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Crooked Creek Lake

Crooked Creek Lake Dam Aerial
Crooked Creek Campground
Crooked Creek Lake Tunnelville Beach

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

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.

Number of accommodations: 45

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Sites & Availability

45 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
021, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
026, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
029, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
030, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
031, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
032, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
034, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
035, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
036, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
037, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
038, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
039, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
040, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
041, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
043, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
044, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
045, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
046, Loop: 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (55)

What Guests Are Saying

Crooked Creek Lake offers a pleasant camping experience with clean facilities, helpful staff, and nearby wildlife, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. However, some campers noted issues with noise from other guests, lack of privacy between sites, and a need for more electric hookups. Overall, visitors appreciate the campground's location and are likely to return despite minor inconveniences.

Review Summary

4.0
55 reviews
5
41.8%
23
4
32.7%
18
3
14.5%
8
2
7.3%
4
1
3.6%
2

Dennis M

Verified

September 24, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: 1

4

I always enjoy my time there. I found a great spot this year. It's great that water and a dumpstation are included. I would pay extra if they made a few spots electric. It's not easy to get solar and if you require a sleepap you need electric. The ranger and maintenance guy helped me look for my cat that had escaped from the RV and went down the culvert. The only issues I had were the urinals in the restroom are set up for people over 7' tall. And there were some teens staying up at that end driving in and out all night at a fairly high rate of speed and blaring their music. Some people leave their fires smoldering and leave messes. I go around and put any fires out. There are dumpsters so there's no excuse of leaving garbage laying around when they leave.

Daniel L

Verified

August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 034, Loop: 1

3

The campsites are very close together, with little to no privacy between them. During my weekend stay, the campground was completely full, which made it feel quite crowded. Some campers stayed up chatting and playing music (not extremely loud, but noticeable and a bit disruptive in a natural setting) even past the designated quiet hours. On the positive side, the bathrooms were clean and well-maintained, and the campground hosts were friendly and accommodating.

Connor N

Verified

July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1

4

Been going to Crooked Creek for awhile now and never camped there till recently. It was a wonderful experience with lots of wildlife right outside our tent. Swimming and fishing wasn't far away either, no more than a 5 minute dtive! The rangers that were working while we were there was helpful and very nice. Definitely gonna be booking again soon!!

SUSAN A

Verified

June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 036, Loop: 1

5

Good Location, clean facility, ample parking

Jason Z

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: 1

4

Love Crooked Creek. Would be nice if they offered more electric hook up spots.

Philip f

Verified

June 1, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: 1

5

Great spot. It may be a bit of a walk to the restrooms for some. But it gives a decent space from the other spots for a decent seclusion.

Annette M

Verified

May 22, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: 1

4

Campsite was great, took a bit to level. The picnic table was concrete and needed a good scrub. We had rain so weren’t able to do much, and the dump station was out of order. To be fair I think we did get notified about the dump station. I would stay there again if in the area.

Eric T

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: 1

4

Nice place, clean. Would go back if in the area again.

Robert M

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: 1

4

It was pice full minis voice all time of night and all people thowing stuff away at 1 in morning and all but beside that it was good.

Al R

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: 039, Loop: 1

2

Bathrooms were locked/out of service

Location Crooked Creek Lake

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

Latitude & Longitude: 40.7136 / -79.5142

Elevation: 291 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the public use of Crooked Creek Lake administered by the US Army Corps of Engineers. These regulations are posted throughout the Day-Use Areas and are available at the park office or by contacting a park ranger. All visitors must follow the regulations for their safety and enjoyment.

General

Please wait until 8 a.m. to set up to allow time for scheduled maintenance and janitorial services.

General

Driving off the roadways to load or unload and parking in the grass at the pavilion is not permitted. Contact a park ranger for designated overflow parking area locations.

General

Pavilion reservations are for the pavilions only. Restrooms, ball fields, playground equipment and game courts located near pavilions are not included in the reservation fee.

General

Horseshoes, basketballs, volleyballs, baseballs and bats are not available to rent. Visitors must furnish their own equipment.

General

Posting of personal signs and/or balloons on park signs is not permitted. Personal signs may be placed on stakes or boxes at key intersections. Any personal signs placed must be removed at the end of your pavilion rental period.

General

Pennsylvania state law requires children under 13 to wear a personal flotation device; all people on boats less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks must also wear a PFD.

General

 Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. If you have any questions about the rules and regulations for the Campground or Pavilions please call the Ranger Station, 724-763-3161

General

Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period
longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the
written permission of the District Commander. 

General

For reference, these are the rules and regulations of our facility:
https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Portals/48/docs/Recreation/ODS/Regulations/RulesandRegulations.pdf
We hope your visit is safe and enjoyable!

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