Zimmerman Tower (FR 228) in PA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Pennsylvania

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Zimmerman Tower (FR 228) in PA

Allegheny NF, Marienville Ranger District
1,740 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 6.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Elk County, PA.

Allegheny National Forest, Marienville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 6.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Marienville, is 7.3 mi off.

September normals 49–71°F, 4.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Elliot Run (FR 383) in PADispersed Camping1.2miZimmerman (FR 382) in PADispersed Camping1.4miLoleta Recreation in PACampground4.2miLoleta Grade (FR 131) in PAForest Road Road4.3miIrwin Run Boat Launch (FR 852) in PADispersed Camping5.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Allegheny National Forest, Marienville Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?