Buckaloons Recreation Area

Located on the banks of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania, Buckaloons is a campground in the Allegheny National Forest, open from May to the end of October. It has approximately 61 campsites, several with electricity, plus a few doubles and a group site. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, as well as a boat launch and a small nature trail. It's a popular spot for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and picnicking. Rates range from $20 to $25 per night, depending on whether the site has electricity. Note: There are no water/sewer hookups at the campsites, but an RV dump station is available. And very convenient for campers: firewood is sold directly at the campground entrance.