Dewdrop Recreation Area


Area Status: Closed

Dewdrop Campground is located along Longhouse National Scenic Byway.  This 11-acre campground is nestled on the shoreline of Kinzua Bay, which extends southwest from the main body of the Allegheny Reservoir.  Several campsites offer views of the water.

There is a 2.5 mile interpretive trail at the campground.

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At a Glance

Current Conditions: Open 5/26/2023 - 9/24/2023. Reservations are accepted between 5/26/2023 - 9/24/2023
Operational Hours: Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Reservations: Reservations are accepted for 61 sites (53 RV sites) from 5/26/2023 to 9/24/2023. Thirteen (13) first-come, first-served sites are also available
Area Amenities: Interpretive Site, Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Fees: Fees:
  • Daily waterfront camping fee - $19.00/site
  • Daily camping fee - regular - add $17.00/site
Open Season: 5/26 - 9/24
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
Closest Towns: Warren, PA
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Flush
Operated By: Allegheny Site Management, Ed prince; Phone: 814-368-4158; 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 9.8 miles.
  • Turn right onto Longhouse National Scenic Byway
  • Travel on Longhouse National Scenic Byway for 2.8 miles.
  • Turn left onto Forest Road 203 to enter the site.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Dewdrop has 74 family campsites, each containing a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad.

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp - one-lane concrete
  • Drinking Water - pressurized water fountains
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Flush Toilets
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Hot Showers
  • Children's Play Area
No. of Sites
  • RV: 64
  • Walk-in Only: 10
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 10
Sleeping Shelter No

RV Camping

Dewdrop has 74 family campsites, each containing a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad.

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp - one-lane concrete
  • Drinking Water - pressurized water fountains
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Flush Toilets
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Hot Showers
  • Children's Play Area
No. of Sites
  • Single: 64
Pavement Type for Parking hardened
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. Dead and down wood may be used for firewood.
Hookups - Electric some
No. of Accessible sites 10

Group Camping

Dewdrop has 1 group campsite.

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp - one-lane concrete
  • Drinking Water - pressurized water fountains
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Flush Toilets
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Hot Showers
  • Children's Play Area

Lake and Pond Fishing

Boat launch for campers only, camping facilities along Allegheny reservoir shoreline.

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

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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: Easy

Scenic Driving

Dewdrop is located on Longhouse National Scenic Byway. 

A variety of planned routes are available for scenic driving ranging in difficulty from all paved roads, to self planned routes utilizing Forest Service system roads. Stop at any Forest Service office to purchase a map.

Boating - Motorized

One-lane concrete flank boat launch, open to campground users only, provides access point for motorized boating on 29 mile long, Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua Dam). This launch is not suitable for large watercraft.

Information you should know before waterskiing on the Allegheny Reservoir:

  • No horsepower limit for 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.

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).

Trailer Parking Limited to campers at Dewdrop only.
Launch Ramps Launch dock available during summer season
Type of Craft Not suitable for large craft-steep launch.
Fuel availability No
Marina/Mooring No
Difficulty Level: Easy

Boating - Non-Motorized

One-lane concrete flank boat launch, open to campground users only, provides access point for boating on 29 mile long, Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua Dam)

Information you should know before waterskiing on the Allegheny Reservoir:

  • 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).

Trailer Parking Limited to campers at Dewdrop only.
Launch Ramps Launch dock available during summer season
Type of Craft Not suitable for large craft-steep launch.
Fuel availability No
Marina/Mooring No
Difficulty Level: Easy

Swimming

You can swim in the reservoir, however there is no beach at this campground.

To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Tubing

One-lane concrete flank boat launch, open to campground users only, provides access point for tubing with a motorized boat on 29 mile long, Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua Dam). This launch is not suitable for large watercraft.

Information you should know before waterskiing on the Allegheny Reservoir:

  • 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: Easy

Waterskiing

One-lane concrete flank boat launch, open to campground users only, provides access point for water skiing on 29 mile long, Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua Dam). This launch is not suitable for large watercraft.

Information you should know before waterskiing on the Allegheny Reservoir:

  • No horsepower limit for 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.

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: Easy

Windsurfing

One-lane concrete flank boat launch, open to campground users only, provides access point for boating on 29 mile long, Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua Dam). 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 before waterskiing on the Allegheny Reservoir:

  • 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: Easy

Amenities

Interpretive Site: interpretive trail
Camping trailer: dump station
Picnic tables: at each site
Tent camping: tent pad at each site
Toilets: flush
Parking: At campsites
Fee charged for some activities: camping fee
Accessible: The toilets are accessible. Accessible fire grills and picnic tables
Boat ramp: one-lane concrete flank boat launch
Drinking water: water fountains (spring fed)

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
41.828164

  Longitude : 
-78.966638