Pine Grove Boat Access Campground


Area Status: Closed

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Open 05/01 - 10/31
Operational Hours: Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Reservations: First come, first served sites only.
Fees: Fees:
  • Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
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:
  • Allegheny Reservoir
  • Developed Camping
  • Boating Regulations
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:

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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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 of-season. There are no boat docks at boat-to areas.

Amenities:

  • picnic tables
  • fire rings
  • grill
  • vault toilet

 

No. of Sites
  • Single: 13
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

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

Viewing Wildlife

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 suck 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

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

Boating - Non-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).

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Swimming

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

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

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

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

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
41.874167

  Longitude : 
-78.946667