Buckaloons
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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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. Water activities are a big draw, including canoeing, kayaking, rafting and boating, and 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; the first runs from Kinzua Dam to the Route 6 Glade Bridge on the east side of Warren, and the second from Buckaloons to Alcorn Island just upstream of Oil City, a distance of nearly 50 miles. In this segment are the six islands of the Allegheny Islands Wilderness as well as many other publicly and privately owned islands, and several public boat launches 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 the rules of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission; fish include walleye, trout and bass. There is also hiking along the Seneca Interpretive Trail within the campground or at nearby Anders Run Natural Area. Buckaloons 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, a pavilion, a basketball court and a playground. Hardened paths lead to fishing opportunities on the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run. Once the site of an Indian trading post, the area has numerous apple trees throughout as well as mixed hardwoods, and 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 river. The Allegheny is classified as a warm-water fishery, but some cold-water species thrive as well, and freshwater mussels are abundant in species and number, indicating the high water quality of this river. Deer, bear, turkey and squirrels are common, along with smaller mammals such as raccoon, opossum and muskrat.
- Pet friendly
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- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 45
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
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Bradford, PA
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
2 sites
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel (varies by site)
Max vehicle length
Up to 45 ft
Proximity to water
Riverfront
Car
Caravan / camper van
Pickup camper
Pop up
RV
Up to 45 ft
RV / motorhome
Small tent
Tent
Up to 45 ft
Trailer
Up to 45 ft
Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Day Use Area
Fishing
Kayaking
Rules & policies
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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