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Added by Jopie, at 10 July 2012
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22 November 2017
Willow Bay Campground is a BEAUTIFUL Campground. The part that ruins it for me (Local Avid Outdoorsman) is, the campground books reservations with Credit Card holders, giving others almost no chance to ever get site in the Campground. They are constantly hiring new, young attendants that aren't very knowledgeable of the campground, or it's policies. The ONLY way I can camp there is if I go in the off season, such as Early Spring, or Late Fall. I have a small Teardrop Camper that I built myself,..it's what I do, but I rarely can ever get a site. The Campground is Very clean with clean restrooms. It is a Photographer's paradise. There is Fishing, boating, trails and wildlife,..mostly Black Bear. I try to camp there before, or after the summer crowds. In the Summer, the campground is always full, and not as quiet either. I love Willow Bay Campground, it's just the large parties of Campers with their barking dogs that ruin the experience for me, and I;m a very friendly, respectful Camper. I now camp elsewhere, which will remain a secret for these reasons.I will still enjoy camping there,..I'll just go when everyone else is waiting for Summer:)
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24 October 2017
Great remote campsite right on the water, have your tents RIGHT on the river. Noise level is generally low. The only issue are the large amount of black bears that will roam the campsite. Really wish the park service would install some bear boxes for campers at the sites.
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16 October 2017
Gorgeous views and extremely clean facilities as well as very well maintained camping grounds. We rented a cabin here and thought it was very reasonably priced. I enjoyed the swing on our porch area and it was peaceful enough for me to read a good chunk of the book I brought along. Lush forests and beautiful creek/river views were within short walking distances. Would camp again.
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25 July 2016
Had a great time, great location, beautiful views, cabins and a boat launch. Restrooms only had a toilet with a sewer tank. No sink in them. Cabins were small but in great condition and can sleep 4 with a little room for your items.
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01 July 2016
To rate this place is extremely difficult. I would give 4 or even 5 stars, if not one but substantial issue - bears from the forest around come to visit campgrounds probably on daily basis. First of all, there was no slimmest hint of it in the information online. Then, at the entrance to the campground, it was presented as a purely theoretical possibility, e.g. "it is extremely rare, you'll be very lucky IF you see a bear" (end citation). Following which, there was 2 visits of a bear to our loop (3-4 sites from ours) in the same day (around 11 am and around the midnight) ! Many people got exited, stood in a row with cellphones / cameras, etc. Good for them ! I didn't feel at all safe sleeping with all my family including 2 kids in the nylon tent while one (or more) bears were hanging out around.
All the rest was great. We were on the Hamlock loop.response / report this review -
24 May 2016
I've camped here for years, and to the person who wrote they were limited to how many times they can poop , come on if the septic is ever full there they ask you to not waste , not tell you ya can't go number 2 .. go back to the city .. this area is a great place ,
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15 May 2016
Love, love, love Willowbay. My family has stayed two weekends in the last 5 years and will be going back this year. We always rent a cabin in the Deer Loop. The cabins are perfect. A full size bed and a bunk bed. Enough room for our coolers and our dog's travel kennel. If you love canoeing or kayaking you can hit the beach just about 100 yards from your cabin door. The boat ramp at the end of the campground serves power boats opening exploring of the upper Kinzua reservoir.
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06 September 2015
Great location, nice sites, especially by the lake.
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20 September 2013
I needed some time away for myself & read the previous review and figured to take a chance. Had a GREAT time here & the place was clean and NO ONE bothered me while staying here. There was one other family of 4 a half mile away and the campsite personnel who were a mile or so away. Highly recommend it, yet have reservations about sharing my 'secret' getaway. :-)
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17 July 2012
On a whim we swung by to see if a cabin was open for the night (we had a tent with us just in case). Not only was there, but it was the end cabin, #100. We loaded in and splashed around in the reservoir. If I could add one thing it would be a second shower facility. Other than that we had a very pleasant night. Canoe or kayak owners with tents would love the tent sites right on the shore.
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