Hooks Brook Campground: A Rustic Adventure in Russell, PA

15 reviews

Hooks Brook Campground Introduce

Welcome to Hooks Brook Campground, located in Russell, PA 16345. As a part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Hooks Brook offers a rustic camping experience for those seeking an adventure off the beaten path. You can reach them at (814) 362-4613 or +1 814-362-4613.

Based on customer reviews, Hooks Brook Campground presents a unique set of conditions. Access is primarily by water or a significant hike, contributing to its secluded atmosphere. However, potential campers should be aware of certain limitations. There is no fresh water available on site, as the well is capped off. Additionally, some campsites, particularly those on the outer edges, are reported to be in a state of disrepair, with rotted picnic tables and unusable fire rings. There are restrooms, but no garbage cans, meaning it is a pack in, pack out facility.

The campground appears to attract a diverse crowd, which has led to reports of noise, including loud radios, loose dogs, and firecrackers. Choosing a campsite further from the center may mitigate some noise issues. Also there is a report of a lack of shared firewood.

However, some visitors have reported a great time, the level and trenched sites are appreciated, and the location is unique. Therefore, potential campers should be aware of the following:

Access by water or significant hike
No fresh water available
Some campsites in disrepair
Potential for noise
Pack in, pack out policy (no garbage cans)
Restroom facilities available
Lack of shared firewood

Hooks Brook Campground offers a rustic and potentially challenging camping experience. If you are seeking a remote and adventurous getaway and are prepared for the limited amenities, this campground may be a suitable destination. Contact them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Details

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Location

Pennsylvania Warren County Russell

Customer Reviews

4.0

15 reviews

Rod Reidnauer

Jun 25, 2022

NO FRESH WATER AT CAMPGROUND! The well is capped off. My second stop of my week of canoe camping, found better developed sites, that were level and properly trenched for rain runoff. However, many sites, particularly the ones nearest the outer limits of the campground, were badly neglected, picnic tables rotted beyond use, and fire rings, from years of ground erosion, suspended high above the ground, making them useless for cooking on. Apparently, Hooks Brook is the campground city folk come to stay. Many noisy people blaring radios, dogs running loose, firecrackers. Again, I stayed at the farthest fringe site that wasn't dilapidated, to avoiding the noise, but it didn't stop their dog from coming into my camp and nosing through my gear. Also, seems people don't leave firewood for others, like you commonly see in the BWCA, so I processed and left some for the next person.

Orange Dog

Aug 08, 2021

Accessible only by water or serious hike. There are restrooms, but no garbage cans. You bring it in, you bring it out. Had a great time!

Ben S

Sep 09, 2023

Bathrooms disgusting, picnic tables falling apart, and even some been abused and thrown upside down. Been camping on kinzua since it was free to camp and free to park. Now we have to pay for both and less maintenance is done now then back in the free days. Allegheny site management, where's all the money going???

J C

Sep 04, 2022

Pretty nice campground and their toiles remains quit clean than we expected, 99% of the campers respect the quiet hrs … remember bring $12 in cash for the campsite fees…

Collie H

Sep 29, 2019

Can only be realistically accessed by kayak or hiking to. Its rarely used and rarely maintained, but it does have a restroom and firepits.