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  3. Elk State Forest

Camping at Elk State Forest near Emporium

Public campground · Emporium · 40 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Elk State Forest encompasses more than 217,000 acres of northern hardwood and mixed oak forests, mainly in Elk and Cameron counties. It derives its name from the great number of elk that once thrived in the area.

No reviews listedBook on ReserveAmerica
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Fishing
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

36 available sites

36 open of 40 site types
016 Old Landing
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
017 Middle
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
018 Brooks Saddle
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
052 Gaswell
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
053 Whitehead View
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
054 Whitehead Hideout
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
060 Bronson
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
061 Bubbling Springs
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
016 Old Landing
roadside
✓✓from $10
017 Middle
roadside
✓✓from $10
018 Brooks Saddle
roadside
✓✓from $10
052 Gaswell
roadside
✓✓from $10
053 Whitehead View
roadside
✓✓from $10
054 Whitehead Hideout
roadside
✓✓from $10
060 Bronson
roadside
✓✓from $10
061 Bubbling Springs
roadside
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 030
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
36 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on ReserveAmerica. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on ReserveAmerica ↗

36 openSites from $10/night
Book on ReserveAmerica

Amenities & location

  • Boat Ramp
  • Camping Equestrian
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Fire Ring
  • Fishing River Stream
  • Kiosk
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table
  • Primitive Camping
  • Ranger Station
  • River Stream
  • Scenic Driving Routes
Pets
Pets welcome

Location

258 Sizerville Road
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Elk State Forest: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Elk State Forest?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Elk State Forest?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Elk State Forest?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 9 pull-through, 32 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 34 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 11 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 258 Sizerville Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
Nearby

Campgrounds to compare

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Creekside Inn at Sizerville RV Site

6 mi from Elk State Forest (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night

Sizerville State Park

6.1 mi from Elk State Forest (straight-line)
Sites from $22/night
$44 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Pennsylvania State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights30 sites open for every night

Sinnemahoning State Park

8.8 mi from Elk State Forest (straight-line)
Sites from $22/night
$44 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Pennsylvania State Parks · you book on their site
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Guides for this trip

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Dark Hollow 031
state forest equestrian
✓
✓
from $10
Dark Hollow 032
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 033
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 034
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 035
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 036
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 037
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 038
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Dark Hollow 039
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Gas Well 040
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Gas Well 041
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Gas Well 042
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Gas Well 043
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Gas Well 044
state forest equestrian
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 001
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 002
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 003
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 004
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 005
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 006
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 007
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 008
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 011
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 012
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 013
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 014
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
Hicks Run 015
state forest rustic
✓✓from $10
050 Tangle Snake
roadside
RRfrom $10
051 Gravelly
roadside
✓Rfrom $10
Hicks Run 009
state forest rustic
R✓from $10
Hicks Run 010
state forest rustic
RRfrom $10

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Authentic Delicious Chinese Dumplings Pennsylvania area · 2.5 hr · from $89/person
    • Murder Mystery Detective Experience in State College PA Pennsylvania area · 2.3 hr · from $15/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour Pennsylvania area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2018 Heartland RVs Trail Runner SLE
    2018 Heartland RVs Trail Runner SLE

    Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 8 · 84 mi from campground

    $165/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    The Couples Retreat, 2018 Imagine 2500RL, Pet Friendly
    The Couples Retreat, 2018 Imagine 2500RL, Pet Friendly

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 4 · 117 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    The Land Yacht, 2021 Cherokee 324TS, Pet Friendly
    The Land Yacht, 2021 Cherokee 324TS, Pet Friendly

    Travel trailer · 40 ft · sleeps 8 · 117 mi from campground

    $160/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Elk State Forest

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Authentic Delicious Chinese Dumplings
    Authentic Delicious Chinese Dumplings

    Pennsylvania area · 2.5 hr · from $89/person

    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in State College PA
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in State College PA

    Pennsylvania area · 2.3 hr · from $15/person

    Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour
    Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour

    Pennsylvania area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person

    See 1 more bookable tours
    Bethlehem Steel Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of SteelStacks
    Bethlehem Steel Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of SteelStacks

    Pennsylvania area · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $10/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on ReserveAmerica for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202696%4%0%
    Dec 202639%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 202768%0%0%
    Apr 2027100%0%0%
    May 202798%2%0%
    Compare site types

    40 individual reservable campsites from ReserveAmerica, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    State forest equestrian

    15 sites · From $10/night

    Loops: Dark Hollow Equestrian loop (10), Gaswell Equestrian loop (5)

    15 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    State forest rustic

    15 sites · From $10/night

    Loops: Hicks Run Campground (15)

    13 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Roadside

    10 sites · From $10/night

    Loops: Ridge Road South loop (5), West Hicks loop (2), Montour loop (2), Ridge Road North loop (1)

    8 open Nov 13–Nov 15