Buckaloons
Allegheny National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: BRADFORD, PA, PA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$85 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (218 reviews)
Season: May through October
Buckaloons Campground sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run in northwestern Pennsylvania. This 61 sites campground offers access to the Allegheny Wild & Scenic River and opportunities for boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and relaxing in a quiet, country atmosphere. Amenities include both flush and vault toilets, a pressurized water system, hot showers, a dump station and electric hookups.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buckaloons to be notified when sites open up.
Buckaloons sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek, and Irvine Run, offering excellent access to the Allegheny Wild & Scenic River with opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. The campground features 59 sites with fire rings, picnic tables, showers, a dump station, and a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Common Garter Snake present in area. Also watch for Wild Turkey, Wood Duck, Fox Squirrel, and warblers.
Insider tips for Buckaloons: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Boat ramp provides direct access to Allegheny River for boating, canoeing, and kayaking Electric hookups available on select sites only
Skip Buckaloons if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on some sites. You're planning to visit November through April—seasonal closure. You want guaranteed hookups—most sites have none.
Best time to visit Buckaloons: May-October — Official operating season as verified.
Nearby campgrounds: Hearts Content Recreation Area (Bradford, PA), Farnsworth Cabin (Clarendon, PA), Dewdrop (BRADFORD, PA), Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (Sheffield, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buckaloons
Cell signal at Buckaloons (BRADFORD, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Buckaloons Campground sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run in northwestern Pennsylvania. This 61 sites campground offers access to the Allegheny Wild & Scenic River and opportunities for boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and relaxing in a quiet, country atmosphere. Amenities include both flush and vault toilets, a pressurized water system, hot showers, a dump station and electric hookups.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Boat ramp provides direct access to Allegheny River for boating, canoeing, and kayaking
Electric hookups available on select sites only
Official operating season as verified
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Allegheny National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Allegheny National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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