Cameron County
Discover Cameron County
Cameron County is a wild and wonderful outdoor paradise. Visitors looking to unplug from their busy lives are attracted to the area to connect with nature and unwind in the quiet mountains. The majority of the county is covered in lush forests and clear waterways provide rich habitat for bald eagles, magnificent elk, deer, bear, turkey, other wildlife, and a great variety of fish. Each spring, fishermen converge on the many streams in the area for the much anticipated opening of trout season and throughout the year the cold mountain waters provide some of the best fly-fishing in the state. With the arrival of autumn, hunters come to mountains the in search of plentiful wild game and to enjoy peaceful camp life.
The new Cameron County Elk & Eagle Watching Guide features descriptions and GPS coordinates for 18 elk viewing locations and 9 eagle watching hotspots throughout the county. Cameron County is blessed with strong populations of both elk and eagles and this new guide will help visitors find the best places to view these beautiful creatures.
Emporium
Emporium is the county seat and has many beautiful public art murals throughout the town. The new West Creek Trail connects Emporium with St. Marys. During the winter months the trail provides snowmobilers, riding the nearby state forest trails, easy access to downtown. There is also access for horseback riding on Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail near Sizerville State Park. A sure sign of spring is the annual Cameron County Canoe and Kayak Classic in early April, which is one of the largest downriver paddling events in the state. Emporium also hosts a popular Big Foot Hunt during Weekend in the Wilds each July and rings in the holidays with Christmas in the Wilds.
Sinnemahoning & Driftwood
The Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park is a beautiful place to learn about the wild animals that inhabit this spectacular mountainous region. You can take a guided eagle spotting pontoon boat tour of the Stevenson Dam. The Bucktail Monument in Driftwood, pays tribute to the local soldiers of the 42nd Infantry, known at the Bucktails, who fought in the Civil War. The Little Museum in Driftwood was named one of “Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Seasonal Museums”.
1,910 acres of steep valleys with beautiful scenery and outstanding wildlife habitat. Wildlife center, pontoon boat tours, wildlife watching, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and hunting.
36 RV and tent sites. Modern cabin accommodates 12 people. Electric hook-ups, washhouse, dump station. Picnic areas, hiking trails, playground, and outdoor recreation programs.
Cameron County's best-kept secret and home of the frosted mug. Great food, cold beer, good friends. Open daily at noon.
Explore a working forest on this three-mile trail with 20 numbered educational stops as you hike up an old logging road and descend into Arnold Hollow.
386 acres surrounded by nearly a half-million acres of state forests. Picnicking, hiking, camping (23 RV and tent sites), cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, and 66 miles of snowmobile trails.
23 RV and tent sites. Most sites have electricity. Flush toilets, showers, and sanitary dump station available. Five walk-in tent sites offer a secluded streamside setting.
Offroad Park featuring mud races, monster truck events, and much more. Open year round.
Quiet, clean and comfortable with fantastic fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing (elk), hiking trails and biking. Emporium Country Club within 5 minutes. Breathtaking scenery. Unlimited relaxation.
Nearly 8,500 acres in Elk State Forest. This large undeveloped area provides opportunities for primitive recreation such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife photography.
A new approach in conserving forest land, PA Bureau of Forestry partnered with the Lyme Timber Company to conserve more than 9,000-acres for public outdoor recreation.
