Wilcox, PA

East Branch Campground

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

East Branch Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for East Branch Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.37°JJanuary: average water temperature 37°F37°FFebruary: average water temperature 37°F38°MMarch: average water temperature 38°F43°AApril: average water temperature 43°F49°MMay: average water temperature 49°F54°JJune: average water temperature 54°F59°JJuly: average water temperature 59°F59°AAugust: average water temperature 59°F58°SSeptember: average water temperature 58°F53°OOctober: average water temperature 53°F46°NNovember: average water temperature 46°F40°DDecember: average water temperature 40°F

Water: EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam, PA (USGS 03027500)

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