Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions

114 Park Main Rd, Ford City, Pennsylvania, United States
Crooked Creek Lake Dam Overlook
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Picnic Table Picnic Table
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About Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions

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.

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2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Pavilion
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Reviews (5)

What Guests Are Saying

Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions offers an excellent venue with impressive space, grills, and pavilions, making it a great choice for events. However, there are issues with rental time management, as some guests have reported not having access to their reserved pavilion for the full duration. This aspect may need reevaluation to enhance the overall experience.

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Mary G

August 29, 2026

3

We had a lovely day at Independence shelter. However, I had questions while I was setting up for our family reunion. I went to the Ranger station for answers and it was closed. We figured everything out on our own. It would have been helpful to just ask someone at the Ranger station .

Darlene B

August 17, 2026

5

It was a great spot for our event. The space, grills and pavilions were amazing

Krystal K

August 1, 2026

1

When I booked the pavilion I was supposed to have it till 7:00 p.m. however when I get there for a party that started at 1:00 I only had it till 2:00 p.m. so I didn't even get to use the reserved pavilion that I paid for because I couldn't ruin somebody else's party the way that they do their rentals needs to be reevaluated

William M

June 6, 2021

3

Ok

William M

June 6, 2021

3

Ok

Location & Directions for Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions

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

Elevation: 297 ft

Nearest town

Ford City, PA - 6.1 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Highway access

The nearest major road access is via US Highway 422, located approximately 12 miles to the north of Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Nearby city: Pittsburgh, PA

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Elevation: 784 ft

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