Hearts Content Recreation Area

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Allegheny National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Allegheny National Forest Fees: Campground: - Daily camping fee: $12.00 - $14.00/site - Daily group site camping fee: $80.00 - Day-use area, picnic pavilion, and trails: No fees Season: January 1 to December 31 Reservations: Reservations are accepted for all campground sites from May 1 to Oct. 26. All campground sites are also available as first come, first served. Reservation - - Reservations can be made up to 6 months… Overview Hearts Content Campground is a semi-primitive family campground bordering the Hickory Creek Wilderness Area and surrounded by native hardwoods and a patch of planted pine forest. There is a large open field and amphitheater that is suitable for other games near the campground entry, and another large field at the back of the campground that serves as both group camping sites and a helispot. Hearts Content Campground is operated under a concession permit by Allegheny Site Management. Recreation Cross-country Ski Trail: This 6.4 mile (10.5 km) trail utilizes old railroad grades, roads and existing trails to form several loops for your skiing pleasure. The Wheeler Loop Trail goes through the campground and connects to the Tom's Run and Ironwood trails in the Hearts Content Scenic Area. These trails are marked with blue plastic diamonds on the trees. Hickory Creek Wilderness:… Getting there: Hearts Content Recreation Area is located 15 miles southwest of Warren, PA. From the Mohawk exit of U.S. Route 6, take Pleasant Drive south for 11 miles. Turn left onto State Secondary Route 2002 (Hearts Content Road) and go south for four miles to Hearts Content. The Hearts Content Recreation Area is split by State Route 2002, with the campground on the west side of the road and the scenic area on the east side. Coming from the east, take PA-6 to Sheffield and turn left at the stop lightonto… Rules: As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest. Applicable Orders for this Site: - Hearts… Phone: 814-368-4158 (ALLEGHENY SITE MANAGEMENT, CAMPGROUND CONCESSIONAIRE) Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251943 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USDA Forest Service, Recreation.gov