Morrison Boat Access Campground
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).
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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Site map
18 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
- Vault toilets are available
- There is no potable water available. Campers will need to bring in their own water.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 1 to October 31 |
| Forest | Allegheny National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations are accepted. First come, first served sites only. |
| Fees | Fees: Daily camping fee - $12.00/site |
| Rules | 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. 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. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.8219° N, 78.9278° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Once on-site, there are fee envelopes with a pay tube availabe or you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 1.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Field Street Boots ↗ | 12.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 14.4 miOnoville Marina Park ↗Boat launch
- 14.7 miBradford Snowmobile Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miKinzua Connector1.9 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 1.1 miJrembt - Elijah ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, bike, e-bike
- 1.3 miJrembt - Bald Eagle1.9 mi trail · hiking, bike, e-bike
- 1.6 miBlack Bear1.8 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 1.6 miRimrock Hiking Loop ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miSams Rocks1.8 mi trail · hiking, bike
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
This campground sits inside Allegheny National Forest.
- inAllegheny National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 740,869 acres
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Morrison Boat Access Campground?
No. Morrison 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 Morrison Boat Access Campground?
Fees: Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
Source: Forest Service
Is Morrison 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
How many sites does Morrison Boat Access Campground have?
38 sites.
Source: Forest Service
What if Morrison Boat Access Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dewdrop (1.8 mi, seasonal), Kiasutha (2.9 mi, partly first-come), and Pine Grove Boat Access Campground (3.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby