Morrison Boat Access Campground
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir.
It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir and/or the Morrison Hiking Trail. The closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west of the campground (access from the Longhouse National Scenic Byway - Forest Road 262).
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Reservations
No reservations are accepted. First come, first served sites only.
General Information
Camping
This campground is open year-round but is sometimes hard to get to with ice on reservoir. We recommend people pack in their own water during off-season. There are no boat docks at boat-to areas.
- No. of Sites: 38 Single
- Fire Information: Campfires are permitted as long as fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when leaving.
- No. of Accessible sites: None
- Sleeping Shelter: No
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
May 1 - October 31
Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
No permit required
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you online or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night
Address: 29 Forest Service Dr. Bradford, PA 16701
Phone: 814-362-4613
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.anf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.82194444
Longitude: -78.92777778
Directions
From downtown Warren to Elijah Boat Launch
- Travel south on Route 6/Crescent Park Drive for 2 miles.
- Turn left/east onto Route 59.
- Travel east on Route 59 for 9.8 miles.
- Turn right onto Longhouse National Scenic Byway
- Travel on Longhouse National Scenic Byway for 4.4 miles.
- Turn left to enter the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Water can be treated or filtered from nearby water sources.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Other Amenities
- fire ring
- grill
Recreation Opportunities
Boating - Motorized Info
Waterfront campground accessible by boat only.
Information you should know:
- No horsepower limit for motorized boats
- 12,080 surface acres at summer pool
- average width is 3/8 of a mile
- length is about 29 miles
- average depth is 48 feet
- 8 boat launches (including the marina).
Rules for use of the reservoir come from 3 different jurisdictions: the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State. There are reciprocal boating agreements. Rules may vary according to which portion of the reservoir you boat in.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
Motorized boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in some areas. Visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website for more information (select Warren from the list of counties).
Marina/Mooring: No
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Windsurfing Info
The reservoir is a "flat" water windsurfing experience. While the reservoir has currents, it has few to no waves, other than boat wake.
Swimming Info
Swimming in the reservoir. There are no lifeguards and swimming is at your own risk.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Fish Allegheny Reservoir or Morrison Run
For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
Difficulty Level: Most Difficult
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Located on Allegheny Reservoir shoreline.
For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Recreation Groups
Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York.