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Camping for fishing in Pennsylvania

36 camps in Pennsylvania that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 59°F.

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36camps for fishing
1free or dispersed
27reservable
May–Sepbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around North Warren11 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  2. Around Altoona8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  3. Around Wellsboro5 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  4. Around Murrysville4 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  5. Around Hermitage4 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Pennsylvania are good for fishing?

36 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 59°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 89% also offer boating & paddling, 72% also offer hiking, 58% also offer hunting.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Pennsylvania

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Lawrence Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 49 approximately 4 miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.…

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  • Buckaloons Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Buckaloons Recreation Area is located along the west bank of the ⁠[Allegheny Wild and Scenic River](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=81938), offering a one-lane…

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  • Shenango Rec Area CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    The Shenango Recreation Area is situated within the broad, flat, meandering valleys of the Shenango River and Pymatuning Creek. Sharon, Pennsylvania is approximately 7 miles southwest and…

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  • Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety…

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  • Lambs Creek Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a…

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  • Nancy'S Boat To Shore Campground (Pa)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Nancy’s Boat-to-Shore Campground offers a secluded, primitive camping experience at Raystown Lake,accessible ONLY by boat (absolutely NO motor vehicle access). Located on Raystown’s western…

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  • Seven Points Picnic SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    There are five picnic shelters located within the Seven Points Recreation Area at Raystown Lake. They include Allegheny, Dogwood, Oak, Pine and Redbud Shelters. Each of the shelters has…

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  • Farnsworth CabinFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the two-bedroom stone cabin was renovated in 2010 and now provides modern amenities. The cabin is equipped with electricity…

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