Willow Bay
Willow Bay is a national forest campground in Pennsylvania. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 41.98778, -78.91056
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 814-368-4158
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Willow Bay
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 the 12,080-acre, man-made Allegheny Reservoir. Anglers can find walleye, bass, and musky. A courtesy dock is provided at the boat launch for easier loading and unloading during the summer season. Kayak and canoe rentals are also available on site, first come, first serve basis. The North Country Trail is part of the National Scenic Trail system and can be accessed from the campground and cabin area. It is open to hikers only; no bicycles of any kind, no riding or pack stock, and no motorized travel. The historic trail stretches across seven states and 12 national forests, wandering 4,600 miles through America’s rugged northern heartlands. The area offers excellent wildlife viewing, as well as birding and photography opportunities. Facilities The campground offers dozens of campsites av
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 · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 84 designated routes (78 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bay Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Willow Bay Rec Area | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Schoolhouse Hollow Trail | Free campsite | 0.8 mi | Free | — |
| Nct-Tracy Run North Shelter | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Tracy Run Campsites | Free campsite | 2.0 mi | Free | — |
| Hooks Brook Boat To | National forest campground | 2.4 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.