Farnsworth Cabin

Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the two-bedroom stone cabin was renovated in 2010 and now provides modern amenities. The cabin is equipped with electricity, forced air heating, and indoor plumbing including hot running water, a flush toilet, and a shower. The cabin is comfortably furnished with two queen beds, two bunk beds, a sofa, chairs, a table, and kitchen appliances. Outside there is a fire ring, picnic table, and charcoal grill.

The cabin is located about nine miles northwest of Sheffield, adjacent to the grounds of the Farnsworth Trout Club Hatchery. The forest surrounding the cabin has black cherry, eastern hemlock, white pine, oak, maple, and birch trees. In the nearby Hickory Creek Wilderness, there is an understory of abundant wildflowers, ferns, shrubs, and mosses. Black bear, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, bald eagle, barred owl, and pileated woodpecker are common in the area. Small native brook trout are found in the nearby Farnsworth Stream.

Reservations

Reservations are required and can be made between 04/01 and 10/29.

Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit.
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of visit.
Go to Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 to make a reservation.

General Information

Open 4/01/2025 - 10/26/2025.

Check-in time is 2 pm; check-out time is 11am

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you online or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest.

Overnight Use: $145/night.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Pets are allowed. There is a $25 per pet, per stay fee and must be paid prior to arriving. Please call 814.363.9090.

Camping

Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
Keep your dog in your tent at night.
Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.

Trail Use

Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, as long as they are kept on a leash. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.

Wildlife

Do not allow them to interact with wildlife

Address: 29 Forest Service Dr. Bradford, PA 16701
Phone: 814-362-4613
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.70985

Longitude: -79.16747

Directions

From Sheffield

Travel southeast on Main St.
Turn right onto Austin Hill Road
Travel on Austin Hill Road for 7.1 miles
Turn right onto Cherry Grove Road
Travel on Cherry Grove Road for .6 miles
Turn left onto Farnsworth Road/Forest Road 154
Drive 2.5 miles on Farnsworth Road/Forest Road 154.

Parking

Ample parking is available.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

The area around the cabin is flat. There is an accessible entrance to the cabin. Due to the historic nature of the building, the turning radius inside may be limited throughout the structure.