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 Willow Bay
Number of accommodations: 98
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (299)
What Guests Are Saying
Willow Bay receives high praise for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful natural setting, making it a favorite for many campers. Guests appreciate the well-maintained grounds and spacious campsites, often returning multiple times a year for a peaceful experience. While some express concerns about noise from neighboring sites and the need for better shower heads, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting memorable experiences and enjoyable amenities.
Review Summary
Carrie S
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ASPE
Willow Bay is my favorite place to camp. There are sites right on the water, but we like to stay up top where this is electric and it is not far from the water. The kids can ride their bikes, the bathrooms are immaculate, there is a lot of room for playing yard games, there are private spots to spend the day on the water with their own grill and picnic table. Bring your kayak, rafts, fishing poles, etc. Dog friendly. Close to Allegheny State Park. Some cons include no cell service (may be a pro), no full hook ups so you have to fill your water and empty your septic. This place is ideal if you have a boat. You can park it by the boat launch that is right in the campground.
Miranda D
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: DEER
Can’t wait to come back next year and every year after that! Willow bay is officially our favorite yearly getaway. Bathrooms are clean, cabins and campsites are clean. Campground overall is pretty quiet, the people are friendly. The views by the water are beautiful… don’t think I have a single complaint about this place!
Gary C
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: ASPE
Weather was perfect!
vanessa B
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: ASPE
Great place to camp
Umangkumar P
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: DEER
The Campground is pretty nice and One can enjoy the nature if can find good neighbor. I camped in Deer Grove loop and I found that the neighbor near me was keep noise and loud speaker noise till night 2-3 AM. Now this is insane and disguising. Also, if you have kids and find that you will get neighbor like I did, you will listen very loud words of M*****F**. I am telling this truth because the campsite is fabulous and full of natural beauty but the disguised people are ruining the mother nature and the peace of the place, SO, anyone responsible person should get attention to my comment and work on it to provide better place for the people like me.
But I can 100% say that the campground is awesome especially the premium sites near bay. So, try to get campsite near to the Bay.
Carol M
June 5, 2023
The pavilion area has went from couple of years ago it had 6 tables to this year there is only 4. The cement is cracking worse and worse. My family and I love it there and we have reserved the pavilion on Memorial Day every year for the past 9 years but it is definitely not getting taken care of like it used to. It would be nice to see things getting fixed and maybe the cement pad under pavilion fixed as well. But we do still love to go there and spend our days
Sue S
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: HEML
As usual, just better cell service. But nothing against the campground.
Sue S
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: HEML
Good hosts, clean bathroom, friendly people
Jackie C
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: DEER
The site was gorgeous. Perfect view of the sunrise from our tent. It is a walk-up site so be sure to pack lightly to not have as much to carry
Veronica W
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: HEML
Beautiful camp site. Quiet.
Location Willow Bay
Address:
4001 West Washington St.
Bradford, PA, 16701
United States
From Bradford, travel west on PA-346 for 16 miles. Willow Bay is located just south of the Pennsylvania-New York border. Follow signs to the Allegheny Reservoir and the campground.
From the south, take PA-321 North to PA-346 and turn left. Continue to the campground on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.9878 / -78.9106
Elevation: 420 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campsite fee includes one wheeled camping unit only |
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Parking is limited; an additional $5 fee will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles |
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The cabins do not have running water, but guests can use facilities available throughout the campground |
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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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Click here for more information about the Allegheny National Forest. |
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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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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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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. do not replace or remove fire rings. |
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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. This invites wild animals into the campground and no one wants to cook their dinner over your rubbish. |
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Check out time is 12pm. Check in time is 2:00 pm. Camping fees must be paid by within 30 minutes of arrival - Put your site number and license plate number on your fee envelope. |
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Single night cabin rentals from Nov 1 - March 31 are $75.00; 2 or more nights are $60.00 per night. Please call 814.363.9090 for off season cabin reservations |
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Tents can not be put up on cabin sites. A seperate site must be purchased. * Cabin 104 does come with a tent site and the cost reflects that. |
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