Explore Cook Forest

Your guide to the Cook Forest area.

Cook Forest State Park encompasses 11,536 acres in northwestern Pennsylvania. Bordered by the picturesque Clarion River, the park is most known for virgin white pine, and hemlock timber stands. Classified as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service, Cook Forest State Park is often referred to as the “Black Forest” of Pennsylvania.

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What's Happening in Cook Forest

Nominations Open for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year

DALLAS, Pa. (EYT) — The public will soon have the chance to vote for Pennsylvania's 2026 River of the Year, and organizations are now invited to submit nominations for their favorite waterway. (more..

Cook Forest Photo of the Day

Taken near the Fire Tower Trail. Submitted by Meg C Stacy...

Driving Tours Return to State Game Lands

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – It’s time, once again, to get off the beaten path and go for a driv..

Game Commission Asks Public to Report Sick, Dead Deer Amid Disease Outbreak

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for public reports of sick..

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