Kiasutha Recreation Area
The campground sits on a large creek off the Allegheny Reservoir, offering countless water activities. This area provides a large, grassy lawn with beach access, great for picnicking and swimming. A two-lane, concrete boat launch with a 130-foot courtesy dock is available for reservoir access to fishing, boating, water-skiing and more. Popular hiking trails nearby include the North Country National Scenic Trail and Morrison Hiking Trail.
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Reservations
Make Reservations HereReservations are accepted for some sites. First come, first served sites are also available.
- Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit.
- Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of visit.
- Go to Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to make a reservation.
General Information
Camping
There are 96 family campsites, each containing a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. Paved loop roads and spurs provide firm support for recreational vehicles and trailers. Waterfront sites are available. The large, grassy, swimming beach and picnic area can accommodate 900 people.
No. of Sites
- Tent sites: 6
- RV Sites: 90
- With electric: 12 sites
- With electric/water/sewage: 12 sites
Fire Information: Campfires are permitted as long as fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when leaving.
No. of Accessible sites: Some
Sleeping Shelter: No
RV Sites
- Dump Stations: Yes
- Vehicle Clearance: High
- Pavement Type of Parking: Paved road and spurs
Campground is open between 04/01 - 09/04. Camping reservations are accepted 04/01 - 09/04. The boat launch is open between 05/01 - 10/31. The swim and picnic area is open from 05/24 - 09/01.
Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am; Boat Launch open 24 hours
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: $20 per night
Double Site: $40 per night
Premium Single Site(no hook-ups): $24 per night
Single Site with electric hook-up: $25 per night
Single Site with full hook-ups: $39 per night
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$65 per season
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: 41.78527778
Longitude: -78.90388889
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 miles.
- Turn right onto Longhouse National Scenic Byway.
- Travel on Longhouse National Scenic Byway for 9.7 mile.
- Turn left onto Kiasutha Campground Road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water is available from faucets.
Other Amenities
- flush toilets
- pressurized water fountains
- hot showers
- trailer dump station
- swimming beach
- picnic area w/ tables and grills
- two-lane concrete plank boat launch with a 130-foot courtesy dock (load and unload only)
- bathhouse (no hot water)
- amphitheater
- beach access
- dock
- firewood
- information center
- interpretive trails
- pay phone
Recreation Opportunities
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.
Picnicking - Single Info
The beach and picnic area have a capacity of 900 people. The grounds also include a parking and a bathhouse. Scenic view of Allegheny Reservoir. Large grassy area to set-up games.
Reservation Info: None
Sleeping Shelter: No
Picnicking - Groups Info
The beach and picnic area have a capacity of 900 people. The grounds also include parking and a bathhouse. Scenic view of Allegheny Reservoir. Large grassy area to set-up games.
Reservation Info: None
Group Shelter: No
Group Cooking Facilities: Grills
Hookups - Electric: No
Boating - Motorized Info
The day use area includes a two-lane concrete plank boat launch with a 130-foot courtesy dock (load and unload only)
Information you should know:
- 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).
Trailer Parking: Yes
Launch Ramps: Launch dock available during summer season
Type of Craft: Not suitable for large craft
Fuel availability: No
Marina/Mooring: No
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
The day use area includes a two-lane concrete plank boat launch with a 130-foot courtesy dock (load and unload only)
Information you should know:
- 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).
Trailer Parking: Yes
Launch Ramps: Launch dock available during summer season
Type of Craft: Not suitable for large craft
Fuel availability: No
Marina/Mooring: No
Windsurfing Info
The day use area includes a two-lane concrete plank boat launch with a 130-foot courtesy dock (load and unload only). The reservoir is a "flat" water windsurfing experience. While the reservoir has currents, it has few to no waves, other than boat wake.
Swimming Info
The beach and picnic area have a capacity of 900 people. The grounds also include parking and a bathhouse.
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website.
For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
Fish Species: smallmouth bass, muskellunge, walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, channel catfish and some brown trout.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Recreation Groups
Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York.