USDA Forest Service · Pennsylvania
Morrison Boat Access Campground
USDA Forest Service · Pennsylvania, United States
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,417 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Allegheny National Forest
- Nearest town
- Hamilton Township
- Phone
- N/A
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About
Overview
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir.
It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir and/or the Morrison Hiking Trail. The closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west of the campground (access from the Longhouse National Scenic Byway - Forest Road 262).
Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, there are fee envelopes with a pay tube availabe or you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
Vault toilets are available
There is no potable water available. ** Campers will need to bring in their own water.
Natural Features
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 15° | -7° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 20° | -8° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 28° | 8° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 61° | 37° | 19° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 51° | 32° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 56° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 64° | 54° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 63° | 53° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 58° | 45° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 43° | 33° | 76° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 31° | 11° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 27° | 6° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 143 trails in Allegheny National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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