Established Camping
Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
Allegany Parallel Bova Loops, near Allegany State Park, is a fantastic spot for those who love the great outdoors. With options for tent camping and cozy cabins, it’s a versatile place that caters to different camping styles.
The campground is known for its spacious sites and easy access to water and bathrooms, complete with showers. One visitor mentioned, “The water is easy to find, bathrooms are available with showers,” which makes it a breeze to stay clean while enjoying nature. Just a heads up—keep your food secured; the local bears are quite the opportunists!
If you’re into hiking, you’ll find plenty of trails to explore, though some have faced challenges from past storms. Reviewers have praised the trail maintenance, noting that the staff does a great job keeping things in shape. As one camper put it, “The trail has been cleared since this storm and is a very enjoyable hike.”
With Allegany State Park right next door, you can dive into activities like hiking, snowshoeing, and leaf peeping, depending on the season. Families will appreciate the variety of options, from guided nature trails to biking paths. One happy camper reminisced about their family trips, saying, “It’s really an amazing place for a family trip since there are cabins!”
Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape or a longer adventure, Allegany Parallel Bova Loops has the charm and amenities to make your stay memorable.
Description
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Allegany State Park
<font color="red"><b>PLEASE BE ADVISED: </b><li> <b>Permits for all cottage reservations are non-transferable. Only the Primary Occupant listed on the reservation will be permitted to check in.</b>
</li> <li>Check-In/Check-Out is 3PM Check-In/11AM Check-Out.<br> </li> <li>Until further notice: Bedding will be provided however beds will no longer be made by staff. </li></font>The Parallel, Bova and Cain Hollow Cottages are operated under a private-sector partner under contract with State Parks and are located within Allegany State Park.
This 65,000-acre park is known for its primitive, forested valleys, un-glaciated landscape, fall leaves, and wildlife. Walkers, runners, and bicycle riders can take advantage of the five miles of paved trails. The Park has some of the finest groomed cross country skiing and mountain bike trails in the Northeast. Snowmobilers are attracted to Allegany State Park for its 90 miles of groomed snowmobile trail. Other activities include bird watching, fishing, hunting, picnicking, snowshoeing, canoeing, and horseback riding.
Park Rules & Information: - <font color="red"><b>PLEASE NOTE: Permits for all cottage reservations are non-transferable. Only the Primary Occupant listed on the reservation will be permitted to check in.</b> </font>
- Check-In/Check-Out is 3PM Check-In/11AM Check-Out.
- Until further notice: Bedding will be provided however beds will no longer be made by staff.
- Allegany State Park Hunting Guidelines (click on the Hunting tab): parks.ny.gov
- Bear Notice: Be advised that you're camping in bear country. Do not leave food, garbage, coolers, or other containers unattended as they can attract bears. Wildlife policy will be provided at check-in.
- The Access Pass/Lifetime Liberty Pass is NOT accepted for the Bova, Parallel, and Cain Hollow Cottages.
- Tents are NOT permitted in the cottage areas.
- Smoking is NOT permitted in any of the cottages.
- Valid reservations allow 1 vehicle free entry at tollbooths. Additional vehicles must pay the first time through and will be issued car passes upon registration.
- BOVA Cottages are located in the Red House Area. PARALLEL and CAIN HOLLOW Cottages are located in the Quaker Area.
- Peak Season runs from the end of June to the end of August each year. During this time the cottages require a 7 or 14-night minimum stay. Non-peak season requires a 2-night minimum.
<u>Bova Cottages - Peak Season</u>
1 to 8 - Sunday to Sunday
9 to 15 - Saturday to Saturday
<u>Parallel Cottages - Peak Season</u>
1 to 8 - Sunday to Sunday
9 to 15 - Saturday to Saturday
<u>Cottages at Cain Hollow - Peak Season</u>
1 to 5 - Friday to Friday
6 to 10 - Sunday to Sunday
11 to 15 - Monday to Monday
ATTENTION PET OWNERS:
- Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted).
- At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff.
- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times.
- Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them.
- Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet.
- Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site.
- Pets are permitted in Bova Cottages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Parallel Cottages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 14; and Cain Hollow Cottages 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, 12.
- Additional cleaning and/or damage charges may be deducted from your security deposit.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME.
LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site.
Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy
Location
Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park is located in New York
Directions
From I-86/Rt.17 (Southern Tier Expressway): To get to the Red House Area, use Exits 19 & 20; to get to the Quaker Area, take Exit 18. From Rt. 219: Follow 219 to I-86/Rt.17 west; or from Bradford, PA, take Interstate Parkway to the Quaker Area entrance. 716-354-9121
Address
2373 ASP Rte 1 Ste 3
Salamanca, NY 14779
Coordinates
42.05333307 N
78.80972254 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Erie
- 1 hr 41 min from Buffalo
- 2 hrs 41 min from Rochester
- 3 hrs 4 min from State College
