Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251943
When Hearts Content Recreation Area reopens
Hearts Content Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
21
Only 21 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 27 monitored sites
Of the 81 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 36 open for online reservation · 45 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 27 monitored sites, 12 can be reserved online and 15 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
55.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 36 of 81 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online55.6%
Open site-nights36 / 81
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 36
Weekday openings12
Weekend openings24
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 12 fall on weekdays and 24 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 36 of 81 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 27 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 3 |
| 007 | 3 |
| 008 | 3 |
| 009 | 3 |
| 011 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
36 open site-nights across 12 sites at Hearts Content Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 12 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 002.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 26 sites take 25 ft, 19 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 27 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 007 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 008 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 009 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 011 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 013 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 015 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 016 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 018 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 019 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 020 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Group | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Hearts Content Recreation Area
Overview
Hearts Content Campground is a semi-primitive family campground bordering the Hickory Creek Wilderness Area and surrounded by native hardwoods and a patch of planted pine forest. There is a large open field and amphitheater that is suitable for other games near the campground entry, and another large field at the back of the campground that serves as both group camping sites and a helispot. Hearts Content Campground is operated under a concession permit by Allegheny Site Management.
Recreation
Cross-country Ski Trail: This 6.4 mile (10.5 km) trail utilizes old railroad grades, roads and existing trails to form several loops for your skiing pleasure. The Wheeler Loop Trail goes through the campground and connects to the Tom's Run and Ironwood trails in the Hearts Content Scenic Area. These trails are marked with blue plastic diamonds on the trees. Hickory Creek Wilderness: The trailhead is located approximately 1/4 mile north of the campground entrance. This 8,663-acre area provides opportunities for solitude and a primitive and unconfined type of recreation as a refuge from our highly modified and technological world. No motorized equipment of any kind and no mechanical transports are permitted. A 13-mile loop hiking trail weaves its way through the rolling terrain, climbing in and out of the valleys. It is sparsely marked and maintained to promote a feeling of wildness and the unknown. It may not be suitable for novice hikers - please know your limitatons and do not add markings to help with way-finding. Orienteering Course: Enjoy this self-guided course that allows you or your group to follow, at your leisure. It is a permanently marked route as an introduction to the sport of orienteering. It starts in the Hearts Content Scenic Area.
Facilities
Each of the 26 family campsites contains a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad/RV spur. Two sites also have lean-to shelters. Vault toilets and pressurized water are available. A dump station is located at the exit. There’s lots of open area. Campsites can be reserved or available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Natural Features
North of the campground, Hearts Content National Scenic Area is located next to the picnic area across the road. Here stands the remnants of a 300 to 400 year old stand of white pine, hemlock, and beech. Time, insects, and disease are changing the look and nature of this stand. The Interpretive Old Growth Trail starts at the north end of the east side parking lot and winds about one mile through the timber stand before returning to the picnic area. All facilities in the day use area are universally accessible to people with disabilities. Facilities include a picnic area, pavilions, toilet and interpretive materials.
South of the campground is Hickory Creek Wilderness, an 8,633 acre second-growth forest of dense trees and ferny undergrowth. This area is managed to let natural processes determine what it will be in the future. Wind, insects, disease, and drought are all shaping the species composition of the trees and understory, which will in turn determine what species of wildlife will inhabit this area. A roughly 14-mile trail traverses the plateau of the area, with the trailhead located approximately 1/4 of a mile north of the campground entrance. The trail is only occasionally marked and may not be suitable for novice hikers.
27 monitored sites15 FCFS sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
Hearts Content Recreation Area is located 15 miles southwest of Warren, PA. From the Mohawk exit of U.S. Route 6, take Pleasant Drive south for 11 miles. Turn left onto State Secondary Route 2002 (Hearts Content Road) and go south for four miles to Hearts Content. The Hearts Content Recreation Area is split by State Route 2002, with the campground on the west side of the road and the scenic area on the east side. Coming from the east, take PA-6 to Sheffield and turn left at the stop lightonto PA-666. Cross the railroad tracks and turn right after 1 block onto Bull Hill Road and cross Tionesta Creek on the iron bridge, heading up the hill to the left. This road changes names several times (Bull Hill, Austin Hill, Hearts Content), but is State Secondary Route 2002. Follow it for 13.3 miles to Hearts Content. The campground will be on the left (west) side of the road and the scenic area will be slightly further ahead on the right.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hearts Content Recreation Area?
Reservations for Hearts Content Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. 36 of 81 tracked site-nights are currently open (44.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 21 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Hearts Content Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hearts Content Recreation Area?
12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hearts Content Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?
19 of the 27 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 26 of those 27 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Hearts Content Recreation Area?
May 2027, with 36 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 81.
When is the next open date at Hearts Content Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Hearts Content Recreation Area begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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