Stay the Night at Oil Creek State Park (via site)
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Cow Run.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Cow Run.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Petroleum Center is a populated place and ghost town in Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. In the 19th century, the name was also spelled "Petroleum Centre". The town today is almost deserted.
The Drake Well Museum and Park is a museum in Cherrytree Township, Pennsylvania that chronicles the birth of the American oil industry in 1859 by Colonel Edwin Drake. The museum collects and preserves related artifacts. The reconstructed Drake Well demonstrates the first practical use of salt drilling techniques for the extraction of petroleum through an oil well.
Oil Creek State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 6,250 acres (2,529 ha) in Cherrytree, Cornplanter and Oil Creek Townships, Venango County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is adjacent to Drake Well Museum, the site of the first successful commercial oil well in the United States, that was drilled under the direction of Colonel Edwin Drake. Oil Creek State Park follows Oil Creek, be
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Giant Eagle
Save-A-Lot
Sheetz
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
- kwik fill
KwikFill
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Coal Oil Johnny's Eatery
McDonald's
➕ Medical
- Doctors
- Rite Aid
CVS Pharmacy
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Basketball
- Soccer
🏧 ATM & bank
- Bank
- Northwest Savings Bank
Weather
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Best time to visit
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Cow Run.
How much does it cost to camp at Cow Run?
Cow Run charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for Cow Run?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Cow Run?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Cow Run?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Cow Run?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Cow Run?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
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