About Willow Bay
Number of accommodations: 98
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (727)
What Guests Are Saying
Willow Bay offers a beautiful and clean camping experience, with friendly staff and well-maintained facilities. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and amenities such as kayak rentals and firewood delivery. Some concerns include unclear check-in instructions and occasional noise from neighboring campers, but overall, many plan to return for more enjoyable stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Willow Bay offers a beautiful and clean camping experience, with friendly staff and well-maintained facilities. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and amenities such as kayak rentals and firewood delivery. Some concerns include unclear check-in instructions and occasional noise from neighboring campers, but overall, many plan to return for more enjoyable stays.
Review Summary
Ed P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: OAK
Great place
Ed P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: OAK
Great place!
Lauren M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: DEER
My husband and I camped here over Labor Day Weekend with friends and their two year old son. The bathrooms by the RV site were very clean and always had a shower available for use. Be careful when you first go in w/the temp and water pressure! The site itself was a short distance from the parking lot which made it easy to carry gear back and forth. The campsite was located directly off a reservoir, providing a beautiful serene setting/backdrop for our holiday weekend. The site was spacious and included a picnic table and fire ring. We were able to hang a hammock between two trees for relaxing. We also had enough distance from our private water entrance to keep the two year old away and out of risk of going into the water unattended. I enjoyed an afternoon swim in the reservoir - be mindful as there are motor boats who utilize the reservoir. There are kayaks and canoes for rental. My only complaint is that a group a few sites over from us lit fireworks, which left our poor dog paralyzed under the picnic table. Also, the first night we arrived there was a dog who kept coming over to our camp site unattended. A short drive away there is another camping area with several hiking trails of various distances. Also there is a small market with camping goods. There is firewood for sale at the campsite. We would definitely recommend this campsite to others.
Rose W
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: HEML
It's a very beautiful place to camp. We had a large camping spot(tent) with plenty of vehicle space and it was close to the water. Caught some very nice perch and bass from the kayaks. Do plan for bears! Keep trash away from site and food in vehicle. The firewood we purchased at the campground was green so we had to go a few miles down the road to get some that would burn well. The bathrooms were clean and shower stalls large. There is no cell service so it's perfect for a getaway from work!
Ed P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: OAK
Great place
Ed P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: OAK
Great place!
Victoria M
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: DEER
It's always a pleasure to stay at Willow Bay. We have been camping there during the summer for the past couple of years. The facilities are very well-maintained, the staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and there are so many trails and activities to get out and enjoy. I highly recommend hiking the Tracey Ridge Trail system. We particularly like Willow Bay because there are campsites directly on the water, where you can jump in for a swim or easily put in your canoe or kayak. The sites are also nicely spaced out so that you can have some sense of privacy.
Nathan G
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: OAK
My daughter and I stayed in one of the small cabins at Willow Bay. We had a wonderful time, and every aspect of the campground was fantastic. Bathrooms were clean, boat ramp was perfect (even for kayaks!), other guests were pleasant, and camp was quiet after dark.
I will say, that you should bring everything you need with you. The closest town is Bradford, which is a bit of a drive, and a pretty depressing city overall.
Victoria M
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: DEER
It's always a pleasure to stay at Willow Bay. We have been camping there during the summer for the past couple of years. The facilities are very well-maintained, the staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and there are so many trails and activities to get out and enjoy. I highly recommend hiking the Tracey Ridge Trail system. We particularly like Willow Bay because there are campsites directly on the water, where you can jump in for a swim or easily put in your canoe or kayak. The sites are also nicely spaced out so that you can have some sense of privacy.
Nathan G
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: OAK
My daughter and I stayed in one of the small cabins at Willow Bay. We had a wonderful time, and every aspect of the campground was fantastic. Bathrooms were clean, boat ramp was perfect (even for kayaks!), other guests were pleasant, and camp was quiet after dark.
I will say, that you should bring everything you need with you. The closest town is Bradford, which is a bit of a drive, and a pretty depressing city overall.
Location Willow Bay
Address:
4001 West Washington St.
Bradford, PA, 16701
United States
Willow Bay is accessible via US Route 219, which is approximately 10 miles away. Other major roads in the vicinity include PA Route 59.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.9878 / -78.9106
Elevation: 420 feet
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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