Buckaloons

Campground · Pennsylvania · 90 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Allegheny, Pennsylvania Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

90
Bookable sites
45 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
2
Accessible sites
1,162 ft
Elevation
Buckaloons
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

Buckaloons Campground sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run in northwestern Pennsylvania. This 61-site campground offers access to the Allegheny Wild & Scenic River and opportunities for boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and relaxing in a quiet, country atmosphere. 

Recreation

Water activities are a big draw to Buckaloons Recreation Area, including canoing, kayaying, rafting, and boating. The boat ramp provides easy access to the river. Buckaloons is the beginning of the second designated National Wild and Scenic RIver segment of the Allegheny River. The first segment is from Kinzua Dam to the Route 6 Glade Bridge on the east side of Warren, PA. The second segment runs from Buckaloons campground to Alcorn Island just upstream of Oil City, PA, a distance of nearly 50 miles. In this segment are the 6 islands of the Allegheny Islands Wilderness as well as many other publicly and privately owned islands. Several public boat launches are located within this segment to help you decide on the length of trip that's right for you. The Allegheny is a "family-friendly" river, with little to no whitewater - perfect for beginners or a lazy day of floating. Hunting, fishing, and trapping are permitted in the areas around the campground, subject to rules of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Fishing includes walleye, trout, and bass. There is also hiking along the Seneca Interpretive Trail within the campground or at nearby Anders Run Natural Area.

Facilities

Buckaloons Recreation Area offers family campsites, double sites and a group tent site. Amenities include both flush and vault toilets, a pressurized water system, hot showers, a dump station and electric hookups.



There is a one-lane concrete boat launch, a picnic area with tables and charcoal grills, pavilion, basketball court and playground. Hardened paths lead to fishing opportunities on the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run.

Natural Features

Once the site of an Indian trading post, the Buckaloons Recreation Center has numerous apple trees through the area, as well as mixed hardwoods. Water-loving species such as sycamore, willow, alder, silver maple, and butternut are frequent components of the riverine forest. Blue and green herons, bald eagles, egrets, and a variety of smaller birds can be seen along the Allegheny RIver. The Allegheny is classified as a warm-water fishery, but some cold-water species thrive as well. Freshwater mussels are abundant in species and number and indicate the high water quality of this river. Deer, bear, turkey, and squirrels are common, along with a variety of smaller mammals such as raccoon, opossum, and muskrat.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (814) 363-9090.

The facts

  • Season: 5/1 – 10/28 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 90 bookable sites
  • 101 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 45 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: BUCK, ELDB, GRP, MANAGEMENT SITES, PICN, S&P

Site types

  • 62 Standard Electric
  • 26 Standard Nonelectric
  • 11 Management
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric
  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

101 campsites at Buckaloons

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceAccessWaterMax rigPeople
41BUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
42BUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
43BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
44BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
45BUCKManagementBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
46BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
47BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
48BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
49BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
50BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
51BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft16 🐾
52BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
53BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
54BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
55BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
56BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
57BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
58BUCKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In—30 ft8 🐾
59BUCKStandard Nonelectric——Hike InRiverfront—8 🐾
60BUCKStandard Nonelectric——Hike InRiverfront—8 🐾
61BUCKStandard Nonelectric——Hike InRiverfront—8 🐾
1ELDBManagementBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
10ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
11ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
12ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
13ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
14ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
15ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
16ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
17ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
18ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
19ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
2ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
20ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
21ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
22ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
23ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
24ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
25ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
26ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
27ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
28ELDBManagementBack InGravel——45 ft8
29ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
3ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
30ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
31ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——30 ft8 🐾
32ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
33ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
34ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8♿ 🐾
35ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——35 ft8 🐾
36ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
37ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——20 ft8 🐾
38ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
39ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——30 ft8 🐾
4ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
40ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravel——45 ft8 🐾
5ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
6ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
7ELDBStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel——40 ft16 🐾
9ELDBStandard ElectricBack InGravelDrive In—45 ft8 🐾
Group SiteGRPGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel——45 ft50 🐾
002MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
003MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
004MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
005MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
006MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric——————
009MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
010MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
011MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
012MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
013MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
014MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
015MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
017MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
018MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
019MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
020MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
021MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
022MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
023MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
024MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
025MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
026MANAGEMENT SITESManagement——————
041MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric——Drive In——8
042MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Electric—————8
043MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————8
044MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————8
045MANAGEMENT SITESManagement——————
046MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————8
047MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————8
048MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————8
049MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————8
050MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————8
051MANAGEMENT SITESStandard Nonelectric—————16
XXXMANAGEMENT SITESManagementPull ThroughGravel——40 ft14
XXX35MANAGEMENT SITESManagement——————
PAVIL1PICNGroup Shelter Electric—Paved——20 ft40♿ 🐾
S&P Double Standard ElectricS&PManagement——Drive In——0
S&P Double Standard NonelectricS&PManagement——Drive In——0
S&P Standard ElectricS&PManagement——Drive In——0
S&P Standard Nonelectric/Tent OnlyS&PManagement——Drive In——0

Getting there

Take PA-6 to PA-62 South. Take the first right onto National Forge Road, then the first left into the campground. If coming up PA-62 from the south, cross the Allegheny River north of Tidioute and take the first left onto National Forge Road, then the first left into the campground.

41.83972, -79.25639 · 41°50'23.0"N 79°15'23.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F333544587077818074614837
Low °F181824344555595852413224
Precip in3.62.83.34.14.34.74.84.14.04.03.63.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Cancellations must be made through Recreation.gov

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

chipmunk
Photo: Steve Leitzinger · Recreation.gov
Allegheny River
Photo: anonymous · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Common questions about Buckaloons

Can you reserve a site at Buckaloons?
Yes, Buckaloons is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Buckaloons have?
101 sites in total, of which 90 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Buckaloons?
45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Buckaloons?
Yes, pets are allowed at Buckaloons.
Does Buckaloons have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Buckaloons?
Campfires are allowed at Buckaloons. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Buckaloons also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Buckaloons's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single site daily camping fee - $20.00 to $25.00/site
  • Double site daily camping fee - $40.00 to $50.00/site
  • Group site daily camping fee: $80.00
  • Daily launching fee - $5.00/per vehicle - $1.00/per person
  • Season vehicle launching/swimming pass - $65.00 (Covers all day use boat launches)
  • Per Person (bike/bus) - $1.00
  • Passenger Vehicle - $5.00
  • Pavilion - $40.00 to $100.00/Group site

Restrictions:

  • Developed Camping
  • Boating Regulations

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Buckaloons

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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