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See the Crooked Creek Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: Take Route 28 North from Pittsburgh. Take the exit onto PA Route 28 North/U.S. Route 422
East toward Kittanning/Indiana. Go across bridge and take Exit A to merge onto PA Route 66
South to Ford City. You will drive through Ford City and stay on Route 66 South. Make a left
at Dam Road (State Route 2019)
Factoid: At Crooked Creek Lake we provide multiple recreational opportunities. We have six
pavilions that may be reserved a year in advance for picnics, special events, and
celebrations. There is a 45 site campground for trailers and tents. A public boat/kayak
launch for all water related sports and leisures. Crooked Creek lake is an exceptional
fishery for any fisherman. We also have three PA Game Commission managed food plots
located at the project for public hunting use. Our project amenities consist of
playgrounds, baseball fields, volleyball courts, a dedicated public beach, and a disc golf
course. Crooked Creek Lake suits close to all recreational needs.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
5 Recreation areas at Crooked Creek Lake
Crooked Creek Lake Park
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A GS
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Q H
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Crooked Creek Outflow Area
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Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area
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Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area
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A GS
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Q H
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Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek
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A GS
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Corps Managed
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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