Ives Run
Tioga-Hammond Lakes — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: TIOGA, PA, PA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$46 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (1324 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania. Surrounded by lush forested ridges, the lake offers recreation for the entire family, including picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife watching. Ives Run, with its beach and grassy sunning area, is a great place for kids of any age.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ives-run to be notified when sites open up.
Ives Run offers 186 spacious campsites on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania, with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking surrounded by forested ridges. Google reviewers praise the spacious sites and individual bathrooms with showers, rating it 4.6/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Bald Eagle present in area. Also: White-tailed Deer, North American Porcupine, Cedar Waxwing, Northern Red-tailed Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, Eastern Milksnake.
Insider tips for Ives Run: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand All campsites are spacious; hilltop sites offer scenic views Bring your own water/electric hookups or self-contained RV — no hookups available at most sites
Skip Ives Run if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operation only May-October. You need on-site management assistance — known staffing limitations.
Best time to visit Ives Run: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lawrence Recreation Area (Tioga, PA), Lambs Creek Recreation Area (Tioga, PA), South Shore Recreation Area (Tioga, PA), Tompkins (TIOGA, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ives Run
Cell signal at Ives Run (TIOGA, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania. Surrounded by lush forested ridges, the lake offers recreation for the entire family, including picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife watching. Ives Run, with its beach and grassy sunning area, is a great place for kids of any age.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
All campsites are spacious; hilltop sites offer scenic views
Bring your own water/electric hookups or self-contained RV
no hookups available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The campground is located 4 miles south of Tioga and 12 miles north of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on State Route 287, within the Ives Run Recreation Area.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tioga-Hammond Lakes fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tioga-Hammond Lakes before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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