Willow Bay Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 41.9889, -78.9175
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 crosses near this campground and visitors can access the trail from State Route 346.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Willow Bay Recreation Area free?
No. Willow Bay Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Willow Bay Recreation Area?
From Bradford Travel on E. Washington St./Route 346 for 15.3 miles. Turn left onto Aspen Loop to enter the site.
Nearby
- WILLOW BAY0.4 mi
- Hooks Brook Boat Campground2.3 mi
- Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground2.3 mi
- TRACY RIDGE3.8 mi
- Tracy Ridge Campground3.8 mi
- Handsome Lake Boat Campground4.6 mi
- Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground4.6 mi
- Hopewell Boat Campground5.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
