Tracy Ridge
Allegheny National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bradford, PA, PA
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$75 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (38 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tracy Ridge Campground is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles from Bradford, Pennsylvania. Allegheny Reservoir is just minutes away. Hikers enjoy exploring the 33-mile Tracy Ridge Trail System, which inclused 10 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Tracy Ridge offers beautiful, private, and quiet camping within the Allegheny National Recreation Area with access to the 33-mile Tracy Ridge Trail System and nearby Allegheny Reservoir. Google reviews average 4.6/5 stars, with campers praising the spacious sites, fire rings, picnic tables, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Wood Turtle present in area. Also watch for American Beaver, White-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, and Canada Goose.
Insider tips for Tracy Ridge: Hand-pumped water is only available in Loop E — plan accordingly or bring your own water. Reserve at least 3 days in advance to secure a specific site; otherwise sites are first come, first served. Plenty of wood available around campground for campfires.
Skip Tracy Ridge if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need to book last-minute — federal campground books early during peak season.. You plan to visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally..
Best time to visit Tracy Ridge: June-September — Campground operates May through October; summer days are described as beautiful with nearby water recreation available at Allegheny Reservoir..
Nearby campgrounds: Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Willow Bay (Bradford, PA), Hopewell Boat Access Campground (Bradford, PA), Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground (Russell, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tracy Ridge
Cell signal at Tracy Ridge (Bradford, PA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
Tracy Ridge Campground is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles from Bradford, Pennsylvania. Allegheny Reservoir is just minutes away. Hikers enjoy exploring the 33-mile Tracy Ridge Trail System, which inclused 10 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryHand-pumped water is only available in Loop E
plan accordingly or bring your own water.
Reserve at least 3 days in advance to secure a specific site; otherwise sites are first come, first served.
Plenty of wood available around campground for campfires.
Campground operates May through October; summer days are described as beautiful with nearby water recreation available at Allegheny Reservoir.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take State Route 321 north off of State Route 59, or south off of State Route 346.
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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