Berlin Lake has the largest campground of all the Corps projects in the Pittsburgh District.

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1 Camping Safety Tips Never leave a fire unattended. Have a first aid kit and know local emergency numbers. Supervise children at all times. Do not hang lanterns from trees. Keep alert for sudden weather changes. Berlin Lake (330) Berlin Lake has the largest campground of all the Corps projects in the Pittsburgh District. The Mill Creek Recreation Area Campground has 347 sites, of which, 47 are electric hookup sites. There are showers in the campground. Some of the sites are in the woods near the water, and others are on grassy spots out in the sun. The Mill Creek Recreation Area is located on the east side of the lake, south of Route 224 and off of Bedell Road. A limited number of campsites are available for reservation by calling or by logging on to Conemaugh River Lake (724) There are no campgrounds at Conemaugh River Lake. Crooked Creek Lake (724) There are two campgrounds at this project, one of which is a group camping area. Crooked Creek Camping Area is located on W.T. Heilman Road, which is off of PA State Route tent and trailer campsites are provided. There are no shower facilities or electric hookups available. Rent-A- Tent is available here. The group camping area is located on the west side of the lake off of Township Road #460 (this road forks out from W.T. Heilman Road). Call the Resource Manager's office at the number listed above to arrange for use of this area.

2 East Branch Clarion River Lake (814) This project has one campground. The campground is in the Dam Recreation Area on the north side of the lake, and near the dam. There are 16 are electric sites, 16 are non-electric sites and 9 are "walk-in-tent" sites are being planned for the future. There is also a restroom/shower facility within the campground. Kinzua Dam/Allegheny Reservoir (814) The Corps of Engineers doesn't have any campgrounds here, but there are numerous campgrounds maintained by other agencies, which are available throughout the forest and along the reservoir. For a more wilderness experience, established trails provide access for backpackers. The U.S. Forest Service's Allegheny National Forest is host to many camping areas. Campgrounds near Allegheny Reservoir include Dewdrop, Handsome Lake, Hooks Brook, Hopewell, Kiasutha, Morrison Run, Pine Grove, Red Bridge, Tracy Ridge, and Willow Bay. New York state's Allegany State Park has camping areas at Red House and Quaker recreation areas. There is a 70 site campground at Onoville Marina that is operated by Cattaraugus County, NY. At Highbanks recreation area, the Seneca Nation of Indians has a campground with 100 sites, showers, and 50 electrical hookups available. Fifty cabins are also available. Loyalhanna Lake (724) There are campgrounds at the Bush Recreation Area and at the Kiski Group Camping Area. The Bush Recreation Area is located on the east side of the lake, just off of Bush Road, and about 1 mile south of the intersection of Bush Road and Route 981. There are 49 campsites, each provided with a picnic table and fire ring. Ten of these sites are equipped with water and electric hookups.. Rent-A-Tent is available here. The Kiski Group Camping Area is located on the east side of the lake, just off of Bush Road, and about ¾ mile south of the intersection of Bush Road and Route 981. This is a primitive type camping area and it is open only to organized groups that make arrangements through the project office. Mahoning Creek Lake (814)

3 The Milton Loop Campground, located about 2 miles north of Dayton, Pennsylvania along Route 839 and on the eastern side of the lake, is operated by Armstrong County. There are 52 campsites that can accommodate all types of camping units - 24 of the campsites have electric hookup. Hot showers are available. M. J. Kirwan Dam & Reservoir (330) The campground at M.J. Kirwan Reservoir is operated by West Branch State Park. It is located on the north shore of the lake on the peninsula just past the state park office. This campground has 103 sites that can handle either tents or trailers. There are no showers or electric hookups. Mosquito Creek Lake (330) Ohio's Mosquito Lake State Park operates a campground with 234 non-electric campsites. This campground is located on the southwestern shore of the lake off of Hoagland-Blackstub Road and about a mile from Route 305. Showers are available. Shenango River Lake (724) There are two campgrounds at this project. The Shenango Recreation Area Campground has 330 campsites. This campground is located on the north shore of the lake, off of West Lake Road, and about 1¼ miles west of Route 18. Rent-A-Tent is available in this area. There are showers and 110 of the campsites have electric hookups. A limited number of campsites are available for reservation by calling or by logging on to Stonewall Jackson Lake (304) West Virginia's Stonewall Jackson State Park has a campground located on the west shore of the lake, just off of Route 19, two miles south of Exit #91 on Interstate 79. There are 34 campsites with electric, water and sewage hookups. Showers are available. Tionesta Lake (814)

4 There are 5 campgrounds at this project, two of which can be accessed by boat only (or a long hike). The Tionesta Recreation Area Campground, located just below the dam and on the south side of Tionesta Creek, has 124 full hook-up campsites and showers, 60% of which can be reserved up to six months before arrival by calling the NRRS toll-free at or on their web site There is a group site with electric only available for non-profit, organized groups that can be reserved by calling The Outflow Camping Area, located across the creek from the Tionesta Recreation Area Campground, is open year-round. There are 39 non-electric campsites. No showers are available, except during the summer months when campers may use the showers in the Tionesta Recreation Area Campground. The Glasner Run Campground is accessible by boat only. It is located on the northern shore of the lake approximately 1 mile from the Tionesta Boat Launch Area. There are 10 campsites. In addition, there are 19 campsites on adjacent U.S. Forest Service land. The Lackey Flats Camping Area is a boat access only campground, located on the south shore of the lake. It is about 2 miles from the Tionesta Boat Launch Area. There are 17 campsites. The Kellettville Campground is in the Kellettville Recreation Area along Tionesta Creek near the intersection of Route 666 and Forest Route 127. There are 20 non-electric campsites. No showers are available. Tygart Lake (304) Grafton City Park has a campground. It is located downstream from the dam and on the eastern shore of the Tygart River. There are 47 campsites. There are seven sites with sewage, electric and water hookups. Showers are available. Tygart Lake State Park has a campground. It is on the eastern shoreline, at the southernmost extension of Route 9 7. There are 40 non-electric and 14 electric campsites. Hot showers are available. Also available are eleven deluxe cabins, including one that is ADA accessible, and a lodge with 20 rooms, dining facilities, and gift shop. The Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area has a campground. It is located on the western shoreline and is operated by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. It has 40 tent and trailer sites, and tent only sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. Union City Dam (814) There is no campground at Union City Dam.

5 Woodcock Creek Lake (814) Colonel Crawford Park has a campground for the public to use at Woodcock Creek Lake. It is located on the southern shore of the lake and can be accessed from Dickson Road. There are 111 campsites, 65 of which have electric hookup, and showers are available. Youghiogheny Lake (814) The Corps of Engineers operate 3 campgrounds at Youghiogheny River Lake. Each campground has restrooms, a dump station, playground, and drinking water. Each site is equipped with a table and fire ring. Reservations are available at the Outflow and Tub Run Campgrounds by calling toll-free, , or via the web at All other sites are first-come, first-serve. The Outflow Campground is located just below the dam along the Youghiogheny River, which is open almost year-round for trout fishing. There are 63 campsites - 32 electric (30 & 50 amp), 4 full hookup, 15 basic, and 10 tent-only. Two reservable group sites are located in the rear of campground, and a Bike & Hike camping area is available for backpackers and cyclists. The Youghiogheny River Hiking-Biking Trail South extends into the campground. Full facilities, including showers, are available mid-may through mid- September. The campground operates under self-registration with reduced fees and facilities mid-april through mid-may, and mid-september through mid-october. It remains free of charge mid-october through mid-april, with one restroom open. The Tub Run Campground is located off Tub Run Road, on a large quiet cove of the lake. There are 101 sites 30 electric (30 & 50 amp), 12 walk-in/tent-only, 14 lakeside, and 45 basic. Showers are available during the recreation season, mid-may through early September. A swim area and boat launch are located within the campground exclusively for Tub Run campers. Tub Run is closed early September thorough mid-may. The Mill Run Campground is located in a wooded area on the Mill Run tributary, off the Friendsville-Addison Road/Route 53, in Maryland. All sites are non-electric. Showers are not available. A swim beach and boat launch are located within the campground, for use by both campers and day use visitors. Mill Run operates under self-registration early May through mid-september. It remains free of charge the rest of the year without facilities.

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