Crooked Creek Lake
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically reopens in mid-May. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:37AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
About
Located on the shores of Crooked Creek Lake, this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground provides 46 non-electric campsites in a scenic setting among western Pennsylvania's rolling hills. The 750-acre flood control lake offers excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. Campers enjoy direct access to a sandy peninsula beach, boat launch with ample trailer parking, and fishing for bass, muskie, sunfish, and crappie. The campground features a mix of tent-only and RV sites without hookups, flush restrooms near key pavilions, and drinking water. Day-use amenities include six picnic shelters with tables and grills, a 9-hole disc golf course at Justice Pavilion, and several picnic areas throughout the park. Ball fields, horseshoe pits, and a small pond add to the recreational options. The 141-mile Baker Trail crosses the lake for long-distance hikers, and the nearby Crooked Creek Horse Park offers miles of horseback riding trails. The Crooked Creek Outdoor Discovery Center provides environmental education programs. Situated just 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Armstrong County, the campground maintains a 14-day maximum stay within any 30-day period. The lake has provided flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers since 1940, preventing over $548 million in flood damages while offering year-round outdoor activities and scenic beauty.
Directions
From Pittsburgh: Head northeast on Grant St toward Sixth Avenue. Turn right onto Seventh Ave. Use the left lane to keep right at the fork, follow signs for PA-380 E/Bigelow Boulevard/Interstate 579 N and merge onto Bigelow Blvd. Take the ramp onto I-579N/Veterans Bridge. Follow PA-28 N to PA-66 S in Manor Township. Take exit A from PA-28N/US-422 E. Continue on PA-66 S. Turn left onto Crooked Creek Dam Rd. Address: 114 Park Main Rd, Ford City, PA 16226
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (724) 763-3161 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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