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Recreation Region: Bradford Ranger District

Pine Grove Boat Access Campground

This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just north of Kinzua Wolf Run Marina. It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir. The closest boat launch is Kinzua Wolf Run Marina approximately 1 mile south near State Route 59 at the Morrison Bridge.

The North Country National Scenic Trail passes by this campground.

Visitors should bring their own water as this campground does not provide a potable water source.

Reservations

First come, first served sites only.

General Information

Camping

This campground is only accessible by boat or hiking along the North Country National Scenic Trail. Visitors should bring their own water as this campground does not provide a potable water source.

No. of Sites: 13 Single

Fire Information: Campfires are allowed if the fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when unattended.

No. of Accessible sites: None

Sleeping Shelter: No

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Open 05/01 - 10/31

Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

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

Offices - Bradford Ranger Station

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: 41.87416667

Longitude: -78.94666667

Directions

This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just north of Kinzua Wolf Run Marina. It is accessible by boat.

From downtown Warren to Kinzua Wolf Run Marina.

  • Travel south on Route 6/Crescent Park Drive for 2 miles.
  • Turn left/east onto Route 59.
  • Travel east on Route 59 for 10.6 miles.
  • The site is located on the left.

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.

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

Boating - Non-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).

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

The shoreline of the reservoir at the campground gives campers a place to go swimming. There is no lifeguard and swimming is at your own risk.

To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Viewing Wildlife Info

Over 70 species of game and non-game fish live in the Allegheny National Forest. Over 300 species of mammals, including raccoon, gray squirrel, snowshoe hare, red and gray fox, beaver, mink, and muskrat as well as game species such as white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey.

For information on species common to Pennsylvania, and the Allegheny National Forest visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission website for game and nongame species information.

When you see wildlife, please remember:

  • never feed wildlife
  • don't interfere with mating, predation or other natural behaviors.
  • keep a respectful distance
  • preserve habitat by following "leave no trace" principles.
  • leave young wildlife where you find them.

If you think you've found a sick or injured animal, please call the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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

Rec: Allegheny Reservoir

Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York.

Last updated July 8th, 2025