Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead

Federal campground in Allegheny National Forest

Location: Sheffield, PA, PA

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, use the self pay station to complete your campsite purchase.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/minister-creek-campground-and-trailhead to be notified when sites open up.

Extremely affordable at $12/night with a highly-rated 4.8/5 from 122 Google reviews. Campers praise the beautiful area, inexpensive rates, and multiple camping spots both in the campground and nearby.

Wildlife alert: Canada Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Black-and-white Warbler, Gray Catbird, Wood Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle, Northern Ringneck Snake

Insider tips for Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Use the self-pay station on-site to complete your purchase Free campsites available within walking distance of the trailhead Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days within a 30-day window

Skip Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal closure. You prefer reservation-based camping — first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Farnsworth Cabin (Clarendon, PA), Hearts Content Recreation Area (Bradford, PA), Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA), Kelly Pines Campground (Bradford, PA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead

Cell signal at Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (Sheffield, PA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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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Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead

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Sheffield, PA, PA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, use the self pay station to complete your campsite purchase.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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 hookups — no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal closure✕ You prefer reservation-based camping — first-come, first-served only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to claim a site

Use the self-pay station on-site to complete your purchase

Free campsites available within walking distance of the trailhead

Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days within a 30-day window

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Canada Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Black-and-white Warbler, Gray Catbird, Wood Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle, Northern Ringneck Snake

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Allegheny National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

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

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Allegheny National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Allegheny National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead cost per night?+
Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead open?+
Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead?+
Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead?+
Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead 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 Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead open, and what are check-in times?+
Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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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$12 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)

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From $24/night

Kelly Pines Campground

Bradford, PA

From $15/night

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