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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).
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open 05/01 - 10/31 |
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| Operational Hours: | Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am |
| Reservations: | No reservations are accepted. First come, first served sites only. |
| Fees: | Fees:
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| Permit Info: | No permit required |
| Open Season: | May 1 - October 31 |
| 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 |
| 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 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.
Activities
Campground 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.
Amenities:
- picnic table
- fire ring
- grill
- vault toilets
| No. of Sites |
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| Fire Information | Campfires are permitted as long as fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when leaving. |
| No. of Accessible sites | No |
| Sleeping Shelter | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Located on Allegheny Reservoir shoreline.
For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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River and Stream Fishing
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 |
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Boating - Motorized
Water front 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 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).
| Marina/Mooring | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Swimming
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 |
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Tubing
Water front 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 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: | Intermediate |
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Waterskiing
Water front 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 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: | Intermediate |
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Windsurfing
Water front campground accessible by boat only. 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: | Intermediate |
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