Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground sits on 18 acres of rolling Pennsylvania farmland, accessible through a gated entrance that leads to gravel roads connecting the various camping areas. The facility accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups on pull-through sites, though many of the larger sites lack significant tree coverage. Four tent sites with water and electric hookups are tucked into wooded areas behind the sports field, offering more privacy and shade than the main RV loops.
The campground centers around a fishing lake where campers can use non-motorized boats and practice catch-and-release fishing without a Pennsylvania license. Cheryl W. notes the "lake is lovely for fishing/kayaks/canoes," and several reviewers mention catching sunfish and observing turtles near the water. A saltwater pool and splash pad provide additional recreation, along with multiple playgrounds, horseshoes, and bocce ball courts.
Bathroom facilities receive consistent praise for cleanliness, with staff maintaining them twice daily according to camper reports. Each restroom building contains individual rooms with toilet, sink, and shower rather than communal facilities. The on-site store stocks basic supplies, firewood, and ice on an honor system after hours. Cell service proves spotty throughout the property, though WiFi is available for purchase.
Weekend reservations for lakeside sites book quickly, particularly during peak season. For additional camping options in the region, consider camping near Towanda.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkPine Cradle Lake Family Campground is located in Pennsylvania
Directions
From jct SR-187 & SR-467: Go 2-3/4 mi NE on SR-187, then 3 mi N on SR-1055, then 250 yds W on Parks Rd, then 1 mi S on Shoemaker Rd.
Address
20 Shoemaker Road
Rome, PA 18837
Coordinates
41.88857088 N
76.35413097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/21/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/21/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 42 min from Elmira, NY
- 49 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 8 min from Ithaca, NY
- 1 hr 30 min from Scranton, PA

















