Jefferson, Clarion and Forest County Pennsylvania

The 7,182-acre Cook Forest State Park lies in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Once called the "Black Forest," the area is famous for its stands of old growth forest. Cook Forest's "Forest Cathedral" of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural Landmark. The Clarion River is the eastern border of the park and is popular for canoeing and rafting.

Directions:

From the east, take Exit 13 off of Interstate 80, then PA 36 north directly to the park in Cooksburg.

From the west, take Exit 8 off of Interstate 80, then take PA Route 66 north to Leeper. From Leeper, follow PA Route 36 south, seven miles to the park.

Information provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and National Resources. For more information visit the official Cook Forest State Park web site.