08/17/2022
Founded in 2022 Canoe Ridge Campground is located in the rolling hills and hemlock forests of western Pennsylvania. We are located in a small valley on a hillside between Dug Hill and Dombs Hill with our property splitting the two hills. Explore nature outdoors in a very rural setting with minimal facilities yet minutes away from civilization. Our rustic facilities and beautiful thick woods were designed for a true camping experience.
Physical Location:
486 Smith Road
Canoe, PA 15772
Mailing Address:
486 Smith Road
Rossiter, PA 15772
Our pond is stocked with Bluegill fish.
About US-
Electric: Our electric is supplied by REA which is a rural electric cooperative. The lines travel for miles through thick woods and forests. As such during bad weather power outages are prone to happen. We have UPS system for Wi-Fi and a Generac Generator for emergency power to essential services. Hookups for electric are standard 15, 20, and 30 amp hookups and are on a first come first serve bases. Please let us know upfront what your power needs are if you have them. Currently we do not have 50 amp hookups. In 2022 we are installing pole lights on the main road coming into our property.
Water: Our water is supplied by numerous natural springs deep in the woods. Water pressure has been known to decrease during peak times. Our natural springs service not just our campground but also serve our neighbors. Water hookups are limited however we do have plenty of water. If you have a way to store water such as onboard your RV or Travel Trailer we can fill your tanks as needed. Our water is safe to drink and many find our natural spring water to be healing. We do not treat the water in any way. Therefore you will assume any and all risks associated with its use. The water is HARD as we do not have a water softener. For those that are used to soft water more soap/ shampoo/ conditioner and so forth is needed. Because our water system is served by a Cistern and is gravity fed the system will remain operational during power outages.
Sewer: Two septic tanks exist on our property. For select guests we may be able to permanently hook you up to sewer. For those staying just a few days please use the dump station. Black water must be stored onboard your recreational vehicle and can be dumped at the dump station as needed. Gray water can be drained on the ground in select campsites.
Phone: Cell phone service is very poor regardless of the carrier. Verizon wireless does better than most carriers however most of the property has no service. There are a few areas on the property where service is usable for texting and calling. If you wish to take the service road North and head uphill to the SouthEast corner of our property you will find a clearing where you will enjoy 5G Ultra Wide band service of at least 3 bars. Also you will find great cell phone service just down the road from us (on the other side of the hill) at the intersection of Smith & Dombs Hill Roads. For emergency phone calls we have a landline telephone in the camp office.
Internet: We have the fastest internet available which is Verizon Fios DSL service. We average 2.0 Mbps download speeds. In September of 2022 we will be permanently installing high-speed satellite internet with Wi-Fi available in the main areas as well as campground & pond. Once fully operational Wi-Fi-calling should work for those who have that capability.
Natural Resources:
(1) Our property has multiple natural springs which serve many purposes. The primary purpose of course is as our source of water for the campground. Our pond is spring fed by two separate natural springs. Our pond overflows and starts the North Branch Straight Run which merges with Straight Run which then merges with Rishell Run which then merges with Mahoning Creek Lake which then dumps into the Allegheny River. For more information visit this site: https://naturalatlas.com/streams/north-branch-straight-run-927604
(2) Natural Gas production is all around us. Our natural springs are protected not only by elevation but also we are in a safe zone from drilling.
(3) Rossiter was formed in 1901 as a coal mining town, and was originally named after William Rossiter, nominally the chief stockholder of the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation and the treasurer of the parent New York Central Railroad, which built a branch from Punxsutawney into the town. Many of the residents went through the infamous 1927 Indiana bituminous strike. Coal mining stopped in the late 1940s when the mines shut down.
North Branch Straight Run is a stream in Appalachian Mountains, Allegheny Plateau, PA. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas.
