Cornplanter State Forest

Overview

Brochure Info Cornplanter State Forest is named in honor of Chief Cornplanter, Native-American leader of the Seneca tribe, who maintained peace between the fledgling United States government and the Iroquois from 1784 to 1812. Today, Cornplanter State Forest covers 1,585 acres in Forest, Crawford, and Warren Counties. It is one of eight state forests located in the PA Wilds region. For more information visit the Cornplanter State Forest website.Brochure Info - OrientationThe Cornplanter State Forest lies in the High Plateau and Northwestern Glaciated Plateau Ecoregions and is part of the Muddy Creek, Sugar Creek, and Upper Allegheny River watersheds. It boasts many unique plant communities and other natural features including a 99-acre old-growth hemlock-white pine forest in the Anders Run Natural Area. In the spring, wildflowers abound throughout the forested tracts.Brochure Info - Recreation The Cornplanter State Forest offers13.5 miles of hiking trails amongst several of its tracts. Horseback riding and mountain biking are permitted on some trails, please contact the forest district for more information. Other popular activities include picnicking and hunting. The Cornplanter, which typically receives significant snowfall,is well known for cross-country skiing in the winter monthsand the beauty of the area allows for peaceful nature observation and scenic driving. One designated, roadside campsite is available. No amenities are offered. For trail maps visit the Cornplanter State Forest map webpage.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsThe Cornplanter State Forest is managed primarily for dispersed recreation and facilities are limited. Maps and information are available from the Resource Management Center and trailheads and parking are available through the forest. One designated, roadside campsite is available.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsOil Creek State Park, Chapman State Park, Presque Isle State Park, Erie Bluffs State Park, Pymatuning State Park,Allegheny National Forest, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir, Tionesta Lake, Drake Well MuseumKey InfoOccupants are also subject to the following permit conditions: 1. Campfires, when permitted, require that adequate precautions be taken to prevent the spread of fire into the forest. All other fires are prohibited. Campfires shall be attended at all times. Campfires in both fire rings and in fireplaces are prohibited when the forest fire danger is determined by the Department to be High, Very High, or Extreme and between March 1 through May 25 without authorization from the District Forester or designee. This prohibition does not apply to self-contained camp stoves when used in a safe manner. A person causing a wildfire, in addition to possible criminal penalty, is liable for all damages, costs of extinction and fines. 2. Dead and down wood may be gathered and burned when permitted but may not be removed from the site. Power tools and chain saws are not permitted. 3. Destruction of Property, damaging, defacing, or removing any sign, structure, equipment or other material is prohibited. 4. Occupants shall include at least one person 18 years of age or older. This permit may not be reassigned or transferred. 5. Pets are permitted on State Forest land if they are kept under control and attended at all times. Manure and pet waste must be disposed of properly. 6. Disorderly conduct including the following is prohibited. Fighting or other behavior that is threatening, violent or tumultuous; using obscene language or making obscene gestures; creating a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which does not serve a legitimate purpose of the actor; creating an unreasonable noise that may disturb other visitors to State Forest land. 7. Sanitation and Food Storage:Washing in a water outlet, spring, lake or waterway and discharging trailer, camper or motor home sewage, sink or bath water on or into ground or surface waters is prohibited. Toilets must be used where provided. In other locations, self-contained toilets must be used when required or human waste deposited in hole 4-6 inches deep, 200 feet from water, campsite, or trails and covered and disguised. Food must be stored properly to prevent interaction with wildlife. Littering or disposal of garbage, paper, household refuse, waste or other material is prohibited. 8. Parking which obstructs a gate, road, trail, footpath, bicycle path, access way, entrance, exit or road turnaround on State Forest land is prohibited. Parking in area designated for a person with a disability, by the Department, is prohibited unless the vehicle has a valid plate or valid placard. 9. Cutting, picking, digging, damaging or removing a living or dead plant, vine, shrub, tree or flower on State Forest land without written authorization of the District Foresters or a designee is prohibited. Edible wild plants or plant parts may be gathered without authorization if they are gathered for own personal or family consumption. 10. Removing or disturbing historical or archeological resources from State Forest land without written authorization of the District Forester or a designee is prohibited. 11.Target Shooting with firearms, bows arrows or devices capable of launching projectiles, causing injury to persons or property is prohibited. This includes paintball guns. Violations: Violations of forest rules and regulations, or violations of a condition of this permit could result in any or all of the following consequences: 1. The permit may be revoked. This would result in the occupants being required to vacate the facility immediately. 2. The occupants may be required to leave the forest. 3. The occupants may be cited for a violation of the forest rules and regulations, a summary offense. 4. The occupants are responsible for any damage to campsite and related facilities that occurred during or due to their occupancy.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirection To reach the Cornplanter State Forest Resource management center fromUS-BUS-6 in Warren, follow Market Street for 1.5 miles before taking a slight right onto State Street for another 1.9 miles to the district office on the left. GPS: 41°53'34.5"N 79°08'42.8"W Best access to the Cornplanter Motorized Campsite is off State Route 36. Turn off State Route 36 onto the Neiltown Road. Take the first right off Neiltown onto Jamison Run Road. Campsite is located on the state forest on the right. *** Would not recommend travelling to the campsite from the other end of Jamison Run Road(directly off State Route 36) due the narrow road, tight turns and sometimes poor, non-maintained road conditions.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescPlease read our Fees and Cancellation Policies