Parks & Recreation Areas
Come play in our big backyard. Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is home to the old-growth forests of Cook Forest State Park, the state’s only national forest, and many state parks and natural, wild, and recreational areas perfect for the entire family to see stunning vistas, view wildlife, and connect with nature.
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5 acres island in the Allegheny River south of Tionesta managed by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for fishing, hiking, and paddling.
216-acre rugged plateau with boulders, streams, steep valleys, and some old-growth forest with trees up to four feet in diameter.
On the Allegheny River at Tionesta, 22.5-acre island, open to public,, Peace Park, boat launch, fishing pier, one-mile walk/bike trail, and Sherman Memorial Lighthouse.
Tent sites along the east branch of Millstone Creek open mid-April to mid-October, some electric, picnic tables, and fire ring. Flush toilets, showers, swimming pet friendly. Reservations accepted.
892-acre natural area offering remote hiking along the headwaters of Lower Jerry Run through a large stand of old-growth white pine and hemlock.
Hundreds of miles of trails designated for hiking, bicycling, equestrian, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dirtbike, and ATV riding. Outdoor recreation including swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking, and camping.
One of the largest white birch stands in Pennsylvania. 975 acres in the Quehanna Wild Area named for Marion E. Brooks, a pioneering environmentalist from Elk County.
190,031 acres in Elk, Cameron, and three other counties. Named "Moss-hanne" or "moose stream." from Native-American descriptions of the waterway that runs throught it.
190,031 acres in Elk, Cameron, and three other counties. Named "Moss-hanne" or "moose stream." from Native-American descriptions of the waterway that runs throught it.
Stone walkway featuring 600-plus granite plaques honoring local veterans, a Civil War monument, a special "Veterans' Walkway" and "Citizens' Walkway" informational kiosk, and antique gristmills.
