Crooked Creek Lake
Campground in Ford City, PA
Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted. Since its completion in 1940, the project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $548 million.
Crooked creek also stores water and releases it downstream during dry periods to improve water quality and quantity for domestic and industrial use, navigation, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.
Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted. Since its completion in 1940, the project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $548 million.
Crooked creek also stores water and releases it downstream during dry periods to improve water quality and quantity for domestic and industrial use, navigation, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.
Amenities
Shade
BBQ
Grills/Fire ring
Picnic table
Fire pit
Booking for this campground is not enabled yet
For information regarding reservations and more information, contact this campground directly.
Get there in a sweet RV
Discover the best of what’s around
/-79.5142222,40.7135917,10,0/1260x720@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3V0ZG9vcnN5IiwiYSI6ImNqdndtZzBhbDRlZzE0M29qdXJ0aXRrOHMifQ.toN1mcopGp7Yn5DH_YZRzA&logo=false&attribution=false)
Highlights
Camping
Hiking
Picnicking
Wildlife viewing
Hunting
Boating
Location
Park Main Road Ford City PA 16226
40.7135917° N, 79.5142222° W
Outdoorsy uses public information to populate this page.
Campground hosts can claim this page to customize and keep this information up to date.
