Buckaloons

Allegheny National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPennsylvania⭐ 4.3 (264)

🟢 25 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 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 3h ago.

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💡 In short

Buckaloons in Pennsylvania has 25 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, BUCK #50–BUCK #58 next to each othersites BUCK #41, #46, #47, #48, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #61, ELDB #10, #17, #35, #37, #38

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, ELDB #18–ELDB #25 next to each othersites 👥 GRP #Group Site, BUCK #43, #44, ELDB #14, #15, #16, #18, #19, #2, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #27, #29, #3, #30, #32, #33, #36, #39, #5, #6, #7

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites BUCK #60

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, BUCK #50–BUCK #58 next to each othersites BUCK #41, #46, #47, #48, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #60, #61, ELDB #17, #35, #37, #38

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites ELDB #10

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, ELDB #19–ELDB #22 next to each othersites BUCK #42, #43, #49, #59, ELDB #13, #19, #2, #20, #21, #22, #24, #25, #26, #27, #3, #31, #32, #33, #34, #36, #40, #5, #7

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites BUCK #44, ELDB #11, #18, #39, #9

Wed Sep 30 – Sat Oct 33 nightsbook these dates →sites ELDB #4

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

Group Shelter ElectricGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆264 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 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.

Is Buckaloons a good campground?

Buckaloons holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 264 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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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