Susquehannock Forest District

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Susquehannock Forest District Susquehannock State Forest is named after the Susquehannock tribe that once inhabited this region. They offer beauty, solitude, and the opportunity to recreate.

The Working Forest
The Susquehannock State Forest is a "Working Forest". Working forests provide us many environmental, social, and economic benefits. In every direction, you can see the benefits of the working forest. Forests build soil, filter groundwater, keep streams healthy, create oxygen, and provide shelter and food for plants and animals. They yield important resources we use every day, like lumber, firewood, and natural gas. When we manage forests carefully, they stay healthy and productive. History
The Susquehannock State Forest derives its name from the Susquehannock Indian tribe, which at one time inhabited practically all of the land in this region. The 265,000 acre state forest is located primarily in Potter with parts in Clinton and Mckean counties. The original forest was cut over from the late 1800's through the 1920's. Following this cutting and forest fires, a new forest of hardwoods emerged, consisting of more hardwoods and less hemlock and white pines. In 1901 the first tract of what was to become the Susquehannock State Forest was purchased. Theodore Cobb sold the state 21,585 acres south of Coudersport near the towns of Austin, Odin, and Borie. By 1949 all the major purchases of the forest land had been made at an average cost of $2.50 per acre. During the 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established ten camps on the forest. Many of the present state forest roads and trails were built at that time. Many buildings put up by the CCC have been removed or replaced since the 1950's but several smaller CCC buildings can still be found. Read the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s full Social Media Policy: https://www.pa.gov/social-media-policy-and-disclaimer.

10/15/2026
10/15/2026

ULYSSES — One billion board feet of lumber. That’s enough to circle earth eight times or create 10 trillion toothpicks.

10/15/2026

National Forest Products Week, which is celebrated every year during the third week of October, highlights and acknowledges the value and benefits of a working forest. What is a working forest? A forest that is actively managed to produce wood and paper products while also providing ecological benef

10/08/2026

The District Office will be closed on October 17th and 18th for facility improvement upgrades.

10/08/2026

Horton Run Road is open to thru traffic.

10/08/2026
It's time for your Week 2 Fall Foliage Report! 🍂🍁 While autumn colors continue to spread across much of the Commonwealth...
10/08/2026

It's time for your Week 2 Fall Foliage Report! 🍂🍁

While autumn colors continue to spread across much of the Commonwealth, recent cold nights have helped fall colors reach their peak in the north. Bright, colorful leaves are now easy to spot in most Pennsylvania forests.

The best places to enjoy the season right now are the northern counties, the northern Poconos, and the Laurel Highlands.

Photo 1: Denton Hill (Susquehannock State Forest)
Photo 2: Route 850 (Perry County)
Photo 3: State Game Lands 159 (Wayne County)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

Fall doesn’t mean that ticks take a break! Tick bites can happen well into the cooler months. Reduce your risk of Lyme D...
10/07/2026

Fall doesn’t mean that ticks take a break!

Tick bites can happen well into the cooler months. Reduce your risk of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses by following these bite prevention tips.

DCNR is seeking four passionate advocates to fill voluntary positions on the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. App...
10/07/2026

DCNR is seeking four passionate advocates to fill voluntary positions on the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. Apply today and help shape the future of Pennsylvania's trails!

To kick off September and Trails Month in Pennsylvania, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for four voluntary positions that will be opening on the 2027 Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee (PTAC). DCNR is seeking interested

Discover Pennsylvania’s funga in-person! There are many mushroom/mycology clubs in Pennsylvania where you can learn from...
10/06/2026

Discover Pennsylvania’s funga in-person!

There are many mushroom/mycology clubs in Pennsylvania where you can learn from experts with decades of identification experience. The safest, most rewarding way to learn about mycology is in-person.

Explore clubs at https://naturalheritage.dcnr.pa.gov/Fungi.html

Explore Free: Because every season brings a new reason to visit.
10/02/2026

Explore Free: Because every season brings a new reason to visit.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
09/04/2026

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

08/10/2026

Horton Run Road will be closed to through traffic beginning August 12th for a box culvert installation. The closure is approximately.5 miles up Horton Run Road from East Fork Road.

07/24/2026

ATTENTION!
Little Moore’s Run Road will be closed to the public 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. 7/28-7/31 for ditch cleaning and culvert pipe replacement.

07/16/2026

Osborne Road is now open.

Joerg Run Road will be closed July 20-24th.

07/09/2026

Susquehannock State Forest Road Closures for Maintenance (0700-1700 daily):
-Osborne Road (7/13-7/16)
-Joerg Run Road (7/20-7/24)

Address

3150 E 2nd Street
Coudersport, PA
16915

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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+18142743600

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