State Parks and National Parks

Located in the northwestern Pennsylvania counties of Elk, McKean, Forest and Warren, the Allegheny National Forest covers more than 513,000 acres and is the only national forest in the state.

Creeks and streams cut deeply into this rugged plateau country, creating a rolling and sometimes steep terrain.

Trails for hikers, cross-country skiers, mountain bikers, all-terrain vehicle riders and snowmobilers wind for many miles through the forest. Several reservoirs and more than 500 miles of streams offer outstanding fishing opportunities. There are scenic overlooks, beaches, boat launches and nearly 9,000 acres of wilderness.

The forest also features some of the oldest and largest tracts of virgin beech-hemlock forest in the eastern United States.

Photo credits in order: Courtesy of USDA Forest Service. Courtesy of USDA Forest Service. Courtesy of Allegheny National Forest.