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Primitive backpack camping is permitted while hiking along state forest trails.
Backpack campers are not required to obtain a camping permit if they stay no more than one night at a location.
All roadside campers, horse campers, and backpack campers staying in a designated campsite or more than one night at a location, are required to obtain a camping permit from the Resource Management Center or the Hillsgrove Maintenance Station.
http://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1743198&DocName=CampingPolicy161121.pdf
The PA State Forest Campsite Map shows locations and additional details for designated campsites: https://maps.dcnr.pa.gov/bof/camping/
Camping in a group of 10 persons or more requires a letter of authorization from the district forester in addition to a camping permit.
Camping is prohibited along certain sections of roads and some other areas posted as closed to camping.
Camping permits and reservations are required to stay at motorized, roadside campsites. Reservations are not required for overnight backpacking or dispersed camping, but free permits are required.
I grew up here it's an Absolutely amazing place to be beautiful woods an streams plus good hunting for all species!
We love the Loyalsock State forest Bridle trails. We go up a couple times a year with our horses. The trail behind the water pump is very nice. We turned at marker 22 to marker 25. Turning right to Eagles Mere Conserv.. is a little rocky & mucky, not too bad. The trail beyond the Conser. is pretty, but gets rocky & very mucky. One horse lost 2 shoes, another horse sprung shoes. Another beautiful trail is across the road from the camping area. Marker 1. Leads to Coal Mine Road. I spoke with Brian at the Hillsgove office before our ride & told him where we wanted to ride. He & his crew went thru & made sure the trails were clear. The horse camping area is very nice. Thank you to the folks at Loyalsock State Forest for maintaining the bridle trails & supporting the folks who enjoy riding horses on the bridle trails!
If you have a vehicle with 4 wheel drive take Loyalstock road and be wowed by some rustic country driving. No cell service so be prepared.
Awsome place, didnt spend alot but what i did was what i needed. No cell service.
