Red Bridge
Red Bridge Campground sits on the eastern shore of the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a peaceful getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Reservable April 5 to October 29. First-come, first-served the rest of the year.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 32 |
| Standard with electric | 19 |
| Walk-in | 10 |
| Cabins with electric | 3 |
| Host/management | 20 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
64 sites in 8 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | AWAT | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | AWAT | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | AWAT | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 018 | BNON | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 021 | BNON | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 023 | BNON | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 026 | BNON | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 028 | BNON | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 030 | BNON | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 031 | BNON | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 038, 039, Cabin 020, 056 and 9 more are listed accessible |
Red Bridge offers 65 reservable campsites each with a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. Hot showers, vault and flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station are provided. Some sites are waterfront while others have views of the water. Sites with electricity, water and sewage hookups are also available. Three sites have rentable cabins. Amenities such as firewood, ice, interpretive services and 24-hour campground attendants are offered at the site.
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 | 04/01 to 10/29 |
| Forest | Allegheny National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are accepted between April 5 to October 29. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit. |
| Fees | Daily camping fee - $20.00 to $39.00/per site. Daily cabin fee - $120.00 to $130.00 |
| 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. |
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Getting there
From Warren, Pennsylvania, take PA-59 southeast. Turn right onto Longhouse Scenic Drive (Forest Road 262), then turn left onto State Highway 321 and continue to the campground on your left. Fromthe east, take PA-59 to PA-321 South and turn left. Continue down PA-321 S to the campground on your right. From Kane, take PA-321 North.
| Coordinates | 41.7769° N, 78.8861° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Field Street Boots ↗ | 8.9 mi |
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Red Bridge Campground McKean County Pa along the Allegheny Reservoir
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miKinzua Valley ↗9.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.8 miAsl #32 Longhouse Parkingunder 0.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.2 miAsl #19 Longhouse Scenic ↗9.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miAsl Graybill Connector0.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2 miAllegheny Snowmobile Loop ↗115.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2 miAsl #1A New York ↗45.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Kane ArmoryBuilding · Kane · 9 mi
- New Thomson HouseBuilding · Kane · 9 mi
- Thomas L. Kane Memorial ChapelBuilding · Kane · 9.2 mi
Natural features
The Allegheny National Forest covers nearly half a million acres and is populated primarily with black cherry, maple and other hardwoods. The Kinzua Dam, built in 1965, impounds the Allegheny River to form the 25-mile-long Allegheny Reservoir. The campground is well wooded with mature black cherry, hemlock and birch trees. The grounds are off the Longhouse Scenic Byway, a 29-mile loop that circles the Kinzua Arm of the reservoir.
Recreation
The campground offers swimming and bank fishing, with a boat launch nearby. For hikers, the North Country National Scenic Trail crosses SR 321 one-eighth of mile south of the campground. Over 4,000 miles long, the North Country National Scenic Trail stretches from New York to North Dakota. The Allegheny National Forest has nearly 100 miles of this trail between the New York state line and PA-66, maintained by volunteers from the Allegheny National Forest Chapter of the North Country Trail Association.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Red Bridge?
For part of the year. Reservable April 5 to October 29. First-come, first-served the rest of the year.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Red Bridge?
Daily camping fee - $20.00 to $39.00/per site. Daily cabin fee - $120.00 to $130.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Red Bridge?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Red Bridge open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season 04/01 to 10/29.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Red Bridge have?
84 sites, including 32 standard sites without power, 19 standard sites with power, 10 walk-in sites, and 3 cabins with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Red Bridge?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Red Bridge have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Red Bridge?
Hot showers, vault and flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Red Bridge?
Yes, pets are allowed at Red Bridge. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Red Bridge?
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: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Red Bridge?
Sites 038, 039, Cabin 020, and 056 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 13 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Red Bridge?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map