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Established Camping

Kiasutha

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 5, 2024 through May 24, 2025.

Kiasutha, near Kane, Pennsylvania, is a fantastic spot for campers looking to enjoy the beauty of the Allegheny National Forest. With spacious sites surrounded by trees, it offers a nice balance of privacy and community, making it a great place for families and friends to gather.

The campground boasts a large beach area perfect for swimming and a boat launch for those who want to hit the water. Clean facilities, including flush toilets and a well-kept shower house, make it easy to stay comfortable during your stay. As one visitor noted, “The campground is absolutely beautiful. Clean and peaceful.”

For outdoor enthusiasts, Kiasutha is a gateway to numerous trails that lead to the lakeshore, providing ample opportunities for hiking and exploring. Plus, the nearby Kinzua Bridge and Zippo Lighter Museum are worth checking out if you’re looking for a little adventure beyond the campsite.

While some campers mentioned that the atmosphere can get lively, especially in certain areas, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cabin, Kiasutha offers a memorable camping experience in a stunning natural setting.

Description

National Forest

Allegheny National Forest

Overview

Kiasutha Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering countless water activities.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy the large, grassy beach for swimming and relaxing. A boat ramp and dock allow visitors to enjoy the vast lake for boating, and a paved trail leads to an accessible fishing pier. Campsites offer a variety of views and conditions, from shaded forest to views of the reservoir, primitive walk-in camping or RV camping with electric hook-up. Some sites are back-in and some are pull-through for easier access.

Natural Features

The Allegheny National Forest covers nearly half a million acres and is populated primarily with black cherry, maple and other hardwoods. The Kinzua Dam, built in 1965, impounds the Allegheny River to form the 25-mile-long Allegheny Reservoir. Since Kinzua Creek flowed into the Allegheny RIver, a part of it is also impounded, creating the Kinzua Arm. It is a little narrower than the main Allegheny Reservoir, allowing for a little more intimate connection between water and shore, and is not as subject to weather as the more open main reservoir. This campground sits on forested hills off the Longhouse Scenic Byway, a 29-mile loop that circles the Kinzua Creek Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (814) 363-9090.

Nearby Attractions

The Kinzua Dam and Bridge are within driving distance.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations and changes must be made through Recreation.gov

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Location

Kiasutha is located in Pennsylvania

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Kane, Pennsylvania, take State Highway 321 north for 10 miles, then turn onto Longhouse Scenic Drive and continue for a mile to the campground. From Warren, Pennsylvania, take State Highway 59 east for 13 miles, then turn south on Longhouse Scenic Drive and continue for 10 miles.

Coordinates

41.785 N
78.9025 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2023

Overall great campground

For the most part we loved this campground.

Pros - Sites are well spaced and most have plenty of trees in between.

Shower house is clean.

Multiple buildings with flush toilets throughout primitive section.

Large beach area for swimming.

Boat launch and dock.

Multitude of trails to get to lakeshore from different points in campground.

All of the roads and parking pads in the primitive section are paved.

Cons - The campground "host" in the primitive section was by far the loudest and most disruptive site in the entire campground for the 7 days we were there. Multiple dogs barking all day and night, people yelling and cussing at each other, giant fires every evening, screaming instructions to their children halfway across the campground.(Not the "manager" in the RV section)

Roads and parking spots in RV section are gravel, which would be fine, except for the ruts from water flow that need filled back in.

There are several RV sites that have the electrical boxes installed but supposedly never had the wires ran and so power is not available yet. The manager said it has been like that for quite a while now but will supposedly be fixed by next year (2024).

Site92
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Sam H., August 9, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022

Beautiful

There are some GREAT secluded spots IF you don’t have a dog. The dog specific campgrounds are small and spaced kind of close. I’d love to return and try one of the more secluded ones closer to the water.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Casey S., August 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Casey S., August 1, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2020

Another Great Option to Stay in ANF for Exploring

Second time visiting ANF area, this campground is equally as nice as DewDrop! Sites are spacious and separate from neighbors! Plenty of space for 2 tents! And everything including the restrooms are clean!

Fun little playground nearby too!

Also to note, we did not make reservations, but were able to drive through and pick open site we liked the most!

The front gate workers were kind and informative with giving advice on how to best explore the area! Including visiting Kinzua Bridge and the Zippo Lighter Museum!

Overall, would camp here again!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Katie , September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Katie , September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Katie , September 29, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 8, 2019

Busy family friendly and large group camps sites.

This was a nice retreat on the reservoir. We stayed for one night and enjoyed our stay. The beach is awesome and the facilities were good. Vicki our host was great with suggestions. This side of the reservoir is louder and busier than the other side, but still enjoyable.

  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Scott M., July 8, 2019
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Scott M., July 8, 2019
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Scott M., July 8, 2019
Reviewed May. 6, 2018

Kiasutha campground

First place I was ever able to actually see the milky way. Night sky's are so clear. Campground is absolutely beautiful. Clean and peaceful.

SiteOn the water
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Chuck H., May 6, 2018
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Chuck H., May 6, 2018
  • Review photo of Kiasutha by Chuck H., May 6, 2018
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Reviewed May. 6, 2018

Kiasutha state park

Beautiful campground on the allegany river. Very quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The campsites are not on top of each other and are separated by plenty of trees and brush. It is very clean and pristine campground.

SiteSight was on the water
Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Kiasutha have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Kiasutha has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Kiasutha?

    Kiasutha allows vehicles up to 99 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Kiasutha?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kiasutha, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Kiasutha have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kiasutha does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Kiasutha?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Kiasutha?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Kiasutha. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Kiasutha, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Kiasutha?

    There are 117 campsites at Kiasutha and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts