Forest County
Far from the beaten path, in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, lies a land without traffic lights where the wildlife roams free. Expand your outdoor adventure to spectacular Forest County. Explore two pristine rivers, the Allegheny and the Clarion, by kayak or canoe. Visit the ponds at Buzzard Swamp, an important link on the Atlantic flyway waterfowl migration route. Make the charming village of Marienville your headquarters for exploring more than 300 miles of snowmobile trails. In Tionesta, the 6.3 mile Tionesta Lake is a gorgeous spot for boating and fishing. Stay in a Victorian B & B, play an 18-hole golf course, see a rodeo at the East’s largest guest ranch, or paddle the 45 mile of the Tionesta Creek, on of the most scenic waters in the state.
Forest County, the Natural Escape Unspoiled, unhurried, unforgettable recreation - the best of Pennsylvania's wilds – Welcome!
Accommodations
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Accommodations at Forest Ridge Cabins & Campground
Indulge yourself and relax! Full facility, luxury cabins with hot tubs open ALL YEAR! Clean, quiet family camping open May 1st - Oct. 31st. Ultra clean restrooms!
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Allegheny National Forest
Dispersed off road, backpack and low impact camping is permitted in most areas of the Allegheny National Forest. For camping reservations call 1-877-444-6777or go online at www.reserveusa.com. -
Allegheny River Island Wilderness Area
Tionesta, PA 16353
800-348-9393Primitive camping accessible by canoe on Baker Island, King Island, and No Name Island. West Hickory to Tionesta.
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Beaver Meadow Campground
1814 Beaver Meadows Dr.
Marienville, PA 1623937 campsites in a serene setting. Vault toilets and hand pumps. Open year round. Each site has a parking spur, tent pad, fire ring and picnic table. Reservations accepted. Marienville.
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Forest Lodge & Campground
Resort setting, Beautiful Allegheny National Forest vistas, Theme style rooms. Spacious campsites, Direct ATV/Snowmobile access, convenient to Cook Forest canoeing, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, fishing and hunting.
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Hunter Station Golf Course & Lodge
18-hole public golf course along Allegheny River. Overnight accommodations for golf, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Rt. 62, 3 mi. S of Tionesta.
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Kelletville Campground
190 Branch Ridge Road
Tionesta, PA 16353Open year round. 20 sites suitable for tents and trailers. Flush toilets during season, water, dump station, vault toilets.
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Kellygreen B & B
131 Elm Street
Tionesta, PA 16353(814) 755-8808Victorian charm on the Allegheny. Five guest rooms, large porch and relaxing library. Nearby you can hike, bike, canoe, boat, fish and more.
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Lakeshore Camping
Tionesta, PA 16353Open year round, weather permitting. 47 primitive minimum impact campsites. Boat access only. Water and restrooms available at the boat launch. Boat launching fee April through September.
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Little Hickory Cabin
Little Hickory Road
Tionesta, 16353814-755-3317Secluded log cabin, 1/4 mile from the Allegheny River. Fireplace, screened porch, full kitchen, bathroom with shower. Sleeps 4-6. $175.00/ weekend $350.00/week plus taxes.
Attractions
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Eldred WW2 Museum
Remembering the service and sacrifices of a generation that fought for freedom and won!
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Festival in the Forest
Forest Area Arts Council Festival in the Forest Art Show/Competition. Saturday, June 19, 2010. Information/Registration: 814-927-5154 maysfarm@earthlink.net
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Forest County History Center
The Forest History Center is housed in an 1875 Victorian Eastlake style home. Filled with artifacts from everyday life, both of Native Americans and early settlers, tools of the trades, products of the county’s businesses and genealogies of area families.
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Tionesta Fish Hatchery
172 Hatchery Lane
Tionesta, PA 16353Open for tours, the hatchery raises muskellunge, walleye and steelhead fingerlings for stocking the Commonwealth waters. Open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
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Tionesta Indian Festival
Multi-day, Community-wide celebration of Tionesta's heritage with carnival, food, amusements, entertainment, parade, crafts, fireworks and more! A great family event for all ages! Held each August.
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Recreation
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Allegheny National Forest
1/2-million acres of outdoor recreation! 200 miles of hiking trails, 300 miles of snowmobile trails, 28 miles of cross-country ski trails and more than 100 miles of ATV trails. Two nationally wild and scenic rivers, the Clarion and Allegheny, contribute more than 125 miles of pristine waterways to explore by canoe or kayak. -
Allegheny National Forest
1/2-million acres of outdoor recreation! 200 miles of hiking trails, 300 miles of snowmobile trails, 28 miles of cross-country ski trails and more than 100 miles of ATV trails. Two nationally wild and scenic rivers, the Clarion and Allegheny, contribute more than 125 miles of pristine waterways to explore by canoe or kayak. -
Allegheny River
Tionesta, PA 16353Public access and few hazards make this ideal for family canoeing. Fishing for muskie, walleye, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass is popular.
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Flying W Ranch
Scenic horseback rides through the Allegheny National Forest. Daily, weekend or weeklong vacations available. Professional rodeos held each year. Rt. 666, Kellettville, 12 mi. NE of Tionesta.
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Hunter Station Golf Course & Lodge
18-hole public golf course along Allegheny River. Overnight accommodations for golf, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Rt. 62, 3 mi. S of Tionesta.
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Loleta Recreation Area
South Forest Street
Marienville, PA 16239Mid-April to mid December. 38 camping sites, some electric, picnic table and fire ring. Group campsites for 50 people. Flush toilets, showers, swimming, picnic shelters, volleyball. Reservations accepted.
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Marienville ATV Trail Marienville ATV Trail
Route 66
Marienville, PA 1623940 miles of interconnecting ATV and Motorbike trails. Open Fri before Memorial Day-Sept 24 & Dec 20-April 1. May be closed during adverse conditions. Main trailhead parking on Rt. 66, 11 mi. N of Marienville.
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Minister Creek
10353 Route 666
Tionesta, PA 16353Minister Creek is 7 miles long and is on Rt. 666, 18 miles northeast of Tionesta. Trail is used for both hiking and cross country skiing.
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Rays Hot Spot
Forest County’s Home of Classic Rock. Live bands every Fri & Sat. Good food. Legal beverages. 11 am-2 am. Rt. 66, Marienville.
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Tionesta Lake
1 Tionesta Lake
Tionesta, PA 16353(814) 755-3512Power boating, water-skiing, fishing and canoeing. Six-mile long lake formed by the Tionesta Dam. 3,000+ acres are available for boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, boat access only camping and three drive-to campgrounds.
Restaurants
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Bucktail Hotel
101 S. Forest Street
Marienville, PA 16239(814) 927-8800Great Steaks and Seafood, Fresh roasted Turkey, Ham and Beef. Prime Rib every Saturday night. Delicious Italian Specials. Mouth-watering pies and cakes. -
Flying W Ranch
Cottage rentals, campgrounds, restaurant. Professional rodeos held each year. Rt. 666, Kellettville, 12 mi. NE of Tionesta. V/MC/DIS
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Hunter Station Golf Course & Lodge
18-hole public golf course along Allegheny River. Overnight accommodations for golf, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Rt. 62, 3 mi. S of Tionesta.
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Rays Hot Spot
Forest County’s Home of Classic Rock. Live bands every Fri & Sat. Good food. Legal beverages. 11 am-2 am. Rt. 66, Marienville.
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T & K's Dinor
Specializing in pierogies - many varieties - also available frozen to take home or to camp. Breakfast is available all day with an impressive lunch menu as well. Hours vary seasonally.
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Services
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Forest County Visitor Center
422 Elm Street
Tionesta, PA 16353814-755-3338The Forest County Visitor Center provides information and assistance to visitors including driving directions, literature, recommending activities, information on area restaurants and accommodations, local services and emergency assistance.
The Visitor Center is open seven days a week and offers visitors restroom facilities, emergency phone use, tourism information via the PA Wilds kiosk, and more. It also has a large selection of brochures and more comprehensive publications for the region’s tourism attractions and businesses and educational information regarding hunting, fishing, boating and wildlife. A Kids Corner is a new addition to the facility and offers puzzles, coloring books and educational materials on history, environment and wildlife.
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Howard Hanna -Forest Realty
Full Time Professional realtors specializing in land, homes, seasonal cottages & camps, commercial. -
Marienville Chamber of Commerce
Marienville, PA 16239Accommodations, food, shopping and more, surrounded by Allegheny National Forest. Cook Forest, hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, equestrian, motorized trails, canoeing and scenic drives.
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Shopping
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Forest Hardware, Inc. Forest Hardware, Inc.
Full-service hardware store, strives for the best customer service. Online store with 70,000 items. Open 7days a week to serve you.
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Forest Lodge & Campground
"The General Store at the Forest Lodge and Campground ""A Little Bit of Everything"". Outdoor supplies, rustic gifts, groceries, ice, toys, firewood, tourist information and more."
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Haller's General Store
632 Elm Street
Tionesta, 16353(817) 755-4475For all your outdoor needs. Hunting and Fishing updates. Sporting goods, live bait, souvenirs, Minnetonka Moccasins, T-shirts & Cardigans. Homemade waffle cones, PA lottery, gasoline.
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The Reiland Farm and Shoppe
4461 Stewarts Run Road
Pleasantville, PA 16341(814) 755-4019Farm & Retail Shoppe featuring yarns, spinning fibers, woven and knitted items, chair caning, along with handmade crafts and specialty gifts by local artisans.
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