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Farnsworth Cabin

USDA Forest Service campground in Allegheny National Forest, near Clarendon, Pennsylvania.

$10–$145nightly fee
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
20 ftmax RV/trailer length
18named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (59.6 mi)
19.5 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the Pennsylvania median of $10/night.
  • There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
  • 92% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (20 ft).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~98 mi, Winchester ~182 mi, Baltimore ~214 mi.

Site mix

Electric1
Water hookup1
Cabin/shelter1
Accessible1

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesShowersPets allowed1 accessible site

Fee notes from the agency: Fee to reserve is $145 per night for 4 people. $10.00 per night for additional people above the four. You will receive an email, or call, Allegheny Site Management with a credit card for deposit. Also, a $25 per pet, per stay will be charged at this time. Please call the office with any questions, 814.363.9090

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Allegheny Snowmobile Loop0.3 mi19.3USFS
Asl #31 Farnsworth2.0 mi2.5USFS
Penny Run Ski2.7 mi0.7USFS
Penny Run2.7 mi1.3USFS
Toms Run3.5 mi3.0USFS
North Country National Scenic3.5 mi10.3USFS
Rocky Gap Atv Loop A3.5 mi5.3USFS
Toms Run Ski3.5 mi3.0USFS
Ironwood3.7 mi0.9USFS
Ironwood Ski3.7 mi0.9USFS
Dunham Siding Ski3.9 mi0.5USFS
Asl #5 Hickory Ridge3.9 mi1.2USFS

+ 6 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

19.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 19.5 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Snowmobile Trail2.0 mi0.9UnratedOSM
Old Railroad Grade2.4 mi1.0UnratedOSM
Lumber Trail2.4 mi0.4UnratedOSM
Lowlands Trail2.5 mi0.4UnratedOSM
Penny Run Ski2.7 mi0.7UnratedUSFS
Toms Run3.5 mi3.0UnratedUSFS
Rocky Gap Atv Loop A3.5 mi5.3UnratedUSFS
Ironwood3.7 mi0.9UnratedUSFS
Tanbark Hiking4.1 mi4.6UnratedUSFS
Hearts Content Outer Loop4.4 mi1.1UnratedOSM
Wheeler4.7 mi1.2UnratedUSFS

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDivingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Chapman State Park Campground
Chapman State Park
2.8PAFrom $16 (PA schedule)— E W S yes— Reserve12 (49.7 mi)
Fool's Creek
OpenStreetMap listing
4.2PA—— — —— ?14 (43.3 mi)
Triple Forks East Campsites
OpenStreetMap listing
4.3PA—— — —— ?18 (56.0 mi)
Lower Sheriff Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
4.3PA—— — —— ?9 (31.7 mi)
Hearts Content Recreation Area
Allegheny National Forest
4.9PA—27 — 45 ftyes Reserve14 (58.6 mi)
Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead
Allegheny National Forest
6.2PA—— — —yes First-come11 (47.2 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Farnsworth Cabin is tucked away in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the stone cabin is conveniently located 8.5 miles northwest of Sheffield. It was renovated in 2010 and now provides a variety of modern amenities, including electricity and heating, as well as telephone service, Direct TV, and internet. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle, however mud during the rainy seasons can inhibit road travel. They should be aware of current weather conditions and the weather during their stay. Guests are responsible for their own travel … read the full description on Recreation.gov