Pine Creek Gorge Campground
This 25-site state forest campground sits on the eastern rim of Pine Creek Gorge, offering spectacular canyon views and direct access to the 62-mile Pine Creek Rail Trail. Sites are primitive with picnic tables and fire rings, scattered through mature hardwood forest. No hookups or showers, but vault toilets and hand-pump water are available. The campground fills quickly on summer weekends — arrive by Thursday for the best site selection.
Access is via paved PA Route 414, then a short gravel entrance road. Open April through October, with sites typically snow-free by late March. The rail trail trailhead is a five-minute walk from most sites, and several Pine Creek Gorge overlooks are accessible via short hiking trails from the campground.
Canyon rim camping with rail trail access
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 198 West Avenue, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 16901 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Wellsboro, Pennsylvania |
| Miles from pavement | 1.2 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 25 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $19.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-October |
| Land manager | State Land |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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