Dispersed Camping in Forest County, Pennsylvania
Showing 60 locations in Forest County.
Adamson Road Dispersed
A beautiful dispersed camping corridor along Adamson Road, weaving through the scenic hardwoods of the Allegheny National Forest.
Allegheny National Forest - Midway Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping sites located along Midway Road (Forest Road 449) near its intersection with Route 666. It provides a peaceful setting in the national forest suitable for standard vehicles and larger setups seeking a simple overnight stay.
Bat Barn Forest Road
A quiet unpaved forest road nestled within the Allegheny National Forest, providing access to secluded dispersed spots surrounded by dense Pennsylvania woodlands.
Beaver Meadows Recreational Area Campground
A developed US Forest Service campground offering standard wooded sites within the Allegheny National Forest.
Beaver Meadows Road Dispersed
This Forest Service corridor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Allegheny National Forest, located near the Beaver Meadows Recreation Area. The unpaved forest road leads to multiple dispersed pull-offs nestled in the dense mixed hardwood forest.
Beaver Run Campsite
A remote, walk-in primitive campsite located along Beaver Run in Allegheny National Forest, accessed via Forest Service Road 249.
Black Bear Cabins
Black Bear Cabins offers private lodging rentals on Forest Colony Road in the heart of the Cook Forest area.
Brush Creek Park Dispersed Camping
Brush Creek Park is an improved native material road located in the Allegheny National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities. The forest road is accessible by standard passenger cars and provides a quiet woodland setting.
Buzzard Park Road Corridor
A scenic corridor in the Allegheny National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along native-material roads.
Buzzard Swamp Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along roads accessing the Buzzard Swamp Wildlife Management Area in Allegheny National Forest. The gravel roads wind through scenic forested terrain, offering quiet pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Cemetery Road Cabins - Cook Forest State Park
This zone encompasses the historic rustic rental cabins managed by Cook Forest State Park along Cemetery Road. Nestled under a dense canopy of ancient hemlocks and pines, these cabins offer a scenic lodging option with access to hiking trails and the nearby Clarion River. Dispersed tent or vehicle camping is strictly prohibited along this corridor.
Cicely Campsite
A primitive backcountry hike-in campsite situated in a quiet forested area near Marienville.
Clear Creek State Park
A scenic state park offering well-spaced campsites along the Clarion River, featuring both electric hookup and non-electric sites. Amenities include bathhouses with flush toilets, a small swimming beach, a playground, and nearby hiking trails.
Coalbed Run Hike-In Campsite
A quiet, secluded hike-in backpacking campsite located along the scenic Coalbed Run corridor in the Allegheny National Forest.
Colors of the Forest RV Resort & Campground
A developed RV resort and campground located in a quiet forest setting near Marienville, offering standard amenities for recreational vehicles.
Cornplanter State Forest - Jamison Run Road
A quiet, designated motorized campsite located along Jamison Run Road in Cornplanter State Forest. This single-site area provides a peaceful wooded environment with a fire ring and picnic table.
Crooked Creek Dispersed Camping (FR 133)
Dispersed camping options situated within the Allegheny National Forest along Crooked Creek Road, offering a quiet wooded setting.
Dunham Siding & Bob's Creek Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Dunham Siding (Forest Road 141) and Bob's Creek Road offers multiple rustic, peaceful spots within the Allegheny National Forest. Tucked into dense timber, these sites feature stone fire rings and ample room to set up camp in seclusion. The forest roads are unpaved, featuring some bumpy sections and light ruts, but remain accessible for standard passenger vehicles.
East Fork Campsite
A secluded walk-in campsite located along the East Fork in Allegheny National Forest.
Elliot Run Dispersed (Forest Road 143)
Dispersed camping corridor along Elliot Run Road in the Allegheny National Forest. Wooded and quiet roadside pull-offs are accessible for most vehicles.
Forest Road 127A (Hastings)
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 127A in the Allegheny National Forest.
Forest Road 449 Dispersed Area
A scenic, quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 449. Features flat clearings and established fire rings with ample space for multiple vehicles in a secluded forest setting.
Four Mile Run Campsite
A quiet, hike-in campsite situated along the Four Mile Run trail in the Allegheny National Forest.
Goat Farm Road Dispersed
Scenic forest road corridor offering quiet dispersed camping within Allegheny National Forest. The main section of the dirt road is open year-round for vehicles, while secondary spurs are seasonally gated and open specifically during late autumn and early winter to support regional recreation.
Greeley Place Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping along Greeley Place within Allegheny National Forest, featuring quiet spots ideal for small rigs.
Guiton Run / Francis Road Corridor
Quiet forest roads in Allegheny National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. Standard unpaved spurs wind through beautiful, dense woods with ample privacy.
Kellettville Recreation Area
A developed recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, situated along Tionesta Creek. It serves as a popular hub for canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing, featuring both primitive and developed sites.
Kelly Pines Campground
Kelly Pines Campground is a small, quiet equestrian-focused facility in the Allegheny National Forest, offering direct access to the Spring Creek Horse Trail system. The site features horse tie-down shelters, basic vault toilets, and non-equestrian camping options.
Lake Lucy RV Park
A private RV park in Tionesta offering spacious campsites with full electric, water, and sewer hookups. It can easily accommodate almost any size camper or motorhome, making it a favorite private option in the region.
Lamentation Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Lamentation Road in the Allegheny National Forest. Offers quiet wooded environments with native-material roadside pullouts suitable for dry-weather camping.
Laurel Run Pit Dispersed Camping Area
Quiet dispersed sites located along the Laurel Run Pit corridor in Allegheny National Forest. The area features scenic wooded spots under dense mature forest cover, offering typical Allegheny wilderness solitude.
Lewis and New Town Roads Dispersed Camping
This zone comprises several quiet dispersed campsites nestled in the deep woods of Allegheny National Forest along Lewis Road and New Town Road, just outside Marienville, Pennsylvania. The area offers classic Appalachian hardwood forest scenery with peaceful surroundings. Access is via unpaved forest service roads which are generally suitable for standard passenger vehicles during dry weather, though they can become muddy and rutted during wet periods. Dispersed camping is free of charge under standard Forest Service guidelines.
Little Hickory Road (FR 119) Dispersed Camping
Wooded forest corridor along Little Hickory Road within Allegheny National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities.
Little Hunter Road (FR 198) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Little Hunter Road in the Allegheny National Forest. The gravel road leads through dense northern hardwood forests with quiet, primitive roadside pullouts.
Little Salmon Creek Campsite
A rustic dispersed campsite situated along Salmon Creek Road in Allegheny National Forest, providing a quiet space near the creek.
Loleta Bear Claw Campground
A scenic developed camping area nestled within the Allegheny National Forest.
Loleta Recreation Area Campground
A developed campground along Millstone Creek in Allegheny National Forest. Offers spacious campsites in a wooded setting, featuring a day-use area with a historic dam creating a swimming/wading area, and a 3-mile loop hiking trail. The lower loop is more developed with larger sites, while the upper loop offers smaller, more forested tent spots.
Marienville Administrative Site
Marienville Administrative Site offers dispersed camping along the National Forest road system in the Allegheny National Forest. The limestone-surfaced road is well-maintained and suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Marienville District, Allegheny National Forest
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Mcmullen - A
Dispersed camping corridor along the McMullen-A Forest Service road in the Allegheny National Forest.
Outflow Recreation Area Campground
A developed recreation area campground along Tionesta Creek and Tionesta Lake. It offers wooded campsites with access to flush toilets, showers, and a nearby dump station.
Penoke Pike
Penoke Pike offers dispersed camping opportunities along a forest road in the Allegheny National Forest. The road is accessible to standard vehicles and provides a peaceful wooded environment.
Pipeline Road
A quiet forest corridor located in the Allegheny National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road.
Ridge Campground at Cook Forest
A large state park campground situated in a tall stand of pines, offering both developed and primitive sites.
Rocky Run
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Rocky Run road in the Allegheny National Forest.
Salmon Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic limestone-surfaced forest road corridor running along Salmon Creek in the Allegheny National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping spots.
Shippen Run Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor along Shippen Run in the Allegheny National Forest, featuring quiet, wooded pull-offs on native surfaces.
Spring Campsite
A quiet primitive walk-in campsite along the North Country Trail, ideal for backpackers.
Spring Road Campsite
A primitive hike-in campsite situated along the North Country Trail. No vehicular access.
The Branch - A Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along The Branch road within the Allegheny National Forest, surrounded by dense woodlands.
The Branch Road Dispersed Camping
A series of scenic, primitive dispersed campsites nested along Tionesta Creek on The Branch Road. Sites range from tight pull-offs near the river to spacious, level gravel turnouts with stone fire rings. This corridor is popular with morning anglers and offers direct access to the water under a canopy of dense forest.
The Branch Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along The Branch forest road within the Allegheny National Forest, surrounded by beautiful pine forests.
The Forest Lodge & Campground
A commercial lodging and developed campground facility situated near Marienville in the scenic Allegheny National Forest.
Tidioute Overlook
A scenic overlook parking area within the Allegheny National Forest providing beautiful views of the Allegheny River valley and surrounding forested hills.
Tionesta Recreation Area Campground
Located below the Tionesta Dam, this developed campground features wooded sites with access to fishing, hiking, and water sports along Tionesta Creek. Modern facilities including restrooms and showers make it a comfortable base camp.
W. Bird Dog Road Dispersed
A secluded National Forest road corridor offering seasonal dispersed camping in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest.
Wheeler Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Wheeler Road within the Allegheny National Forest, offering wooded roadside campsites.
Whig Hill Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed roadside camping corridor along Whig Hill Road in the Allegheny National Forest, featuring quiet pull-offs in a lush wooded environment.
Zimmerman Road Dispersed
Allegheny National Forest dispersed camping corridor along Zimmerman Road.
Zimmerman Tower Road Dispersed (FR 228)
Scenic dispersed camping sites located along Forest Road 228 near Zimmerman Tower in the Allegheny National Forest. The area features a mix of spacious pull-offs suitable for multiple rigs and secluded tent spots set back in the deep forest.