About Overlook Recreation Area
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
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Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Reviews (5)
What Guests Are Saying
Overlook Recreation Area offers a beautiful, picturesque setting ideal for events, with clean restrooms and ample tables in the pavilion. The location features a nice view of the water and plenty of parking. Overall, it's a quiet and spacious venue perfect for gatherings.
What Guests Are Saying
Overlook Recreation Area offers a beautiful, picturesque setting ideal for events, with clean restrooms and ample tables in the pavilion. The location features a nice view of the water and plenty of parking. Overall, it's a quiet and spacious venue perfect for gatherings.
Review Summary
Daisy M
July 5, 2026
Beautiful place, very picturesque! Perfect for our small event.
Jennifer B
July 21, 2025
Beautiful setting for a shower. Restrooms were clean. Plenty of room and tables in the pavilion. Lots of available parking
Jennifer B
July 21, 2025
Beautiful setting for a shower. Restrooms were clean. Plenty of room and tables in the pavilion. Lots of available parking
Joe B
July 11, 2025
Very nice location. Clean restrooms. Nice view of the water. Quiet. Plenty of tables available
Joe B
July 11, 2025
Very nice location. Clean restrooms. Nice view of the water. Quiet. Plenty of tables available
Location & Directions for Overlook Recreation Area
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Saegertown, PA 16433 United States
Elevation: 376 ft
Getting There
<p>From I-79 take Exit 154 proceed on route 198 for 7 mi East through Saegertown to Woodcock Creek Lake Dam. The Overlook Recreation Area and picnic shelter are approximately 1/4 mi past the dam, on the right. From Meadville take route 86 North fo...
From I-79 take Exit 154 proceed on route 198 for 7 mi East through Saegertown to Woodcock Creek Lake Dam. The Overlook Recreation Area and picnic shelter are approximately 1/4 mi past the dam, on the right. From Meadville take route 86 North for approximately 4 mi and turn right on Route 198. From Cambridge Springs take Route 86 South for approximately 8 mi left on Route 198.
Highway access
Overlook Recreation Area is accessible via I-79, with Exit 154 leading to PA Route 198. The area is located approximately 7 miles east of the interstate.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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