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Roper Hollow Boat Launch
Roper Hollow is a one-lane boat launch situated on the western shoreline in the middle of the Allegheny Reservoir. Access is via a one-lane steep gavel road that is not recommended for vehicles towing boats over 16 feet in length. Hopewell and Handsome Lake Campgrounds, which are accessible via boat or hiking trail, are located directly across the reservoir on the eastern shoreline. The area is open year round with no winter road maintenance, therefore inaccessible after snowfall.
Launch lane is available to 1285 feet msl (mean sea level) reservoir water level elevation.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | This area is open year-round with no winter road maintenance. |
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| Fees: | Fees:
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| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | 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 on-line or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest. Applicable Orders for this Site:
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| Closest Towns: | Warren, PA |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Allegheny Site Management Phone: 814-363-9090 Email: ecpalleghenysite@gmail.com |
| Information Center: | Bradford Ranger District Address: 29 Forest Service Dr., Bradford, PA 16701 Phone: 814-362-4613 Email: sm.fs.anf@usda.gov |
General Information
Directions:From downtown Warren
- Travel north on Market St. to 2nd Ave.
- Turn right onto W. 5th Ave.
- Travel on W. 5th Ave. for 3.3 miles
- W. 5th Ave. becomes Scandia Road
- Travel on Scandia Road for 4.9 miles.
- Scandia Road becomes Warren-Olean Road.
- Travel on Warren-Olean Road for 2.3 miles.
- Turn right onto Roper Hollow Road/T615.
- Travel on Roper Hollow Road/T615 for 2.5 miles.
- Turn right onto Roper Hollow Road.
- Travel on Roper Hollow Road for 1.2 miles
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
Ice Fishing
The Allegheny reservoir is a popular ice fishing area during winter months. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the reservoir ice during the winter. See Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission for seasons, regulations and safety tips.
Boating - Motorized
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 very 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).
| Trailer Parking | Yes |
| Launch Ramps | Launch dock available during summer season |
| Type of Craft | Any size |
| Fuel availability | No |
| Marina/Mooring | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
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 very 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).
| Trailer Parking | Yes |
| Launch Ramps | Launch dock available during summer season |
| Size Restrictions | None |
| Type of Craft | Any size |
| Fuel availability | No |
| Marina/Mooring | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Swimming
Visitors can swim along the shoreline of the reservoir. There is no lifeguard and swimming is done at your own risk.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Tubing
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 very 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: | Easy |
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Waterskiing
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 very 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: | Easy |
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Windsurfing
The reservoir is a "flat" water windsurfing experience. While the reservoir has currents, it has few to no waves, other than boat wake.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 very 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: | Easy |
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