Tracy Ridge, near Bradford, Pennsylvania, is a remote campground that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With large, private sites surrounded by towering trees, it’s perfect for those who want to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

This campground is a great base for hiking, with about 15 trail segments accessible right from your site. Visitors have noted the rustic charm of the area, appreciating the lack of excessive grooming that gives it a more natural feel. As one camper put it, “If you like the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere and extreme fresh air, this is the place for you!”

Amenities are minimal, but you’ll find vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water. Campers have mentioned that the sites are spacious and often quiet, making it easy to relax and soak in the scenery. Just remember to bring your own firewood, as it’s not available on-site.

For those looking to explore, the nearby Kinzua Dam and Rim Rock hiking trail offer additional outdoor adventures. Whether you’re camping with friends or bringing the family, Tracy Ridge provides a serene setting where you can truly connect with nature.

## Overview

 Tracy Ridge Campground is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles from Bradford, Pennsylvania. Allegheny Reservoir is just minutes away. Hikers enjoy exploring the 33-mile Tracy Ridge Trail System, which inclused 10 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Tracy Ridge campground is operated by Allegheny Site Management under a concession permit. Hand-pumped water is only available in Loop E. 
## Recreation

 Hiking and backpacking possibilities abound in the Tracy Ridge Recreation Area. The trail system of interconnecting loops begins at the campground, and offers offers excellent day hikes. The main trail in the system is the Tracy Ridge trail, which circles the campground and drops down to the North Country National Scenic trail before climbing up the ridge back to the campground, making an approximate 16-mile loop. On the ridge above Tracy Run, there are two shorter loops for the less intrepid, and a connector to Johnnycake Trail, which goes from the loop around the campground down Johnnycake Run to the North Country Trail along the Reservoir. Connector trails off the North Country and Tracy Ridge trails lead to two primitive campgrounds on the Reservoir's shores: Handsome Lake and Hopewell. These two campgrounds are only accessed by foot or boat, and - with 3 other boat access campgrounds - are the only legal way to camp along the shore of the reservoir. The Bullis Hollow Trail leads east of the Tracy Ridge Recreation Area, heading for the city of Bradford and the Marilla Trail System on the Bradford Water Authority property approximately 8 miles away. Boat access to the Allegheny Reservoir is nearby at Willow Bay Recreation Area, for developed access, or Sugar Bay for primitive access. 
## Natural Features

 The campground is situated in a mature oak stand on top of a hill, surrounded by streams and rock formations, at an elevation of 2,245 feet. The Allegheny Reservoir is approximately 5 miles from Tracy Ridge.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 25-mile-long Allegheny Reservoir. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (814) 363-9090.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Cancellations or changes must be made through Recreation.gov

Tracy Ridge

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This isn’t next to the Allegheny River but you can hike to it from here. Nice simple site to enjoy nature. Pros: very large sites, very densely wooded, lovely in fall, good day hikes nearby, pretty empty, pit toilets, water, open year round. Cons: no tent-only area but there were no RVs there in early autumn.  


Good hiking in this area 

I have visited this area many times, always with a tent. The majority of time without a reservation and always have a nice selection of sites with quiet dispersed neighbors. This area also is pay as you stay when you arrive. Scenery is pleasant and hiking is a joy. My big draw is moderate seclusion.

Serene camping

This is a wilderness area campground. The sites a beautiful, but there are little to no amenities. The only water was from a hand pump at the far end of the loop, near the pit toilets. Loved this place.

Secluded wilderness campground

This review will be based on tent camping not w an rv. I 1st came here in late 90’s w friends from school. If you like The feeling of being in the middle of nowhere and extreme fresh air this is the place for you! Lots are huge and never crowed. I think there’s 3 loops still open , 1 closed. Last time we went it was a honor system - put $ in envelope at box near entrance . Ranger might come by to check people and payment - and he/ she may not. There are no hook up electric /water ... just you and nature . Kinzua dam is about 40-45 min drive . Rim rock is a great hiking trail/park you ll pass on way to dam. Before that and much closer to Tracy ridge is boat launch or fishing area . Whether you’re going w a group to get a little crazy or you have young children that will enjoy just being in the woods and learning primitive style camping methods there’s enough space that all will enjoy. We have a camper now and will Definitely visit this place after we get a inverter/ generator .. ya spoiled now hahaha I can’t think of better camp spot for your dogs either ... as long as they listen they ll be able to stretch their legs a little too. Oh and the trail system for hiking is great too, one trail head takes to to the reservoir due East . There a also a campground out on main rd to the north just past a lil camp/country store that lets you pay couple bucks to shower there . Plenty of dead wood around to not even worry about bringing firewood and plenty of options for hanging multiple hammocks 😎  I’ve camped here maybe 15x over the yrs and still my favorite primitive get away.

My favorite primitive Camp!

Arrived to a nearly empty campground. Only a few people on a weekday. 

No firewood on site, so bring it with ya. Really good, cold water from the well!

Little bit of Verizon coverage. 

Bad news - Gypsy moths are everywhere!!!!

Really cool, remote spot

It was a nice campground,  affordable,  Access to hiking trails,  I was confused by the water pumps honestly.  Only slight cell service for at&amp;t

Nice campground

Remote and quiet campground. About 20% occupied on a weekend in early August. We claimed one of the many FF sites that were open. Sites are all large with privacy between, generally level, partial or full shade. Lots of very tall trees. Vault toilets, pumps for potable water. Intermittent Verizon service with a mobile router and external antenna. There are about 15 hiking trail segments accessible from this campground, so great base for hiking. This campground has a rustic feeling and is not as groomed as others nearby, such as Red Bridge. Many sites are closed and not maintained. After settling into our wooded site, we noticed some large dead limbs high above our trailer, but took our chances and had no incidents.

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