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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

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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May
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Currently closed

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

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

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

AI generated

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

Based on 181 reviews

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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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william c

Verified

August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1

I like quiet and I was not disappointed.

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Jamie V

Verified

August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: 1

I love this space! So much to do. A playground right on site. A beach where you can swim. And bathrooms on site.
Clean! There's a campsite of all size to fit your needs too.

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Jamie V

Verified

August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: 1

I love this space! So much to do. A playground right on site. A beach where you can swim. And bathrooms on site.
Clean! There's a campsite of all size to fit your needs too.

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Jamie V

Verified

August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: 1

I love this space! So much to do. A playground right on site. A beach where you can swim. And bathrooms on site.
Clean! There's a campsite of all size to fit your needs too.

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Jarrod L

Verified

July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: 1

Sites are REALLY close together and no there is absolutely no privacy whatsover. The rangers are pretty diligent about coming to your campsite multiple times per day too see if you paid. They seem to be lacking up to date reservation.gov booking info and you have to show them your online receipt. I would recommend printing it out and stapling it to the sign out front. Also, when I showed up someone else was in my campsite even though I had a receipt- this person insisted they paid for the site. I just put up camp next to them and the rangers had to move all the reservations around to make everyone happy. I should also note that there are a few homeless people here who setup camp and move around from time to time.

Other than the disorganization and homeless people the site was clean, the bathrooms were cleaned daily, they have water for your camper but NO DUMP STATION, and the site is easy to find.

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Jarrod L

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July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: 1

Sites are REALLY close together and no there is absolutely no privacy whatsover. The rangers are pretty diligent about coming to your campsite multiple times per day too see if you paid. They seem to be lacking up to date reservation.gov booking info and you have to show them your online receipt. I would recommend printing it out and stapling it to the sign out front. Also, when I showed up someone else was in my campsite even though I had a receipt- this person insisted they paid for the site. I just put up camp next to them and the rangers had to move all the reservations around to make everyone happy. I should also note that there are a few homeless people here who setup camp and move around from time to time.

Other than the disorganization and homeless people the site was clean, the bathrooms were cleaned daily, they have water for your camper but NO DUMP STATION, and the site is easy to find.

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Jarrod L

Verified

July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: 1

Sites are REALLY close together and no there is absolutely no privacy whatsover. The rangers are pretty diligent about coming to your campsite multiple times per day too see if you paid. They seem to be lacking up to date reservation.gov booking info and you have to show them your online receipt. I would recommend printing it out and stapling it to the sign out front. Also, when I showed up someone else was in my campsite even though I had a receipt- this person insisted they paid for the site. I just put up camp next to them and the rangers had to move all the reservations around to make everyone happy. I should also note that there are a few homeless people here who setup camp and move around from time to time.

Other than the disorganization and homeless people the site was clean, the bathrooms were cleaned daily, they have water for your camper but NO DUMP STATION, and the site is easy to find.

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Lee C

Verified

January 28, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: 1

I've been going to Crooked Creek Lake since i was a child and look forward to future trips but there are some things i would like to see remedied before it opens for the 2020 season.
1. Fix the lights in the women's bathroom - basically from july on i either peed in the dark or if i was feeling brave used the men's room
2. Fix the stall doors in the women's bathroom- This has been an issue for years. Only one of the doors fully closes and locks. Some privacy please
3. Reconnect the second sink in the women's bathroom - there are 2 but only one has piping.
4. Please replace, update, or remove the lantern poles in the campsite. If they exist at all they have seen way better days.
5. the price is getting a little steep considering all the things mentioned above. I know times are a changing but there is only so much i'm willing to pay to sleep on the ground
Overall i'm happy to see updates to the center area of the campground, along with the restoration of playground next to the extra parking. Overall it looks like the powers that be are trying to use their funds to make Crooked Creek Lake a better place. Let's just get the basics solid before we start adding new features.

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Lee C

Verified

January 28, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: 1

I've been going to Crooked Creek Lake since i was a child and look forward to future trips but there are some things i would like to see remedied before it opens for the 2020 season.
1. Fix the lights in the women's bathroom - basically from july on i either peed in the dark or if i was feeling brave used the men's room
2. Fix the stall doors in the women's bathroom- This has been an issue for years. Only one of the doors fully closes and locks. Some privacy please
3. Reconnect the second sink in the women's bathroom - there are 2 but only one has piping.
4. Please replace, update, or remove the lantern poles in the campsite. If they exist at all they have seen way better days.
5. the price is getting a little steep considering all the things mentioned above. I know times are a changing but there is only so much i'm willing to pay to sleep on the ground
Overall i'm happy to see updates to the center area of the campground, along with the restoration of playground next to the extra parking. Overall it looks like the powers that be are trying to use their funds to make Crooked Creek Lake a better place. Let's just get the basics solid before we start adding new features.

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Lee C

Verified

January 28, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: 1

I've been going to Crooked Creek Lake since i was a child and look forward to future trips but there are some things i would like to see remedied before it opens for the 2020 season.
1. Fix the lights in the women's bathroom - basically from july on i either peed in the dark or if i was feeling brave used the men's room
2. Fix the stall doors in the women's bathroom- This has been an issue for years. Only one of the doors fully closes and locks. Some privacy please
3. Reconnect the second sink in the women's bathroom - there are 2 but only one has piping.
4. Please replace, update, or remove the lantern poles in the campsite. If they exist at all they have seen way better days.
5. the price is getting a little steep considering all the things mentioned above. I know times are a changing but there is only so much i'm willing to pay to sleep on the ground
Overall i'm happy to see updates to the center area of the campground, along with the restoration of playground next to the extra parking. Overall it looks like the powers that be are trying to use their funds to make Crooked Creek Lake a better place. Let's just get the basics solid before we start adding new features.

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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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