fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Morrison Boat Access Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
34named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (98.5 mi)
48.6 mibike trails within 5 mi (27.4 rated) · kid-friendly

How it compares

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Rimrock Hiking Loop0.1 mi6.7USFS
Asl #19 Longhouse Scenic0.6 mi9.0USFS
Kinzua Connector1.1 mi1.8USFS
Jrembt - Elijah1.1 mi6.9USFS
Jrembt - Bald Eagle1.2 mi1.8USFS
North Country National Scenic1.3 mi16.3USFS
Black Bear1.3 mi1.7USFS
Rimrock Ski1.6 mi2.7USFS
Morrison Hiking Loop1.6 mi4.5USFS
Rimrock Road Ski1.7 mi2.7USFS
Sams Rocks1.7 mi1.7USFS
Rimrock Overlook1.8 mi1.1USFS

+ 22 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

48.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 5.5 miIntermediate: 17.6 miExpert: 3.7 miExpert (double black): 0.6 miUnrated: 21.2 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 5.5 mi of green-rated trail

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Rimrock Hiking Loop0.1 mi6.7UnratedUSFS
Elijah1.1 mi5.7BlueOSM
Kinzua Connector1.1 mi1.8UnratedUSFS
Bald Eagle1.2 mi1.8BlackOSM
Black Bear1.3 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Morrison Hiking Loop1.6 mi4.5UnratedUSFS
Sams Rocks1.7 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Grouse1.8 mi0.4Green✓OSM
Rimrock Overlook1.8 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Laurel Extension1.9 mi1.7BlueOSM
Laurel1.9 mi0.6BlueOSM
Dew Drop2.0 mi1.5BlueOSM

+ 19 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDivingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Chappel Bay Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
1.5PA—— — —— ?36 (110.2 mi)
Dewdrop
Allegheny National Forest
1.8PA—71 — 50 ftyes Reserve34 (88.6 mi)
Hemlock Run Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
2.6PA—— — —— ?35 (90.9 mi)
Kiasutha
Allegheny National Forest
2.9PA—91 E 50A W S 45 ftyes Reserve26 (95.1 mi)
Old State Road Campground
Private campground
3.5PA—— — —— ?38 (90.7 mi)
Root Run Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
3.7PA—— — —— ?18 (82.8 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 … read the full description on Recreation.gov