Overview

Hopewell Boat Access campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) with a fee envelope and pay tube or, by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. 

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

• Vault toilets are available.
• There is no potable water available. **Campers must bring in their own water.
• There are no boat docks

Important Notices

• • There are 20 campsites.
  • There is no potable water available. **Campers must bring in their own water.
  • Vault toilets are available.
  • This is a 6 mile hike utilizing Tracy Ridge Trail System. Take Johnnycake section, then South on North Country Trail, not easy access.
  • Closest boat launch is Roper Hollow

Notifications and Alerts

• CAUTION: PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE 

  The Allegheny National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations near the south end of Tracy Ridge Recreation Area between April 1 and May 15, as weather conditions allow. A temporary closure will be enforced during operations, restricting public access to the project area, including the Tracy Ridge Trail System, a section of the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the Handsome Lake and Hopewell boat-to campgrounds. Operations are expected to last 1 to 2 days, followed by a few days of mop-up. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/fire/management/tracy-ridge-prescribed-fire-burning-questions.  

   Thanks

Contact Information

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Rental Options

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