Cooks Forest PA

Cook Forest State Park

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The 8,500-acre Cook Forest State Park lies in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Once called the "Black Forest," the area is famous for its stands of … See more

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Jun 18, 2024
It’s very pretty. We went to camp and hike. I wish we’d brought the fishing poles cause it looked like a lot of great fishing was going on. Also lots of tubing and kayaking on the river. The hikes… Full review by 212sallys
Oct 15, 2023
We've driven past, and heard people talk about Cook Forest for so many years, but only recently visited. We are so sorry we didn't go sooner. It's a fabulous hunk of woods for hiking or some quiet ti… Full review by X2974MJtimk
Jul 23, 2023
I really wasn’t impressed with the park or surrounding area. Yes there is hiking as in any park and tubing but that’s it ! Park Rangers & State Police all over the place watching your every move… rid… Full review by emyjoemaxx
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Cook Forest State Park is sprawled over 8500 acres (3440 hectares) along the banks of River Clarion. Its extensive cover of hemlock and w…
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What trail is the swinging bridge on?
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I believe that bridge is on Tom’s Run.
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Answer by Stacey B · Sep 6, 2020
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I haven't been to Cooks Forest in many years and can't remember if there is a camp store for ice, milk, etc.? Can …
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I haven't been to Cooks Forest in many years and can't remember if there is a camp store for ice, milk, etc.? Can anyone answer to that? Thank you! :)
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There sure is. They have a deli counter too for lunch meats and cheese.
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Answer by Lori H · Jul 29, 2020
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I am looking for a camp site for my blended family of 5 kids ages 12-16. We would enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing and …
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I am looking for a camp site for my blended family of 5 kids ages 12-16. We would enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing and horse back riding. Where would you recommend?
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Cook Forest. Cooksburg, PA. Ridge camp. Part of the state forest. Love to camp there. Near To swimming, tubing, csnoeing, horseback riding. Have camped for years there.
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I am looking for a camp site for my blended family of 5 kids ages 12-16. We would enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing and …
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I am looking for a camp site for my blended family of 5 kids ages 12-16. We would enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing and horse back riding. Where would you recommend?
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You might want to try Macbeth Cabins. They are right aside the Clarion river
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Answer by Gary P · Jul 5, 2018
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Hello, Planning a short 2 day visit to Cook Forest and would like to know the access point with the shortest hike from …
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Hello, Planning a short 2 day visit to Cook Forest and would like to know the access point with the shortest hike from parking area to experience some old growth Forest. It sounds beautiful. Thank you very much. Jim
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Check out the site. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cookforest/
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Answer by Trip M · Jul 23, 2017
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