Alerts and Important Information
Ridge Campground If your campsite reservation falls between mid-October through the end of the camping season in December, please be aware the campground will have rustic restroom facilities.
DescriptionThe 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 old growth forest. Cook Forest State Park's Forest Cathedral of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural Landmark. The Clarion River connects Clear Creek State Park to Cook Forest State Park along a scenic 10-mile stretch of river which is popular for canoeing and rafting. Alerts and Important InformationRidge Campground If your campsite reservation falls between mid-October through the end of the camping season in December, please be aware the campground will have rustic restroom facilities. Permit Conditions:
1. No more than one family unit or five unrelated persons per campsite. Other facilities are limited to the maximum occupancy for the facility (i.e. beds in cabins) for non-family guests. Note: Family Unit-Persons living under one household.
2. Occupant shall include at least one person 18 years of age or older.
3. Noise or conduct which could interfere with the sleep of other persons is prohibited between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
4. Before vacating the facility/site, occupants shall clean and properly dispose of waste.
5. Visitors are permitted only between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
6. This permit may not be assigned or transferred.
7. Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited.
8. Failure to abide by Pennsylvania State Park Rules and Regulations.
9. For cabins,/yurts/camping cottages removal of tables, beds or other furnishings from the facility are prohibited.
10. For cabins/yurts/camping cottages tents, camping trailers and recreation vehicles are not permitted in the area.
11. Pets are only permitted in designated areas. Overnight guest with pets must reserve designated facilities.
Violations: Violations of park 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 mean that the occupants would be required to vacate the facility immediately.
2. The occupants may be required to leave the park.
3. The occupants may be cited for violations of park rules and regulations, a summary offense.
4. The occupants are responsible for any loss or damages to furnishings, fixtures, equipment, or facilities that occur during or due to their occupancy.
Cook Forest Park Office is located at 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217. It is 7 miles south of Leeper, PA. Contact InformationCOOK FOREST STATE PARKPO BOX 120, RIVER ROAD COOKSBURG PA 16217 Phone Park for More Information: Information:
(814)744-8407 |