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Kelly Pines Campground

Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania

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As of September 2026, Kelly Pines Campground is a campground in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania with 9 campsites. Kelly Pines Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Kelly Pines Campground is located at 41.4854° N, 79.0091° W.

Kelly Pines Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Campsites at Kelly Pines Campground

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, horse riding.

About Kelly Pines Campground

Overview

Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system.

Recreation

The recreation area is the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system, with 38 miles of designated, marked trails. Day users are welcome to park in the center of the loop and stage their ride from there. View the Spring Creek Horse Trail map . The campground is also popular when trout season opens in April, and anglers are welcome in the first two non-horse sites.

Facilities

The campground has seven campsites: the first two are for non-riders, four sites are single equestrian sites, and the last site is a double equestrian site. Each single site has a 4-horse tie-down shelter with a gravel base, rubber mat, and log rails to separate the horses. The double site has 2 of these tie-down shelters. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring. There is a vault toilet for people and a manure bin to dispose of horse waste, an artesian well, and a designated location along the stream to water horses. A bulletin board provides information and regulations, and a hitching rail allows for quick pit stops.

Natural Features

The location is an opening along Wolf Run, a native trout stream, surrounded by native forest including 300+ year old white pine trees.

Nearby Attractions

Enjoy the thrill of forest riding. Horse riding is permitted in many areas of the Allegheny National Forest, but in the Spring Creek area, riders must stay on designated trails. During wet conditions, riders can ride Forest roads, but no cross-country riding is allowed. The Spring Creek Horse Trail is a major nearby attraction with over 38 miles of trail, some of which is also on State Game Lands.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (814) 363-9090.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations and changes must be made through Recreation.gov

Rules and notices at Kelly Pines Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Kelly Pines Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Each site payment is for 1 wheeled camping unit and 2 vehicles, additional fees will be collected for additional vehicles and camping units.

Horses must be contained 'inside' tie stalls for overnight camping. No hobbles, high lines, or corrals permitted.

Campers must place all manure and wasted hay inside the manure bin.

Campers must clear tie stalls of all manure and hay before leaving

Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

All campground regulations apply to Kelly Pines and are posted onsite.

In wet and rainy conditions horses cannot be exercised in mowed areas.

Horses are permitted to graze while under control of the rider with a lead rope.

Horses are not permitted in the stream or spring wetland but are permitted in the designated watering area in the stream located in front of sites 1 and 2.

Double site vehicles and equipment must be between the stump and the rocks on the hardened surface. Trail 2 goes between Sites 4 and 5 and must be kept clear at all times.

Check out time is 12:00pm. Check in time is 2pm.

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Kelly Pines Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Kelly Pines Campground?

Kelly Pines Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Kelly Pines Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Kelly Pines Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Kelly Pines Campground have?

Kelly Pines Campground has 9 campsites.