as a federal campground with seasonal operations noted

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Watersnake, Bobcat, and Wapiti present in the area. Cedar Waxwing, Northern Parula, and Chestnut-sided Warbler also documented.

Location

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814-965-2065· East Branch Clarion River Lake
Getting there →

From Interstate 80 points Southeast, take exit 111 and travel PA 153 North to Penfield for 8 miles. Take PA 255 North to St. Marys for 19 miles. Continue on PA 255 North and make a sharp left onto South Michael Street. Turn right onto N St. Marys Street continue for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Windfall Road continue for 1 mile. Take a slight left onto Flower Valley Road/Glenn Hazel Road and continue for 8 miles. Turn right onto East Branch Dam Road and continue for approximately 1 mile. From Inter

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — East Branch Clarion River Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at East Branch Clarion River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does East Branch Campground cost per night?+
East Branch Campground costs $15–$55 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is East Branch Campground open?+
East Branch Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does East Branch Campground have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at East Branch Campground?+
East Branch Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at East Branch Campground?+
East Branch Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at East Branch Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at East Branch Campground is rated moderate. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is East Branch Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
East Branch Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

East Branch Lake Facebook Page
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4.3 (56)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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From $15/night

Kiasutha

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From $20/night

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