Overlook Recreation Area
Overview
Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. There is a new, reservable picnic shelter located in the Overlook Recreation Area. The shelter is reservable for a $50 fee but is also available as first-come-first-serve with no fees attached. The US Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas and facilities are Day Use Only
Recreation
Woodcock Creek Lake provides walking/hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, walking across the 1 mile long dam, disc golf course, picnic shelter and picnic tables/grills, playground and fishing both in the lake (9hp limit) and in the Ourflow Recreation Area stocked stream. Other recreational activities are managed by our partners. Crawford County Conservation District manages Stainbrook Park below the dam. They have reservable picnic shelters, walking paths, a visitor center with interpretive programs. Woodcock Lake Park, on the South side of the lake is managed by Crawford County Commissioners. Woodcock Lake Park manages a campground with shower/restroom facilities, playground, reservable picnic shelters, swim beach and boat launch (9 hp limit). The park also has walking/hiking paths that connect to the Dams paths.
Facilities
Woodcock Creek Lake provides walking/hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, walking across the 1 mile long dam, disc golf course, picnic shelter and picnic tables/grills, playground and fishing both in the lake (9hp limit) and in the Ourflow Recreation Area stocked stream. Other recreational activities are managed by our partners. Crawford County Conservation District manages Stainbrook Park below the dam. They have reservable picnic shelters, walking paths, a visitor center with interpretive programs. Woodcock Lake Park, on the South side of the lake is managed by Crawford County Commissioners. Woodcock Lake Park manages a campground with shower/restroom facilities, playground, reservable picnic shelters, swim beach and boat launch (9 hp limit). The park also has walking/hiking paths that connect to the Dams paths.
Natural Features
Woodcock Creek Lake is located in NW Pennsylvania offering rolling hills, beautiful woodlands and a beautiful lake.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby communities include Sagertown, Meadville, Cambridge Springs, Conneaut Lake, Edinboro and Erie. We are just minutes from I-79 and easy to get to.
Activities
- Antiquing
- Biking
- Boating
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Camping
- Disc Golf
- Environmental Education
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Visitor Center
Media
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