Cook Forest
One of the finest stands of virgin timber in the eastern United States is located here in Cook Forest State Park. The extraordinary quality of this ancient forest assured selection as one of the top-50 state parks across the nation by National Geographic Traveler magazine.
Cooksburg was founded in the early 1830s by John Cook who initiated a great lumber dynasty. The old Cook sawmill now houses the Sawmill Center for the Arts which provides craft markets, festivals and live theatre-in-the-round as well as instruction of traditional arts and crafts by nationally acclaimed artisans.
Much of the area exists almost as it was in the days of William Penn when it was known as "The Black Forest" or "Penn's Woods". It was this pristine beauty that drove Cecil B. DeMille to use Cook Forest as the backdrop for Paramount Pictures' 1946 film 'The Unconquered' starring Gary Cooper, Paulette Goddard and a score of other stars.
This outstanding resort area offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing, hiking and biking trails along with 7,000 acres of woodlands.
Accommodations
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At The Woods Cabin and Campground
Two bedroom cabin – fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, sleeps 10, TV/Dish, VCR/DVD, sun porches. Very nice primitive campsites available with restrooms and showers.
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Black Bear Cabins
Two & Three Bedroom Fully Furnished Cabins Built In 2000. Log-burning Fireplace, Satellite TV, VCR, DVD, Wireless Internet. Open all year. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Campers Paradise Campground & Cabins
Wooded RV & tent sites, cabins with private hot tubs, New Tipi & covered wagon rentals. Pool, scheduled summer activities. Open all year. Rt. 949, 3 mi. N of Sigel.
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Cherry Run Cabins
New, completely furnished luxury cabins available for year round rental. All new appliances, satellite TV, 1 1/2 baths, wrap-around deck, burn ring. Private, Secluded.Pet Friendly.
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Clarion River Lodge Resort & Spa
Rooms and suites, some with fireplace, Jacuzzi. Meeting and banquet facilities available. O’Dea’s Irish Pub. Live music. Cabana Bar. European spa. Facials, massage, manicures, pedicures.
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Cook Forest Cottages
Located on the scenic Clarion River. Lovely homes, beautifully furnished to make your group or family get together memorable. Also charming, secluded cabin in woods on 300 acres. -
Cook Forest State Park
113 River Road
Cooksburg, PA 16217
814-744-8407Ridge Camp has 207 reservable sites: 84 electric, 55 pet friendly sites, dump station and washhouses. One organized group tenting area. Eighteen rustic cabins.
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Cook Forest Top Hill Cabins
Secluded Cabins in Cook Forest, Modern, Furnished, Satellite TV, FP, Furnaces, Pet Friendly. Open All Year. 1-800-531-1545 -
Cook Riverside Cabins, Inc.
19 quiet, log cabins IN Cook Forest. Clean, well furnished with fireplaces & gas heat. All basics & firewood. Pets Welcome. Open all year. 800-680-0160 -
Evergreen Cabins
New log cabins and restored farmhouse sleep 2-13 people and Fireside Jacuzzi Cabin for 2 all with bathrooms w/ showers. Fully furnished with private campfire & picnic areas.
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Gateway Lodge Cabins
Eight cabins nestled in the heart of Cook Forest. All cabins have fireplaces. Full baths and 6 have full kitchens. One luxury cabin available with fireside Jacuzzi Tub. Daily and Weekly rates.
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Gateway Lodge Country Inn, Restaurant and Spa
Escape to Cook Forest's romantic rustic getaway. Fireside Jacuzzi suites, cabins, conference center and spa. On-site fine dining restaurant with wine list and bar services.
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Hide-A-Way Cottages
Surrounded by State Forest offering unmatched privacy! Our clean cottages feature private hot tub, satellite TV, fireplace, A/C and more. Near Cook Forest and Clarion River. -
Hominy Ridge Lodge & Cabins
5 Cabins & 3 Lodges in Cook Forest. Open Year Round. On site store. Fireplaces, Satellite TV/AC & WiFi in Lodge. Outdoor Hot Tub.
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Kalyumet Camping & Cabins
Family campground near Cook Forest & Clarion. Shaded full hook-up & tent sites, luxury log cabin, heated pool, 10 * rated restrooms, Wi-Fi access, public minature golf course & more. -
Kellywood Cabins.com
Open all year. Rental - 2 BR Cabin & 1 BR Condo -Direct TV & D.V.D. on 2 1/2 secluded wooded acres within 2 1/2 miles of all Cook Forest activities. -
MacBeth's Cabins
28 clean modern log cabins on the scenic Clarion River adjacent to beautiful Cook Forest. Propane, gasoline, groceries and gifts on premises. V/MC/AE/DI
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Pine Crest
100+ acres.Full hook-ups,w&e or primitive camping. Showerhouse, dump station. Fully furnished nonsmoking cabins. Fireplaces,covered porch,recreation area,Pavilion. Open seasonally. -
Shiloh Resort
17 Theme Rooms, Honeymoon Suite with heart shaped jacuzzi tub. Cabins and Campground. Restaurant has Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. On Rt. 36 1000 feet back on beautiful forest, great hospitality.
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Top O' The Mornin' Rentals
Open all year. 2 BR clean, modern, furnished, secluded cabin on 5 acres near Clear Creek State Park. Gas fireplace, pavillion, screened porch. Sleeps 4. -
Whispering Oaks Cabins
Seven authentic cabins, some with fireplaces, fully furnished, dog friendly, covered porches, sleeps up to 8. Minutes from Cook Forest. Firewood provided.
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Attractions
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Buck Barn
Wildlife museum with over 100 taxidermy displays. World famous whitetails, including RDM Goliath, worlds highest scoring antlers. At the Double Diamond Deer Ranch. Group Tours Available.
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Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts
Art/Craft classes, Craft Market features Handcrafted items/artwork, Herb and fiber arts, wood show and competition, Summer Theatre. Visit website for schedule. -
Double Diamond Deer Ranch
Animal park featuring over 20 whitetail deer, wooded surroundings. Covered walkways. Handicap accessible. Open Daily Mothers Day to Thanksgiving. Visit our website. Group Tours Available.
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Farmers Inn
Wildlife park including Bear, Deer & Cougars, driving range, 2 miniature golf courses. 2 Gift Shops. Rt. 949, 2 miles North of Sigel.
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Glo Golf
"Glow in the dark" indoor mini golf. 9 holes are a prehistoric theme, 9 holes are a western theme. Open Mothers Day to Thanksgiving. Call for hours (814) 752-6334. Located at Double Diamond Deer Ranch.
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Jesse's Dream Park
"Jackpot" Golf Driving Range. Starts at $300.00 Increases weekly. Mysterious Maze - Two story, indoor, total darkness, illusions. 11am- 8:30 p.m. May - Sept. 5 mi. S of Cook Forest, 10 mi. N. of I-80 on Rt. 36.
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Leeper Flea Market
32836Route 66
Leeper, PA 16233814-744-8811100+ vendors, free parking. Concession stand. Open Saturday and Sunday, April through October. Intersection of Rtes. 66 & 36 in Leeper.
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Parker's Indian Trading Post Gem Panning
Gem Panning - Ruby, Garnet, Emeralds, Sapphire, Crystals, Fools Gold, Peridot, Amethyst, Fossils, Arrowheads. Rock/Gift Shop. Groups Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
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Recreation
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Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Rides & Dude Ranch
Dude ranch packages: horses, meals, and cabins. Guided horse rides, Electric/water hook-ups, modern facilities. Horse camping, tie stalls. 300 miles of horse trails. May - Oct. -
Cook Forest State Park
River Road
Cooksburg, PA 16217814-744-840727 miles of hiking trails. bike trail utilizing secondary roads, playgrounds, picnic pavilions and tables, Clarion River, fishing and water activities.
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Jesse's Dream Park
"Jackpot" Golf Driving Range. Starts at $300.00 Increases weekly. Mysterious Maze - Two story, indoor, total darkness, illusions. 11am- 8:30 p.m. May - Sept. 5 mi. S of Cook Forest, 10 mi. N. of I-80 on Rt. 36.
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Pale Whale Canoe Fleet
Pale Whale Canoe - Canoe, tube and kayaks - Convenient parking, changing rooms, cabins, Gift Shop and Café. Cook Forest, River Rd. 1/4 mile. from Clarion River Bridge. 800-680-0160 -
Pine Crest
Horse Stables. Deep forest trail rides, pony rides, canoes,tubes, mini-golf, Go-carts, bumper boats,slick-track. Pavilion with recreation area available. Open seasonally.
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Restaurants
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Clarion River Lodge Resort & Spa
Delicious dining along the Clarion River. Magnificent view, meeting and banquet facilities and spa available. Open year-round, guest rooms available. Irish Pub, Summer Outdoor Cabana, Weddings.
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Cooksburg Café
Hershey's ice cream, cones, sundaes, shakes. French Fries & Sandwiches. Open days June - Aug, Weekends May, Sept & Oct, River Road, off Rt. 36.
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Farmers Inn
Restaurant. Ice Cream Parlor & Bulk Food Store. Mother’s Day - Labor Day, 7 days, 9 am to 9 pm; Spring/Fall weekends. Rt. 949, N of Sigel.
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Forest Nook
We have incredible homemade food.Open Memorial day until Labor day,weekends in September.Saturday & Sunday breakfast.Visit our gift shop(The Nook Nacs) -
Gateway Lodge Country Inn, Restaurant and Spa
Escape to Cook Forest's romantic rustic getaway. Fireside Jacuzzi suites, cabins, conference center and spa. On-site fine dining restaurant with wine list and bar services.
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Iron Mountain Grille
Rustic,casual and friendly. Enjoy good food and your favorite libation. Newly renovated. Large screen TV's for your favorite sport. Family firendly. Weekend entertainment. Take out available. -
Mama Doe’s Restaurant
At Shiloh Resort on Rt. 36. Fine dining and Italian/American cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Buffet and or menu. Great hospitality and charm. Must be experienced!
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Sawmill Restaurant
32873 Route 66
Leeper, PA 16233(814) 744-8578Soft ice cream. Home of the Sawdust Burger. Fresh baked goods. Open daily 7 am to midnight. Beer to go. Intersection of Rts. 36 & 66.
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Services
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Cook Forest Vacation Bureau
Write or email for a current directory of local area businesses located near the Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks. Email: info@cookforest.org
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Shopping
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Briar Hill Rustic Furniture
Come see our full line of quality indoor and outdoor white cedar log furniture that is crafted on-site as well as country/rustic décor and wildlife prints to decorate your home. -
Campers Paradise Campground & Cabins
Fishing, hunting, & outdoor camping equipment, fishing licenses, groceries, ice, wood, propane & RV supplies, gifts, cast iron, rustic cabin accessories. Rt. 949, 3 mi. N of Sigel.
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Cooksburg Dry Goods
Experience our log cabin gift shop in Cook Forest. Unique, charming gifts. Woodland Home Decor, candles, frames, bears and forest gifts! 800-680-0160 -
Country Store
32771 Route 66
Leeper, PA 16233(814) 744-8530Candies, hand-dipped ice cream, teas, spices, stone-ground flour, pickle barrel, kerosene lamps, cast iron wares, wood accessories and more. Take a journey into yesteryear! -
Double Diamond Deer Ranch Gift Shop
A-Frame Gift Shop featuring wild life oriented gifts. Books, T-shirts, candles, hand made crafts at reasonable prices. Open Daily Mothers Day to Thanksgiving. -
Hominy Ridge Store
Groceries, cleaning supplies, snacks, drinks, fishing supplies, candy, ice cream, cigarettes, ice, firewood, river tubes, camping supplies. Store is open early & closes late.
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Parkers Indian Trading Post
Gifts, Souvenirs, Moccasins, Jewelery, Native American items, Knives, Leather Goods, Hats, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Blankets, Gem Panning. Check us out on Facebook.
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Side Trips
- Trek in the Quehanna Wild Area or explore S. B. Elliott and Parker Dam State Parks.I-4 20 minutes
- Discover Pennsylvania's only free-roaming elk herd (300+) near Benezette. 30 minutes
- Enjoy fine dining and a variety of shopping in Dubois 30 minutes
- Hike, bike or drive through Pennsylvania's only National Forest - the Allegheny. 10 minutes
- Tour a winery or shop for antiques near Ridgway. Saint Marys is also known for antiques, a brewery, Benedictine convent and national historic chapel to choose from. 20 minutes
- A drive along the Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Ridgway, Rt. 949, is particularly lovely en route to Clear Creek State Park. 45 minutes
- Rent a bike and trek a Rail-to-Trail system just minutes away in Ridgway. Feeling adventurous? It extends 18 miles to Brockway. 20 minutes
- See the towering trees, a national treasure, in historic Cook Forest State Park. 60 minutes
