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Elk Creek world class fly fishing

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· Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania
20 acres hosted by Matthew R.
5 RV/tent sites
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Learn more about this land: Primitive camping surrounded on three sides by glacier cut cliffs containing the majestic Elk Creek. This stream provides world class fly fishing. Also great heavily wooded area for peace and tranquility, grounding, hiking, mediation (area provided) or simply relaxing or swimming in one of the creeks naturally occurring swimming holes. 5 marked sites. Please reach out for suggestions on what sites best accommodate your needs. We look forward to your stay!Primitive camping surrounded on three sides by glacier cut cliffs containing the majestic Elk Creek. This stream provides world class fly fishing. Also great heavily wooded area for peace and tranquility, grounding, hiking, mediation (area provided) or simply relaxing or swimming in one of the creeks naturally occurring swimming holes. There are 5 "built out" sites. Contact host for suggestions on what site number will work best for your equipment and desired experience. You can also contact host for other local activities. Gate code required for entry. If you are hoping to "instant book" please message for code. Ensure you line the 4 digit code up with the dashes on the lock and not the center of the dial. Please lock the gate and scramble the code upon entry and departure. 
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
95%
44 ratings · 38 reviews
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Nina Z.recommends
July 17, 2023
Elk Creek Woods/Swim Hole/Fly Fish
Camping by the creek!
Another great stay at Matthews Hip Camp!! We stayed here for the first time almost exactly a year ago, and the untouched nature of this place was just as magical! The only difference were the great camp markers and fire rings-- much appreciated!! The creek was warm and so fun to splash around in! It's so lovely hearing the sounds of the creek while we sat at our camp site! We had a great time even though we had a severe thunderstorm the second night we were there! We'll be back, and maybe we'll get a little luckier with the weather next time! Pro tip for this camp: If it's been rainy, bring firewood in!! The lush trees and vegetation make this place magical, but also a bit damp! Last year it was tough to find dry wood in the forest so we brought some with us this year, very helpful since it was a wet weekend!!
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Ashlee K.recommends
July 16, 2023
Elk Creek Woods/Swim Hole/Fly Fish
Very primitive, just what we needed
We will be back. This is a great primitive camping area with lots of space between the 4 sites. It says 4x4 is needed and YES it is. We stayed at site 4 in the back and its muddy and lots of brush but we loved it. We saw a bald eagle, deer and there were signs of turkeys. We slept well and the kids and us enjoyed the creek.
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Ashley P.recommends
July 9, 2023
Elk Creek Woods/Swim Hole/Fly Fish
Absolutely gorgeous! The water running along side the cliffs is a must see, and we were lucky enough to spot a bald Eagle hanging out on one of the dead roots. We got to hear some bobcat noises at night too. We drove in a small car and was still able to get our car down to our campsite (there was no rain). Thank you for having us!
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Barb H.recommends
July 5, 2023
Elk Creek Woods/Swim Hole/Fly Fish
We actually did not get to camp at Matthew’s camp. It rained like crazy and we did not have the proper tires on our camper van. But, we did go to the site, checked them all out, picked number 1 and then we wanted to go to Presque Isle. When we tried to leave; we had a rough time getting out due to the rain/mud and decided we had to find higher ground. But, Matthew was great and accommodating. He would have come and pulled us out if we needed it. And, he does warn that the dirt road can be quite slippery after the rain. It is a nice location and the creek looks like great fun.
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Allison P.recommends
July 4, 2023
Elk Creek Woods/Swim Hole/Fly Fish
Beautiful and loved playing with my family in the water! Will come back if I ever have the chance.
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Nina H.recommends
July 2, 2023
Elk Creek Woods/Swim Hole/Fly Fish
So peaceful!
This was a very peaceful spot in the middle of the woods. We camped here for a night and then went to Lake Erie the next morning. I would recommend bringing camping chairs, we forgot those and there’s nothing to sit on around the fire pit. Would love if there was a picnic table!!
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Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Erie, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Matthew R.

Joined in May 2021
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