fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Willow Bay

USDA Forest Service campground in Allegheny National Forest, near Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
98overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
60 ftmax RV/trailer length
12named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (27.4 mi)
4.7 mibike trails within 5 mi
1,400 ftelevation (agency text)

How it compares

  • With 98 sites it is the #9 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 30 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 54% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (60 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (40 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 98 of 98 sites; campfires allowed on 97 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~121 mi, Winchester ~198 mi, Baltimore ~222 mi.

Site mix

Electric40
Cabin/shelter13
Walk-in/hike-in32
Accessible17

Amenities & rules

Fire ringsGrillsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers17 accessible sites

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
North Country National Scenic0.3 mi9.2USFS
Tracy Ridge2.2 mi4.0USFS
Whiskey Run2.9 mi0.1USFS
Gowango3.1 mi3.0USFS
Land Of Many Uses3.4 mi2.0USFS
Bullis Hollow3.5 mi2.0USFS
Nelse Ridge3.6 mi2.2USFS
Johnnycake3.6 mi2.1USFS
Handsome Lake4.5 mi0.3USFS
Willow Creek Atv Loop A4.7 mi1.2USFS
Asl #1A New York4.8 mi0.6USFS
Sugar Run4.8 mi0.7USFS

Mountain biking nearby

4.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 4.7 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Land Of Many Uses3.4 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Willow Creek ATV4.3 mi2.7UnratedOSM

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDivingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Schoolhouse Hollow Trail
OpenStreetMap listing
0.8PA—— — —— ?10 (28.2 mi)
Tracy Run Campsites
OpenStreetMap listing
2.0PA—— — —— ?11 (39.1 mi)
Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
Allegheny National Forest
2.4PA—— — —yes First-come10 (34.0 mi)
Tracy Ridge
Allegheny National Forest
3.5PA—55 — 60 ftyes Reserve13 (57.9 mi)
Red Oak Campground
Quantum Leap Resorts Inc.
3.9PA—— E S yes— ?7 (19.5 mi)
Johnnycake Run Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
4.1PA—— — —— ?14 (45.2 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Willow Bay is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, about 16 miles from Bradford, in northwestern Pennsylvania. It is primarily an accessible family campground that also offers rustic cabins available by reservation year-round. The facility offers modern amenities, including flush toilets and showers, but also provides access to great outdoor recreation opportunities. Most of campsites and cabins can be accessed by vehicle, some campsites are walk-to. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Visitors enjoy water sports, including boating, water skiing, swimming, and sailing on t… read the full description on Recreation.gov