$20
Willow Bay
Closed for the season
Total sites: 97
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: Mar 31, 2026
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: Mar 31, 2026
1,376 ft
34°F
21°F
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no signal
Allegheny National Forest › Bradford Ranger District › Pennsylvania
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› Willow Bay Campground
Willow Bay Campground, PA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Willow Bay Campground is located in the Bradford Ranger District, Allegheny National Forest (45 min east of Jamestown, NY) with an elevation of 1,376 feet. There are a total of 97 campsites including 11 cabins. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the end of October. 53 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 27 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (223)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 58% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@DaraBB73EC07EA · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #69
Very nice
@CaseyB9693252 · Camped on Oct 25, 2025 at Campsite #29
Check in was easy. Park manager delivered wood to my site with out any hesitation.
@TimothyF198489 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #56
Nice place to camp. Shower was nice but could be warmer. Need of heat
@KevinB3052996 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #28
Love Willow Bay, especially in the fall. We have been coming here for years. Its always a pleasurable experience. If I had to find a fault..what is up with the shower heads?! I understand water conservation and things being eco friendly. Those shower heads are ridiculous. Thank you for keeping things clean and orderly.
@SunBearCFBB9AB · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #96
This is our third year visiting willow bay and 2nd year in a row at store 96. It's in a beautiful wooded location and is the closest location to the water Spigot. The reservoir is just a short distance from the cabin and easy to see sunrise and sunset in a rush. We camp in the fall and the cabins heat gets quite warm at night. Maybe too warm. I'd rather be too warm than too cold. The camp hosted are great! Very friendly and accommodating.
@JudithW4250782 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #59
Hemlock 59 was a great site with a easy slope down to the bayeven though there was no water in it due to the drought!
@SamM7106443 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #69
Best campsite.
@MaryWani2E8E7C · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #28
It's a very nice campground.
@NancyW7726032 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #68
Our site (68) was clean and easy to access. Unfortunately, the level of the reservoir had been lowered to the point that there was no water at our site. But this provided a unique view of the land before the dam existed. A big negative was that the sewer dump station was full and there was no one to notify of the situation, a camp host was not available, and the number listed at the check in booth rang in to the booth where we left a message.
@MichaelP381919 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #59
One of my favorite campgrounds in the fall. Not busy and great place to see Fall colors. Restrooms well maintained and clean. Most RV sites are level, some are paved.
@TracyZ3DFB4A16 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #30
Willow Bay is a very nice campground. Always enjoy are time there.
@PatrickM390922 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #46
We have camped here numerous times. A big improvement would be to have water connections at the sites.
@SeanG9266296 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #90
Campsites and facilities were well taken care of. Very nice campground.
@SeanPAD073586E · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #56
The wooded areas around our campsites made the camping feel very nice and separated us from other camp sites. Our group had a wonderful time and enjoyed the campground. Even with the water very low this year we enjoyed walking the dry bottom of the reservoir and looking at all the neat stumps, rocks, etc.
@LaurieKAD62543 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #25
Very relaxing however a few skunks
@GraceyE8001142 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #17
Never have a bad experience here. Always a great time and the people who are hosts are wonderful as well!
@RichardF767024 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #100
Beautiful area and cabin was very nice. Quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. Less then 100 yds from loading and unloading area to carry items to the cabin site. Then parking at the pit bathroom is about 500 yds walk to the site. Nearest shower house with flush toilets was to far to walk easily but a very short drive with parking available at the restroom. Water in the bay was drawn down preparing for winter, but still very pretty and easily visible from the cabin site. Definitely will be back.
@JodieE73F653FC · Camped on Sep 6, 2025 at Campsite #40
If you are into the open air and nature, this is your place! If you are wondering about the shower house and cabins are clean, YES THEY ARE!!
@KyleS7386692 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #91
I've been here twice this year (first time was this year too). First time I stayed at site #93 and 2nd time at #91. Both great sites right on the water. Easy to get too although a little confusing as a first timer trying to find my spot. Hosts are great and friendly. Only issue we ran into both times was skunks but that's not their fault, it is a forest after all. Overall this has become my main spot now and ill be back a few times for next year.
@trishak140F0C2 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #88
A great location and lots of privacy at our site.
@CamilleO74B9AD · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #83
Willow bay was wonderful. Our campsite was spacious and clean. The campsite is easy to get around and there are many amenities like ice, firewood, and kayak rental. It was beautiful to be in walking distance to the lake. I would definitely come here again!
@RobertA1820332 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #86
Absolutely beautiful campground on a picturesque bay. By far my favorite place to tent camp
@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #35
Our entire venture at Willow Bay was very enjoyable. There were a few issues which I am glad you asked. There were entirely too many dogs allowed to rove through the camp sites with out leashes.
@TammyM2556551 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #62
My senior girlfriends and I got a tenting spot on the waters edge. We kayaked and tented with no electrical no water. We had an incredible time. So much fun, we did it again. The second experience wasn't so fun b3cauce the weather was horrible. The staff at Willow Bay let us upgrade from a tenting spot to a cabin. We had such a fun get away. We were able to stay dry. Turned a everything soaked.. weekend, into a warm dry, with electric and a heater cabin. Nice to know we can upgrade if need be. For sure my seniors and I will be back. Our Eldest being 80 years old, was reliving her girlscout days. Thank, you for such a fun seniors girls get awy. Memories that will stay with us forever. Tammy Mason
@AnthonyB83A692 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #33
We had a wonderful time and the campground was very clean and beautiful.
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