Buckaloons
Sunrise over day-use area
Allegheny River
Buckaloons Recreation Area: Boat Launch
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Showers Showers

About Buckaloons

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. 

Available sites

58 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

58 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 10, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 2, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 3, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 32, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 34, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 35, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 36, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 37, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 38, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 39, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 4, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 40, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 41, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 42, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 43, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 44, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 46, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 47, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 48, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 49, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 5, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 50, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 51, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 52, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 53, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 54, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 55, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 56, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 57, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 58, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 59, Loop: BUCK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 6, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 60, Loop: BUCK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 61, Loop: BUCK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 7, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 9, Loop: ELDB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 Group Site, Loop: GRP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

493 reviews

Summary

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Buckaloons offers a quiet, well-kept campground with large sites and good access to the Allegheny River, making it ideal for water sports and hiking. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, friendly camp hosts, and the spacious environment. While there are some maintenance issues with bathrooms and occasional water access, most guests express a desire to return for future visits.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 493 reviews

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4 stars 25.2% (124)
3 stars 8.7% (43)
2 stars 5.1% (25)
1 star 2.6% (13)

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TIMOTHY S

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 34, Loop: ELDB

Buckaloons is a fantastic little campground along the Allegheny River. I spend at least 12 - 24 days camping in the Buckaloons per year. One Negative comment I have is that the Campground host's are not addressing the dog owners who's dog's bark at times continuously. I find this very frustrating, when the barking dog's owners do not have enough sense or common curiously to stop dog's from over barking the campground hoists should! this is not being done and need to be addressed. The Warren / Kinzua area is full on family friendly opportunities to be hade on the cheap $$$. The Wilder Museum two minutes from Buckaloons is a must. The Pa. Lumber Museum is just a couple hours away. Then there is the great Allegheny River to be enjoyed. Don't forget to take in Rimrock / Jake's overlooks after a stop into The Dockside by the lake while your visiting the greater Kinzua area.

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TIMOTHY S

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June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 34, Loop: ELDB

Buckaloons is a fantastic little campground along the Allegheny River. I spend at least 12 - 24 days camping in the Buckaloons per year. One Negative comment I have is that the Campground host's are not addressing the dog owners who's dog's bark at times continuously. I find this very frustrating, when the barking dog's owners do not have enough sense or common curiously to stop dog's from over barking the campground hoists should! this is not being done and need to be addressed. The Warren / Kinzua area is full on family friendly opportunities to be hade on the cheap $$$. The Wilder Museum two minutes from Buckaloons is a must. The Pa. Lumber Museum is just a couple hours away. Then there is the great Allegheny River to be enjoyed. Don't forget to take in Rimrock / Jake's overlooks after a stop into The Dockside by the lake while your visiting the greater Kinzua area.

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Krista M

Verified

June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: ELDB

One of my favorite places to go!

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Barbara F

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June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 6, Loop: ELDB

Out house were over full. No toilet paper for 4 days. No soap in the bath house to wash hands. Ice is not avaible past 5:00 pm. Have been coming to the Bucaloons for 20 years this was the worst trip ever.

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Krista M

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June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: ELDB

One of my favorite places to go!

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Barbara F

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June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 6, Loop: ELDB

Out house were over full. No toilet paper for 4 days. No soap in the bath house to wash hands. Ice is not avaible past 5:00 pm. Have been coming to the Bucaloons for 20 years this was the worst trip ever.

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Matt K

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June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 2, Loop: ELDB

Nice facilities. Big sites. It was packed with people, but everyone was very respectful, especially during quiet hours. The launch has no dock, but is ideal for canoes and kayaks.

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Kevin K

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June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 41, Loop: BUCK

I put some hay down around the site to help control the mud and wetness, and was rudely ordered to remove it by the camp host (immediatley)

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Matt K

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June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 2, Loop: ELDB

Nice facilities. Big sites. It was packed with people, but everyone was very respectful, especially during quiet hours. The launch has no dock, but is ideal for canoes and kayaks.

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Kevin K

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 41, Loop: BUCK

I put some hay down around the site to help control the mud and wetness, and was rudely ordered to remove it by the camp host (immediatley)

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Location & Directions for Buckaloons

Allegheny Site Management, Bradford, PA 16701 United States

Elevation: 355 ft

Getting There

Take PA-6 to PA-62 South. Take the first right onto National Forge Road, then the first left into the campground. If coming up PA-62 from the south, cross the Allegheny River north of Tidioute and take the first left onto National Forge Road, then...

Nearest town

Bradford, PA - 40 mi

About 50 min to downtown

Highway access

Buckaloons is accessible via PA-6 and PA-62. PA-62 runs south from the area and connects to other regional roads.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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