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Hearts Content Recreation Area

Hearts Content Recreation Area
HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
Hearts Content Recreation Area
Hearts Content Recreation Area
Hearts Content Recreation Area

About Hearts Content Recreation Area

Hearts Content Campground is a semi-primitive family campground bordering the Hickory Creek Wilderness Area and surrounded by native hardwoods and a patch of planted pine forest. There is a large open field and amphitheater that is suitable for other games near the campground entry, and another large field at the back of the campground that serves as both group camping sites and a helispot. Hearts Content Campground is operated under a concession permit by Allegheny Site Management.

Number of accommodations: 12

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 Group, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (49)

What Guests Are Saying

Hearts Content Recreation Area offers a beautiful, quiet campground in an old-growth forest, with well-kept sites that provide privacy and amenities like picnic tables and fire pits. The staff is friendly and maintains cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms. While there are some concerns about a stump at site 9 and the availability of firewood, overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and numerous hiking opportunities.

Review Summary

4.7
49 reviews
5
73.5%
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4
24.5%
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Tom T

Verified

October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

5

The staff was awesome Very nice easy going camp ground. Really enjoyed our stay and plan on going again next year.

ali n

Verified

October 5, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

5

Salamanders go crazy here, if you’re into that. The campground itself was very nice as well, each spot having a decent amount of privacy. There’s a couple of outhouse type bathrooms that they keep clean at the beginning of the loop. There’s a solid amount of hiking trails not far from the entrance so they can be walked to if need be, we took advantage of this while here since we were truck camping and it was an easy jaunt. The campsites do provide the picnic tables and fire pits, it was a good experience to sit at it for breakfast while listening to someone play toxic by Brittany Spears at a campsite further down from us.

Laura H

Verified

September 27, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

4

The campground was beautiful and well kept. We enjoyed the quiet and size of sites. However we were in site 9. In the middle of the entry is a huge stump. It was a challenge to park our camper. I went out to our truck to retrieve an item and tripped over said stump. I injured both legs, my hand and ruined my glasses. I highly suggest someone remove that stump before there are more severe injuries. That was site 9.

Tamara E

Verified

August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

4

This place is a nice quiet campground in an old growth forest.

William Z

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

4

This is a nice National Forest Campground in the Allegany National Forest. It’s about 13 miles from Sheffield, PA which is the closest place for restock supplies at a mini mart and a Dollar General. Warren/North Warren is about 20 miles and has the Walmart and other stuff.

It has one forested loop with 26 sites, ours was number 16 and it was plenty long for our 35A and toad. We had a nice picnic table and fire ring. There are a couple of pit potties around the loop as well as a couple of water faucets. Dumpster is across from the dump station; the camp host is right at the entrance and is very visible driving through with her buggy.
If you’re looking for a large group area it has a nice area on the south side of the loop. If you’re up for hiking, the forest has a lot of opportunities. Kinzua Reservoir and the Allegany River are 21 miles northeast and can keep you busy all day. Remember you are in the PA Wilds, so don’t be surprised if a bear or raccoon makes a nocturnal visit. Besides the above two there are also foxes, coyotes, and whitetail deer. There are also plenty of birding opportunities as well.

This CG is quiet and peaceful and off the beaten path, as with most sites they are 80 to 90% tree cover, great for keeping cool but not so much for Solar and Starlink or Dish. Generators can be run in non-quiet hours. Sites are plenty far apart and they are all easy to get into.

Great forest campground for cheap.

Katie M

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

5

We love camping here! The camp host was fantastic and kept the bathrooms clean. It would be great if there was firewood available and there used to be ice available as well.

Amy T

Verified

July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

5

Beautiful location, we printed out the orienteering map before leaving and had a great time completing one of the courses.

Eric S

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

4

It was very quiet and that's is exactly what I needed.

Steven K

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

5

It’s always a great time at this campground. Quiet, plus very little light pollution at night.

Arthur L

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA

5

Weather not so great but campground is very nice.

Location Hearts Content Recreation Area

Address:
Po Box 2395
Bradford, PA, 16701
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 41.6956 / -79.2578

Elevation: 575 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Fee includes two vehicles and one wheeled camping unit; a $5/vehicle fee will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground.

General

Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

General

Parking is limited.

General

Pets must be on a leash at all times and cannot be left unattended. Please clean-up after your pets

General

This campground is managed by concessionaire permit. Please visit the Allegheny Site Management website at http://www.alleghenysite.com/

General

Click here to learn more about the Allegheny National Forest.

General

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

General

Please build fires only in the fire ring or grill provided. Dead material down on the ground can be used for fires but live trees, shrubs, and plants must not be cut or damaged.

General

Interagency passes are accepted at most sites and are valid for the pass holder only. Pass holder must occupy the site.

General

It is illegal to discharge weapons, firearms, or fireworks within the Recreation Area.

General

Check out time is 12:00 pm. Camping fees must be paid within 30 minutes after arrival - don't forget to put your site number and license plate number on your fee envelope.

General

Please place trash in provided receptacles. Do not burn trash or waste food in the fire ring. This invites wild animals into the campground.

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