Cook Forest State Park Campground

Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

Lots of sites here, some in wooded areas, some in very open areas. Lots of traffic and noise. Multiple bathhouses. Volleyball court. We prefer more of a quiet atmosphere but not a bad place to pitch your tent.

Site is clean and level. Not too far from the clarion river to kayak. Campground has non electric to 50amp service. Some full hook up spots available. Dog friendly for most of the campground. Bath houses are clean and have good water pressure.

We stayed here on a busy weekend. The sites are good sized, have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The bathrooms need to be updated. There are a lot of cracks and crevices where bugs hide and lots of chipped paint. I didn't shower, so no commentary on the warmth/pressure. Look at the campground map before you book your site if being close to a bathroom is important; ours was across the campsite behind us but we had to step in a rock set in the stream to get to it without walking around the loop. Plenty of trees and shrubs for privacy. Lots of firewood both in and outside the park. It's a decent drive to Clarion PA to a Walmart, but there are small camp stores close by.

This park has numerous flat sites, hidden in the forest, with all the normal state park amenities. The Cook Forest is lush and cool, with a beautiful stream on the back loop. There are walking trails directly from the campground- one specifically for dogs and one that takes you into town(~1.5 miles). The park roads have recently been resurfaced and each site is very well maintained. There is firewood for sale at the Park entrance for$6 a bundle The Seneca fire tower is directly opposite the park entrance and worth a look& a climb for the beautiful view. Its a short 4-5min drive to "town" where there is kayak/canoe rentals, shop, fuel and other amusements/attractions.

Overall a good campground that I would stay at again. Almost every site had plenty of trees and shade, plenty of shower houses throughout so not a long walk whichever site you choose. The bathrooms were the older style shower house could use some updating. The not so good is alot of the sites were on an incline but there were plenty that had some level spots for tents. Also some of the sights blended together so you and your neighbors are close. Also cell service is in and out not a bad thing when camping but be aware of

Nice and quiet for a holiday weekend. We enjoyed ourselves. Spacious sites but the restrooms were old and not clean. Would camp here again but definitely with full hookups. Cell service not great but could make and receive calls on Verizon with 2 LTE bars but could not load anything else. Looks like they are working in places and making some improvements. Would have been nice to have the second dump station lane open, especially for the holiday weekend and the size of the campground. Overall a good time and very peaceful.

This is a very nice campground. They have a lot of sites available. The more central area of the campground sites are very close together. Which is fine if you are camping with a group. My husband and I prefer some space between us and other campers. They do have these types of sites available too. The area is beautiful with so much to do! Wether your a family camping or a couple getting away I think you’ll enjoy this campground.