Pennsylvania · Camping · Ford City

Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

2
sites
Jul–Sep
best months
  • 2 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 932 ft
  • Near Ford CityCrooked Creek Lake Park (Usarmy Corps. Engineers)

Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted. Since its completion in 1940, the project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $548 million. Crooked creek also stores water and releases it downstream during dry periods to improve water quality and quantity for domestic and industrial use, navigation, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 17°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 26°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      72° / 46°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 55°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 50°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 39°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 30°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 23°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ford City 4 S Dam, PA, 0.6 mi away at 930 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

2 sites for group camping

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