Kinzua Beach

Area Status: Open

Visit the Kinzua Beach on the Allegheny Reservoir! Located across Route 59 from the Marina, the beach offers lake front swimming, a sandbox and extensive mowed grassy area available for beach play and sunbathing.

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 beachouse at the top of the hill has changing areas and picnic tables. The pavilion has also been known to host a birds nest or two.

The beach is formed of concrete with fine pea gravel used in place of sand, and is approximately 450 feet in length and extends out into the water to a depth of at least 8 feet. This is necessary due to the age of the reservoir, which was built in 1965, meaning that there has not been enough time for natural beaches to form.

The beach is a trailhead for Rimrock Overlook and Hiking Trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Open 04/04 - 12/16
Operational Hours:	Open daylight hours.
Fees:	No fee
Open Season:	4/04 - 12/16
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: Allegheny Reservoir Boating Regulations
Closest Towns:	Warren, PA
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault
Operated By:	Forest Service
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 10.4 miles.
The site is located on the right.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Sand Play

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

Ice Fishing

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

Viewing Scenery

Scenic view of Allegheny Reservoir

Difficulty Level:	Easy

Picnicking

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
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Group Picnicking

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
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Swimming

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.

There is a large grassy area to set-up games.

Amenities: