Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Allegheny National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 1,344 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Hook's Brook campground is a available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by a using a fee envelopte and pay tube on site or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
- Vault toilets available
- There is no potable water available. **Campers must bring in their own water.
- There are no boat docks
Natural Features
This rustic campground is located on the west bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just south of Webbs Ferry Boat Launch. It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir.
The closest boat launch is Webbs Ferry approximately 1 mile north (west bank) and Willow Bay also 1 mile north (east bank).
The facts
- Season: May 1 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
4 campsites at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
Getting there
41.96222, -78.94306 · 41°57'44.0"N 78°56'35.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground?
- Yes, Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
Restrictions:
- Allegheny Reservoir
- Developed Camping
- Boating Regulations
Camping near Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
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- Longhouse National Scenic Byway 7.3 mi · Facility
- Allegheny Reservoir 9.1 mi · Facility
- Allegheny National Fish Hatchery 12.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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