Buckaloons

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

101Sites

45 ftMax rig

The place

Buckaloons Campground sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run in northwestern Pennsylvania. This 61-site campground offers access to the Allegheny Wild & Scenic River and opportunities for boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and relaxing in a quiet, country atmosphere. 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. Keep reading

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

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The sites · 101

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BUCK	41	standard electric	45 ft	30
BUCK	42	standard electric	45 ft	30
BUCK	43	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
BUCK	44	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
BUCK	45	management	30 ft	—
BUCK	46	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	47	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	48	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	49	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	50	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	51	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	52	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	53	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	54	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	55	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	56	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	57	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	58	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BUCK	59	standard nonelectric	—	—
BUCK	60	standard nonelectric	—	—
BUCK	61	standard nonelectric	—	—
ELDB	1	management	45 ft	50
ELDB	10	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	11	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	12	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	13	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	14	standard electric	45 ft	50
ELDB	15	standard electric	45 ft	50
ELDB	16	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	17	standard electric	45 ft	50
ELDB	18	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	19	standard electric	45 ft	50
ELDB	2	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	20	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	21	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	22	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	23	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	24	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	25	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	26	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	27	standard electric	45 ft	50
ELDB	28	management	45 ft	30
ELDB	29	standard electric	45 ft	50
ELDB	3	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	30	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	31	standard electric	30 ft	50
ELDB	32	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	33	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	34	standard electric	45 ft	30	yes
ELDB	35	standard electric	35 ft	50
ELDB	36	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	37	standard electric	20 ft	30
ELDB	38	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	39	standard electric	30 ft	30
ELDB	4	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	40	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	5	standard electric	45 ft	50
ELDB	6	standard electric	45 ft	30
ELDB	7	standard electric	40 ft	30
ELDB	9	standard electric	45 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 101 SITES

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

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Fees

Cancellations must be made through Recreation.gov

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Your representative

This campground sits in PA-15. This member’s public-lands record →

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