Willow Bay Rec Area
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Willow Bay Rec Area is a National Forest campground near Bradford, Pennsylvania.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Willow Bay Rec Area sits inside Allegheny National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,410 ft
41.9889, -78.9175 in McKean. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Willow Bay Rec Area?
No. Willow Bay Rec Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Willow Bay Rec Area?
Camping at Willow Bay Rec Area costs Single Site: $20 per night.
Is there drinking water at Willow Bay Rec Area?
Yes, Willow Bay Rec Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Willow Bay Rec Area?
Willow Bay Rec Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Willow Bay Rec Area
Willow Bay - Sites
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- Free
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- Single Site: $12 per night
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- Single Site: $12 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Bradford and campgrounds in McKean.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30