Buckaloons Recreation Area
Buckaloons Recreation Area is located along the west bank of the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River, offering a one-lane, concrete boat launch for water access. Buckaloons is a great launch point to explore the Allegheny Islands Wilderness, seven islands stretched between Buckaloons and Tionesta. These islands are popular for dispersed camping, exploration, and viewing scenery and wildlife.
Buckaloons is surrounded by three flowing bodies of water including Irvine Run, Brokenstraw Creek, and the Allegheny River, making abundant opportunities for water activities. In addition to fishing, boating, and canoeing, the Buckaloons Seneca Trail is a one-mile loop around the campground, great for wildlife viewing.
Reservations
Make Reservations Here- Reservations are accepted at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit.
- Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of visit.
General Information
Campground Camping, RV Camping
Sites are large and well shaded with lots of privacy. There are no water or sewer hookups for RVs, but there is a dump station.
No. of Sites
- Single: 57
- Double: 2
- Group: 1
Pavement Type for Parking
hardened
Vehicle Clearance
High
No. of Accessible sites
Some sites are accessible.
5/1 - 10/28
Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites only.
The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
When you visit, please remember
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.
Overnight Use:
Single Site with no hook-ups: $20 per night
Single Site with electric hook-up: $25 per night
Double Site with no hook-ups: $40 per night
Double Site with electric hook-up: $50 per night
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
Season Pass: $65
Boating
When boating with your dog, follow all Pennsylvania State boating laws.
- Use care when getting your dog in and out of the boat to ensure their safety.
- Consider both you and your dog wearing a life jacket.
- Provide shade for your pet.
- Remember to bring their food and water as it may be unsafe for them to drink lake water.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
- Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
- Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
Contact Name: Allegheny Site Management: ecpalleghenysite@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 814-368-4158
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)
Office Email: sm.fs.anf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.83888889
Longitude: -79.25722222
Directions
From Warren
- Travel west on US-6/Route 62
- Exit at the Tidioute/Tionesta exit for Route 62
- Travel for <1 mile and turn right onto Old US-6/National Forge Road.
- Follow Old US-6/National Forge Road for .2 miles.
- Turn left/south onto the campground road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Other Amenities
The campground has:
- showers,
- flush toilets,
- a pressurized water system,
- concrete boat launch,
- pavilion,
- picnic area
- picnic table
- fire ring
- grassy tent site
Dump Stations
Yes
Hookups - Electric
There are electrical hook-ups at 43 sites.
Recreation Opportunities
Boating - Motorized Info
This boat launch is a single lane concrete plank boat launch and isn't suitable for larger boats.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
Trailer Parking: Yes
Type of Craft: Not suitable for large craft
Fuel availability: No
Marina/Mooring: No
Difficulty Level: Easy
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
This boat launch is a single lane concrete plank boat launch.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
Trailer Parking: Yes
Type of Craft: Not suitable for large craft
Fuel availability: No
Marina/Mooring: No
Difficulty Level: Easy
Picnicking - Single Info
The picnic area is located by the boat launch area.
Amenities:
- picnic tables,
- basketball court,
- pavilion with electric service accommodating up to 50 people,
- single lane concrete plank boat launch, and
- self-service pay station.
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Fish the Allegheny River or Brokenstraw Creek
For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Recreation Groups
In 1992 (Public Law 102-271) added 87 miles of the Allegheny River to the National Wild & Scenic River System classified as Recreational.