Nearby Elk State Park adds another 75 sites at the opposite end of the lake. East Branch Lake is located east of Wilcox off of Route 219. In the heart of the Moshannon State Forest, Parker Dam's family camping area is located on the eastern edge of the lake in a picturesque forest meadow. Modern sanitary facilities include showers and trailer dumping stations. These 110-sites are available from the second Friday in April to late December.
Half have electric hook-ups.
In addition, three primitive camping areas accommodate groups of up to 150 people. Sister park S.B. Elliott has an additional 25 sites for remote camping. Campground fees are charged from April through October. Lakeshore Camping is open year-round, weather permitting. Some 30 minimum impact sites provide boat access only.