Kelly Pines Campground
Federal campground in Allegheny National Forest
Location: Bradford, PA, PA
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system.The campground has seven campsites: the first two are for non-riders, four sites are single equestrian sites, and the last site is a double equestrian site. Each single site has a 4-horse tie-down shelter with a gravel base, rubber mat, and log rails to separate the horses. The double site has 2 of these tie-down shelters.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Kelly Pines is the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system with 38 miles of designated, marked trails. Popular with both equestrian enthusiasts and trout anglers, with campers reporting beautiful, very hilly trails and a well-maintained park.
Wildlife alert: Rattlesnake habitat — campers report this is a rattlesnake area. Also verified: white-tailed deer, cedar waxwing, red-eyed vireo, eastern phoebe, dark-eyed junco, mountain earthsnake, smooth greensnake, and common garter snake.
Insider tips for Kelly Pines Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Only 7 sites total; equestrian users have priority at most sites Day-use parking available in center of loop for trail staging if sites full Bring a snake bite kit due to remote location and rattlesnake habitat
Skip Kelly Pines Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You have a dog — rattlesnake habitat makes this unsafe for pets. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Kelly Pines Campground: April — Trout season opens; anglers welcome in first two non-horse sites. May-October — Official operating season for campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Loleta Recreation (Bradford, PA), Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (Sheffield, PA), Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA), Twin Lakes (Pa) (Marienville , PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kelly Pines Campground
Cell signal at Kelly Pines Campground (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.
Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system.The campground has seven campsites: the first two are for non-riders, four sites are single equestrian sites, and the last site is a double equestrian site. Each single site has a 4-horse tie-down shelter with a gravel base, rubber mat, and log rails to separate the horses. The double site has 2 of these tie-down shelters.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Only 7 sites total; equestrian users have priority at most sites
Day-use parking available in center of loop for trail staging if sites full
Bring a snake bite kit due to remote location and rattlesnake habitat
Trout season opens; anglers welcome in first two non-horse sites
Official operating season for campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Marienville, take FS 130 to FR 131 N in Lamonville (turn left at the 4-way intersection). From Kane or Ridgeway, take State Route 66 to FR 124 (Duhring Road) at Pigeon. Take FR 131 to the right where the road Y's just before crossing Spring Creek. Follow FR 131 to Kelly Pines. Note that vehicles above 40 ft. in length are encouraged to view the location prior to making reservations. There is a sharp turn and bridge to cross that longer vehicles can have difficulty maneuvering.
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- 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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