Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions
Crooked Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ford City, PA, PA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 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: AT&T. 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-pavilions to be notified when sites open up.
Federal flood control project offering affordable camping at $35/night with diverse activities including fishing, boating, and hiking. Google reviewers rate it 4.4/5 stars, noting it's a decent little campground area.
Wildlife alert: North American Porcupine, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, Pileated Woodpecker, Green Heron, and Eastern Kingbird documented within 8km
Insider tips for Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 6 tent sites and high demand Sites are reserve-only; expect 3+ reservations even on Friday afternoons in June Vault toilets available but shower status unconfirmed—bring supplies accordingly
Skip Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at any sites. You require shower facilities—bathrooms lack confirmed shower access. You prefer spontaneous camping—reserve-only policy requires advance booking.
Best time to visit Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Crooked Creek Lake (FORD CITY, PA), Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area (Ford City, PA), Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area (Ford City, PA), Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions (Saltsburg, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions
Cell signal at Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions (Ford City, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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 only 6 tent sites and high demand
Sites are reserve-only; expect 3+ reservations even on Friday afternoons in June
Vault toilets available but shower status unconfirmed
bring supplies accordingly
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
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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