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About the Allegheny

Welcome to the Allegheny National Forest

Established in 1923, the Allegheny National Forest is comprised of over half a million acres in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania.

Over 100 years ago, the USDA Forest Service brought new concepts in forest management to the Allegheny Plateau. The slogan, “Land of Many Uses”, captures our vision of a healthy, vigorous, working forest. Sustainable management has provided timber and wood products, watershed protection, access to underground minerals, ties to cultural history, a diversity of wildlife habitats, and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities for present and future generations to enjoy.

Orders of the Forest Supervisor

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest and provide public safety for visitors.

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The grassy lawn at Kinzua Beach with a view of the reservoir and bridge.

Recreation Opportunities

Plan Your Trip: ATV Image

With over a hundred miles of trails designated for different sizes and types of off-highway vehicles, we provide adventure for riders of all skill…

With over 200 miles of hiking trails, 53 miles of X-C ski trails and 18 miles of Interpretive trails the Allegheny National Forest offers a variety…

Plan Your Trip: Kayak

Whether a tiny trickle of a creek, enough to cool your toes, or the vast expanses of beaches, water provides an exciting element to outdoor…

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Plan Your Trip: Campfire

Rec: Allegheny Reservoir

Kinzua Wolf Run Marina

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A road with down powerlines.

Features

Theodora Cope young

Imagine yourself as a woman naturalist camping on the Allegheny National Forest in the summer of 1933. You’re a graduate student at Cornell…

The Plant-A-Tree Program provides a way for individuals and groups to have trees planted on a national forest to memorialize loved ones or…

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Recent Press Releases

Allegheny National Forest’s Snowmobile Season Begins Sunday

Release Date: December 9, 2025

Allegheny National Forest Opening Select Laurel Mill Area Trails for Use

Release Date: September 30, 2025

Seasonal Trail Closures in the Allegheny National Forest

Release Date: September 26, 2025

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