The forest may be green, but there’s plenty of blue water in this neck of the woods. Put in a canoe, launch the kayak, or start up the motor… Our area offers something for everyone.
Kinzua Dam
Totally surrounded by forest, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir are at the heart of one of the largest and most popular outdoor recreation complexes in the northeastern United States.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to visit the reservoir and discover a diversity of year-round recreational opportunities that will delight the outdoor enthusiast.
The Allegheny Reservoir spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York. In Pennsylvania, the reservoir is completely surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest; and in New York State by Allegany State Park and the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation.
Boating
The Kinzua-Wolf Run Marina and six boat launches located within the National Forest provide ready access onto the waters of the reservoirs. There are also two swim beaches and several scenic picnic areas available for a day of fun and relaxation with family and friends. House boat rentals are available from the Kinzua Wolf Run Marina.
Kinzua Wolf Run Marina
Willow Bay Campground / Cabins / Boat Rentals
Camping / Lodging
The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) provides thousands of acres of outdoor fun in both developed recreation areas and rustic backwoods sites. Ten campgrounds of varying sizes and facilities are available. The Dewdrop, Kiasutha, Red Bridge, Tracy Ridge, and Willow Bay campgrounds provide campsites suitable for trailers and motor homes as well as tents. The remaining five campgrounds are only accessible by either hiking or boating. These sites provide a rustic setting for lake shore camping and a convenient stop-over while hiking the North Country National Scenic Trail or one of several loop trails which traverse the National Forest.
ANF Camping Reservations
Nearby Camping / Cabins / Lodging
Fishing
The Allegheny Reservoir produced the New York and Pennsylvania State Record for walleye, and New York State’s Record Channel Catfish was caught in the Allegheny River.
Pennsylvania Fishing Regulations
The forest, which encompasses 513,257 acres, is within easy driving distance of several metropolitan areas in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada. A wide choice of lodging, dining and visitor services are readily available in the nearby towns of Bradford, Kane, Marshburg and Lantz Corners. Over 600 miles of trails crisscross the ridges and valleys of the Allegheny National Forest. It provides opportunities for hunting, fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, boating, mountain biking, riding ATV’s, boat/camping and more.
Allegheny National Forest
Bradford Ranger Office
Rt. 56
Marshburg, PA 16701
814-363-6000
Allegheny National Forest
Camping Reservations
In nearby New York State, Allegany State Park’s 65,000 acres contains two major recreation areas and many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Allegany’s recreation areas also provide hiking, biking and cross-country skiing trails, picnic areas, and swim beaches. Almost the entire portion of Allegheny’s New York shoreline is bounded by the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation of Indians. The Seneca Indians have a long and rich history in the area. A museum containing exhibits on the history, culture, and folklore of the Seneca is located in the city of Salamanca.
Allegany State Park
2373 ASP, Rte 1, Suite 3
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-354-9121
Seneca Nation of Indians
G.R. Plummer Building
P.O. Box 231
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-1790
West of Bradford on Route 59, this important flood control dam has created a vast waterway known as the Allegheny Reservoir. Completed in 1965 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the 25-Mile elongated lake fills nearly 100 miles of forested shoreline. Recreational opportunities at Kinzua are legendary: picture a sparkling lake surrounded by forest and you have the perfect setting for your next vacation.
Day-to-day operations of the flood control dam take place on the site. Visitors are welcome to walk out onto a portion of the dam to take photographs and view the sights.
Enjoy two nights stay at the Kane Manor Inn and sample the local fare and libations including a $50 voucher at Table 105, Kane’s foremost American bistro, wine tasting/meat and cheese tray at Flickerwood Winery ($15 value) and beer tasting or two full glasses of craft beer at our local Logyard Brewing ($12 value). Kane, PA is Trail Central™ and located on the Knox & Kane Rail Trail (2 blocks from the Inn) and adjacent to numerous trails for hiking, biking and winter sports. The total package is $299.00 plus tax for two adults.
Kane Manor Inn
230 Clay St.
Kane, PA 16735
814-837-6522
kmi@kanemanorinn.com
Lantz Corners Getaway is centrally located to all the great fishing areas. Fishing for Value Package includes one overnight stay and one $10 food & beverage voucher for the Barrelhouse Restaurant – all for only $70.00 plus tax. Phone for reservations at 814-778-5391, and mention the Fishing for Value Package for this special pricing. Extended nights & group pricing also available.
Lantz Corners Getaway and Conference Center
Intersection of Rt. 219 & Rt. 6
2952 Route 219
Kane, PA 16735
814-778-5391
lantzcornersgetaway@yahoo.com
Stay 2 nights and get 1 night free. Fee is $140.00 + tax for one person, or two people sharing a room. Walk to the Barrelhouse Restaurant & Pub next door, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Spend the evening relaxing around the fire pit. Call for reservations at 814-778-5391, and mention this Fly & Drive package for special pricing!
Lantz Corners Getaway and Conference Center
Intersection of Rt. 219 & Rt. 6
2952 Route 219
Kane, PA 16735
814-778-5391
lantzcornersgetaway@yahoo.com
Midweek Adventure Package
Package includes one night lodging at a Holiday Valley Property and a 3 hour Aerial Adventure starting at $249 for two people, midweek, tax included. Packages are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley, the Tamarack Club or a Holiday Valley Rental Management property.
The Inn at Holiday Valley
6081 Route 219 South
Ellicottville, NY 14731
716-699-2345
aneal@holidayvalley.com
Midweek Golf & Stay Package
Stay at the Inn and enjoy 2 days of golf with 18 holes per day, plus club cleaning and storage, and unlimited range balls at our practice facility. Up to two kids age 17 and under stay free. $549 for 2 nights for 2 adults.
Lodging is available at the course-side Inn at Holiday Valley, the course-side Tamarack Club and area condominiums, townhouses and homes managed by Holiday Valley.
The Inn at Holiday Valley
6081 Route 219 South
Ellicottville, NY 14731
716-699-2345
aneal@holidayvalley.com
Stay at the Best Western Bradford Inn, located within walking distance of downtown restaurants. Package includes 2 nights lodging, free hot breakfast bar, 4 bottles of bottled water, two ANF decals, and a bag of trail mix. $225.00* for 2 Adults, 2 nights.
* Does not include tax.
Plus Bradford Hiking Package – Bradford, PA
Best Western Bradford Inn
100 S. Davis Street
Bradford, PA 16701
814-362-4501
