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Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
10 mi east of Russell, PA · No signal at camp
About Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
This rustic campground is located on the west bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just south of [Webbs Ferry Boat Launch](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6130). It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir. The closest boat launch is Webbs Ferry approximately 1 mile north (west bank) and [Willow Bay ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6119)also 1 mile north (east bank). Visitors should bring their own water as this campground does not provide a potable water source.
- Fees: **Fees:** - Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
- Season: May 1 – October 31
- Managed by: USFS - Allegheny National Forest
- Where: 10 mi east of Russell, PA · 41.96223, -78.94306
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country National Scenic | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 96.1 mi |
| Tracy Ridge | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Gowango | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Whiskey Run | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Tea | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Johnnycake | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 2 mi
Propane: 14.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Tracy Run Campsites 1.1 mi
- Red Oak Campground 2 mi
- Willow Bay Recreation Area 2.5 mi
- Johnnycake Run Campsite 2.6 mi
- Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground 2.8 mi
- Schoolhouse Hollow Trail 3.2 mi