State forest · Polk Township, Jefferson County
Clear Creek State Forest
Hilly hardwood forest in tracts along the Clarion and Allegheny rivers, with river overlooks and stretches of long-distance trail for quiet backcountry hiking.
What you will find
- Hiking trails
- Camping
- Fishing
Hunting is permitted here in season. Check the state hunting calendar and wear blaze orange in fall and winter.
Make a day of it
Nearby
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Clear Creek State Park
Rustic log cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps line a clear trout stream that runs down to the Clarion River, a favorite for easy canoe floats, with a small beach and hemlock-shaded trails.
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Cook Forest State Park
Giant old-growth pines and hemlocks, some centuries old, crowd the Forest Cathedral, with a fire tower for treetop views and lazy canoe trips down the Clarion River.
