U.S. Forest Service · Allegheny National Forest · Pennsylvania

Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-servedPets okFires ok

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
  • Vault toilets available
  • There is no potable water available. Campers must bring in their own water.
  • There are no boat docks

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 1 to October 31
ForestAllegheny National Forest
BookingNo reservations are accepted. First come, first served sites only.
FeesFees: Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
RulesAs a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest.

Allegheny National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.84 inches of precipitation, 20.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.84 inches of precipitation, 15.6 inches of snowMarch: 3.33 inches of precipitation, 10.0 inches of snowApril: 4.20 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowMay: 4.50 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.95 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.19 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.38 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowNovember: 3.91 inches of precipitation, 7.0 inches of snowDecember: 4.08 inches of precipitation, 18.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.7°F averageFebruary: 23.2°F averageMarch: 31.5°F averageApril: 43.8°F averageMay: 55.1°F averageJune: 63.4°F averageJuly: 67.1°F averageAugust: 65.7°F averageSeptember: 59.1°F averageOctober: 47.7°F averageNovember: 37.2°F averageDecember: 27.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bradford 4Sw Rsch 5, 13 miles from the campground at 1,660 feet, station USC00360868 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 50 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 75 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 1 to October 31.

Getting there

Coordinates41.9622° N, 78.9431° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗4 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗15.2 mi

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Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1 mi
    Tracy Ridge ↗
    4.1 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
  • 2.2 mi
    Gowango ↗
    3.2 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
  • 2.2 mi
    Whiskey Run ↗
    0.1 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
  • 2.5 mi
    Tea ↗
    0.06 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
  • 2.6 mi
    Johnnycake
    2.2 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.8 mi
    Handsome Lake
    0.3 mi trail · hiking

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Allegheny National Forest begins about 2.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

This rustic campground is located on the west bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just south of Webbs Ferry Boat Launch. It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir. The closest boat launch is Webbs Ferry approximately 1 mile north (west bank) and Willow Bay also 1 mile north (east bank).

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground?

No. Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations are accepted. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground?

Fees: Daily camping fee - $12.00/site

Source: Forest Service

Is Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 1 to October 31.

Source: Forest Service status

Are pets allowed at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Forest Service

Can I have a campfire at Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors.

Source: Forest Service

What if Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Willow Bay (2.4 mi, partly first-come), Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground (2.8 mi, first-come), and Hopewell Boat Access Campground (3.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby