Highbanks Campground

Highbanks Campground is a year-round facility operated by the Seneca Nation of Indians in Steamburg, offering convenient boat access to the Allegheny Reservoir. The campground features a dedicated boat launch with available dock slips, making it well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboat operators. The facility includes nearly 200 campsites and cabins with wooded, sunny, and ridge-top locations, plus amenities such as hot shower houses, swimming pools, and a lodge.

The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis for walk-up camping, with on-site payment available via fee envelope or the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature. Before planning an overnight stay, physically visit the campground to secure a site, as reservations are not guaranteed. The scenic reservoir setting provides good paddling opportunities, and dock reservations are available for those bringing their own watercraft. With year-round operation and multiple amenities, Highbanks serves as a solid base for extended water recreation on the Allegheny Reservoir.

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...

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

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