Established Camping
Clarion River Campsites
Clarion River Campsites near Ridgway, PA, is situated in a region characterized by forested terrain and the flowing Clarion River. Temperatures in this area typically range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Allegheny National Forest and the Elk Country Visitor Center, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.
Description
These developed dispersed campsites stretch from Irwin Run to Millstone Creek along the Clarion Wild & Scenic River, accessible by River Road and FR 132. Camping includes 17 sites along the Clarion River and 9 sites on Millstone Creek from Clarion River to FR 789 below Loleta Campground. There is hardened parking at each numbered site and a rock fire ring. Information signs are located at Irwin Run Canoe Launch, Robin Island, and Millstone Canoe Launch. Vault toilet at Irwin Run, Robin Island, and Millstone Creek. No other facilities. Camping permitted at numbered sites only. View/Print Map
Location
Clarion River Campsites is located in Pennsylvania
Directions
From Ridgway, travel west on West Main Street out of town. Past the town limits, West Main Street becomes Laurel Mill Road on some maps or Spring Creek Road on others. Continue past the village of Arroyo and go down the long hill to the old town site of Irwin. Laurel Mill/Spring Creek Road becomes River Road. Site 17 is a walk-in site upstream of Irwin Run Canoe Launch; stay on River Road to access the other sites along the river and turn up FR 132 at Millstone (heading uphill away from the Clarion River) to access sites along Millstone Creek. Use care in driving the road and watch for bikes and people crossing from campsites to the river.
Coordinates
41.26143654 N
78.86712199 W
Detours Nearby
Forest Ridge Campground
40 min away
Kelly Pines Campground
58 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from State College
- 1 hr 27 min from Altoona
- 1 hr 42 min from Pittsburgh
- 1 hr 42 min from Johnstown
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Toilets
- Fires
