Loleta Recreation

Allegheny National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Bradford, PA, PA

Price: From $12 per night

Price range: $12–$21 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (76 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Loleta Recreation Campground sits along the east branch of Millstone Creek in the southwestern corner of the Allegheny National Forest, offering a peaceful getaway that is popular with families. The upper loop sites are smaller and tucked into the forest for a more intimate feeling with nature. Each campsite has a parking spur, fire ring, and picnic table.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/loleta-recreation to be notified when sites open up.

Loleta Recreation Campground sits along Millstone Creek in Allegheny National Forest with a 4.5/5 rating from 155 reviews. Campers praise the varied site terrain, swimming/wading area, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Cedar Waxwing, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Phoebe, Dark-eyed Junco, Timber Rattlesnake, Common Garter Snake, and Common Five-lined Skink documented in the area.

Insider tips for Loleta Recreation: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Choose lower loop for more developed sites or upper loop for primitive camping experience. Visit the Day Use area with Civilian Conservation Corps dam for swimming and picnicking.

Skip Loleta Recreation if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations Memorial Day through Labor Day only.. You prefer low fire rings — verified camper report notes fire rings are high and obstruct fire view..

Best time to visit Loleta Recreation: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..

Nearby campgrounds: Kelly Pines Campground (Bradford, PA), Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA), Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (Sheffield, PA), Outflow Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Loleta Recreation

Cell signal at Loleta Recreation (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.

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Bradford, PA, PA★ 4.2 (76 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Loleta Recreation Campground sits along the east branch of Millstone Creek in the southwestern corner of the Allegheny National Forest, offering a peaceful getaway that is popular with families. The upper loop sites are smaller and tucked into the forest for a more intimate feeling with nature. Each campsite has a parking spur, fire ring, and picnic table.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV95 ft
Hookups20 electric sites
ADA sites16 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.✕ You need year-round camping — seasonal operations Memorial Day through Labor Day only.✕ You prefer low fire rings — verified camper report notes fire rings are high and obstruct fire view.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.

Choose lower loop for more developed sites or upper loop for primitive camping experience.

Visit the Day Use area with Civilian Conservation Corps dam for swimming and picnicking.

Best: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Cedar Waxwing, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Phoebe, Dark-eyed Junco, Timber Rattlesnake, Common Garter Snake, and Common Five-lined Skink documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From the west, take I-80 east to Clarion, Pennsylvania. Turn left onto State Route 66 and continue northeast to Marienville. Turn right on South Forest Street and go south 6 miles to the Loleta Campground entrance sign. From the north, take State Route 66 to Marienville, turn left on South Forest Street and go 6 miles south to the Loleta Campground entrance sign. From the east, take I-80 west to the PA-36 exit towards Sigel/Brookville. Turn right onto PA-36 and take it to PA-949. Turn right on P

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Loleta Recreation cost per night?+
Loleta Recreation costs $12–$21 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Loleta Recreation open?+
Loleta Recreation is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Loleta Recreation have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Loleta Recreation?+
Loleta Recreation can accommodate RVs up to 95 feet.
How do I make reservations at Loleta Recreation?+
Loleta Recreation is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Loleta Recreation?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Loleta Recreation is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Loleta Recreation open, and what are check-in times?+
Loleta Recreation is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$12 /night★ 4.2 (76)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Kelly Pines Campground

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From $15/night

Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)

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From $24/night

Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead

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From $12/night

Outflow Recreation Area (Pa)

Tionesta, PA

From $26/night

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