Raccoon Creek

Raccoon Creek State Park On a plateau above Raccoon Lake, the campground has modern campsites (electric, non-electric, tent only, and petfriendly) divided into multiple loops. Loops A, B, E, and F have paved parking areas. Loop D allows tent camping only. Pets are permitted only in loops C and F. The campground has an amphitheater, playground, sanitary dump station, trail to the beach, and modern restrooms with warm showers. ADA accessible campsites are located by accessible restrooms. CAMPING SEASON: The campground opens in mid-April and closes in mid-October. RESERVATIONS: Most campsites in Pennsylvania state parks can be reserved 11 months in advance to noon of the day of arrival. Campers without a reservation arriving after noon should check at the contact station or near the campground entrance for instructions. Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover credit cards; personal, traveler’s, and cashier’s checks; or a Pennsylvania State Parks Gift Card. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must be received within ten days of making the reservation. For reservations, call the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday,7:00 AM to 5:00 PM or visit http://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com. CAMPSITE ISSUING: Advance reservations are available for almost all campsites. Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If an employee is not available, read posted instructions, check the site availability listing, and then proceed to an available site. The appropriate fee must be paid to a park employee or deposited in a supplied honor system envelope before setting up on a campsite. CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations, changes, or transfers to reservations will be assessed a fee and can be made prior to arrival by the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center. Any cancellation, change, or transfer made upon arrival must be processed through the state park. For complete information on fees, cancellations, changes, transfers, and discount policies, view the Reservation Cancellation/Change Policy at the website above. Campground Rules CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIME: Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Campsites must be vacated by 3:00 PM. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Pennsylvania state parks. PETS: Pets are permitted on in loop C and F in this campground. Please contact the park office or contact station for pet guidelines. Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and all overnight facilities not participating in the pet program. Guide dogs and service dogs are not considered pets. QUIET HOURS: Campers must not disturb the sleep of others between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. NOISE: Operation of electric generators that create excessive noise is prohibited. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER SITE: Site occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or five unrelated persons per site. MOTOR VEHICLES: Only one car per campsite is allowed unless otherwise posted. Park only in designated areas. VISITORS: Visitors are welcome on campsites from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. MAXIMUM CAMPING PERIOD: Campers may stay in a state park campground for up to 14 consecutive nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Campers may camp for 21 consecutive nights during the remainder of the year. HUNTING: Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park. Protect and Preserve Our Parks Please make your visit safe and enjoyable. Obey all posted rules and regulations and respect fellow visitors and the resources of the park. • Be prepared and bring the proper equipment. Natural areas may possess hazards. Your personal safety and that of your family are your responsibility. Modern Camping Raccoon Creek State Park • Please camp only in designated areas and minimize your impact on the campsite. • Prevent wild fires. Fires are only permitted in fire rings or grills. Gas and propane camp stoves are permitted. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished before leaving a campsite. Properly dispose of hot coals. • Firewood is not provided. Cutting live or standings trees and the operation of chainsaws are prohibited. • Firewood Advisory: Firewood may contain non-native insects and plant diseases. Bringing firewood into the park from other areas may accidentally spread pest insects and diseases that threaten park resources and the health of our forests. Use local firewood. Do not take wood home and do not leave firewood. Burn It! • Handwashing and dishwashing are permitted only where appropriate facilities are available. Washing is prohibited at water spigots, hand pumps, springs, lakes, and streams. • Because uncontrolled pets may chase wildlife or frighten visitors, pets must be physically controlled, attended at all times, and on a leash, caged, or crated. Electronic fences and leashes are prohibited. • Do your part to keep wildlife wild! Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance and do not feed or approach wild animals. Human food is unhealthy for animals and animals dependent on human food can lead to dangerous human-animal encounters. • Please recycle. Place trash accumulated during your stay in proper receptacles or take it home with you. Access for People with Disabilities This publication text is available in alternative formats. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. 5/19 Printed on Recycled Paper 3000 State Route 18 Hookstown, PA 15050 GPS DD: Lat. 40.49673 Long. -80.41805 724-899-2200 RaccoonCreekSP@pa.gov Reservations: 888-PA-PARKS www.visitPAparks.com RACCOON CREEK STATE PARK CAMPGROUND To East Liverpool, Ohio Park Office 3000 State Route 18 Hookstown, PA 15050 724-899 -2200 To PA 18, Park Office N 18 17 Park Office 16 18 17 2 1 15 Pet Friendly 10 7 8 18 Loop C 9 12 14 15 35 23 19 22 20 14 18 13 8 27 29 12 14 17 il To Beach Campground opens the second week in April and closes in mid-October. 31 29 RESERVATIONS 27 Make online reservations at www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757). 26 26 28 30 18 17 Pet Friendly 11 12 28 25 9 9 10 16 6 7 10 Loop C 11 To Beach Trail 13 200 15 20' to 78' 31 Camping Pad Lengths 20 GPS DD: Lat. 40.49673 Long. -80.41805 EQUIPMENT ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 16 Path or Trail 33 One-way Road 35 Gate Tra 37 32 5 4 7 8 Pet Friendly 32 21 Beach CAMPING SEASON 33 30 21 29 6 Paved Road Unpaved Road 36 39 24 3 2 20– 35 34 1 15 17 1 5 11 13 18, Loop F 34 Sanitary Dump Station : 1– 18 22 27 Playground 4 16 10 26 23 23 25 24 21 22 21 25 4 24 28 Amphitheater/Chapel Loop E 23 3 1 30 Public Phone Site s 38 31 22 2 2 To Heritage Trail ADA Accessible 20 40 Shower House/ Restroom Pet Cam ping 25 24 40 3 C o n n e c t o r Tr a i l N o. 8 19 Water 5 : 1– 4 Tent Camping Only Tent Camping Only it e s Pet Camping 7 26 Loop D 5 Loop D ng S 6 s: 1 6 –2 20 i Pet Camp 8 Tent Camping Only 14 6 19 6 12 To PA 576 (Toll) Exit 2, I-376 Exit 1, Pittsburgh Intl. Arpt., Pittsburgh Tent Camping Site Non-electric Site 7 30 16 9 To Frankfort Springs Electric Site: 50 Amp Parking Unpaved 13 3 14 12 11 16 12 17 4 18 14 13 5 15 11 10 3 18 13 9 8 Area of Main Map 168 Contact Station Parking Paved 11 9 7 19 20 2 8 LEGEND Loop B 1 6 5 10 Raccoon Beach Lake 21 4 3 22 Loop A 2 1 30 RACCOON CREEK STATE PARK 15 To Raccoon Lake, US 30 N Rev. 5/13/19 0 200 400 FEET