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Come to our beautiful "kid friendly" campground offering fun for the whole family. Go fishing or paddle boating in our catch and release pond, swim in our heated pool, ride our pedal carts and banana bikes, or walk our pygmy goats. Throughout the summer we have movies and weekend ice cream socials. Jam to our DJ entertainment on holiday weekends. Enjoy our recreation room for air hockey, pool, ping-pong and arcade games. Special events, kids games and social activities abound. Check out our summer activities listed below. Enjoy our pancake breakfast on Sundays. Enjoy the improvements and additions we've put in the last couple of years, including deluxe patio sites, kottages, lodges, a new restroom in the tent area and more sewered and longer RV sites. Make your reservations early. Our campground is only 9 miles from Presque Isle. This popular destination offers sandy beaches for sun bathing and nature trails for biking and hiking. This peninsula on Lake Erie, is a safe harbor for your pleasure boating and provides wetlands for bird viewing or canoeing.
$40 - $72 / night
A Family Campground on Elk Creek Near Erie, PA
Follys End is a family campground "offering isolation in a scenic setting"1.
Alongside Elk Creek, Pennsylvania's largest Lake Erie tributary, and down about 100 feet in the creek gorge we offer an abundance of natural beauty including two waterfalls and a challenging 1.5 mile loop hiking trail.
Just two quick miles off interstate 90 at PA exit 16 (Route 98) our campground provides:
clean restrooms
tent to full hookups
pavilion
rec room
ball field
playground
1/2 mile frontage on Elk Creek
We have a full-line Fly and Tackle Shop with all the usual camping supplies including wood and ice.
$19 - $30 / night
$35 - $300 / night
$60 / night
Scout
This camp is clothing optional. Do not come here if you are afraid of seeing naked people. It is not a sex place. People just sunbathers in the nude. There are showers, hot tub and pool. All are very clean. There are two weeks of festival in the summer during which the rate goes up.
My wife and I love the chill vibe. The population density is very low.
Scout
I told my wife that this was the rotten place that we stayed at before. She insisted that was somewhere else but there we were, all the people complaining about the nasty manager lady as we are swimming by AND the creepy, chubby manager dude with the grey goatee, ogling the little girls a little too long. Why are those people still there?? All she does is sit outside the office and smoke cigarettes and he creeps around. Everyone hates them and will smile to their faces but they're horrible!
Pros: paved roads, mostly clean bathrooms and two swimming pools. Cons: Teeny, tiny sites. Bingo hall bathrooms are gross. Awful, rotten egg smelling water. The beds in the cabin rentals are rock hard. Horrible WiFi. Good luck if you’re there and the electric cuts out. Very few activities (which you will also hear about"there used to be so many activities" "Lisa never has any activities any more") Good grief, the people are unhappy but I guess, too cheap to move on to a better place? The entire staff complains about them constantly, especially Rhonda in the office. I just came in to buy ice, lady, I don't need to hear about much you hate your boss!
I would suggest you keep looking rather than tolerate this toxic place and all the unhappy seasonal people and employees. Save your money and vacation time for a nice place with decent management.
Scout
Oil F.C. is a hidden gem nestled in the woods not far from Oil Creek State Park. They have a great playground, a maze, a catch and release pond. Lots of things to do to keep the kids, or in our case the grandkids occupied. They have a well stocked camp store, in case you don't want to make the 4 mile ride into town. Their firewood prices are very reasonable. Rachel is a great in accommodating her campers. We were there 3 times this year. Its become our goto campground that's only an hour away from Erie.
Guide
This was our second trip to the Erie KOA for a soccer tournament in Edinboro. Our trip was almost ruined when our popup cable system failed and we could not use our camper. The staff was able to move us to a cabin and prevent us having to find other accommodations. They even stopped over to check on us after we swapped sites.
The kids enjoyed fishing in the pond and were able to catch a large small mouth bass and lots of blue gills.
Wish we had been able to use our original site overlooking the pond but the cabin provided what we needed.
Ranger
This park is right on the lake near the PA border. Flat short trails through the forests or walk along the beach. If you’ve been to a lot of other Lake Ontario or Erie sites this one might not stand out, but it is very pretty and those from out of town are always blown away by this (and other) lakeshore park. Check out the music & arts schedule at the Chautauqua Institute nearby. Not too far from Niagara Falls. Close to Rt. 90 so there are often lots of RVs. I haven’t heard any road noise here. Amazing sunsets right from your tent and lots of places to hang a hammock for a few hours. Pretty standard basic state park campground facilities, but clean. Get here as early in the afternoon as you can so you can get a site close to the lake! They also have cabins but they seemed a little outdated from the outside.
Ranger
This was my second time staying here, I felt the need to write an updated review. I stayed in cabin 4 and was very impressed very clean and spacious probably could sleep 8 people. If you are looking for a place to stay while fishing for trout and steelhead this is your spot. They are directly on elk creek for the finest fishing imaginable. Campsite offers tent camping but it’s mostly in a open field. If your going to stay there don’t mess around just stick with the cabins. Uncle Johns is run by husband and wife, doesn’t seem to be any other staff so you need to have some patience.
ScoutFantastic camp ground for anyone looking to rough it a bit, they have cabins and rv/tent sites located on Elk Creek great area for fishing and great people.
ScoutBeautiful wooded campground. All of the cabins from basic to deluxe are perfect. Pop up sites and camp sites are really nice! Owners are strict about the rules . But that is not a bad thing.
Guide
Love it cause it close to the beach! It close to many activities in Geneva on the lake, the strip! Nice landscaping and a great camp store at the entrance. Lots of amenities. Hall, restaurant, pool,fitness center, activities center. Nicely done cabins.
GuideGreat site with electric and water pumps close for filling before setting up camp. Sites are very close. You are on top of each other. The beach is not really a beach but a rocky mess. Lovely sunsets. Small commode and shower stalls. Use the larger bathhouse near the cabins. The bathhouse at the beach is under construction. Lovely sunsets were the best part.
RangerThis is not really a family campground. They have quite a few cabins some looked nice some not so nice. I stayed in what they called the train car. I only recommend that for a group of guys only there for the world class fishing. All in all if you are looking for a roughing it experience while you are slaying monster steel head look no further. The owner and staff were very nice and helpful with the surrounding area. Can't wait to go back
Ranger
The Linesville Campground is a mid-sized state park campground with level, wooded sites, right on the Pymantuning Lake. A short walk to the marina which hires boats and sells snacks& fuel. There is a campground fish cleaning station with complimentary fridges/freezers.
The amenities are well kept with plenty of space, located in the center of the park. There is also a laundry. They accommodate tents, RV’s and have cabins also. RV dump station and water fill up conveniently located in the center of the grounds.
The township of Linesville is just 5min drive from the park entrance. Great weekend escape from Pittsburgh. They welcome furry friends!
TravelerClean, large area for childten to play. Located right on Lake Erie. Rocky beach with bost launch.
Traveler
Clean facilities, friendly, wooded, and many rentals including 2 yurts.
ScoutThe view is amazing, and rentals for everything! Just a wonderful time!
TravelerI knock off a start for the neighbor who apparently stays there annually, who stumbled into our campsite in route to annoy other campers. She was visually drunk and kinda ruined our last night. But on the lighter note the man who is the caretaker and owner is a nice man he was kind enough to get us firewood on a night we came back later and had forgot to stop along the way. The lady who works the front desk is very blunt and a business only kind of gal which I like but others may find rude. The grounds were beautiful and for the most part quite. The restrooms near the entrance are their main with showers and in the ladies room one stall. They are dated but function well regardless, there are port-a-John’s around the tent sites that are closer but they are what they are. The owner told us best time to come back is fall/winter and the cabins are heated. We would come back if the lady is evicted or if we can find a spot further away from permeant tenants.
Traveler
View of Lake Erie was great. Upper sites very unlevel. Zero cell service. Zero WiFi. Zero internet. Very low water pressure. Entry road was filled with LOTS of holes & ruts which were filled with mud mud & more mud.
Traveler
Campground has a nice fishing pond and another pond for swimming. Sites are level and have option of shaded or open sites. Located close to Lake Erie for swimming and beach time or fishing. The interstate (90) does run along it but never heard the traffic.
GuideI took my kids here about 25 years ago and remembered it fondly. It’s every bit as nice now. Views of Lake Erie are spectacular. Nice walking trails, and there’s a disc-golf course and playground. Bathhouses are clean. Nice old trees and a few historic buildings around. Really comfortable. We couldn’t get a lake-side site but that would be spectacular.
Legend
Although this is a KOA Holiday, we used it as a KOA Journey on our way to the Catskills. Not too far from the Interstate & there was no highway noise at the campground.
We arrived right at 5pm, which is when they close up, but Victoria went above & beyond & took us right to our site. Good thing, since we were at the back of a confusing layout.
There are sites in this section that have a partial view of the lake, but they looked like seasonal sites. All the sites looked well cared for. We had a pull through on Chestnut Drive. Y1
If you have kids, most of the activities they would be interested in are at the front entrance. If you don't have a golf cart, you may have to drive to the front for the pool, mini golf, basketball court & jumping pillow.
It doesn't look like they have many cabins.
There's another playground in the back that was getting used. There was supposed to be a splash pad, but I didn't see an evidence of that.
The bathroom/shower house are duel toilet/showers. Not my favorite, but we didn't have any trouble getting in.
We used the back exit on our way out, which was convenient. At least we didn't have to go back to the front entrance!
BTW, Victoria is a treasure! She's friendly & goes above& beyond for customer service. We really appreciated the time she took with us.
GuideWe loved it. Our site was right on Lake Erie. There was nothing except a drop of about 25' to the lake. There is lake access for swimming, boat launch and Jetsons etc. It was quiet and simple. We were there for 3 days and loved it. Internet is not very good if you need it go to the office. Not many people go camping to be connected though. I habe Verizon and the service is weak and spotty.
I'd recommend the place overall.
Ranger
We stayed here because it was fairly close to Presque Isle and the price was very reasonable for the area. Overall, the campground was not as wooded as I would have liked. However, the people there were incredibly nice and the campground was clean and well maintained. From our site, we had a beautiful view of the pond. It was a good family campground, just not a lot to do on site as far as we could tell. However, I'm sure if you're in that area, your goal is to find a nice place to stay while visiting Lake Erie, anyway.
RangerCamping on the shores of Lake Erie is sure to be an unforgettable experience. I was blown away when i walked up to the shores of the mighty lake, and the state park offers some of the best camping on these shores. There is not a great deal of privacy from your neighbors, but the park gives you good access to multiple trails and launch sites for boats, canoes, and kayaks. I was feeling lazy during my stay and hung out around the lake and enjoyed a relaxing day of reading and sunbathing. A beautiful spot for sure!
Traveler
Part of Coast to coast resorts and they know how to get you in... But we like that it is so close to Lake Erie with many wine tours and different sites to see (covered bridges and parks). Many nice features - 10 acre lake, indoor pool, swimming pond, mini golf, fields for various sports, variety of sites and they really want you to find the right spot for you. Some things could use some TLC or updates like the fitness center. A lot of planned events throughout the season. Staff is generally helpful but overall, there is kind of a "hands off" mentality which so far hasn't been an issue and is better than some places when you feel like they're always watching every move you make. Very geared towards families. Other members are friendly and helpful as well.
GuideWe just stayed here one night on our way to central NY. We had booked 2 nights in 67A even though we were just staying one because there was a 2 night minimum and we couldn't find any other campgrounds with availability in the area. Someone was in our site when we arrived so we had to contact the park rangers and wait about 45 minutes until it got sorted out. They were able to contact the people, who were about 30 min away. Luckily we were only staying one night and were able to just take their spot(67). Otherwise, it would have been a longer wait for them to come back and move their rig. The park rangers were very apologetic and helpful about the situation even though it wasn't their fault. There was decent space in between the sites and the campground was very crowded the night we were there. You can walk down to Lake Erie and there's also a few short trails in the park.
LegendWe stayed at Sparrow Pond Family Campground for a special long-weekend to view the Total Solar Eclipse. Their normal season doesn’t open until later in April, but they opened for 5-days for people like us who wanted a good spot for the eclipse. Since the normal season hadn’t yet opened, not all amenities/facilities were open but they put on a lot of activities to make the stay fun.
THINGS I LIKED:
Easy access to Lake Erie and Presque Isle State Park
Clean and well-maintained property with lots of activities
All of the RVs appeared well-maintained without trashy-looking seasonal sites
Nice campground with friendly camping neighbors
Friendly and responsive staff interactions
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
The site was nice and in a great location with a view of the pond, but wasn’t level
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Absolutely, this is a nice place with plenty of things to see and do in the area
HOW I CAME UP WITH MY STAR RATING:
★★★★★ everything was perfect with no room for improvement
★★★★ this is a great place with one or more minor flaws
★★★ average in all ways— not great, not horrible
★★ major issues or poorly maintained, we wouldn’t likely come back
★ a terrible place in my opinion and I’d never return
Guide
We really enjoyed camping at Lake Pymatuning. We had site J522, which is tucked back in a quiet loop. We camped for the first time in our (new to us) pop-up camper. The site was not level, but we were able to get the tent trailer level without too much effort. Bringing our bikes was a blast as we were able to bike down to the beach for swimming and we took our bikes to Meadville to do the Ernst bike trail (recommended - a paved, flat, easy 6.3 mile cycling trail through the woods and along the river).
Flush toilets and hot showers are available in the bath houses. The showers do not have a changing area within the shower unit or an area to store your towel/clothes within the shower unit. There is a central dressing room with towel hooks and 4-5 showers connected to the central dressing room. This was not a problem when I took a shower, as I was the only one using the area, but could be problematic if it was full and there was no place to set items you want to keep dry.
Fantastic campground for biking, swimming, boating, and having a peaceful getaway.
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