Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area
The facility is currently closed for the season. Group shelter reservations at the Liberty pavilion are typically available seasonally from late spring through fall.
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:16AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania... Southeastern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania... Northeastern Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania... Southwestern Jefferson PA County in west central Pennsylvania... * WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1116 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Punxsutawney, Vandergrift, Kittanning, Apollo, Ford City, Leechburg, Sarver, Freeport, West Kittanning, Saxonburg, North Apollo, West Leechburg, Orchard Hills, Rural Valley, Oklahoma, East Vandergrift, Worthington, Dayton and West Hills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Crooked Creek Lake project, authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938. Located in Armstrong County approximately 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, this facility primarily serves as a boat launch with ample trailer parking for boating and waterskiing enthusiasts. The lake and its scenic shoreline provide excellent opportunities for fishing, with catches of bass, muskie, sunfish, and crappie common. The Liberty pavilion at Hancock Bend offers two group shelter rental periods (AM and PM sessions) with electric hookups, accommodating picnics, special events, and celebrations. The pavilion area includes a playground, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. Vault restrooms are located near the pavilion. Swimmers and sunbathers can enjoy the lake's sandy peninsula beach. Note that this is primarily a day-use boat launch and group shelter facility rather than a traditional campground with individual campsites. For individual tent or RV camping at Crooked Creek Lake, visitors should look to the main Crooked Creek Lake Park campground which offers 45 sites.
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.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $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 | None |
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