State Park / State Forest
Near Cooksburg, Pennsylvania: $28–$42/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Mid-April through Columbus Day. Book 11 months ahead via PA State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Cooksburg, Pennsylvania
How much does camping at Cook Forest State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Cook Forest State Park Campground near Cooksburg, Pennsylvania (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $28–$42/night, season Mid-April through Columbus Day, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 11 months ahead via PA State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$28–$42/night
Season open
Mid-April through Columbus Day
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
11 months ahead via PA State Parks portal
The insider read
Old-growth white pine + hemlock — 300-year-old trees. The Cathedral grove is the photo spot. Allegheny River canoeing.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at dcnr.pa.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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