Elk State Park is located at this lake in scenic western Pennslyvania, 14
miles north east of Johnsonburg.

Elk State Park is located at this lake in scenic western Pennslyvania, 14 miles north east of Johnsonburg.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.  </p>

East Branch Dam looking North

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East Branch Lake looking East

East Branch Lake looking during winter

A photo of facility East Branch Campground with Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup

A photo of facility East Branch Campground with Water Hookup

East Branch Campground

The water at East Branch Campground is currently **NOT POTABLE.** It is
recommended that the water is not used for drinking or dish washing. It is not
necessary to boil the water. We are working to get this fixed as soon as
possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

<p>The water at East Branch Campground is currently <strong>NOT POTABLE. </strong>It is recommended that the water is not used for drinking or dish washing. It is not necessary to boil the water. We are working to get this fixed as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. </p>

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