Woodcock Lake Park
Woodcock Creek Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Meadville, PA, PA
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$35 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. Four reservable picnic shelters at a rental fee of $35 per day are located within Woodcock Lake Park, formally known as the Colonel Crawford Campgrounds.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/woodcock-lake-park to be notified when sites open up.
Well-maintained federal campground with spacious sites, new fire pits, and picnic tables in a beautiful setting. Offers affordable camping at $18/night with access to walking trails, canoeing, paddling, and disc golf activities.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, White-tailed Deer, Common Raccoon, Eastern Cottontail, Downy Woodpecker, Brown-headed Cowbird, and Eastern Spiny Softshell present in the area.
Insider tips for Woodcock Lake Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand Four picnic shelters available for $35/day rental, plus first-come-first-serve shelters with no fees Free beach access on-site
Skip Woodcock Lake Park if: You need water or electrical hookups — none available at tent sites. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure. You prefer spontaneous camping — early booking is essential due to limited 4-site capacity.
Best time to visit Woodcock Lake Park: May-October — Seasonal operations; campground only open during these months per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Overlook Recreation Area (SAEGERTOWN, PA), Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter (Transfer, PA), Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter (Hermitage, PA), Shenango Rec Area Campground (HERMITAGE, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Woodcock Lake Park
Cell signal at Woodcock Lake Park (Meadville, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. Four reservable picnic shelters at a rental fee of $35 per day are located within Woodcock Lake Park, formally known as the Colonel Crawford Campgrounds.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand
Four picnic shelters available for $35/day rental, plus first-come-first-serve shelters with no fees
Free beach access on-site
Seasonal operations; campground only open during these months per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Woodcock Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Woodcock Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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