Red Bridge (Pa)

ALLEGHENY SITE MANAGEMENT, PO BOX 2395
BRADFORD, PA 16701

Forest Order 09-19-17-09 Allegheny (Kinzua) Reservoir

At the Allegheny (Kinzua) Reservoir:

Camping is prohibited on the shores and within 1500 feet inland from the tree line around the reservoir.
Camping is prohibited within 1500 feet on either side of the center line of the Allegheny Reservoir Scenic Drive, including Longhouse Scenic Drive and portions of State Routes 59, 346, and 321, and the main access roads into Jakes Rocks Trails and Overlook and Rimrock Recreation Area.
It is prohibited to go into or be upon the shoreline and area near the Riverview-Corydon Cemetery, Elk Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania for the protections of objects and area of historical interest.

Campgrounds on National Forest land in the area where overnight camping is permitted include: Willow Bay, Dewdrop, Red Bridge, Kiasutha, Morrison, Pine Grove, Hopewell, Handsome Lake, and Hooks Brook.

Under the authority of the Act of Congress dated June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551) and the Secretary of Agriculture's regulation 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Allegheny National Forest, Allegheny Reservoir Shoreline, located within Warren and McKean Counties, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

Camping is prohibited on the shores and within 1500 feet inland from the tree line around the Allegheny Reservoir. SEE EXHIBIT [36 CFR 261.58(e)]
Camping is prohibited within 1500 feet on either side of the center line of the Allegheny Reservoir Scenic Drive (includes Longhouse Scenic Drive and portions of State Routes 59, 346, and 321) and the main access roads into Jakes Rocks and Rimrock Recreation Area. SEE EXHIBIT [36 CFR 261.58(e)]
It is prohibited to go into or be upon the shoreline and area near the Riverview-Corydon Cemetery, Elk Twp., Warren County, Pennsylvania for the protection of objects and area of historical interest. SEE EXHIBIT [36 CFR 261.53(c)]

THIS RESTRICITION IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. THEY ARE IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN 36 CFR PART 261. THE PROHIBITIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons camping at designated campgrounds operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers or the Forest Service or one of its contractors.

Violation of any of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both, under authority of Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3559 and 3571.

Justification for Order

The puprose of this order is to minimize impacts along the shores of the Allegheny Reservoir and specifically within the Corydon Riverview Heritage area. It is also intended to provide for a natural touring experience on the National Scenic Byway and to limit off-road motor vehicle use throughout a popular and heavily-used area.

This order is an updated and revised edition stemming from a previously existing and in effect order from 2008.

This update is to ensure that consistent and accurate information is being portrayed to the public and also to reflect the recent change in Forest leadership staffing.

Enforcement Plan

This order will be enforced by law enforcement officers as well as forest protection officers. The primary method of enforcement will be through regular patrols via boat or foot. All policies regarding the use of vessels shall be strictly adhered to. These patrols may or may not include other law enforcement agencies.

Overview

Red Bridge Campground sits on the eastern shore of the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a peaceful getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation

The campground offers swimming and bank fishing, with a boat launch nearby. For hikers, the North Country National Scenic Trail crosses SR 321 one-eighth of mile south of the campground. Over 4,000 miles long, the North Country National Scenic Trail stretches from New York to North Dakota. The Allegheny National Forest has nearly 100 miles of this trail between the New York state line and PA-66, maintained by volunteers from the Allegheny National Forest Chapter of the North Country Trail Association.

Facilities

Red Bridge offers 65 reservable campsites each with a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. Hot showers, vault and flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station are provided. Some sites are waterfront while others have views of the water. Sites with electricity, water and sewage hookups are also available.

Three sites have rentable cabins.

Amenities such as firewood, ice, interpretive services and 24-hour campground attendants are offered at the site.

Natural Features

The Allegheny National Forest covers nearly half a million acres and is populated primarily with black cherry, maple and other hardwoods. The Kinzua Dam, built in 1965, impounds the Allegheny River to form the 25-mile-long Allegheny Reservoir. The campground is well wooded with mature black cherry, hemlock and birch trees. The grounds are off the Longhouse Scenic Byway, a 29-mile loop that circles the Kinzua Arm of the reservoir.

Contact Info

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

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations or changes must be made through Recreation.gov

Camp site features

Across 64 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 21 of 64 sites
Water hookups: 9 of 64 sites
Sewer hookups: 6 of 64 sites
Fire pit: 1 of 64 sites
Picnic table: 22 of 64 sites
Pets allowed: all 64 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 64 sites
Longest rig: 60 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 100 amps
Equipment: RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Warren, Pennsylvania, take PA-59 southeast. Turn right onto Longhouse Scenic Drive (Forest Road 262), then turn left onto State Highway 321 and continue to the campground on your left. Fromthe east, take PA-59 to PA-321 South and turn left. Continue down PA-321 S to the campground on your right. From Kane, take PA-321 North. Cross the Kinzua Arm of the reservoir on the big bridge and the campground will be on our left just past Red Bridge Bank Fishing.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

432 reviews

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Janell F

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Reviewed 5 days ago

The women host needs a lesson in Personal relations with campers. her Husband was very personable and she was the complete opposite..

rich l

Loop:Red

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Reviewed 5 days ago

I arrived 1.5 hours early and was told to leave. I traveled with a refrigerator full of food and wanted to get hooked up to electric, so I went to another campground close by. They welcomed me early so I stayed there instead. The host at Red Bridge was rude and belligerent. I will never book a stay at Red Bridge again.

Rinda M

Loop:Red

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Clean bathrooms, nice area. Quiet .

Steve P

Loop:Cwat

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Campground is extremely clean, and very well maintained by the campground hosts.

Jerry S

Loop:Red

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Our first time at Red Bridge, we visited there earlier to pick out a nice site. We liked site 3. Some weeks later we reserved this site. We showed up for our stay at 2 pm only to find it occupied with a trailer and motorcycles. We contacted the host and she confirmed our reservation and she would have asked the party to leave but they were not there and she said she new who it was and they would be at least 2 hours before they return. The host offered us another site which we had no choice but to take. Our reservation was site 3, 8/2- 8/5 which was marked at the site with our name on it. The hoist said that when the party returned she would have them removed. It never happened. When the party returned to site 3, i had a talk with them to tell them what i thought. He said the hoist never asked him to leave because we found another spot.

Patrick L

Loop:Red

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Site 2. Labeled as a “premium” site. No idea why. Only electric hookup. Site base seemed to be sand with a few stones tossed around. Tracked sand into camper easily. Fire pit seemed like it was for a handicap site. Real tall. On the plus side, site was large, deep and spacious. Fairly private. Decently close to bathroom/shower facilities which were nice and clean. We didn’t use them. Also close access to Kinzua valley rail trail.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 32% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 10 years of reservations.