Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area
Crooked Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Ford City, PA, PA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (10 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, Flush Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/damsite-and-spillway-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Small, affordable federal campground on Crooked Creek Lake with fishing and boat launch access. Picnic areas and pavilions are well-maintained with plenty of tables.
Wildlife alert: North American Porcupine, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, Pileated Woodpecker, Green Heron, Eastern Kingbird, and Blackpoll Warbler documented in the area.
Insider tips for Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand. Bring your own water/power solutions — no hookups available. Request a site with trimmed trees for better views of the lake and surroundings.
Skip Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites.. You want to swim — beach was closed for swimming according to recent campers.. You require many amenities — only 4 tent sites with basic facilities..
Best time to visit Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted so verify availability before trip..
Nearby campgrounds: Crooked Creek Lake (FORD CITY, PA), Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area (Ford City, PA), Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions (Saltsburg, PA), Conemaugh Lake Pavilions (Saltsburg, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area
Cell signal at Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area (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
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand.
Bring your own water/power solutions
no hookups available.
Request a site with trimmed trees for better views of the lake and surroundings.
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted so verify availability before trip.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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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- 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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