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Buckaloons Recreation Area is located on the west bank of the Allegheny River and is an access point for canoeing the Allegheny River Island Wilderness, which lies in the stretch of the river between Buckaloons and Tionesta.
Buckaloons is surrounded on three sides by bodies of water including, Irvine Run to the west, Brokenstraw Creek to the south, and the Allegheny River to the east.
In addition to the one-lane concrete plank boat launch, there is a 1-mile hardened interpretive trail surrounding the entire recreation site and providing access to fishing opportunities on the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek an Irvine Run.
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At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open 5/1 – 10/28 |
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| Operational Hours: | Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am |
| Reservations: | Reservations are accepted for some single sites and all 11 cabins from March 31 – October 31. First come, first served sites are also available.
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| Fees: | Campground:
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| Open Season: | 5/1 - 10/28 |
| 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: | 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 Warren
- Travel west on US-6/Route 62
- Exit at the Tidioute/Tionesta exit for Route 62
- Travel for <1 mile and turn right onto Old US-6/National Forge Road.
- Follow Old US-6/National Forge Road for .2 miles.
- Turn left/south onto the campground road.
Activities
Campground Camping
Sites are large and well shaded with lots of privacy.
Amenities:
- showers,
- flush toilets,
- a pressurized water system,
- dump station.
- electrical hookups on 43 sites.
- concrete boat launch,
- pavilion,
- picnic area
- picnic table
- fire ring
- grassy tent site
| 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. Dead and down wood may be used for firewood. |
| No. of Accessible sites | Some |
| Sleeping Shelter | No |
RV Camping
Sites are large and well shaded with lots of privacy.
Amenities:
- showers,
- flush toilets,
- a pressurized water system,
- dump station.
- electrical hookups on 43 sites.
- concrete boat launch,
- pavilion,
- picnic area
- picnic table
- fire ring
- grassy tent site
| No. of Sites |
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| Pavement Type for Parking | hardened |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Vehicle Clearence | High |
| 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. Dead and down wood may be used for firewood. |
| Hookups - Electric | some |
| No. of Accessible sites | Some |
Group Camping
Sites are large and well shaded with lots of privacy.
Amenities:
- showers,
- flush toilets,
- a pressurized water system,
- dump station.
- electrical hookups on 43 sites.
- concrete boat launch,
- pavilion,
- picnic area
- picnic table
- fire ring
- grassy tent site
| No. of Sites |
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| Group Shelter | No |
| Group Cooking Facilities | No |
| Fire Information | Campfires are permitted as long as fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when leaving. Dead and down wood may be used for firewood. |
| Hookups - Electric | Yes |
| Sleeping Shelter | No |
River and Stream Fishing
Fish the Allegheny River or Brokenstraw Creek
For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Picnicking
The picnic area is located by the boat launch area.
Amenities:
- children’s play area,
- picnic tables,
- pavilion with electric service accommodating up to 50 people,
- small amphitheater,
- horse-shoe pits,
- single lane concrete plank boat launch, and
- self-service pay station.
Boating - Motorized
This boat launch is a single lane concrete plank boat launch and isn't suitable for larger boats.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
| Trailer Parking | Yes |
| Type of Craft | Not suitable for large craft |
| Fuel availability | No |
| Marina/Mooring | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
This boat launch is a single lane concrete plank boat launch.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
| Trailer Parking | Yes |
| Type of Craft | Not suitable for large craft |
| Fuel availability | No |
| Marina/Mooring | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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