Crooked Creek Lake
Crooked Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FORD CITY, PA, PA
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$35 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (55 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted.
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, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crooked-creek-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Crooked Creek Lake is a well-established federal flood control project completed in 1940 offering 51 sites with fire rings, picnic tables, fishing, and boat launch access. Google reviewers rate it 4.4/5 stars, noting it's a decent campground with a nice, open layout.
Wildlife alert: North American Porcupine, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, Pileated Woodpecker, Green Heron, Eastern Kingbird, and Blackpoll Warbler documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Crooked Creek Lake: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 51 total sites Verify bathroom facilities before arrival; Google reviewers noted locked bathrooms and unclear shower availability Confirm vault toilet specifications; one reviewer reported unusually tall urinals
Skip Crooked Creek Lake if: You need RV hookups—no electric, water, or sewage hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require modern shower facilities—bathrooms are described as basic vault toilets.
Best time to visit Crooked Creek Lake: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though Google reviewers note seasonal operations and recommend booking early for peak times..
Nearby campgrounds: Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions (Ford City, PA), Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area (Ford City, PA), Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area (Ford City, PA), Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions (Saltsburg, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crooked Creek Lake
Cell signal at Crooked Creek Lake (FORD CITY, 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.
Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted.
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 and only 51 total sites
Verify bathroom facilities before arrival; Google reviewers noted locked bathrooms and unclear shower availability
Confirm vault toilet specifications; one reviewer reported unusually tall urinals
Campground operates year-round, though Google reviewers note seasonal operations and recommend booking early for peak times.
Things to do nearby
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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 →
Address: 114 Park Main Rd, Ford City, PA 16226 From Pittsburgh: Head northeast on Grant St toward Sixth Avenue. Turn right onto Seventh Ave. Use the left lane to keep right at the fork, follow signs for PA-380 E/Bigelow Boulevard/Interstate 579 N and merge onto Bigelow Blvd. Take the ramp onto I-579N/Veterans Bridge. Follow PA-28 N to PA-66 S in Manor Township. Take exit A from PA-28N/US-422 E. Continue on PA-66 S. Turn left onto Crooked Creek Dam Rd.
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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 — Crooked Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Crooked Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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