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.

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I haven't been back to Allegany in some time, but my family frequented the park when I was younger. It's really an amazing place for a family trip since there are cabins! Our family of 6 fit comfortably in one cabin when we were all small. There's beaches, guided nature trails, biking, hiking. Basically, Allegany has it all. Do not miss the thunder rocks, they're really, really enjoyable.

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Cabins feel rustic but are new (2014?) and modern. Had everything we needed for a weekend with extended family, almost like a hotel in what they supply. Open all year. Allegany State Park is nearby for hiking, snowshoeing, XC skiing, leaf peeping,etc.

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After the last bad winter storm we had (2/2018) trees fell all over the park, including on my favorite hiking trails. Hemlock Hollow and Conservation Trails were grueling hikes this week, with a downed tree or 3 every 20 yards or so. There is cleanup going on, but it's going to be a while to make these trails relaxing and enjoyable again (as tough as it was, it was still enjoyable in hindsight… definitely not easy by any means, though).

ETA: 10/2019 The trail has been cleared since this storm and is a very enjoyable hike.  Kudos to ASP staff for trail maintenance!

The camping is always great, but...

The water is easy to find, bathrooms are available with showers, and the options are tents, cabins, or RV camping. Do not leave food out. The bears are very ambitious.

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