Dewdrop
Allegheny National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: BRADFORD, PA, PA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (176 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dewdrop Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a popular getaway for boaters and families. The Allegheny National Forest covers nearly half a million acres and is populated primarily with black cherry, maple and other hardwoods. The Kinzua Dam, built in 1965, impounds the Allegheny River to form the 25-mile-long Allegheny Reservoir.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dewdrop to be notified when sites open up.
Dewdrop sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir with excellent water access, a boat launch, and well-maintained sites. Campers consistently praise the friendly staff, beautiful setting, and good spacing between sites (4.6/5 from 137 Google reviews).
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Bald Eagle, Ruffed Grouse, and Turkey Vulture documented in the area. Wood Turtle and Smooth Greensnake also present.
Insider tips for Dewdrop: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Water-view sites available near the lake for swimming 2.5-mile trail loops around the campground for exploration Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Dewdrop if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October.
Best time to visit Dewdrop: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Morrison Boat Access Campground (Lewis Run, PA), Pine Grove Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Kiasutha (Bradford, PA), Red Bridge (Pa) (BRADFORD, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dewdrop
Cell signal at Dewdrop (BRADFORD, PA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Dewdrop Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a popular getaway for boaters and families. The Allegheny National Forest covers nearly half a million acres and is populated primarily with black cherry, maple and other hardwoods. The Kinzua Dam, built in 1965, impounds the Allegheny River to form the 25-mile-long Allegheny Reservoir.
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 popular federal campground
Water-view sites available near the lake for swimming
2.5-mile trail loops around the campground for exploration
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Warren, Pennsylvania, take PA-59 east for 13 miles. Turn onto Longhouse Scenic Byway/Forest Road 262 south and continue 3 miles to the campground. From the east, take PA-59. Just after crossing the Morrison Bridge over the Kinzua Arm of the reservoir, turn left and proceed 3 miles to 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.
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