Ives Run
Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania. Surrounded by lush forested ridges, the lake offers recreation for the entire family, including picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife watching. Ives Run, with its beach and grassy sunning area, is a great place for kids of any age. The facility has campsites as well as group picnic shelters that can be reserved for family reunions, company picnics, neighborhood gatherings and other group events.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 125 |
| Standard, no hookups | 56 |
| group shelter electric | 4 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 108 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
186 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 046 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | ||||
| 047 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 67 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 048 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 049 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 050 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 051 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 052 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 053 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | ||||
| 054 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 53 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 055 | ASPE | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 7 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 108 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Shelter Weekdays-$0.00 (Reservations can be made as well as first come first served) Shelter Nonelectric Weekends $75.00 Shelter Electric Weekends $100.00. |
| Accessibility | Sites 007, 119, 127, Lakeside and 5 more are listed accessible |
Ives Run is a large facility, with nearly 200 reservable campsites, as well as five reservable group picnic shelters available for day use. Other amenities include hot showers, playgrounds, boat ramp, rental mooring slips and a dump station. A swimming area with a grass beach and concrete bottom is also provided. Various sport fields and a volleyball court are close by.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The campground is located 4 miles south of Tioga and 12 miles north of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on State Route 287, within the Ives Run Recreation Area.
| Nearest town | Tioga, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.8869° N, 77.1792° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Reservations to include any reservation changes, such as cancel, refund requests, site transfer, or date changes cannot be made at facility location.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 9.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 32.6 mi |
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Natural features
The partially forested campground sits in the pristine setting of the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The Tioga-Hammond Lakes Project consists of two separate dams and reservoirs. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling mountains and open fields.
Recreation
Tioga-Hammond Lakes offer a variety of outdoor activities. With a boat ramp and overnight mooring, campers can easily spend time on the water. Anglers seek out record crappie, giant musky, striped, largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. The fields and forests around the lakes are popular destinations for both local and out-of-state hunters looking for large and small game species native to the eastern hardwood forests. Four hiking trails, each offering something different, can be accessed from this facility. Near the visitor center, archers use the mile-long Archery Trail, which has targets and tree stands.
Nearby
- Historic Town of Wellsboro Pennsylvania
- PA Grand Canyon
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ives Run?
Sites at Ives Run are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Ives Run?
Shelter Weekdays-$0.00 (Reservations can be made as well as first come first served) Shelter Nonelectric Weekends $75.00 Shelter Electric Weekends $100.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ives Run?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Ives Run have?
189 sites, including 125 standard sites with power, 56 standard sites without power, 4 group shelter electric, and 1 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Ives Run?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Ives Run have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Ives Run?
Other amenities include hot showers, playgrounds, boat ramp, rental mooring slips and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Ives Run?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ives Run. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Ives Run?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Ives Run?
Sites 007, 119, 127, and Lakeside are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 9 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Ives Run?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Ives Run?
Tioga-Hammond Lakes offer a variety of outdoor activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation