Kinzua Beach
Located along PA Route 59, across from the Kinzua Wolf Run Marina, this area offers swimming, hiking, and a large, mowed lawn. The beach hosts the trailhead for the Rimrock Overlook and Hiking Trail.
There are no lifeguards. Generally the water is calm, with small waves and very little current. Motorized boats traveling by on the reservoir create increased waves for swimmers.
Ducks and other wildlife that inhabit the area can frequently be seen, including the occasional school of fish who swim into the roped off swimming area. The beach house at the top of the hill has changing areas and picnic tables.
General Information
Open 04/04 - 12/16
Open daylight hours.
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 online or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest.
No Fees are required for this site.
Address: 29 Forest Service Dr. Bradford, PA 16701
Phone: 814-362-4613
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.85361111
Longitude: -78.95333333
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 10.4 miles.
- The site is located on the right.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water is available from faucets.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking - Single Info
There is a large grassy area to set-up games.
Amenities:
- Picnic Tables
- Picnic Shelter
- Grills
- Vault Restroom
- Bathhouse
- Drinking Water
- Paved sidewalks/stairs
Reservation Info: None
Sleeping Shelter: No
Picnicking - Groups Info
There is a large grassy area to set-up games.
Amenities:
- Picnic Tables
- Picnic Shelter
- Grills
- Vault Restroom
- Bathhouse
- Drinking Water
- Paved sidewalks/stairs
Reservation Info: None
Group Shelter: No
Group Cooking Facilities: Grills
Hookups - Electric: No
Swimming Info
Kinzua Beach offers a lake front swimming within a secure roped water surface with concrete bottom. There is no lifeguard on duty and swimming is at your own risk.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Fishing - Ice Info
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
Recreation Groups
Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York.