Lambs Creek Recreation Area

Tioga-Hammond Lakes, PA · ≈23.2 mi to Elmira
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
23.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Group day events up to 100 people
  • Day hikers and bikers
  • Hunting day trips
  • Picnicking with groups
  • ADA-accessible day activities

✕ Not ideal for

  • Overnight camping
  • RVs of any size
  • Extended stays

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

1 Group Shelter (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

Amenities
GrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingCampingHikingHunting
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Straightforward accessAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Elmira, ~23.2 miGet directions ↗

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Contact & booking

Getting there

From Route 15 South, take the Business 15/Mansfield Exit. Take the first right off the exit at the Lambs Creek Recreation Area sign. Travel approximately 2 miles and take a right at the Y. Shelter is approximately another 1/2 mile. From Route 15 North, take the Route 6 Mansfield Exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left on Route 6 and travel into the town of Mansfield to the intersection of Route 6 and Business Route 15. Turn left on Business 15 traveling north. Travel approximately 1 mile and bear left at the Y. At the stop sign, travel through the intersection and follow the access road approximately 2 miles and take a right at the Y. Shelter is approximately another 1/2 mile.

Overview

Overview Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a great location for picnicking, hiking and biking. Recreation A 3.2-mile paved rail trail travels south from the recreation area into Mansfield. It is open for hiking, biking and roller blading. A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 498-acre Tioga Lake, which is popular for water skiing, fishing and paddling. Facilities Lambs Creek offers one group shelter. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 100 people in a lovely wooded setting. Natural Features Lambs Creek is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Primitive campground