CampgroundDay Use

Facilities

Buckaloons Recreation Area offers family campsites, double sites and a group tent site. Amenities include both flush and vault toilets, a pressurized water system, hot showers, a dump station and electric hookups.



There is a one-lane concrete boat launch, a picnic area with tables and charcoal grills, pavilion, basketball court and playground. Hardened paths lead to fishing opportunities on the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run.

Natural Features

Once the site of an Indian trading post, the Buckaloons Recreation Center has numerous apple trees through the area, as well as mixed hardwoods. Water-loving species such as sycamore, willow, alder, silver maple, and butternut are frequent components of the riverine forest. Blue and green herons, bald eagles, egrets, and a variety of smaller birds can be seen along the Allegheny RIver. The Allegheny is classified as a warm-water fishery, but some cold-water species thrive as well. Freshwater mussels are abundant in species and number and indicate the high water quality of this river. Deer, bear, turkey, and squirrels are common, along with a variety of smaller mammals such as raccoon, opossum, and muskrat.

Recreation

Water activities are a big draw to Buckaloons Recreation Area, including canoing, kayaying, rafting, and boating. The boat ramp provides easy access to the river. Buckaloons is the beginning of the second designated National Wild and Scenic RIver segment of the Allegheny River. The first segment is from Kinzua Dam to the Route 6 Glade Bridge on the east side of Warren, PA. The second segment runs from Buckaloons campground to Alcorn Island just upstream of Oil City, PA, a distance of nearly 50 miles. In this segment are the 6 islands of the Allegheny Islands Wilderness as well as many other publicly and privately owned islands. Several public boat launches are located within this segment to help you decide on the length of trip that's right for you. The Allegheny is a "family-friendly" river, with little to no whitewater - perfect for beginners or a lazy day of floating. Hunting, fishing, and trapping are permitted in the areas around the campground, subject to rules of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Fishing includes walleye, trout, and bass. There is also hiking along the Seneca Interpretive Trail within the campground or at nearby Anders Run Natural Area.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Day Use Area
  • Kayaking

Amenities

  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Showers
  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water (peak season)
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookups
  • Firewood Vender
  • Flush Toilets (Seasonal)
  • Grills
  • Host
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Shade
  • Showers
  • Vault Toilets
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Water (Seasonal)
  • Water Spigot
  • Campfire Circles
  • Campfire Rings
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Accessibility
  • Accessible Occupant Message

Getting Here

Latitude
41° 50' 22.9999" N
Longitude
79° 15' 23.0000" W
Take PA-6 to PA-62 South. Take the first right onto National Forge Road, then the first left into the campground. If coming up PA-62 from the south, cross the Allegheny River north of Tidioute and take the first left onto National Forge Road, then the first left into the campground.

Need to Know

  • Drivers should be aware of low branches and power lines, especially at parking aprons
  • The water level in the Allegheny River is determined primarily by the outflow of Kinzua Dam. River users should check the release level with the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure safe boating flows. Low flows may expose large rocks hazardous to power boaters. High flows can be hazardous to small boaters and tubers.
  • Off-road vehicle use is not permitted in the campground

  • This area of the river is not suitable for large boats

  • This area is popular with hunters; campers should wear bright fluorescent-colored clothing if hiking and/or camping during hunting seasons
  • Pets must be on a leash at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not allowed on the beaches or in the water. Please clean-up after your pets.
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
  • Please build fires only in the fire ring or grill provided. Dead material down on the ground can be used for fires but live trees, shrubs, and plants must not be cut or damaged.

  • Interagency passes are accepted at most sites and are valid for the pass holder and his vehicle only. Pass holder must occupy the site.

  • It is illegal to discharge weapons, firearms, or fireworks within the Recreation Area.

  • Check out time is 12:00 p.m. AND check in time is 2 p.m. Camping fees must be paid within 30 minutes after arrival. Put your site number and your license plate number on your fee envelope.

  • *Additional fees for group sites: 

    $5.00 per Wheeled unit (RV or Motorhome)

    $5.00 (additional) per night for each unit connecting to electric. Where available.

    $5.00 per day for each vehicle over allotted passes for site

    • Contact Information

    ALLEGHENY SITE MANAGEMENT
    P.O. BOX 2395
    BRADFORD, PA 16701

    For facility specific information, please call (814) 363-9090.

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