Dewdrop Campground
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.
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General Information
Camping
Dewdrop has 74 family campsites, each containing a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. There are no water or sewer hookups for RVs.
- Single RV: 64 sites
- Walk-in Only: 10 sites
- Accessible Sites: 10 sites
- Group Sites: 1 site
Pavement Type for Parking: hardened
Hookups - Electric: Some sites have electric hookups.
Dump Stations: Yes
5/22 - 9/24
Quiet hours 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.
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.
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.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Premium Site: $24 per night
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.
Trail Use
Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, as long as they are kept on a leash. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
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: 41.83194444
Longitude: -78.95916667
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.
Parking
Parking available at campsites
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
This is a relatively flat campground. Campsites are rough earth and may be uneven.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
There are picnic tables available at each site.
Other Amenities
Amenities
- Boat Ramp - one-lane concrete
- Tent camping: tent pad at each site
- Fire grills and picnic tables
- Drinking Water - pressurized water fountains
- Dump Station
- Firewood
- Flush Toilets
- Interpretive Trail
- Hot Showers
- Children's Play Area
Recreation Opportunities
Scenic Driving Info
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 Info
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 vary 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 Info
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 vary 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
Windsurfing Info
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 vary 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
Swimming Info
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
Waterskiing Info
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 vary 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
Viewing Wildlife Info
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 such 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
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
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
Recreation Groups
Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York.