Willow Bay

4001 West Washington St., Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
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About Willow Bay

Willow Bay is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, about 16 mi 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.

Available sites

98 total sites
RV Sites 53 sites from $24 per night Tent Sites 32 sites from $20 per night Cabins 13 sites from $60 per night

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 31 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

98 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$29
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
$24
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
$29
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: ASPE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
$29
/ per night
🏠 031, Loop: OAK Cabin
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
🏠 032, Loop: OAK Cabin
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
🏠 033, Loop: OAK Cabin
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
⛺ 034, Loop: OAK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
🏠 035, Loop: OAK Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
⛺ 036, Loop: OAK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 037, Loop: OAK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 038, Loop: OAK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
$20
/ per night
🏠 040, Loop: OAK Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
🏠 041, Loop: OAK Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
🏠 042, Loop: OAK Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
⛺ 043, Loop: OAK Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 055, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 056, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 057, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 063, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 064, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 066, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
🚐 070, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 071, Loop: HEML RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$29
/ per night
⛺ 072, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 073, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 074, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 075, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 076, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 077, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 078, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 079, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 080, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 081, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 082, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 083, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 084, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 085, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 086, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 087, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 088, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 089, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 090, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 091, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 092, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 093, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
🏠 094, Loop: DEER Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
⛺ 095, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
🏠 096, Loop: DEER Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
⛺ 097, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
🏠 098, Loop: DEER Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
⛺ 099, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
🏠 100, Loop: DEER Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
⛺ 101, Loop: DEER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 102, Loop: DEER Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
$20
/ per night
🏠 103, Loop: DEER Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night
🏠 104, Loop: DEER Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
$60
/ per night

Reviews

1525 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Willow Bay Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites with stunning views and a friendly atmosphere, particularly highlighted by the helpful camp host, Mark. Many guests enjoyed the clean facilities, peaceful surroundings, and abundant wildlife, making it a favorite for family camping trips. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulties with tent setup on stone-filled grounds and lack of clear check-in instructions, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 1525 reviews

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3 stars 5.9% (90)
2 stars 4.2% (64)
1 star 2.4% (37)

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David V

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September 4, 2026 Stayed at: 064, Loop: HEML

We love Willow Bay. Beautiful spot, clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff. The only thing I can say is I believe there should be a limit on generator use. Last year one large camper was constant. This year was not as bad but it is annoying.

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mike s

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 050, Loop: OAK

Great place to visit, definitely going back

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Laurence D

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 067, Loop: HEML

The area was well-maintained and the camp host was friendly and helpful.

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Joan S

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: ASPE

We have been camping here for the last 30 years both in Hemlock and the Aspen loops, have never had a bad experience until this year. The grass in the entire park was as unkept as we have ever experienced. The booth was without someone for most of the 11 days we camped. The one host apologized numerous times about the campground conditions and worked tirelessly to clean up. Very disappointed to hear the campground being in different hands and new owners cutting back on all employees. Hope to see better conditions next year as promised.

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Eric S

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August 27, 2026 Stayed at: 070, Loop: HEML

Nicely spaced sites, easy boat launch.

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Shanna Q

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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 098, Loop: DEER

Ed Prince does a great job managing the place and has for years! It’s beautiful and we had a wonderful time! I hate to see him go!

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Wendy A

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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: OAK

The campsite was very good. However, a lingering problem every year is the lack of a reliable spot to get internet service or even make a cell phone call. I don't mind that service isn't available at our campsite, but the quality and connectability at the main booth needs a serious upgrade. If more than 1 person is connected to the Wi-Fi, then it grinds to a halt. I suspect that they are using a very old router and/or DSL service. It's time to upgrade to Starlink for $125/month. Add a small tech fee to the booking if necessary. It would be well worth it!

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Craig H

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August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: ASPE

Had a great stay. Did a lot of hiking.

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Allison C

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August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 101, Loop: DEER

Wonderful spot on a gorgeous lake! The location right on the water more than makes up for a couple of minor tradeoffs. There are cabins in the back row behind some of the campsites, so you get a bit of "cabin noise," but it's pretty negligible. You can also hear a busy highway across the river, so it doesn't feel quite as remote as some other campgrounds — but honestly, waking up to that lake view made it all worth it. Would definitely come back.

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Gary C

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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: ASPE

Willow Bay is a nice campground,

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Location & Directions for Willow Bay

4001 West Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701 United States

Elevation: 420 ft

Nearest town

Bradford, PA - 15 mi

About 22 min to downtown

Highway access

Willow Bay is accessible via US Route 219, which is approximately 10 miles away. Other major roads in the vicinity include PA Route 59.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

  • Check-out time is at 12 PM.
  • Check-in time is at 2 PM.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Fees & deposits

  • The campsite fee covers only one wheeled camping unit.
  • Cabin rental rates are $75 for one night and $60 per night for two or more nights during the off-season.
  • Camping fees are due within 30 minutes of arrival; include your site and license plate numbers.

Vehicles & parking

  • There is a $5 fee for any extra vehicles parked at the campground.

Utilities

  • Cabins lack running water, but campground facilities are accessible.

Pets

  • Keep pets leashed, do not leave them unattended, and clean up after them. Pets are banned from beaches and water.

General

  • 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.
  • Click here for more information about the Allegheny National Forest.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; it must be obtained locally to prevent invasive pests.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Dispose of trash in receptacles; burning trash is prohibited to avoid attracting wildlife.

Site types & loops

  • Tents are not allowed on cabin sites unless a separate site is purchased; Cabin 104 includes a tent site.

Safety & rules

  • Discharging weapons, firearms, or fireworks is prohibited in the Recreation Area.

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