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Willow Bay Recreation Area
12 mi east of Russell, PA · No signal at camp
About Willow Bay Recreation Area
Willow Bay Recreation Area was built in the early 1960s by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. When completed, it was transferred to the USDA, Forest Service. Willow Bay Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Bradford, PA, on State Route (SR) 346, just south of the New York State line. The area overlooks the south shore of Willow Bay, a small arm on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir. There are four camping loops - Oak, Aspen, Hemlock and Deer Grove. Campsites in Hemlock and Deer Grove Loops overlook Willow Bay while sites in Oak and Aspen loops back onto Willow Creek. The [North Country National Scenic Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6143) crosses near this campground and visitors can access the trail from State Route 346. **View/Print Trail Brochure -** [pdf](https://go.usa.gov/xX9jv)
- Fees: - Daily camping fee - $20.00 to $39.00/per site - Daily cabin fee - $60.00 to $100.00/per site - Daily launching fee - $5.00/per vehicle -…
- Season: January – December
- Managed by: USFS - Allegheny National Forest
- Where: 12 mi east of Russell, PA · 41.98822, -78.90924
Amenities:
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country National Scenic | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 96.1 mi |
| Tracy Ridge | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Whiskey Run | Hiking | 3.0 mi | 0.1 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: 0 mi
Propane: 12.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Schoolhouse Hollow Trail 0.7 mi
- Tracy Run Campsites 2.1 mi
- Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground 2.5 mi
- Tracy Ridge Recreation Area 3.8 mi
- Red Oak Campground 4 mi
- Johnnycake Run Campsite 4.1 mi