Campgrounds and RV parks near Russell, PA

Russell sits in Warren County in northwest Pennsylvania, minutes from the New York border and on the doorstep of the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania's only national forest, which covers roughly 513,000 acres in the northwestern corner of the state. The area is defined by hardwood ridges, the Allegheny River, and the Allegheny Reservoir, which spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York and is completely surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest on the Pennsylvania side. At normal summer pool the reservoir is 27 miles long with 91 miles of shoreline. For RV travelers, that means quick access to water, forest roads, and a dense mix of federal, county, and private campgrounds within a short drive. Options near Russell range from full-service resorts to reservoir and forest sites. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Chautauqua County New York and Whispering Winds Campground appeal to families wanting hookups and amenities, while Red Oak Campground and Top-A-Rise Camping Area sit closer to the forest itself. Onoville Marina and Campground puts RVs on the New York shore of the reservoir with direct boating access. Warren, PA is the nearest supply town for groceries, fuel, and propane, and Jamestown, NY is a short drive north for larger errands.

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds around the Allegheny Reservoir, including Willow Bay, Dewdrop, Kiasutha, and Red Bridge, are reserved through Recreation.gov. Most Recreation.gov sites use a rolling six-month booking window that opens at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on the calendar day six months before arrival. Check individual facility pages under Seasons and Fees for the exact window and season dates. Private parks each use their own system. Onoville Marina and Campground books through Campspot, and transient campsites can be reserved for a maximum of 30 days within any 60 day period, with a three-night minimum in July and August and on all holidays. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Chautauqua County New York, Red Oak Campground, Top-A-Rise Camping Area, and Whispering Winds Campground each take reservations directly through their own websites or phone lines. For summer weekends and any holiday, book two to three months out at minimum.