Woodcock Creek Lake
Provides a 333-acre summer pool with the largest recreation facility.
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Located north of Meadville, off PA 86.
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Exit Only
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Overlook Recreation Area Campground
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Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. There is a new, reservable picnic shelter located in the Overlook Recreation Area. The shelter is reservable for a $50 fee but is also available as first-come-first-serve with no fees attached. The US Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas and facilities are Day Use Only
Recreation
Woodcock Creek Lake provides walking/hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, walking across the 1 mile long dam, disc golf course, picnic shelter and picnic tables/grills, playground and fishing both in the lake (9hp limit) and in the Ourflow Recreation Area stocked stream. Other recreational activities are managed by our partners. Crawford County Conservation District manages Stainbrook Park below the dam. They have reservable picnic shelters, walking paths, a visitor center with interpretive programs. Woodcock Lake Park, on the South side of the lake is managed by Crawford County Commissioners. Woodcock Lake Park manages a campground with shower/restroom facilities, playground, reservable picnic shelters, swim beach and boat launch (9 hp limit). The park also has walking/hiking paths that connect to the Dams paths.
Facilities
Picnic shelter that will accommodate 30-40 people. There is drinking water from a hydrant and electricity at the shelter. There is a restroom nearby and a large, paved parking lot. The picnic shelter, sidewalks and restrooms and parking lot are all accessible.
Natural Features
Woodcock Creek Lake is located in NW Pennsylvania offering rolling hills, beautiful woodlands and a beautiful lake.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby communities include Sagertown, Meadville, Cambridge Springs, Conneaut Lake, Edinboro and Erie. We are just minutes from I-79 and easy to get to.
Woodcock Lake Park Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. There are four shelters located within Woodcock Lake Park Campground that are open for reservations. Woodcock Creek Lake also has 111 primitive campsites with no electric, water, or sewage hook-ups that are being offered for $18.00 per night. The shelters are reservable for a $35.00 fee but is also available as first-come-first-serve with no fees attached.
Recreation
Woodcock Creek Lake offers numerous recreational activities including several walking/hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, walking opportunities across the 1 mile long dam crest, a disc golf course, reservable shelters/pavilions, picnic tables, 111 campsites, charcoal grills, campfire rings, a playground and fishing both in the lake (20HP limit) and also in the Outflow Recreation Area stocked stream (PA Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply). Other recreational activities managed by our partners at the project include the Crawford County Conservation District whom oversees Stainbrook Park below the dam and offers a reservable picnic shelter, a restroom, and various interpretive programs. Game Lands #435, managed by the PA Game Commission, is also present at the project and offers public hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities (PA Game Commission regulations apply).
Facilities
Picnic shelter that will accommodate 30-40 people. There is a large, paved parking lot. The picnic shelter, sidewalks and parking lot are all accessible. Primitive campsites are available Friday-Sunday.
Natural Features
Woodcock Creek Lake is located in NW Pennsylvania offering rolling hills, beautiful woodlands and a beautiful lake.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby communities include Sagertown, Meadville, Cambridge Springs, Conneaut Lake, Edinboro and Erie. We are just minutes from I-79 and easy to get to.
Woodcock Creek Lake Park & Campground Campground
List of CampsitesThis recreation area is part of Woodcock Creek Lake
Dixon Road Access Area Facility
This recreation area is part of Woodcock Creek Lake