Raccoon Creek State Park
Open — The campground is currently open with year-round sites available at Sioux Rustic Campground. Modern campground loops E and F operate early April to mid-October, while loops A, B, C, and D operate late May to mid-September. Access to winter camping is not guaranteed during severe winter storms.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
About
Raccoon Creek State Park encompasses 7,572 acres in southern Beaver County, Pennsylvania, just 30 minutes from Pittsburgh. The park's primary campground offers 172 modern tent and trailer campsites divided into six loops. Loops E and F operate from early April to mid-October, while loops A, B, C, and D open late May through mid-September. Each modern site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with optional electric hookups available. Five central washhouses provide flush toilets and warm showers. Sites B1, B2, B3, C38, E2, E3, F21, and F23 are ADA accessible. Pets are permitted in loops C and F only. For year-round camping, the Sioux Rustic Campground remains open with potable water and non-flush toilets, though access is not guaranteed during severe winter storms. The wooded campground setting offers both secluded and adjoining sites, with a playground and sanitary dump station available. Beyond traditional camping, the park provides 19.5 miles of backpacking trails with Adirondack shelters and tent sites, 10 modern cabins sleeping six to eight people, a lakeside lodge, and organized group camping facilities. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Pennsylvania state park reservation system.
Directions
Raccoon Creek State Park is located in southern Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Access the park from the east and west via US 30, or from the north and south via PA 18, which passes directly through the park. The park's GPS coordinates are 40.50353° N latitude and -80.42473° W longitude.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Beaver Creek Group Campground 16mi
- Beaver Creek Equestrian Camp 17mi
- Beaver Creek Campground 19mi
- Jefferson Lake Campground 20mi
- Mcconnells Mill State Park 35mi
- Moraine State Park 35mi
- Guilford Lake State Park Campground 32mi
- Ryerson Station State Park 43mi
- Jennings Environmental Education Center 41mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 - $157 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| raccooncreeksp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (724) 899-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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