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Canadohta Lake, PA, is located just a few miles south of the city of Erie and is midway between the large cities of Buffalo, NY, and Cleveland, OH, all laying along the shoreline of Lake Erie.
Formed by glacial activity thousands of years ago, the history of the area can be traced back to around 1798, but the Native Americans in the area would have utilized Canadohta Lake for centuries earlier. It’s a kettle-bottom glacial lake with an average depth of 26 feet, but the deepest point is around 75 feet or more. The total area is around 168-acres, making it the second-largest natural lake in Pennsylvania.
Canadohta Lake is popular for boating, swimming, and fishing, plus there is a campground right next to the lake for a great motorhome camping vacation. When you book an RV in Crawford County, PA, you will find a range of activities, including golf, hiking trails, and historic towns to explore.
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Getting Outdoors
Sailing is very popular on Canadohta Lake, and motorized boats are allowed, but with a maximum of 10 horsepower, which means that jet skis are not allowed. There is a public boat launch on the west shore and a number of businesses that rent canoes, kayaks, and small boats.Anglers can fish from both the shoreline and boat, but you will need a state fishing license that can be bought locally. There is plenty of bait and tackle stores to stock up on supplies, and the lake is stocked with pike, bluegill, crappie, bass, catfish, and other species. With a campground near the water’s edge, RV camping at Canadohta Lake gives easy access to great fishing. During the winter, it is sometimes possible to ice fish on the lake, and if possible, an ice fishing competition is held in February every year.You are allowed to swim anywhere in Canadohta Lake, and with the ten horsepower boat power limit keeping jet skis and powerboats away, it’s a safe and quiet place for a swim. You’ll find a public beach at Elmwood Park on the east shore of the lake, close to the campground, so a perfect place to park your rental RV.Camping at Canadohta LakeJust a few hundred feet from the lakeshore is Higby’s Campground, with over 130 campsites in amongst the trees and surrounding two creeks that flow into Canadohta Lake. All the campsites have full hook-up facilities if required, and modern restrooms with showers are available. The campground offers plenty of amenities, including a large swimming pool with water slides, several boat docks, a games room, and a picnic table and fire ring at most campsites.Just a few miles east of the lake is Harecreek Campground, near the town of Corry. This campground has just about everything you are going to need. The sites are all large and can accommodate the largest RV, every site has full hook-up, including sewer, free WiFI, and cable TV. You’ll find a large swimming pool on-site, a playground, volleyball and basketball pitches, a games room and more. It’s a great spot for a family vacation in your rental RV.
Exploring the Area
The town of Canadohta Lake is built around the north and east shores of the lake and has all the basic facilities that you need, such as a gas station, shops, and restaurants. Just a few miles north on Route 8 is Union City, which has a wider range of shopping and entertainment available.The town of Corry holds the Glenn Mead Day at Mead Park every year in August to celebrate the foundation of the park. When you are RV camping near Canadohta Lake, it will make a nice family day out, with craft stalls, free train rides around the 46-acre park, a petting zoo, musical entertainment, and much more.The town of Titusville has a couple of great attractions. Drake Well Museum and Park tells the story of the petroleum industry in Pennsylvania with indoor and outdoor exhibits, an oil field vehicle display, and original drilling rigs. Outdoors, you’ll find the Drake Well replica, a full-size engine house, and derrick based on the original built-in 1861, along with other exhibits on producing oil. Inside the visitor center and museum, there are artifacts dating back to the original oil discovery in 1859 and interactive displays on the production and use of oil. A fascinating day out.Another attraction worth visiting in Titusville is the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad. The line was bought by the Oil Creek Railway Historical Society in 1986 with the aim of preserving the history and start operations again. With vintage Pullman cars from the 1930s, take a wonderful 3-hour round trip through the Pennsylvania oil country and relive the history. A fun day out for all the family when you camp in an RV near Canadohta Lake.
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We had an excellent experience with the RV during our day trip, accommodating two families and four kids comfortably. The interior was spotless, offering ample space for everyone, and everything functioned perfectly. It handled winter conditions exceptionally well, making it easy to maneuver through the narrow streets of Pittsburgh. Overall, it was a fantastic choice for our adventure!
Looks EXACTLY like the photos, even better in person. Levi was helpful throughout our entire trip & very easy to get in touch with. The van is beautiful and spacious perfect for our family night out.