This boat-in island campground sits on the Allegheny River near Tidioute, accessible only by watercraft or hiking cleared trails that connect to the main camping area. The private operation includes a cabin alongside tent camping spots, with maintained pathways throughout the wooded island. Basic amenities include restrooms, showers, and picnic tables, while campfires are permitted with firewood available for purchase.
Campers can paddle directly to the island after river trips, making it a convenient base for multi-day paddling itineraries. The surrounding river environment stays notably quiet, and the lack of artificial lighting creates conditions for viewing fireflies after dark. Cell service remains available despite the remote setting. For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds around Tidioute provide additional options along this stretch of the Allegheny River corridor.
Description
🏞Allegheny Riverfront camping on a private island!
Private Island 5 minutes away from Tidioute, PA.
🏕Campsites
🌳Treehouse
🏞Cabin and whole island rental
🛶Kayak rentals & shuttle available
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPrivate Island w/ Paddle Moor Co. is located in Pennsylvania near Tidioute
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Erie, PA
- 1 hr 49 min from Youngstown, OH
- 2 hrs from Buffalo, NY
- 2 hrs 9 min from Pittsburgh, PA



