Viewing Wildlife
Over 70 species of game and non-game fish live in the Allegheny National Forest. Over 300 dspecies 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.
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. |
Type of Craft | Not suitable for large craft-steep launch. |
Fuel availability | No |
Marina/Mooring | No |
Launch Ramps | Launch dock available during summer season |
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. |
Type of Craft | Not suitable for large craft-steep launch. |
Fuel availability | No |
Marina/Mooring | No |
Launch Ramps | Launch dock available during summer season |
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.
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).
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).
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).