Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground

Federal campground in Allegheny National Forest

Location: Russell, PA, PA

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hook’s Brook campground is a available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by a using a fee envelopte and pay tube on site or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hooks-brook-boat-access-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Scenic boat-access campground with a boat launch and basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. First-come, first-served availability makes it accessible for spontaneous trips.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area — use caution when hiking. Also watch for American Beaver, Muskrat, and White-tailed Deer.

Insider tips for Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground: Site is first-come, first-served only — no advance reservations available Download Recreation.gov mobile app for on-site Scan and Pay payment option Bring your own water — recent reviews confirm the well is capped off despite amenities listing Pack out all trash — no garbage cans available

Skip Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground if: You need fresh water — well is not functional. You require hookups — none available. You need vehicle access — accessible only by water or serious hike. You expect well-maintained facilities — recent reviews report damaged bathrooms and picnic tables.

Best time to visit Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Willow Bay (Bradford, PA), Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Hopewell Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Tracy Ridge (Bradford, PA).