Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Allegheny National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,237 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, use the self pay station to complete your campsite purchase. There are 6 sites available.
Visitors may occupy a site for no more than 14 consecutive days within a 30 day window.
The facts
- Season: 3/31 – 10/31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
4 campsites at Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | 7 | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
41.62139, -79.15444 · 41°37'17.0"N 79°9'16.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead
- Can you reserve a site at Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead?
- Yes, Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead.
- Are campfires allowed at Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead?
- Campfires are allowed at Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
Restrictions:
- Bicycles on Forest Trails
- Developed Camping
Camping near Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead
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- Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kelly Pines Campground 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Loleta Recreation 15.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buckaloons 16 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kiasutha 17.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Red Bridge (Pa) 17.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dewdrop 17.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Allegheny National Fish Hatchery 15.1 mi · Facility
- Allegheny Wild and Scenic River 15.8 mi · Facility
- Allegheny Reservoir 16.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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