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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.

The Allegheny in Action

View from Rimrock Overlook at the Allegheny Reservoir.
Colorful trees along both sides of a waterway.
A deer wading through water in a forest.
A waterfall in a forest with colorful leaves.
Two recreationists admiring the night sky colored with green and pink.
A view of rushing waters coming out of a dam during a hazy evening.
A bald eagle sits on a branch in a tree as snow blows around.

Recreation Opportunities

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Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

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…
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Biking

Come join us on the Allegheny National Forest and explore over 150 miles of trails for mountain biking. Along our countless miles of trail, you will…
Plan Your Trip: Kayak

Water Activities

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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Camping and Cabins

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Recreation Passes

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Maps and Guides

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Updates

Proposed Changes to Recreation Fees on the ANF

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The Forest Service is proposing changes to recreation fees at various sites on the Allegheny National Forest. The majority of these fees remain local to operate, maintain, and improve these sites. The public is invited to comment on the proposed recreation fee changes through September 30, 2026.

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 Planning for the Future of Recreation at Kinzua

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Features

A patrol boat on the Allegheny Reservoir while a prescribed fire is being conducted across the hills in the background. The sky is filled with lots of smoke and helicopter is flying above.

Lighting the way on the Allegheny National Forest

(Nationally Featured by the Forest Service)Rugged terrain, proximity to water, and the bustle of a busy national recreation area made the Tracy Ridge…
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Forest Feeds Families

The Allegheny National Forest is committed to serving local communities – in more ways than one. Inspired by the impact of Feds Feed Families, the…
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Innovating safety: Allegheny National Forest

(Featured in Inside the Forest Service)As an employer of thousands of field-going personnel, such as wildland firefighters, law enforcement officers,…
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Theodora Cope: Pioneering Ecologist

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

Proposed Changes to Recreation Fees on the Allegheny National Forest

Release Date: July 31, 2026

Allegheny National Forest Seeking Resource Advisory Committee Members

Release Date: May 29, 2026

Well Plugging Project to Protect Natural Resources

Release Date: May 14, 2026
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