Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Susquehannock State Forest adventure.
Enter the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds at Susquehannock State Forest.
Susquehannock State Forest preserves 265,000 acres of dense hardwood forests, dark skies, and headwater streams in northern Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains. Some 550 miles of trails interlace the park, granting hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders access to some of the most unspoiled wilderness in the state. Turkey and deer hunting, fishing (many streams contain native trout), and ATV riding are also popular. The park’s unique camping system features over 40 individual, primitive campsites all over the park, ensuring every visitor gets a corner of the forest all to themselves. If you’re looking for larger campgrounds with more amenities, the Susquehannock State Forest encompasses several state parks such as Cherry Springs State Park, Lyman Run State Park, and Ole Bull State Park.
Most visitors come to Susquehannock State Forest for summer camping or autumn fall foliage visits, though the park and its campgrounds are open year-round. Winter recreation includes cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing—just be prepared to drive and camp on snow and ice.