Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10122722
When East Branch Campground reopens
East Branch Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
19
Openings · last 90 days
20
Only 20 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 31 monitored sites
Of the 403 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 200 open for online reservation · 176 reserved · 27 closed.
Where the open windows are
50.4% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 200 of 403 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online50.4%
Open site-dates200 / 403
Reserved (of online inventory)176 / 376
Weekday openings115
Weekend openings73
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 115 fall on weekdays and 73 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 188 open site-nights on mapped sites; 200 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 200 of 403 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 30 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 13 |
| Cabin 2 | 13 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 26 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| East Branch Picnic Shelter | 12 |
This day-use unit currently has 12 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
188 open site-nights across 28 sites at East Branch Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
30 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 31 2-night, 29 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 24.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 27 sites take 25 ft, 25 sites take 35 ft, 23 sites take 40 ft. 2 sites of 30 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 28 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Not recorded | None | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| 25 | Not recorded | None | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| Cabin 2 | 34 ft | Yes | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| 18 | 90 ft | None | 11 | 10 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 26 | 50 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| Cabin 3 | 30 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 1 | 65 ft | Yes | 7 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 20 | 42 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| Cabin 4 | 60 ft | Yes | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 11 | 38 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 2 | 44 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 21 | 50 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 22 | 45 ft | Yes | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 23 | 99 ft | Yes | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 3 | 46 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 5 | 40 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 7 | 51 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 8 | 45 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| Cabin 1 | 20 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 17 | 72 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 6 | 53 ft | Yes | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 10 | 39 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 12 | 50 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 13 | 42 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 14 | 56 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 15 | 50 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 16 | 58 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 19 | 54 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
Day-use inventory
12 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Picnic Shelter | 12 | 10 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About East Branch Campground
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.
31 monitored sitesRVs up to 99 ft24 with hookups18 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8Min-stay sites
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 Interstate 80 points Southwest, take exit 97 and travel US Route 219 North for 44 miles to Johnsonburg. Continue straight onto East Center Street for .5 miles. Turn right on to Cobb Street, and then Continue onto Bendigo Rd for 5 miles. Turn left onto Flower valley/Glen Hazel Rd. (SR 1001) for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto East Branch Dam Road and travel .8 miles campground is on your left. From points north take US 219 South to Wilcox. Turn left onto Flower Valley Rd./Glen Hazel Rd. at flashing signal light in Wilcox, continue for 6 miles. Turn left onto East Branch Dam Road and travel .8 miles campground is on your left.
631 East Branch Dam Road, Wilcox, PA 15870814-965-2065
BoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingKayakingWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10122722 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at East Branch Campground?
Reservations for East Branch Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 200 of 403 tracked site-dates are currently open (49.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 20 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at East Branch Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at East Branch Campground in the last 7 days, 19 over 30 days and 20 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at East Branch Campground?
29 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 24. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at East Branch Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
25 of the 30 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft. 28 of those 30 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at East Branch Campground?
September 2026, with 200 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 403.
When is the next open date at East Branch Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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