Pine Grove Boat Access Campground

Federal campground in Allegheny National Forest

Location: Bradford, PA, PA

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Pine Grove campground is 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) with a fee envelope and pay tube, 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

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

Affordable first-come, first-served camping with basic amenities and amazing lake views. Historical site features abandoned early 1900s industrial equipment.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Bald Eagle, White-tailed Deer, and Wood Turtle documented nearby.

Insider tips for Pine Grove Boat Access Campground: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure the single tent site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay payment option Explore the abandoned stationary engine and oil well pump from the early 1900s located 200 yards uphill

Skip Pine Grove Boat Access Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require guaranteed water access—conflicting reports indicate well may be capped. You prefer developed campgrounds with level sites—described as least developed with minimal level ground.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Hopewell Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Dewdrop (BRADFORD, PA), Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Morrison Boat Access Campground (Lewis Run, PA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Grove Boat Access Campground

Cell signal at Pine Grove Boat Access 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.

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Pine Grove Boat Access Campground

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Pine Grove campground is 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) with a fee envelope and pay tube, or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 need hookups—no hookups available✕ You require guaranteed water access—conflicting reports indicate well may be capped✕ You prefer developed campgrounds with level sites—described as least developed with minimal level ground

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure the single tent site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay payment option

Explore the abandoned stationary engine and oil well pump from the early 1900s located 200 yards uphill

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

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: American Black Bear present in area; also Bald Eagle, White-tailed Deer, and Wood Turtle documented nearby.

Location

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N/A· Allegheny National Forest

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pine Grove Boat Access Campground cost per night?+
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pine Grove Boat Access Campground open?+
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pine Grove Boat Access Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pine Grove Boat Access Campground?+
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Pine Grove Boat Access Campground?+
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground 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 Pine Grove Boat Access Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pine Grove Boat Access Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pine Grove Boat Access Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Pine Grove Boat Access Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$12 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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