East Branch Campground

Nice park. The roads leading into the park are a bit steep and rough. And it's confusing on trying to find the park office. We eventually found the host which was very helpful. The reservation system was somewhat confusing if you're not familiar with the park. There were plenty of sites to fit our 30 foot camper plus our Ram 2500, but didn't show up when we were looking online. We ended up in site 17 which is down a scary narrow road. But the site itself is wide and deep, but has no electricity. The dump is sited at the end of the one way road. It's basic but functional if not somewhat hard to position your rig to keep from blocking the road and still be able to dump. At least it's slanted the correct way for dumping tanks efficiently.

The campground is nice. Quiet and nicely shaded. I stayed in a cabin and that left a little to be desired. Very small as compared to other cabins in other state parks I’ve stayed in. Needed some hooks to hang stuff on in the worst way. I handy to get to the bathrooms. Not a bad place at all!

Most every campsite is shaded. The bathhouse is not very handicap accessible however. I have balance issues, and there are no hold bars in the shower facility.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting this campground. The campground lot had enough space for setting up our camping gear and cars. You won't have to worry about being cramped up next to your neighbors, as each camping spot offers plenty of room for relaxation. One of the highlights of this campground is the presence of shower and restroom facilities. The availability of these amenities ensures a comfortable stay for all campers. Additionally, there is access to water for washing plates. For families with young children, this campground provides a playground. I noticed that the campground provides cabins for rent also. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of two walking trails. One trail goes through a scenic forest. The other trail is located near a lake. While the campground offers access to a lake, it's important to note that swimming is restricted due to private properties nearby. The lake provides opportunities for fishing. However, it's worth mentioning that finding non-private spots for fishing may require a bit of exploration. This is peaceful campground offers spacious camping spots, convenient facilities, and family-friendly features. I would highly recommend this campground to families with kids and teenagers who seek a comfortable camping experience amidst serene surroundings.

Love camping here. I feel if people are going to have dogs they need to be on a leash. It needs to be enforced. My dog is on his leash and when he goes to the bathroom it’s cleaned up.

Rangers are great. They took time to show the interpretive center. Restrooms and showers were clean. Corn hole is made available and we played when we stumbled upon it. The only down fall was a camper near cabin 1 did not keep their dogs (at one time there were 4 dogs there) leashed and the dogs came out off site when we were walking to restroom and on the road. Very scary to have a dog show up off leash unexpectedly. Constantly yelling for the dogs to come back without an effort to go get them. One camper told me one came around the back of the camper where she had her dog. ALL CAMPERS SHOULD HAVE DOGS ON LEASH AND SENT OUT IF THEY CAN'T FOLLOW THE RULES. There were at least three complaints about the dogs near the restrooms. The site with the dogs were loud when they had visitors. I have pics of dog in the path to restroom but I don't know where to send it. Other than that everything we did made memories and can't wait to return.

Great, small campground above the East Branch Dam. Sites are secluded, wooded and spaced out. Bathhouse and showers are very clean. There are small, rustic cabins with a double/single bunk and small table. All of the staff we met were kind and accommodating. They opened up their educational center for us and the kids spent a good 2 hours playing with the interactive exhibits. The dump area is at an odd location at the entrance. If many people are waiting to use it, I can see where things would get backed up quickly. Quick access by car to the boat launch for the lake or the launch for the river and a short 5 min drive to Bendigo SP if you want to swim. Cell service is in and out, but to be honest, that's a plus in my book. Small playground and a Cornhole area. We walked across the dam, which was nice. This is a great place if you want to get away from people, get your kids off their devices and let them explore nature!