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Crooked Creek Campground
Crooked Creek Lake Tunnelville Beach

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water Hookup Water Hookup

About Crooked Creek Lake

Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted. Since its completion in 1940, the project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $548 million. Crooked creek also stores water and releases it downstream during dry periods to improve water quality and quantity for domestic and industrial use, navigation, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.

Available sites

45 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water Hookup Water Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Water Hookup
  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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45 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 002, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 003, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
🚐 005, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 019, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 020, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly
⛺ 021, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 022, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 023, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 024, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 025, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 026, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 027, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 028, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 029, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 030, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 031, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 032, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 033, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 034, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 035, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 036, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 037, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 038, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 039, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 040, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 041, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 042, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 043, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 044, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 045, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 046, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade

Reviews

181 reviews

Summary

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Crooked Creek Lake offers clean, spacious campsites with well-maintained facilities and friendly park staff, making it a pleasant destination for families and nature enthusiasts. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, extensive amenities, and nearby outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and biking. While some noted noise from fellow campers and the lack of electricity at sites, the overall experience is enjoyable and worth a return visit.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

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5 stars 44.8% (81)
4 stars 31.5% (57)
3 stars 13.3% (24)
2 stars 7.2% (13)
1 star 3.3% (6)

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Carrie B

Verified

October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: 1

This was my family's first time going camping. Granite we couldn't swim but it was still so amazing. Our kids loved it( well Lucy,our youngest,had a bit of a hard time). Other than the minor hiccups we enjoyed our experience in whole. So thank Yinz for letting us experience this.

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Bonnie M

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September 19, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: 1

For the price of staying at crooked Creek although you don't have a electric but you do if you go up to the bathhouse if you need it for a curling iron or a blue dryer or something or even to charge a phone. Such a nice place and so inexpensive and this time of year is perfect it's better than in the summer because there's less people

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Philip P

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September 15, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: 1

Sites are very close together, but I was there when it was mostly empty. My specific site was a little slanted, but I managed to find a decent spot for the tent. No firewood on site, so stop before you get there. The bathroom at the camp has running water, but there’s not another source in the immediate ranger. Nearby there’s a swimming area, and the lake was good to kayak on. Saw a bald eagle!

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Louis

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September 8, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: 1

nice and quite, the restrooms are nice but needs attention to for some cleanliness

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Margery G

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September 2, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: 1

It was ok but with only a few rv ,pop up, camper spots why there can’t be electric run for those spots don’t need water or sewage because the generators running is anoring

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Richard B

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August 22, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: 1

Camping space was clean and extra spacious, friendly campers, quiet, bathroom area was clean.

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Bobbi B

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August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1

The campground was quiet, and it and the park were clean and well cared for. The campground gave easy access to the trails. It was nice to see so many people using all the different amenities. Disc golf was very popular with several leagues playing. There were parties at the pavilions, lots of fisherman at the outflow and boats on the lake. Good place for bike riding too. I really enjoyed the extensive pollinator area by the park office, and got some good ideas to take with me. The Outdoor Discovery Center is in walking distance and has a native plant garden for even more ideas and education. There are walking trails there too. All in all a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend.

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Anjum Z

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: 1

Nice place to enjoy your day and night

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Anjum Z

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August 1, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1

If you want peace and Tranquility you come to this bar wish they had electric and water on each campsite the park ranger and the Park maintenance guys were very nice and pleasant especially the one who gave me few sticks. They always keep up with the bathrooms but I hate to say that people who were using the bathroom were never clean their mess after themself

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Robert S

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July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: 1

The campgrounds are beautiful and well maintained. The park rangers patrol regularly. There is a horse park near the campground that had several during my stay. There were several days of heavy rain which closed the swimming area and boat launch due to high water. I do wish that the campground had electricity so that I could have used my air conditioner all night because of the humidity.

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Location & Directions for Crooked Creek Lake

114 Park Main Rd, Ford City, PA 16226 United States

Elevation: 291 ft

Nearest town

Ford City, PA - 5.8 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

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.

Local regulations

  • Visitors must follow Title 36 regulations for safety.
  • No personal signs or balloons on park signs; must remove personal signs after use.

Safety & rules

  • Wait for scheduled maintenance and cleaning services.
  • Children under 13 and all boaters on small vessels must wear a personal flotation device.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed; contact Ranger Station with questions.
  • Camping over 14 days in 30 days is prohibited without permission.
  • Refer to the provided link for facility rules and regulations.

Vehicles & parking

  • No driving off roadways or parking in the grass at the pavilion; contact ranger for overflow parking.

Amenities

  • Pavilion reservations cover only the pavilions; other amenities are not included.
  • Visitors must provide their own sports equipment; rentals are not available.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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