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Buckaloons

Allegheny National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPennsylvania⭐ 4.3 (273)
Buckaloons
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🐕 Dogs: some sites only — 4 sites say no out of 65 with a published policy. Check the site before you book.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 14d ago.
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💡 In short

Buckaloons in Pennsylvania is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 17.9 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station17.9 midirections →
🔌 Charging station17.9 midirections →
🔌 Charging station19.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Buckaloons over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 4 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆272 ratings
5★157
4★70
3★24
2★13
1★8
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.2/4
AT&T2.9/4
T-Mobile2.9/4
Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buckaloons FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buckaloons?

Buckaloons in Pennsylvania takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Buckaloons when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buckaloons often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Buckaloons?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Buckaloons over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 4 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Buckaloons a good campground?

Buckaloons holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 273 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Buckaloons?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Buckaloons, Verizon rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 124 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Buckaloons located?

Buckaloons is located in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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