Schwab Ridge (FR 558) in PA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Schwab Ridge (FR 558) in PA

Road corridorAllegheny NF, Bradford Ranger District

15 mi from Titusville

Maps 1,646 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Allegheny National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near Jakes Rock Overlook and Mountain Bike Trail.
  • Estimated climb: 140 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Queen Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or otherwise occupying Allegheny National Forest lands by any individual(s) for a period longer than fourteen days within a thirty day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–60°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.