Forest County
Discover Forest County
If you need to get away from the crowd, head to the beautiful woodland paradise known as Forest County. The Allegheny National Forest has hundreds of miles of ATV, snowmobile, hiking, and horseback riding trails and is also one of the few places in the country where you can see synchronized fireflies dance. Explore the Wild & Scenic Allegheny and Clarion rivers and Cook Forest State Park “America’s Best Old-Growth Forest”.
Marienville
Marienville is the gateway to the Allegheny National Forest and its hundreds of miles of trails for ATV, snowmobiles, hiking, and horseback riding. Each May and October, nearly 1,000 ATV enthusiasts come to Marienville for Tour-De-Forest, an organized leisure ride. The annual winter festival features an inspiring snowmobile torchlight parade. Nature lovers flock to Buzzard Swamp for spectacular wildlife and bird watching, including bald eagle and osprey.
Tionesta
Tionesta is a charming town located on the banks of the Wild & Scenic Allegheny River. The Market Village is a must-see attraction that offers shoppers a collection of local merchants offering a variety of handmade treasures. Early summer, is Firefly season when the night is fielded with a spectacular synchronized light show in the Allegheny National Forest. Each July, cowboys and cowgirls compete in the 3-night outdoor Allegheny Mountain Championship Rodeo. The town’s Native American heritage is celebrated each August with the Tionesta Indian Festival. Tionesta boasts Pennsylvania’s only in-land functioning lighthouse, which open for tours several times per year.
Cook Forest
Cook Forest State Park gives visitors the chance to explore ancient stands of giant trees. Men’s Journal called it “America’s Best Old-Growth Forest”. The Clarion River flows through the park and is popular with both paddlers and fishermen. Seneca Point and the nearby fire tower offer spectacular views of river valley below. The area surrounding the park has many vacation rentals, restaurants, shops, and fun attractions to enjoy.
Allegheny National Forest
The Allegheny National Forest boasts over a half-million acres of public land with hundreds of miles of trails designated for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATV, and horseback riding. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping. Some of the popular trails in Forest County include the Marienville & Timberline ATV trails, Spring Creek Horse Trail, North Country Trail, and Minister Creek Trail.
Cottage nestled in the pines with river frontage. Enjoy our hot tub and fire ring while listening to the sounds of nature. Free wifi and satellite TV.
Clear Creek State Forest is 16,229 acres in Forest County and four other counties with many of those acres along the Clarion and Allegheny Rivers.
First floor Cook Forest Clarion riverfront home all included. Elegantly furnished luxurious retreat in an enchanted forest setting. River deck, firepit, Wi-Fi, accommodates 4 persons.
The park has a lighted ice-skating pond, 10 acres of sledding slopes, and three designated cross-country ski trails along River Road. Open during winter, weather permitting.
8,500-acre park with old-growth forests along Clarion River, hiking trails, camping, cabins, playgrounds, picnicking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, scenic views, and wildlife.
Write or email to request a current directory of local area businesses, attractions, and things to do near the Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks.
21 cabins, cottages, and vacation homes in the heart of Cook Forest adjacent to the Clarion River. Well-furnished including kitchenware, bed linens, fire ring, and charcoal grill.
Delicious Hershey's hand-dipped ice cream, angus burgers, fresh-cut fries, salads, wraps, and more. Along the Clarion River in Cook Forest on River Road. Open April-October.
Beautiful log cabin gift shop along the Clarion River in Cook Forest. Unique decor, ornaments, candles, books, and more. Winter XC ski, skate, and snowshoe rentals.
1,585 acres named for Chief Cornplanter, leader of the Seneca Nation. Activities: hiking, biking, camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and cross-country skiing.
