Weiser State Forest
Open for reservations through December 31, 2026 and beyond. Maximum 7-night continuous stay with a mandatory 48-hour break between bookings. Campfires are prohibited March 1 through May 25 without authorization from the district office. Winter roads are unmaintained and unplowed.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 6:41PM EDT by NWS State College PA
At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Canton to 12 miles northwest of Bloomsburg. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hughesville, Jerseytown, Rohrsburg, Iola, Jamison City, Eyers Grove, Waller, Kettle Creek Gorge, Lairdsville, Central, Biggertown, Lincoln Falls, Barbours, Shunk, Ricketts Glen State Park, Fairmount Spgs, Muncy Valley, Millville, Benton, and Picture Rocks.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 6:07PM EDT until June 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 315 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 25 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ADAMS BEDFORD BLAIR CENTRE CLINTON COLUMBIA CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN FRANKLIN FULTON HUNTINGDON JUNIATA LANCASTER LEBANON LYCOMING MIFFLIN MONTOUR NORTHUMBERLAND PERRY SCHUYLKILL SNYDER SULLIVAN TIOGA UNION YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTOONA, BEDFORD, BERWICK, BLOOMSBURG, CARLISLE, CHAMBERSBURG, DANVILLE, GETTYSBURG, HARRISBURG, HERSHEY, HUNTINGDON, LANCASTER, LAPORTE, LEBANON, LEWISBURG, LEWISTOWN, LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, MCCONNELLSBURG, MIFFLINTOWN, MOUNT UNION, NEWPORT, POTTSVILLE, RENOVO, SELINSGROVE, SHAMOKIN, STATE COLLEGE, SUNBURY, WAYNESBORO, WELLSBORO, WILLIAMSPORT, AND YORK.
About
Weiser State Forest, named after frontier diplomat Conrad Weiser, spans nearly 30,000 acres across 16 tracts in central Pennsylvania. The Roaring Creek Tract hosts most of the designated camping, offering a mix of roadside, hike-in, and equestrian sites perfect for those seeking a primitive camping experience in the Pennsylvania woods. The campground features 18 reservable sites: 6 roadside sites, 8 roadside hike-in sites, and 4 equestrian sites at the Mud Run Equine Camping Area. Each site includes a parking pad, picnic table, and fire ring. Equestrian sites also have high lines for horses. The area offers extensive single-track trails ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. This is true primitive camping with no developed facilities, hookups, or modern conveniences. Campers must pack out all trash. Restrooms are available at nearby picnic areas including Minnich Hit. The Roaring Creek Tract has special deed restrictions, so review posted rules at entrances.
Directions
The Weiser State Forest Resource Management Center is located on PA-42 between Aristes and Numidia in the Roaring Creek Tract. The office address is 16 Aristes Lane, Aristes, PA 17920.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| fd18@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (570) 875-6450 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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