Warning
GeneralCAUTION: PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE The Allegheny National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations near the south end of Tracy Ridge Recreation Area between April 1 and May 15, as weather conditions allow. A temporary closure will be enforced during operations, restricting public access to the project area, including the Tracy Ridge Trail System, a section of the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the Handsome Lake and Hopewell boat-to campgrounds. Operations are expected to last 1 to 2 days, followed by a few days of mop-up. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/fire/management/tracy-ridge-prescribed-fire-burning-questions. Thanks
About Tracy Ridge
Number of accommodations: 36
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (38)
What Guests Are Saying
Tracy Ridge is a great destination for friends or groups seeking a quiet, private outdoor experience, with well-maintained trails and mostly private campsites. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, especially at night, and have returned for years. However, amenities are limited, with no potable water or showers on-site, requiring a short drive for modern facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Tracy Ridge is a great destination for friends or groups seeking a quiet, private outdoor experience, with well-maintained trails and mostly private campsites. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, especially at night, and have returned for years. However, amenities are limited, with no potable water or showers on-site, requiring a short drive for modern facilities.
Review Summary
Ryan B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: EFAM
Lots of nice and quiet - Love it!
James F
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TRAC
Really nice and peaceful park, with large private sites, and low crowds (especially during the week). Water is funky looking (iron I think) but it IS well water and the forest service says it’s safe to drink.8
Andrew H
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: EFAM
I love this campground - it is beautiful, secluded, and quiet. Be prepared for a primitive camping experience and you'll be fine (bring your own toilet paper ;) )
Katie M
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: BFAM
Overall we love Tracy Ridge and have camped there many times. Over Memorial Day weekend 2023 the single small dumpster was full on Friday and overflowing on Saturday. It wasnt fully emptied until Wednesday. The bathrooms in Loop B were out of toilet paper on Sunday and only partially restocked on Tuesday with 2 rolls. There is no water pump on Loop B. The campground needs a much larger dumpster or at least a second one. I think you can do better!
Monica C
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: EFAM
Tracey’s Ridge is out home away from home . We absolutely love it there. The trails are beautiful to hike . We will be back every year at least once a year.
Robert M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: EFAM
Great campsites
Not crowded
Pit toilets worst we’ve seen
Only one working pump and water heavy on iron so glad we brought our own
Eric H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: EFAM
A very nice, quiet campground. Very lightly used, and with judicious site selection you will not be able to see or hear your neighbors. A few caveats:
- There was only one operating water pump (loop E), and the water is reddish colored due to high iron content - you may want to bring your own.
- The picnic table at my campsite (110) was damaged - the bench on one side is missing, and the rest of it definitely had seen better days.
- There is no playground for children, and it would be very easy for a little one to wander into the woods and get lost.
- At my campsite, there was no clearly delineated tent pad, and the ground seems to have a subtle slope. I had to move my tent around a couple of times before I found an even patch.
- There was no campground host that I saw (albeit I didn’t spend any real time looking) and no ice or firewood available for purchase onsite. Both ice and wood are available for purchase at Willow Bay Campground (~10 minute drive). For other supplies, your best bet is Bradford (~30 minute drive).
- I had decent cell service at my site (AT&T - 1-2 bars) but this may vary by site and provider.
Tracy Ridge is about as close to a remote wilderness experience as you can get while car-camping at an established campground. If you like Mother Nature, you can get along without flush toilets and showers, and you’re prepared to be a little more self-sufficient than might be the case at other campgrounds, Tracy Ridge is a very nice campground, and I will definitely be back.
Diana S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: EFAM
Great campground!
William C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: EFAM
Great, affordable overnight on our way to visit grandchild in Vermont. Generally quiet on weekdays.
Hope the park gets at least some of the extra reservation fee.
Raymond M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: BFAM
No water. No trash containers. No neighbors! Camp hosts were very nice.
I had the campground to myself and my dogs could run a little bit.
While cooking ribs on the grill and reading, I failed to see the large black bear that entered my campsite. I grabbed the dogs and the ribs and jumped in the van. The bear was disappointed
and meandered off.
Location Tracy Ridge
Address:
Po Box 2395
Bradford, PA, 16701
United States
Take State Route 321 north off of State Route 59, or south off of State Route 346.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.9442 / -78.8761
Elevation: 675 feet
Policies & Rules
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Fee includes two vehicles and one wheeled camping unit; a $5/vehicle fee will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground |
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Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Parking is limited |
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Pets must be on a leash at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not allowed on the beaches or in the water. Please clean-up after your pets. |
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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. |
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Interagency passes are accepted at most sites and are valid for the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. Pass holder must occupy the site. |
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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. |
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It is illegal to discharge weapons, firearms, or fireworks within the Recreation Area. |
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Please place trash in provided receptacles. Do not burn trash or waste food in the fire ring. |
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Check out time is 12:00 pm. Camping fees must be paid by 2:00 pm - don't forget to put your site number and license plate number on your fee envelope. |
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The dump station at Tracy Ridge is closed. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralCAUTION: PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE The Allegheny National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations near the south end of Tracy Ridge Recreation Area between April 1 and May 15, as weather conditions allow. A temporary closure will be enforced during operations, restricting public access to the project area, including the Tracy Ridge Trail System, a section of the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the Handsome Lake and Hopewell boat-to campgrounds. Operations are expected to last 1 to 2 days, followed by a few days of mop-up. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/fire/management/tracy-ridge-prescribed-fire-burning-questions. Thanks