French Creek State Park Campground
Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 24, 2021

Feels crowded

This PA state park felt, upon first impression, very tightly spaced and had an overall crowded feel in loop C, the only dog friendly electric loop. The sites that aren’t ADA have more space between them than we did.  Our site C41 was full hookup as are several others (1-7, 39-47). This is an ADA site, there are several of them. Perhaps this is why it’s crowded so they could fit extra ADA sites? They are very level and have paved pads, but also a paved picnic pad, and paved fire ring pad. Non ADA full hookup sites appeared to be the nicest though they were narrow and some weren’t level side to side. There were a lot of rocks embedded in the ground around and on many sites. Non ADA sites have only a paved pad for the RV. The picnic table and fire ring were behind our RV and when sitting at them, we were within view of sites 37, 39, and 40. I felt like I was in a townhouse setting. Non ADA sites varied as to where picnic and fire rings were set. Also many sites looked like there was quite a drop off at the edge of the already narrow pad so that you had a big step down off your last RV step. Site C42 is ADA and is a nice, semi private, spacious site. Though I’d choose from sites  #1-7 next time. ALL parking pads are 45’ long.

Loop B has a mix of electric and non electric but doesn’t allow pets. That loop was more spacious and had trees between some  sites so it felt  more private. The sites appeared level. There are Yurts and mini cabins outside Loop C that had lots of space around them. Loop A is a pet loop but no electric. However, it’s closed now for what appears to be renovations. Loop D is non electric, no pets.

The campground had no vacancy on this particular weekend. One car allowed per site and most had to park perpendicular. Sites were short (45’ long). 2nd cars are $5 a night but wouldn’t fit in most sites.

The day use areas have frisbee golf, boat rentals, fishing, hunting, hiking, and a pool that overlooks the lake. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is adjacent to the park but was not fully open due to covid. It’s a large state park. The pool was nice looking but not open until Memorial Day. Boat rentals are available weekends in May and Sept. and daily all summer. These amenities were far from the campground and would require driving your car. Hiking trails were plentiful but most were labeled as “more difficult.”  Horse back riding is allowed on some trails. I didn’t see any trails that started at the campground loops. 

Overall, it’s an adequate campground but not my favorite.

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  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of French Creek State Park Campground by Laure D., April 24, 2021
  • Loop C sites on outside of loop starting at site 1.
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