Organized groups can rent a rustic camping area in Wildcat Hollow or behind the warming hut at the Cross Country Ski Area. Both areas have a large group camping area that can accomodate 25 people and have 2 Adirondack Shelters.
Advance reservations are required.
Call the park office for accommodations for groups. (814) 676-5915 or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays.
If you have questions call the park office at 814-676-5915.
Adirondack-type shelters are intended for overnight stays to extend the hiking experience. Shelters are open year-round. Trail shelter areas are located at Wolfkiel Run on the west side of the valley and Cow Run on the east. Each area has six shelters (each shelter accommodates 3 to 4 people). Each
shelter has a tent platform and fireplace. Restrooms are near by and firewood is usually available (kindling is not provided). Water is supplied on a seasonal basis - please check when you register. Fires are allowed only in the central fire ring and shelter fireplaces.
DO NOT BUILD OTHER FIRE RINGS.
Camp stoves are allowed.
Firewood and water are usually available, but are not guaranteed.
Reservations must be made. Call Oil Creek State Park Office at (814) 676-5915 or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757). You may stay at the shelter areas one night. Shelters are designed to allow longer hiking trips, not for extended camping experiences.
Pets are allowed to stay in the shelter and tent areas. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and under the control of the hiker.
Some winter views of camping at the Adirondack shelters a YouTube video
Another YouTube video of the Adirondack shelter in winter
