Dewdrop Campground

Bradford, PA

4.6(138 reviews)

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About this campground

Dewdrop Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a popular getaway for boaters and families. This large campground offers 74 reservable family campsites that include a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Amenities such as firewood, ice, interpretive services and 24-hour campground attendants are offered at the site.

The Allegheny National Forest covers nearly half a million acres and is populated primarily with black cherry, maple and other hardwoods. The Kinzua Dam, built in 1965, impounds the Allegheny River to form the 25-mile-long Allegheny Reservoir. Dewdrop clings to the hillside above the water, providing a multi-level tiered campground.

Water activities abound, including lake fishing, boating, and water skiing. A boat launch is available for convenient lake access for campers only. A 2.5 mile trail winds around the campground. Dewdrop is located on the Longhouse Scenic Drive, a winding loop around the Kinzua Arm of the reservoir that includes PA-59, PA-321, and Forest Road 262 (Longhouse Scenic Byway).

What campers say

Dewdrop Campground sits on an Allegheny River reservoir and is praised for roomy, well-maintained sites with good privacy, picnic tables, iron fire rings (with grills), and easy lake access for swimming and boating. Camp hosts and staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful; ice, firewood and drinking water taps are available on site. The setting is quiet and mountainous with limited cell service, and nearby trails provide extra recreation. A common caveat is inconsistent restroom and shower upkeep: some loops have good facilities while others are reported poorly maintained or lacking. A few sites/loops can be rough and noise levels vary.

Our summary of 138 traveler reviews.