Nautical Mile Campground & Marina is a family-friendly campground and marina located along the Allegheny River in Pool 8 and Armstrong Trail. Amenities include electric, water, and sewage hookups. An on-site boat launch and boat dockage are available, and seasonal visitors and weekenders are welcomed.
The Allegheny River Development Corporation’s (ARDC) goal is to keep the locks and dams on the Allegheny River operational and secure by seeking necessary funding, maximizing hours of lock operations for all users, promoting recreational boating, lobbying for equal representation in government spending, promoting commercial navigation, and promoting economic growth as it pertains to recreation and commercial navigation in the communities that border the Allegheny River.
For updates on the Allegheny River 2022 lock operation dates and hours, visit ARDC’s website or Facebook page.
The Arrowhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a cold water conservation and education organization focusing on the protection and restoration of local trout streams and watersheds.
Bear Ridge Campground & RV Resort is a 65-acre pet-friendly campground featuring RV hookups, lakeside cabins, primitive tent sites, and a lodge and pavilion. Amenities include electric, water, and sewage hookups, a swimming pool, and cabin rentals.
Boulder on the Water is a privately-owned campground and marina located where the Allegheny meets the Kiskiminetas. This pet-friendly facility has electric, water, and sewage hookups.
Located in the scenic foothills along the Allegheny River, the Cogley House B & No B Lodging is a resort home with two spaces available for rent and 23 riverfront seasonal campsites.
The pet-friendly Creekbend Campground boasts peaceful, low-profile camping with a picnic area and a 9-hole golf course near Mahoning Creek Lake and Dam. Water and electric hookups are available.
Crooked Creek Horse Park is a 97+ acre multi-use facility and horse park offering everything for horse enthusiasts, from horse shows and rodeos to clinics and trail and endurance rides. The park provides first-come, first-serve primitive campsites, hookup sites, and stall rentals with horseback riding trails. Amenities include water and electric hookups and internet access. Located at the north end of Crooked Creek Lake, Crooked Creek Horse Park has approximately 30 miles of permanently marked trails. The most popular trails are out and back, but there are loops available. These trails are challenging for experienced riders but not too difficult for novice riders and feature varying terrains. The trail system is maintained by volunteers from the Fort Armstrong Horsemen’s Association.
Crooked Creek Lake offers pet-friendly primitive camping opportunities with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities and Tunnelville Beach.
Find your happy place at this cozy, pet-friendly campground situated along Mahoning Creek in Dayton, home of the Dayton Fair. Amenities include water and electric hookups, cabin rentals, organized activities, and internet access.
Goodman’s Bait & Tackle is a locally-owned bait and tackle shop selling live bait, tackle, fishing and hunting licenses, kayak permits, and more.
Presented by the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce, the Kittanning Boat Races: Riverbration is an annual weekend-long APBA powerboat racing event full of fun, excitement, and thrills for the whole family. This free event offers live entertainment, children’s activities, exhibitors, and other activities.
For over 50 years, Leechburg Area Pool (LAP) has been a source of community connection and recreation. Tucked away in a quiet wooded area of Gilpin-Leechburg Park, the public pool features a high dive, slide, sand volleyball court, giant checkerboard, Gaga ball pit, baby pool, and an ADA lift. Pavilions are available for rent, and there are themed nights held throughout the season.
Unwind in the great outdoors at this family-friendly campground, where you’ll find activities all season long. Amenities at this pet-friendly facility include electric, water, and sewage hookups, a swimming pool, organized activities, and internet access.
Find eco-campsites, a tree cabin, and recreation area featuring a private pond at Muddy Myst, a pet-friendly campground. Amenities include a swimming pool and cabin rentals.
Located between Locks 8 and 9 on the Allegheny River, Redbank Valley Outfitters offers kayak rentals and shuttle services in the Allegheny River and the Redbank and Mahoning Creeks, as well as shuttles for biking the Armstrong and Redbank Trails.
New in 2023, RiverRiders Rentals is a rental company located in East Brady! This family-owned and operated business has kayaks, tubes, and bikes available to rent and provides shuttle services for your outdoor adventures!
Kayak Trips:
- Emlenton to Foxburg – Approx. 2 hours
- Foxburg to Parker – Approx. 2 hours
- Emlenton to Parker – Approx. 4 hours
- Parker to East Brady – Approx. 8 hours
- Emlenton to Foxburg – Approx. 4 hours
- Foxburg to Parker – Approx. 4 hours
- Emlenton to Parker – Approx. 8 hours
- Shuttles will go as far as P10 – Rosston Boat Ramp (30 miles on the trail to East Brady), or Gumtown Park in New Bethlehem for the Redbank Valley Trail (25 miles on the trail to East Brady). Further distances may be discussed for an additional fee.
Rivers Edge Campground and Marina is a campground situated along the Allegheny River just below Lock 9 with camper and pull-in rentals, primitive tent sites, boat slip rentals, and more. Amenities include electric, water, and sewage hookups, internet access, and organized activities. Launch your boat or jet ski from the marina and enjoy all that the Allegheny has to offer.
Rosston Eddy Marina, the only full-service marina in Armstrong County, is located on the Allegheny River in Ford City. They have a full-time repair Marine Shop and a well-stocked Marine Store for all of your boating needs.
Scott’s Scuba Service is a PADI 5 Star Center located in Freeport offering scuba lessons and courses. Their retail shop offers a variety of scuba and snorkeling products from leaders in the industry, and they service gear in-house. Their travel program takes divers on both local adventures and global excursions.
Silver Canoe Campground offers pet-friendly, year-round camping with full hook-ups, a heated pool, an activities center, and cabin rentals. Amenities include electric, water, and sewage hookups, a swimming pool, cabin rentals, internet access, and organized activities. There are also two venues for your party needs: a game room for smaller events and a banquet hall for up to 120 guests. The event venue can accommodate lakeside weddings, and guests have full use of the campground facilities, including the swimming pool, boat rentals, playground, and more.
Formerly Scrubgrass OHV Park, Ben Franklin Range has over 65 miles of scenic trails featuring hill climbs, mud pits, and rock crawling gardens. This family-friendly OHV park hosts rides monthly and welcomes all off-road vehicles. The training facility sits on 1,100+ acres and will have the capability to host a variety of training and events.
Bear Ridge Campground & RV Resort is a 65-acre pet-friendly campground featuring RV hookups, lakeside cabins, primitive tent sites, and a lodge and pavilion. Amenities include electric, water, and sewage hookups, a swimming pool, and cabin rentals.
Widnoon Soft Serve goes above and beyond in creating one-of-a-kind ice cream confections, including ice cream nachos. Visit their Facebook page for weekly sundae and ice cream flavors.
Unwind in the great outdoors at this family-friendly campground, where you’ll find activities all season long. Amenities at this pet-friendly facility include electric, water, and sewage hookups, a swimming pool, organized activities, and internet access.
Robinson’s Greenhouse & Farmer’s Market is a greenhouse and farmer’s market selling a variety of flowers and local seasonal produce, giftware, jams, jellies, and pickled items, and more.
Valray Farm, established in 2018, is a first-generation farm in Western PA offering natural, pasture-raised pork, whole chickens and turkeys, and free-range eggs. They also sell chicks, pullets, and piglets and run a blog where they share tips and tricks on how to grow food and care for livestock. In the future, they will host online classes and training events on the farm.
Faith Farm, established in 2021, is an equestrian center located in Adrian.
Becca Bowser of Keystone Professional Farrier Service is a farrier specializing in corrective and natural trims for light and mini horses, donkeys, mules, goats, and more. Keystone also does emergency calls and will travel for clients.
Whispering Pines Farms is a local farm offering pumpkin picking, sleigh rides, and seasonal events, including summer farm camps. Whispering Pines also sells beef, pork, chicken, and turkey.
Conveniently located in the scenic woodlands of northwestern Pennsylvania, Leisure Acres Llamas is a one-stop resource for llamas and llama information. Since 1989, Chuck and Sonja Leach have operated Leisure Acres Llamas with one goal in mind: to help others discover the joys and pleasures of owning and appreciating these delightful animals.
Rivers Edge Campground and Marina is a campground situated along the Allegheny River just below Lock 9 with camper and pull-in rentals, primitive tent sites, boat slip rentals, and more. Amenities include electric, water, and sewage hookups, internet access, and organized activities. Launch your boat or jet ski from the marina and enjoy all that the Allegheny has to offer.
Find eco-campsites, a tree cabin, and recreation area featuring a private pond at Muddy Myst, a pet-friendly campground. Amenities include a swimming pool and cabin rentals.
Watters Landing is the newest waterfront development in Armstrong County offering luxury cedar log homes and numerous amenities, including a community marina, lodge and pavilion, and ferry access to Rails to Trails. The community also offers boat rentals, concerts, farmers’ markets, food trucks, and other events.
M&L Stables is a family-owned and operated facility offering horseback riding lessons, training, trail rides, and boarding and shoeing services for visitors and locals alike.
Initially started in 1909 as Dentici Produce, Beck Quality Wholesale Produce is a staple for quality produce, exceptional customer service, and tradition.
Recently reopened under new management, River Hawk Grill is open six days a week and serves a menu of great homecooked food.
Twin Pines is a bar and restaurant serving delicious homemade food in a friendly atmosphere.
Bench Racers is a gas station and convenience store with quality fuel at competitive prices. They also offer a variety of fresh homemade food, baked goods, and hot daily specials to meet their customers’ needs.
Situated along the Allegheny River, the Allegheny Mariner is a unique spot to dine, drink, and enjoy some company with friends and family.
Emerald City Gymnastics is a gymnastics center providing quality professional instruction in a safe and positive environment for preschool-aged children, tumbling, and non-competitive gymnasts.