Campground · PA
IVES RUN
IVES RUN is generally hard to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (9/10) and eases to its lowest in September (8/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 130 electric sites
- 133 water hookups
- 78 sewer hookups
- 182 RV sites
- 9 accessible sites
- Max RV length 108 ft
Activities: DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, DISC GOLF, SWIMMING SITE, HUNTING
How much does it cost to camp at Ives Run Campground?
All reservations must be made on www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777 prior to arrival. 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. Boat mooring slips are first-come-first-served for campers only.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.