Morrison Boat Access Campground
Federal campground in Allegheny National Forest
Location: Lewis Run, PA, PA
Price: From $12 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir. It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir and/or the Morrison Hiking Trail. The closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west of the campground (access from the Longhouse National Scenic Byway - Forest Road 262).
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
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Rustic campground on the east bank of Allegheny Reservoir accessible by boat with fire rings and picnic tables. Campers report level sites and a 4.7/5 rating from 35 reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Bald Eagle, Ruffed Grouse, Red-tailed Hawk, Wood Turtle, Eastern Garter Snake
Insider tips for Morrison Boat Access Campground: Accessible by boat via Allegheny Reservoir or Morrison Hiking Trail; closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west Bring your own water — all spigots have been removed per recent camper reports Must physically arrive at campground to purchase and claim site; book early as federal campground fills quickly
Skip Morrison Boat Access Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require fresh water on-site — water spigots have been removed. You want to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Morrison Boat Access Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Dewdrop (BRADFORD, PA), Kiasutha (Bradford, PA), Pine Grove Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Red Bridge (Pa) (BRADFORD, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Morrison Boat Access Campground
Cell signal at Morrison Boat Access Campground (Lewis Run, PA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir. It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir and/or the Morrison Hiking Trail. The closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west of the campground (access from the Longhouse National Scenic Byway - Forest Road 262).
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 entryAccessible by boat via Allegheny Reservoir or Morrison Hiking Trail; closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west
Bring your own water
all spigots have been removed per recent camper reports
Must physically arrive at campground to purchase and claim site; book early as federal campground fills quickly
Campground operates seasonally May through October
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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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