Tuscarora State Forest
Open year-round. State forest roads do not receive winter maintenance and are not plowed. Campfires prohibited March 1 through May 25 without authorization from the district office. Maximum 7-night stay with 48-hour vacancy required between visits.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 10:44AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places today, Thursday and Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 10:44AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places today, Thursday and Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.
About
Tuscarora State Forest spans 96,025 acres across six Pennsylvania counties and offers a remote, rustic camping experience for those seeking solitude. The forest provides 43 motorized roadside campsites, 5 roadside hike-in tent-only sites, and 5 equestrian sites at the Showaker Camping Area. Roadside campsites are accessed via unpaved state forest roads that do not receive winter maintenance and may include a fire ring, picnic table, and off-road parking area. This is primitive camping with no developed facilities, potable water, or modern conveniences. Campers must pack out all trash and be self-sufficient. Campfires are permitted in fire rings except during wildfire season (March 1 through May 25) unless authorized by the district office. The forest offers over 167 miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, and access to the Juniata River Water Trail. Reservations and permits are required for all motorized roadside sites. Bookings can be made through the Pennsylvania State Parks reservation system up to 11 months in advance. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights, with a 48-hour vacancy required between visits. Check-in and check-out time is 3:00 PM.
Directions
From Blain, PA, the Tuscarora District Office is located at 4455 Big Spring Road. Individual campsites are dispersed throughout the forest along various dirt and gravel state forest roads. Consult the state forest maps for specific site locations.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| fd03@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (717) 536-3191 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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