Cornplanter State Forest
Open for the 2026 season. Campfires are currently prohibited until May 25, 2026 during spring fire restriction period. Access to the campsite via Jamison Run Road must be made from Neiltown Road only due to erosion damage closing the alternate route.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:23PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected, with limited relief overnight. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Cornplanter State Forest in Forest County, Pennsylvania provides a single motorized roadside campsite at the Hunter Run Division. This primitive site along Jamison Run Road accommodates tents, small RVs, or trailers on a 60-foot pull-through driveway. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, but campers must be entirely self-sufficient as there are no toilets, potable water, trash disposal, or hookups. The forest emphasizes a dispersed recreation experience with minimal development. Primitive backpack camping is also permitted throughout most of the forest without reservation for single-night stays, though not within designated Natural Areas or near roads, trails, and water. Oil development activity in the eastern Hunter Run Division may cause increased construction traffic. Reservations are required for the motorized campsite and can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Pennsylvania State Parks reservation system. Stays are limited to 7 consecutive nights with a mandatory 48-hour gap before rebooking. Campfires are prohibited March 1 through May 25 without special authorization and during high fire danger conditions.
Directions
Access to the campsite along Jamison Run Road must be made from Neiltown Road. The Jamison Run/Dawson Road route is closed to vehicular traffic from other access directions due to erosion damage.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (814) 723-0262 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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