Ronald Westover

$249,500

187.7 Acres

Hooversville, Pennsylvania, 15936

Pennsylvania wooded land with timber and pond for sale. This 188.7 acre property is a beautiful secluded property in central Somerset County.  Are you looking for a hideaway?  Doe Valley is an old homestead property, mostly wooded, with a few clearings, and 2 ponds.  It may be the ideal place for your home, camp, timber investment, or hunting land.  The Township Road leading into the property dead ends, eliminating the public traffic.  Overall, the terrain is slight to moderate slope.  The driveway, flanked by large oak trees will lead you past the ponds to the clearing of the old homestead.  The old house has finally retired from the years of family life.  The fielded areas are grown up with natural vegetation.  They are ready to be cleared for as a recreational area, or converted into food plots to feed whitetails.   The clearing leads to the ponds ready to be stocked. Old logging trails can be found over the property for hiking and ATV riding.  The property also offers timber potential for future investment.  There appears to have been no logging in the last 25-30 years.  It is nicely stocked with 10” to 14” red oak, cherry, tulip poplar, chestnut oak, birch, and a few white oak trees.  This property is an excellent opportunity for some timber management initiatives to accelerate growth of the high-quality crop trees.  Doe Valley is also a property for the hunter who has been dreaming of having his own secluded hunting land. The variety of oak trees, and diversity of ground cover attracts deer, bear, turkey, and small game.   The northern section of the property will give the new owner a feel of mountain ground.  Large boulder rocks are scattered over the terrain, creating a solitude all of its own.  The Seller is reserving 50% interest of the coal, oil, gas, and minerals rights for a time period of 30 years from the transaction.  This will give the Buyer an equal opportunity in negotiating any potential leases.  The Buyer will also receive 50% of all royalties from the production of coal, oil, gas, and minerals.     There is no electric on the property.  There are power lines approximately 450 feet from the driveway entrance of the property. Doe Valley—Quietly growing trees in a secluded setting of Somerset County.         

$79,000

26.96 Acres

Westover, Pennsylvania, 16692

 Pennsylvania completely wooded land with stocked trout stream and utilities available at road front for sale.  This property is located in the small town setting of Westover.  It offers the buyer the small town connection with space for privacy.  Chest Street dead ends along this property, therefore no through traffic means a nice, quiet existence.  For the fisherman, a unique feature of this property is approximately 1850 feet of direct frontage on Chest Creek which is a stocked trout stream.  The property is well suited to the buyer looking for a private, quiet retreat for a homesite or camp.  There is approximately 700 feet of road frontage along Chest Street.  Public sewer and public water, along with electric and telephone are available.  The property is moderately sloped, and completely wooded.  The timber was cut about 4 -5 years ago leaving a stand stocked with 8 – 16-inch diameter red oak, cherry, hard maple, and hemlock.   Seller estimates a present timber value of $10,000.  The logging roads can be developed into 4-Wheeler or walking trails.  With a little sweat equity and smart habitat work the hunters should easily be able to create additional Whitetail habitat to keep and hold the game.  Present trails reveal the deer are here! Route 36 is a direct route north and south making access to the larger towns of Altoona and Punxsutawney with 45 minutes each.  The Seller believes he owns the oil and gas rights under this tract of land.  He is transferring any and all rights he owns to the buyer along with the timber rights.  Coal ownership is undetermined, but whatever rights Seller has will be transferred.  Seller is selling this land “as is where is”.  Chest Creek Treasure—A touch of town, a pinch of privacy, great woods and a whole lot of fishing!

$89,000

30 Acres

Westover, Pennsylvania, 16692

Pennsylvania wooded land with timber and stream for sale.  Hemlock Hideaway is a 30-acre wooded property nestled in a quiet setting of southern Clearfield County. The dominant tree species on the property is hemlock, creating a sense of sanctuary beneath the green canopy. Added to the natural aesthetics of this property is a small stream making its way through the center. The property is slightly sloped with some surface rock on the northwest side.Hideaway Hemlock will suit the buyer looking for a quiet retreat spot off the grid. Or, the weekend camper not afraid to camp in a good old tent with a crackling camp fire. There is no electric on the property or along the township road. It’s time to get tough folks!The timber has not been cut on the property for at least 20 years. Presently there are trees that could be harvested. The Seller chosen not to cut the timber before selling to offer the buyer the ability to gain a return from a harvest, or keep the property in its present state. Timber value is estimated at $22,000.The Seller believes he owns the oil and gas rights under this tract of land. He is transferring any and all rights he owns to the buyer. Coal ownership is undetermined, but whatever rights Seller has will be transferred. Seller is selling this land “as is where is”.The property is located along a lightly traveled township road. It is only 1.2 miles from Route 36, which is a state highway traveling south towards Altoona, and north towards Punxsutawney.Hemlock Hideaway—Green, Cool stream, and Clean.

$99,000

40.9 Acres

Aleppo, Pennsylvania, 15310

Pennsylvania timber land with small stream for sale.  Fall Run is a 40.9 acre property located in a remote setting of southwest Pennsylvania.   The property lies along the lightly traveled Township Road named Fall Run Road, with 1500 feet of road frontage.  Fall Run Road is approximately 1.7 miles long.  There appears only to be one cabin on an adjoining property along this road.  This is the property for the Buyer looking for some privacy.  This property is completely wooded with a species mix of White Oak, Red Oak, Chestnut Oak, Tulip Poplar, and a variety of other species.  Fall Run offers a Buyer an immediate return from a timber harvest.  The Seller has owned this property for 45 years and has never cut any timber.  It is nicely stocked with high value mature White Oak trees.   There is currently a high demand for White Oak timber.  The timber value is estimated between $45,000 to $65,000 in today’s timber market.  The terrain is moderately sloped.   Fall Run also offers a Buyer a quiet get-away spot.   It could be the perfect property to build your off the grid camp.  Not only does the timber buyers love the white oak trees, deer love the White Oak acorns.  Throw in a food plot or two, and bring those whitetails in.  Near the center of the property a small waterway runs through feeding into the stream across Fall Run Road.  There is no electric on the property or along the Township Road.  There is a telephone line running through the property on the west side of the water way. There is a steel pipeline (approximately 3" diameter) running on top of the ground along the waterway in ravine.   Seller has no documentation, or any information who owns the pipeline, or if in use.  Seller believes it is an abandoned pipeline for an old gas or oil well. No coal, oil and gas rights will be conveyed in this sale.  The coal rights have been reserved by previous owners.  The Seller owns a small interest of the oil and gas rights and will not transfer.  The Seller has entered into an Oil and Gas Lease which is currently effective.  The Oil and Gas Lease contains a Non-Surface Disturbance clause, which states the Gas Company will not place wells or facilities on the surface without prior written consent of the surface owner.  The Seller will provide a surface non-disruption clause in their transfer to the Buyer.  This will give the Buyer the comfort of knowing no activities may take place on the property without their prior written consent. The Seller has also signed a Landowner Construction Special Conditions Agreement.  This Agreement is for the installation of a pipeline along the southern property line and in the southeast corner of the property.  Construction has started.  All trees that are cut for the pipeline and work area will be stacked along the pipeline.  All cut trees will become the property of the new Buyer.Seller sells property “as is where is”. Fall Run offers a little quiet get away spot in the woods with timber investment.    Fall Run — Fit For a Tree Lover.  

$99,000

18 Acres

Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, 15724

Mark’s Meadow is a 18.2 acre rectangular piece of land located in the country setting of northern Cambria County.   The property is located approximately 5 miles north of Northern Cambria.  Travel is convenient with Route 219 to the west and Route 36 to the east, both within 5 miles from the property.     The area is rural with some small farms, scattered residential properties, and      some wooded parcels.    The southeastern section of the property offers a nice level area with slight slope for a potential building site.    The rolling acres to the north adds some rich character to the land, with the bonus of a view to the north and northeast.    The property could be developed into a small farm for homesteading, a great place to raise your own beef and grow vegetables for the table.  Other possibilities include a second home retreat and horse property.   The property is primarily open ground that has been mainly used for agriculture purposes.  It has been well maintained and cultivated for crop production.  Along with the 18.2 acres of land, the Seller is conveying 31 acres of coal rights he owns.  There is a producing gas well on the property.   The oil and gas rights were previously reserved and are not owned by the Seller.  There is an option of purchasing the oil and gas rights for the 18.2 acres from the present owner.    If the new buyer purchases the oil and gas rights, it will be the buyer’s prerogative to explore obtaining free house gas from the Operator.  There is an existing gas line crossing the property; there may also be an option to purchase gas from the Operator.  Contact the Agent for more information.   The location of Mark’s Meadow is great for some recreational amenities.   Cambrian Hills Golf Course is 5 minutes away.  Prince Gallitzin State Park, which contains Glendale Lake is 30 minutes away.  Glendale Lake covers 1635 acres.  The Park offers boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and bicycling.     Rock Run Recreation Park is about 20 minutes away.  This is a park with 120 miles of trails for ATV's and UTV's.  Within 30 minutes is Ghost Town Bike Trail. For big acreage hunting, State Game Land 108 is within 30 minutes.    Within 15 minutes is Chest Creek, a stocked trout stream, along with Beaver Run and Susquehanna River, wild trout streams. The Seller is selling the property “as is where is”.   Mark’s Meadow – Make it your mark.    

$1,399,000

502 Acres

Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, 16858

This large tract of land is secluded and gives the real feel of serenity in the wilderness.  The topography varies from two plateau like areas to a mix of valleys and slope. There are two streams running through the property – Alder Run and Kettle Spring Run.   The two streams converge into one and flow toward the West Branch Susquehanna River.  This property has multi-faceted interest for a variety of buyers:  timber investment, secluded off grid cabin, hunting and recreational property.   There are areas on the ridge that could be opened up to create a nice view.   The Alder Run property offers a diversified use for the investor and the adventurous.  The timber is growing, and there is also a unique opportunity to develop for hunting and recreation.   The hills and valleys give the feel of wilderness.   There is a 2-acre opening in the southwest corner which could be developed into a food plot.  The property is nicely stocked with a variety of oaks: white oak, chestnut oak, red oak, black oak, and scarlet oak.  The oaks are providing ample supply of acorn mass for wildlife.  It is time to start managing this property for whitetails.  The property is all wooded with the exception of a small opening in the southwest corner.   Most of the species is hardwood, with some hemlock, and a small quantity of pine.  It has been at least 20 years since the last timber harvest.   Mountain Laurel, the State flower is prevailing throughout the property.  You can expect its beautiful blossoms to be on display in mid-June.  A Timber Inventory was conducted by a forestry firm.  The report gives an estimated 625,737 board feet (Doyle Scale) of sawlogs.  The primary species is oak.   Oak volumes are as follows:  White Oak – 111,616 BF, Red Oak – 105,755 BF, Chestnut Oak – 97,580 BF, Scarlet Oak – 46,847 BF, Black Oak – 26,212 BF.  There is 118,263 BF of Soft Maple.  Remaining species consist of miscellaneous hardwoods, hemlock and pine.  The stand offers diversity of smaller diameter trees to marketable sawtimber.  There are many former logging trails that can be reestablished for logging, or reopened for recreational hiking and ATV use. The property is accessed by a legal Easement granted to the Seller by the Court.  The Court document is available for review.   The Easement begins at the end of Sylvan Grove Road, and proceeds north to the southwestern corner of the property.  This road has a locked gate and is shared with other landowners.  Arrangements will need to be made with agent for access.   Coal, oil, and gas rights are not included in the sale.  Seller is receptive to offers for buyer to purchase coal, oil, and gas rights with the surface.     

$238,000

2.43 Acres

Flinton, Pennsylvania, 16640

Prince Gallitzin Get-Away is the perfect property for recreation and to recharge.  Many cabins sit on small lots – not this one.  An added bonus for this property is the 2.43 acres which gives additional opportunities for kids and pets to play.  All within minutes of Prince Gallitzin State Park, also known as Glendale Lake. Travel is convenient with Route 36 to west, and Route 53 to east, both within 10 minutes of the property.  Interstate 99 and 80 are within 32 miles.    This newly custom crafted cabin was built in 2023 featuring all the convenient amenities to make time spent here very comfortable.  The cabin is a quality stick-built structure on a concrete slab with 2 X 6 walls and factory fabricated roof trusses.  The 2 X 6 walls give extra insulation for easy heating and cooling.  The interior is completely finished with drywall and painted.   Exterior is finished with vinyl siding and asphalt shingles.   A 7’ foot porch extends off the one side for outdoor sitting and eating.  The first-floor features a sitting area with two lounge chairs, TV, and TV stand.     The kitchen area is furnished with cabinets, refrigerator, stove, microwave, microwave cabinet, and dishware.  Also, on first floor is a bathroom and a bedroom furnished with a bed.  The cement floor has been coated with a high-quality epoxy pant for durability and easy maintenance. The second floor was designed as an open floor loft style sleeping quarters.  The large room could be partitioned for separate bedrooms.  Or, left as is, a place to send all the grand kids with their sleeping mats.  Two beds and a dresser are furnished on second floor.  The cabin is kept very comfortable with mini-split units supplying heat and air conditioning to both first and second floor.  The property is served by public water and sewer, eliminating any concerns for water and sewage.  There is a hand dug well on the property that is left over from former years.  Seller has capped it at ground level.  Another nice little feature is extra hookups that are available in the electric meter box.  Invite some friends to stop by with their campers with the benefit of having electric.   Water and sewage could be made available to extra campers as well.  All property corners are marked except the northeastern one along Church Hill Road.  A survey map can be viewed on Timberland Realty website.  The cabin is permitted for recreational use.  It can be changed to residential by completely the necessary inspections.  The Recreational Cabin Affidavit can be viewed on Timberland Realty website.    The 2.43 acres of land is a bonus feature of this property.  There is an 18’ X 20’ metal garage behind the cabin for storage.  The acreage has a nice mix of some trees for shade and a cleared area.  The cleared area could be used for tent camping, gardening, or a food plot to increase wildlife watching.   There is plenty of space to put in a back yard fire ring and enjoy evenings out under a big starry sky. Location Location Location!!! Prince Gallitzin Get-Away is in a great location for rest, relaxation, and recreation.   Prince Gallitzin State Park is minutes away. Glendale Lake covers 1635 acres.  The Park offers boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and bicycling.  Rock Run Recreation Park is within 15 minutes.  This is a park with 120 miles of trails for ATV's and UTV's.   State Game Land 120, consisting of 7,398 acres is less than 2 miles.  Cambrian Hills Golf Course is 20 minutes away.  The city of Altoona is 30 minutes away.  It offers typical big box stores, restaurants, theatre, shopping, and other attractions.  Lots to do here! Prince Gallitzin Get-Away offers you a ready-to- go turn key opportunity to purchase today and stay tonight!  The cabin is furnished and sale will include most of the contents.  Seller will remove some selected items.  Seller reserves tools, equipment, and miscellaneous items in the garage.  Some items could be negotiated as part of the purchase.    Prince Gallitzin Get-Away – Great place for good times  

$359,000

83 Acres

Boswell, Pennsylvania, 15531

North Fork Forest is located in the northern part of Somerset County, approximately 15 miles southwest of Johnstown, PA.  This is a nicely shaped 83 acre parcel of woodland that has road frontage on two roads – North Fork Dam Road and Hemlock Road.  Travel is convenient with Route 219 only 7 miles to the east.   The property is mostly wooded, with a few small open areas that are ideal for food plots.   It is an ideal property for timber investment, hunting, recreational and possible home or camp site.  The terrain offers a nice variety with a round top near the center of the property, gradual slopes to the east and west.  There is an unnamed seasonal tributary on the east side of the property that parallels North Fork Dam Road.  There is a little steeper slope along the road which creates a natural deterrent to the public, and helps maintain the privacy on the property.  There is approximately 1400 feet of road frontage along North Fork Dam Road, and approximately 100 feet of road frontage along Hemlock Road.  Currently there is no established access road into the property from either of these roads.  The new buyer will need to take this into consideration with the purchase of the property. The property does contain a diversified stand of harvestable timber that was marked for a potential timber sale.  It has been a considerable time since any timber cutting has taken place.   The Seller has chosen to pass the timber investment onto the new buyer with the purchase of this property.  A timber appraisal was conducted in 2025 on the woodlot by a local forestry firm.  The total timber volume was cruised at 377,671 board feet, using Scribner Form Class 78.  A breakdown of the species is as follows:  Black Cherry – 98,230’, Sugar Maple – 63,712’, Soft Maple – 45,880’, Hemlock – 41,616’, Hickory – 23,818’, Basswood – 23,274’, Tulip Poplar – 19,345’, Red Oak – 16,143’, Beech – 12,874’, Birch – 9,673’, Elm – 9,647, Remaining miscellaneous species – 13,459’.  North Fork Forest offers a diversified use for the investor and the adventurous.  The land is growing timber, but also offers a potential opportunity to be developed into a family get away, home site, camp, or honey spot for hunting.   There is electric available at the road.   There are former logging trails that can be restored and used for hiking and ATV use.  The Seller believes he owns the oil and gas rights.  He had formerly signed a gas lease, which now has expired.  The Seller is reserving the oil and gas rights and royalties for their natural life.  At the death of the Sellers, the oil and gas rights, and any royalties being paid will revert to the present surface owner.   There is a survey map of the property that can be viewed on Timberland Realty Website.  The property has mainly been used for hunting.  The Seller will remove some selected deer stands from the property.   The location of North Fork Forest offers some recreational amenities to enjoy.  Less than an hour away is Laurel Hill State Park, Seven Springs Ski Resort, and Ligonier County Club.   Johnstown and Somerset are both within 30 minutes and offer a variety of restaurants, motels, shopping, and other entertainment venues. This beautiful piece of woodland is waiting for the outdoorsy, entrepreneur, or investor to call it their own. North Fork Forest – Featuring Timber, Hunting, And Potential Home/Camp Site!

$139,000

45.65 Acres

Nicktown, Pennsylvania, 15762

The property is located in the northwestern part of Cambria County.  The property is a nicely shaped 45.649-acre parcel lying quietly outside the small town of Northern Cambria.   Travel is very convenient with Route 219 less than one mile to the east.   There is a unique mix of woods, weeds and brush, with a nice lay sloping to the east.  There are areas on the property that will allow some great opportunities to view some beautiful sunrises.  It is an ideal property for recreational use for camping, ATV riding, and hunting.  It could also be considered for a potential home or cabin site.  There are two power lines running through the property creating natural openings for food plots and wildlife watching.   The property has a diversified mix of cover consisting of hard and soft wood timber, thick underbrush, and weeds on the power lines.  There are a couple areas of wooded sections with marketable timber.  The timber is a mix of hardwoods and some hemlock growing it the lower altitude sections. The property offers some great hunting potential.  It borders some larger wooded parcels to the south, and a Christmas tree farm to the west.  The diversified cover creates great habitat for whitetails to bed, as well as thick areas for cover.  There are scattered oaks trees that serve as a natural and important food source for wildlife.  You will find a small seasonal stream on the eastern side.  The property has two documented legal right of ways off of Mountain Drive for access.  The eastern right of way follows an existing driveway for approximately 800 feet.  The existing driveway turns to the west.  The right of way continues straight to enter the property at the eastern corner.  From the turning point of the existing driveway to the property line the right of way is currently grass and undeveloped.  The western right of way is undeveloped.  The location of the two right of ways can be viewed on the survey map accessible on Timberland Realty website.  The property has been surveyed.  This property is owned by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC).  The property will be sold subject to a perpetual conservation easement held by WPC.  The conservation easement allows one house to be constructed in a designated area on the property.  A map of the designated area can be viewed on Timberland Realty website.  Sustainable forestry (subject to a resource management plan approved by WPC) and recreational use are also permitted.  The conservation easement prohibits all future subdivision and oil and gas extraction.  The coal, oil, gas, and minerals have been reserved by a previous owner and will not transfer.  The buyer must sign the Conservation Easement upon purchase.  The property offers a diversified use for the adventurous and land lover.  The land is growing timber, but also offers a potential opportunity to be developed into a family get away, home site, camp, or honey spot for hunting.  There are former logging trails that can be restored and used for hiking and ATV use.  The location offers other recreational amenities to enjoy.  Nearby is the Cambrian Hills Golf Course, Prince Gallitzin State Park, which contains Glendale Lake.  Glendale Lake covers 1635 acres.  The Park offers boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and bicycling.     Rock Run Recreation Park is about 20 minutes away.  This is a park with 120 miles of trails for ATV's and UTV's.  Within 30 minutes is Ghost Town Bike Trail. For big acreage hunting, State Game Land 185 is within 20 minutes.    Duman Lake nearby offers fishing and picnicking.   Other fishing opportunities nearby are Susquehanna River and Chest and Wildlife – A Winner for the Outdoorsy!

$489,000

25.06 Acres

Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, 15724

This is a unique property packed with potential for a variety of buyers.  It offers a very well built 3,240 square foot office building with a living suite / man , 2 garages, and a sawmill building with all the equipment in place.   All nicely located along a well-traveled major highway for this area.  The property is located 1.5 miles north of the small town of Cherry Tree along Route 219.  Punxsutawney is 27 miles to the north, and Indiana is 25 miles to the west.  Indiana has a small airport.      The office building is one-story block construction, concrete floors, electric, public sewer, public water, with ample parking and a storage lot area.  The building was constructed in 1975 as a kitchen showroom.  It was later transitioned to be used mainly for office space.  The last use of the building was multi-functional as part office space and a living suite, or somewhat man cave. The building dimensions are 41’ X 81’.  The front section, approximately one third of the building has 5 office spaces.  The remainder of the space consists of meeting room, rec room/living room, kitchen area, bathroom, and storage area.  The new owner has many options of renovating to suit their personal needs.   A new steel roof was put on 2021. The second largest building on the property is the mill building.  It measures approximately 33’ X 100’, with a 36’ X 57’ bump out section for the green chain area.  All sawmill equipment is in place from the time of operation.  The operation consisted of an automatic mill, debarker, live decks, double end trimmer, green chain, chipper, sawdust blower, and other accessories associated with running the mill.  Also included is a large generator that was used to power electricity to the mill.  The mill last ran in 2007. Additional buildings include a 2-bay garage measuring 26’ X 61’, and a single bay garage measuring 21’ X 60’.  The 2-bay garage was originally the grading shed.  It has been converted into a garage and storage area.  The single bay garage was originally the sawdust building.  It has been converted into a garage.   The buildings sit on approximately 3 acres of the property.   The area around the buildings was used for staging area for logs, lumber, and equipment.  The potential uses of these buildings and property are almost endless.  This would be a perfect fit for the business owner looking for the basic infrastructure to start a business, or move his business to a property offering lots or space for expansion.  There is a little over 20 acres of land outside the area used for the business.  The field area has been mowed to keep maintained.   The 20 acres gives room for expansion of a business, add a home, or create a small farmette.   Lots of possibilities.  A unique feature of the property is it location between Route 219 and the Susquehanna River.  The complete eastern boundary has frontage on Route 219.  The western boundary skirts along West Branch of Susquehanna River.  The river offers fishing and kayaking.      The property is located in a very nice rural like setting with small towns scattered about.  For the new buyer there is some nearby entertainment and recreation to enjoy.  For fishing, walk out the back door and find your favorite spot on your own property.  The Chetremon Golf Course is 2 minutes down the road.  Within 10 minutes is State Game Land 185.  Within 40 minutes is Ghost Town Bike Trail, Prince Gallitzin State Park, and Rock Run Recreation Area (ATV Riding).  The OGM’s were previously reserved and do not convey.  There is a floodplain along the Susquehanna River, see floodplain map on the Timberland Realty website.   The Seller will be removing contents from all buildings except the main sawmill building.  Sawmill equipment will be included in the sale.  The Seller is selling the property “as is where is”. This property offers great opportunities for multifunctional uses.  Susquehanna Enterprise – Ready for the entrepreneur!  

$59,000

2 Acres

Sigel, Pennsylvania, 15860

This property could not be a better location for multiple recreation amenities that are minutes away.    The property lays level, and is all wooded with some larger oak trees creating a nice canopy for shade.  There is an existing right of way through the property that serves as access for the properties to the east.  The deed prohibits an automobile trailer, camp trailer or mobile home to placed, kept or maintained on the premises for use as a residence or place of habitation.  Electric is available at the road.  There is no public sewer or water serving this area.  The oil and gas rights were previously reserved and will not convey.  Nearby Recreation: Cook Forest State Park is 20 minutes away.  The 8,500-acre Park and 3,136-acre Clarion River Lands lie in scenic 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.  Things to do at Cook Forest State Park: biking, hiking, hunting, picnicking, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, horseback riding, and wildlife minutes of the property is Clear Creek State Park.  Clear Creek State Park encompasses 1,901 acres, covering a scenic portion of the Clear Creek Valley from PA 949 to the Clarion River. The park has camping, rustic cabins, and access to the Clarion River fishing and boating. The Clarion River flows along the park border and provides fishing for trout, warmwater game fish, and panfish. Other activities include: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, and Rest – The right place for recreation and rest!