Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area
Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Pennsylvania. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 40.71574, -79.50548
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
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- Phone
- 724-763-3161
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area
Overview Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted. Since its completion in 1940, the project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $548 million. Crooked creek also stores water and releases it downstream during dry periods to improve water quality and quantity for domestic and industrial use, navigation, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life. Recreation The lake and its miles of scenic shoreline provide unlimited opportunities for water-based recreation. A boat launch with ample trailer parking is available for boating and waterskiing enthusiasts. Swimmers and sunbathers will especially appreciate the lake's sandy, peninsula beach. The great variety and abundance of fish found in the lake have lured many fishermen to its waters. Crooked Creek Lake has yielded many fine catches of bass, muskie, sunfish and crappie. Picnicking is well liked at Crooked Creek. There are several picnic areas maintained by the Corps that are provided with tables and charcoal grills. There are also six picnic shelters with picnic tables and grills. Facilities Both Constitution and Freedom Pavilion are located in the Spillway Recreation
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sheetz · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek Lake | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wheel-In-Campground | Private campground | 9.4 mi | — | — |
| Sharp's Campground | RV park | 12 mi | — | — |
| Bear Ridge Campground & RV Resort | Private campground | 13 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.