Morrison Boat Access Campground

NO FRESH WATER AT CAMPGROUND! All spigots have been removed. Fourth and final stop of my canoe camping trip. Numerous nice, level sites, but many were already occupied. I did find one gem under a big maple tree that provided wonderful shade on the hot day. This campground is different. Very spread out, and a lot of overgrown trails crisscrossing between sites. But again, the running theme of... NO FRESH WATER AT CAMPGROUND! All spigots have been removed. Fourth and final stop of my canoe camping trip. Numerous nice, level sites, but many were already occupied. I did find one gem under a big maple tree that provided wonderful shade on the hot day. This campground is different. Very spread out, and a lot of overgrown trails crisscrossing between sites. But again, the running theme of sites neglected the closer you get to the outer limits of the campground, persists. Some were comical, with just a site number post on an overgrown trail. Scrounging for firewood is severely slim pickings, as a lot of the perimeter has impenetrable undergrowth, and everywhere else is picked clean. I was about to go make a canoe trip to collect firewood, but found some left over at a site. It was really damp, but I was able to dry it out sufficiently by make-shifting the fire grate into a drying rack. Excellent water can be had at the head water to Morrison Run, but it's probably going to require a boat ride to get there. I think it might be pretty swampy between the campground and the stream.

Normally I'm very adverse to staying at an established campground in favor of dispersed or even stealth camping, and it's always because so many campgrounds give so much space to RVs and place the tent camping too close that I just assume that's going to be the case. This nice little place, however, makes it quite impossible for that to happen. Accessible only by boat or hiking trail, you'll only... Normally I'm very adverse to staying at an established campground in favor of dispersed or even stealth camping, and it's always because so many campgrounds give so much space to RVs and place the tent camping too close that I just assume that's going to be the case. This nice little place, however, makes it quite impossible for that to happen. Accessible only by boat or hiking trail, you'll only be among other tent campers here. It's the actual retreat into the forest you want, but with the only amenity being the most forgivable and welcome: toilets, if rather primitive vault toilets. The view of the Allegheny is absolutely gorgeous as well, especially if you're willing to get up early to watch the sunrise over the hills. If I had to find any gripe it would be that I like to hang my food 200' away from my tent as a habit, but the individual lots were too small for that. I picked the lot with the most space to let me get as close to that as possible, though. Still little to complain about, as everything's remain untouched aside from a knocked over bug spray can I forgot about and left sitting on a rock, and for an established campground the lots were still much larger than average, with thick brush between them for privacy. Overall I'd find it an extremely easy place to recommend for anyone who wants to truly get away for a night and doesn't mind the trek.

This was our last stop on our 9 day journey. We spent 2 nights tent camping right on the water. It was awesome amazing views, killer sunsets. You can rent boats and kayaks we did both, the lake was wonderful. This is all great but the best part was honestly the owner and staff!!!! Top notch all the way around great people and service. There's an awesome camp store with everything you could want... This was our last stop on our 9 day journey. We spent 2 nights tent camping right on the water. It was awesome amazing views, killer sunsets. You can rent boats and kayaks we did both, the lake was wonderful. This is all great but the best part was honestly the owner and staff!!!! Top notch all the way around great people and service. There's an awesome camp store with everything you could want or need. I would do this over and over again!!!!!