Morrison Boat Access Campground
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Allegheny National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 1,362 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir.
It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir and/or the Morrison Hiking Trail. The closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west of the campground (access from the Longhouse National Scenic Byway - Forest Road 262).
Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, there are fee envelopes with a pay tube availabe or you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) 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 are available
- There is no potable water available. ** Campers will need to bring in their own water.
Natural Features
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir.
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
4 campsites at Morrison 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
41.82194, -78.92778 · 41°49'19.0"N 78°55'40.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 4.8 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 Morrison Boat Access Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Morrison Boat Access Campground?
- Yes, Morrison Boat Access Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Morrison Boat Access Campground have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Morrison Boat Access Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Morrison 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 Morrison Boat Access Campground
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- Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Bay 11.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Longhouse National Scenic Byway 3.1 mi · Facility
- Allegheny Reservoir 4.2 mi · Facility
- Allegheny National Fish Hatchery 10.5 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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