Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically reopens in mid-May for the warm weather season.
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 along Crooked Creek Lake in western Pennsylvania's Armstrong County, Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area is part of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project completed in 1940. The lake and its scenic shoreline provide diverse water-based recreation opportunities in a setting of rolling hills just 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. The recreation area features several picnic areas maintained by the Corps with tables and charcoal grills, plus six picnic shelters. A sandy peninsula beach attracts swimmers and sunbathers, while a boat launch with ample trailer parking serves boating and waterskiing enthusiasts. Anglers are drawn to the lake's abundant fish populations, including bass, muskie, sunfish, and crappie. Between the pavilions is a restroom facility with flush toilets and running water. Crooked Creek Lake serves multiple purposes beyond recreation, including flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers and water supply for downstream communities. The 141-mile Baker Trail crosses the lake on its course through western Pennsylvania, and the nearby Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center offers environmental education programs. The lake is managed under Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (724) 763-3161 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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