Who We Are
Description
Clear Creek is one of eight state forests located in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It comprises 16,716 acres in Jefferson, Clarion, Venango, Forest, and Mercer Counties. Many of its acres border the Clarion and Allegheny Rivers while other tracts rest on the Allegheny Plateau and grow a diverse collection of trees. It is named for the crystal-clear stream flowing through the Clear Creek Tract in Jefferson County.
For more information visit the Clear Creek State Forest Website or Facebook page.
Recreation:
Clear Creek State Forest boasts 77 miles of popular trails, including Clear Creek, Pine Run Loop, Silvis, Trap Run, Bear Town Rocks Trails, and the North Country National Scenic Trail. Rewarding fishing and hunting can be found throughout the diverse forests of the Clear Creek. Mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing are other popular activities.
Camping in Clear Creek State Forest provides an opportunity to get away from it all and spend a night in the great outdoors.
Facilities:
The Clear Creek State Forest has limited facilities but provides access areas to points of interest and serves as an ideal gateway to the well-known North Country Scenic Trail and the Baker Trail.
What We Do
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry manages our state forests for their long-term health and productivity while conserving native wild plants.
These forests are managed as “working forests” and provide a suite of uses and values to Pennsylvania citizens, while maintaining the forest’s wild character.
Our state forests are managed for:
- Pure water
- Recreation
- Scenic beauty
- Plant and animal habitat
- Sustainable timber and natural gas
- Many other uses and values
The management of our state forests is guided by the State Forest Resource Management Plan.
