Allegheny National Forest
The Allegheny National Forest is a National Forest in Northwestern Pennsylvania, about 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Visitors find it in Sheffield Township. A drive of 13 mi reaches Kinzua Dam.
A national forest inside Sheffield Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 72" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Wetmore Township is the nearest base
Wetmore Township is 10 miles east, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Allegheny National Forest
The Allegheny National Forest is a National Forest in Northwestern Pennsylvania, about 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. The forest covers 513,175 acres (801.8 sq mi; 2,076.7 km2) of land. Within the forest is Kinzua Dam, which impounds the Allegheny River to form Allegheny Reservoir. The administrative headquarters for the Allegheny National Forest is in Warren. The Allegheny National Forest has two ranger stations, one in Marienville, Forest County, and the other in Bradford, McKean County.
The Allegheny National Forest lies in the heart of Pennsylvania's oil and gas region. It is only 40 miles (64 km) from the site of the first commercial oil well in the United States at Titusville, Pennsylvania. In 1981, about 17 percent of the state's crude oil production came from mineral rights owned by private individuals within the Forest boundary.
- Type
- National forest
- Area
- 802 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 17K a year
Where to sleep near Allegheny National Forest
Rooms are nearest in Jenks Township (12) and Kane (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Allegheny National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Township 23% vacation homes | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,755 | $79K | — |
| Jenks Township 58% vacation homes | 13 mi south | 20 min | 12 4 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 3,662 | $100K | — |
| Kane | 11 mi east | 15 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,463 | $74K | A |
| Wetmore Township | 10 mi east | 15 min | 5 2 motels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,567 | $139K | — |
| Warren | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 9,046 | $104K | C |
| Howe Township 86% vacation homes | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 193 | $131K | — |
| Farmington Township 45% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 16 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 11 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,730 | $164K | — |
| Barnett Township 73% vacation homes | 21 mi south | 30 min | 10 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 8 lodges & cabins | 288 | $148K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
More places people know lie within 67 miles.
113 mi DamKinzua Dam
224 mi State parkKinzua Bridge State Park
53 mi LandmarkFort Le Boeuf
62 mi State parkCherry Springs State Park
67 mi Theme parkConneaut Lake Park
66 mi State parkPresque Isle State Park
36 mi State parkAllegany State Park66 mi Theme parkWaldameer ParkPhoto credits
Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Le Boeuf: Charles M. Stotz ?, Public domain · Cherry Springs State Park: Curt Weinhold, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Conneaut Lake Park: daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0 · Presque Isle State Park: Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Allegheny National Forest in questions
Is Allegheny National Forest in Sheffield Township?
Yes. It’s inside Sheffield Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Allegheny National Forest?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–80°.
How far is Allegheny National Forest from Pittsburgh?
About 97 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Allegheny National Forest?
Bradford Regional (BFD), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Buffalo Niagara (BUF), about 90 miles.
Where should I stay near Allegheny National Forest?
Jenks Township (13 mi, 12 places to stay), Kane (11 mi, 6 places to stay) and Wetmore Township (10 mi, 5 places to stay).
Notes from people in Sheffield Township
People in Sheffield Township have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.