Red Bridge Recreation Area


Area Status: Open

Red Bridge is a busy campground that was constructed in the late 1960s as part of the recreation development related to the Kinzua Dam. Nearby attractions include: Kinzua Dam, Kinzua Bridge and Longhouse Scenic Byway. Red Bridge Bank Fishing Area is immediately adjacent.

The North Country National Scenic Trail crosses State Route 321 one-eight mile south of the campground.

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At a Glance

Current Conditions: Campground and cabins are open 04/05 -10/29. Cabins require a reservation.
Operational Hours: Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Reservations:

Reservations are accepted between April 5 to October 29. First come, first served sites are also available.

  • Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit.
  • Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of visit.
  • Go to Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to make a reservation.
Fees:
  • Daily camping fee - $20.00 to $39.00/per site
  • Daily cabin fee - $120.00 to $130.00
Open Season: 04/05 - 10/29
Usage: Heavy
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: Kane, PA
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Flush
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 south on Route 6/Crescent Park Drive for 2 miles.
  • Turn left/east onto Route 59.
  • Travel east on Route 59 for 10 miles.
  • Turn right onto Longhouse National Scenic Byway.
  • Travel on Longhouse National Scenic Byway for 11.3 miles.
  • Turn left onto PA-321 N.
  • Travel PA-321 N for .9 miles, the site is located on the left.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Amenities:

  • picnic table
  • fire ring
  • tent pad
  • hot water showers
  • vault and flush toilets
  • pressurized water fountains
  • trailer dump stations
  • electricity (some sites)
  • water and sewage hookups (some sites)
  • firewood (from host, $)
  • ice (from host, $)
No. of Sites
  • Single: 67
    • Tent Only: 10
    • Full Hookups (electric, water, sewer): 12
    • Electric Only: 13
    • Premium (near reservoir): 11
Fire Information Campfires are permitted as long as fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when leaving.
No. of Accessible sites Some
Sleeping Shelter No

RV Camping

Amenities:

  • picnic table
  • fire ring
  • tent pad
  • hot water showers
  • vault and flush toilets
  • pressurized water fountains
  • trailer dump stations
  • electricity (some sites)
  • water and sewage hookups (some sites)
  • firewood (from host, $)
  • ice (from host, $)
No. of Sites
  • Single: 67
    • Full Hookups (electric, water, sewer): 12
    • Electric Only: 13
    • Premium (near reservoir): 11
Pavement Type for Parking hardened, some pull through
Hookup - Water No
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations Yes
Fire Information Campfires are permitted as long as fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when leaving.
Hookups - Electric Yes

Cabin Rentals

Lake and Pond Fishing

For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.

Difficulty Level: Easy

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.

Difficulty Level: Difficult

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: Easy

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
41.779091

  Longitude : 
-78.886632