Buckaloons
Buckaloons is a national forest campground in Pennsylvania. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 41.83972, -79.25639
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 814-368-4158 (ALLEGHENY SITE MANAGEMENT, CAMPGROUND CONCESSIONAIRE)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Buckaloons
Overview 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. 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Crosby's · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 31 designated routes (60 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckaloons Rec Area | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Buckaloons Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Brokenstraw Valley Campsites | Private campground | 9.1 mi | — | — |
| Hearts Content Recreation Area | National forest campground | 9.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Farnsworth Cabin | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | Water |
| Hearts Content Rec Area | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.