Kinzua Dam
The Kinzua Dam, on the Allegheny River in Warren County, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest dams in the United States east of the Mississippi River. Its address is in Mead Township. Add Allegheny National Forest, 13 mi away, to a visit.
A dam inside Mead Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 72" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Warren is the nearest base
Warren is 7 miles west, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Each month’s highs and lows around Kinzua Dam are below.
Kinzua Dam
The Kinzua Dam, on the Allegheny River in Warren County, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest dams in the United States east of the Mississippi River. It is located within the Allegheny National Forest.
The dam is located 6 miles (10 km) east of Warren, Pennsylvania, along Route 59, within the 500,000-acre (200,000 ha) Allegheny National Forest. A boat marina and beach are located within the dam boundaries. In addition to providing flood control and power generation, the dam created Pennsylvania's second deepest lake, the Allegheny Reservoir, also known as Kinzua Lake, and Lake Perfidy among the Seneca. Quaker Lake, a smaller artificial lake that empties into the reservoir, was also formed as a result of the dam.
- Type
- Dam
- Elevation
- 1,273 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Overnight near Kinzua Dam
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Warren (8) and Corydon Township (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kinzua Dam | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Township | in town | — | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 1,248 | $115K | — |
| Warren | 7 mi west | 10 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 9,046 | $104K | C |
| Corydon Township 36% vacation homes | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 6 6 campgrounds | 276 | $138K | — |
| Elk Township 38% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 462 | $201K | — |
| Hamilton Township 39% vacation homes | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 524 | $98K | — |
| Kane | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,463 | $74K | A |
| Wetmore Township | 15 mi southeast | 20 min | 5 2 motels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,567 | $139K | — |
| Bradford | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,442 | $86K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Kinzua Dam
These well-known sights sit within 66 miles.
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
113 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
61 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
230 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
322 mi State parkKinzua Bridge State Park
424 mi State parkAllegany State Park
51 mi LandmarkFort Le BoeufPhoto credits
Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Le Boeuf: Charles M. Stotz ?, Public domain
Questions about Kinzua Dam
Is Kinzua Dam in Mead Township?
Yes. It’s inside Mead Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Kinzua Dam?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–79°.
What is the closest airport to Kinzua Dam?
Bradford Regional (BFD), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Buffalo Niagara (BUF), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Kinzua Dam?
Warren (7 mi, 8 places to stay), Corydon Township (10 mi, 6 places to stay) and Elk Township (9 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Mead Township
No one has shared advice yet; Mead Township’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.