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Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park

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Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park, near Renovo, Pennsylvania, is a picturesque spot that offers a blend of rustic charm and essential amenities for a comfortable stay. With sites that provide electric hookups and access to clean facilities, it’s a great choice for both tent and RV campers looking to unwind in nature.

The campground boasts beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for wildlife encounters. Visitors have noted that the shower houses are among the cleanest they've experienced in state parks, which adds to the overall pleasant experience. As one camper shared, “Very clean and peaceful,” highlighting the campground's well-maintained environment.

For those eager to explore, there are fantastic hiking opportunities nearby, including a scenic 7.5-mile loop that connects to the Nature Trail. Fishing right from your site is also a popular activity, and families can enjoy playgrounds located in both loops of the campground. Just keep an eye out for the local wildlife, as some campers have spotted deer and even elk in the area.

While some sites can feel a bit tight, especially during peak times, many campers appreciate the secluded spots that offer a bit more privacy. Whether you’re looking to relax by the water or embark on an adventure, Upper Campground provides a welcoming retreat in the heart of Pennsylvania's natural beauty.

Description

Bureau of State Parks

Kettle Creek State Park

Kettle Creek State Park consists of 1,793 acres along Kettle Creek in western Clinton County. The park is in a valley surrounded by mountainous terrain and wilderness.

Many of the existing recreational facilities arose from a joint flood control project developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the former Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours. Overnight areas and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

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Location

Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park is located in Pennsylvania

Directions

The park is along SR 4001(Kettle Creek Road). Take PA 120 for 5 miles west of Renovo and turn on SR 4001 (Kettle Creek Road) at Westport for seven miles. On PA 144, travel 6 miles south of Cross Fork and stay straight onto LR 4001(Kettle Creek Road) where PA 144 takes a sharp left turn. Follow LR 4001 app. 6 miles to park office. Please be advised that GPS programs may not provide accurate directions to facilities in this area and may have you traveling on dirt or closed roads. Use paper maps for best results.

Address

97 KETTLE CREEK PARK LANE
Renovo, PA 17764

Coordinates

41.3751209 N
77.932537 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Drive Time

1 hr 28 min from Williamsport
1 hr 40 min from State College
2 hrs 4 min from Elmira
2 hrs 5 min from Altoona

Seth P.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2021

Nice state park; sites can be a bit tight

This is a really pretty state park. We stayed 2 nights in the upper campground which looks down on the lake. We got there on a Thursday, stayed in a site with electric and it was really pleasant. On Friday night the place filled up and we realize that the electric sites were pretty tightly packed. We could see that the sites in the trees without electric were more widely spaced.

Amber W.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

One of our Favorite

Have stayed here a number of times! Very clean and peaceful. The shower houses have always been the cleanest and best maintained of any state park we have been too! Fish right from your site and in most cases it’s easy to launch your kayak also. The kids go below the overflow and swim, just watch for snakes! Playgrounds in both loops. I believe it is the upper loop I like best, but if you have a large rig it’s a tight fit.

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John V.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2020

Choice PA Wilds camping

Like most PA State Park campgrounds, prime sites cater to RVs, including all of the creekside lower campground. Which isn't to say tent and hammock campers don't have some nice options in the upper campground — including site 50, which is secluded and spacious enough for 2-3 tents — but if you want flush toilets and showers, you'll need to pay $4 and head to the lower campground. (It would be nice if the DCNR added some walk/hike-in sites, or even Adirondack shelters along the long-distance Donut Hole Trail that cuts through the park south of the dam.) Nice day hike: you can make a 7.5 loop out of the Nature Trail that starts at the upper campground, linking with the Butler Trail to the Kettle Creek Vista and returning on the Donut Hole. (Be sure to take the high water crossing unless you feel like wading into the lower campground.)

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Mary H.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Upper campground: Rustic, remote, restful

The upper campground has a rustic feel, beautiful views and is a great location for wildlife encounters. While it has some amenities (electric on a few RV sites; scullery area near the pit toilets; showers available at lower campground), these grounds are away from the bustle of the outside world. We are tent campers, and without the need for hookup and never having been there, we reserved site 45--but do not recommend it for its challenging slope. When a loud, disrespectful family set up nearby that first night for a long weekend, we spoke with the camp host (helpful, amenable Jim), who suggested we ask about site 71, the most removed of all the sites. Went to the camp office and obtained it for the rest of our week-long stay--and it was perfect. (While it had a hookup that we didn't need/use, we did pay extra for it--but well worth the seclusion.) Super quiet back there and totally private. Some of the rustic tent sites looked lovely, too (did not note best site numbers; sorry), but we cannot recommend #71 enough. If you're an RV camper, however, the sites with the vista views overlooking the reservoir are amazing, if not somewhat close together.

We wanted to encounter wildlife; went looking for it and found it! Everything seemed to be about an hour or more away on winding roads, but that was okay; love the meandering. We went to:

Hyner View (gorgeous vistas -- and also came across a mama rattlesnake sunning on a back road and took photos from the safety of our car!);
Pine Creek Gorge (Leonard Harrison State Park) more amazing views;
Benezette to find elk (wild herd at dusk on Winslow Hill, complete with mama and baby--then three buck sauntering through town!); and
lovely nearby Kettle Creek Vista. We also saw a few elk and lots of deer as we drove along the river's edge over the Leidy Bridge.

Pennsylvania is gorgeous!

We also enjoyed meeting Julie at the Lock Haven Visitors' Center and had our only meal out at Deb's in Cross Fork. For ice cream treats (a weakness): Ice Shack near Lock Haven; Old Bull Cafe in Benezette; the kiosk at the top of Pine Creek Gorge.

A very restful, quiet week in early June was just what we needed, and Kettle Creek State Park Upper Campground was wonderful.

Site71 (highly recommend) Do not recommend 45

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park?

Camping at Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park can cost between $18.00 and $25.00 depending on the site.

Does Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Upper Campground — Kettle Creek State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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