Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for winter. The campground operates seasonally, typically open from spring through fall. Pavilion reservations available through Recreation.gov during the operating 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
Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area is part of the Crooked Creek Lake project, located in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1940 as a flood control project, Crooked Creek Lake now provides year-round recreational opportunities along its scenic shoreline. The recreation area centers around the Liberty pavilion, which includes picnic tables, charcoal grills, a playground, and horseshoe pits. The facility offers two pavilion rental periods (AM and PM sessions) that can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Vault restrooms are located near the pavilion. The boat launch provides ample trailer parking for boating and waterskiing enthusiasts. Crooked Creek Lake is known for excellent fishing, with anglers catching bass, muskie, sunfish, and crappie. Swimmers can enjoy the lake's sandy peninsula beach. The 141-mile Baker Trail, a long-distance hiking trail through western Pennsylvania, crosses Crooked Creek Lake. Pennsylvania state law requires children under 13 to wear personal flotation devices, and all people on boats less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks must wear PFDs. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at this facility.
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 | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
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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