Willow Bay

Allegheny National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAllegheny National ForestPennsylvania⭐ 4.4 (405)

🟢 33 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 — 5 sites say no out of 108 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

Willow Bay in Pennsylvania has 33 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 →👥 20 in a row, ASPE #005–ASPE #024 next to each othersites ASPE #003, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #026, #027, DEER #075, #076, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #088, #091, #092, #093, #097, #099, #101, HEML #053, #054, #061, #071, OAK #036, #037, #038, #043, #044, #045, #049

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, DEER #102–DEER #104 next to each othersites ASPE #025, DEER #077, #087, #089, #090, #100, #102, #103, #104, HEML #052, #055, #056, #063, #070, OAK #031, #032, #035, #040, #041

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 OAK #046 & OAK #047 next to each othersites OAK #046, #047

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 18 in a row, ASPE #005–ASPE #022 next to each othersites ASPE #003, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #024, #026, #027, DEER #075, #076, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #088, #091, #092, #093, #097, #099, #101, HEML #053, #071, OAK #036, #037, #038, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #049

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites DEER #072, OAK #050

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, DEER #102–DEER #104 next to each othersites ASPE #001, #023, #025, DEER #073, #074, #077, #100, #102, #103, #104, HEML #054, #055, #058, #061, #062, #064, #066, OAK #031, #033, #034, #035, #040, #041, #042

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →sites HEML #070

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites ASPE #028, DEER #090, #095, HEML #067

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ASPE #003 — Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 3 — **Site ASPE #003** · Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 3USDA Forest Service

Campsite ASPE #005 — Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 5 — **Site ASPE #005** · Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 5USDA Forest Service

Campsite ASPE #006 — Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 6 — **Site ASPE #006** · Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 6USDA Forest Service

Campsite ASPE #007 — Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 7 — **Site ASPE #007** · Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 7USDA Forest Service

Campsite ASPE #008 — Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 8 — **Site ASPE #008** · Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 8USDA Forest Service

Campsite ASPE #009 — Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 9 — **Site ASPE #009** · Willow Bay Recreation Area: Site 9USDA Forest Service

🔭 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

Cabin ElectricGroup Picnic AreaStandard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆405 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Willow Bay FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Willow Bay?

Willow Bay 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 Willow Bay when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Willow Bay 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 Willow Bay a good campground?

Willow Bay holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 405 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Willow Bay located?

Willow Bay 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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