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There are numerous designated primitive campsites without developed facilities within Moshannon State Forest that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers are required to obtain a camping permit at no charge.

For information about campsite availability in Moshannon State Forest and to request a permit, please contact the district office at 814-765-0821.

Primitive backpack camping also is allowed throughout the entire forest. Backpack campers do not need a permit if they stay no more than one night at any campsite.

Primitive backpack campers should register at any trailhead near a state park office.

Moshannon State Forest

Overview: Twin Lakes Campground is located near a small, spring-fed, trout-stocked lake, popular with families. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails, including the Twin Lakes Trail. Natural Features: The Twin Lakes area is forested with a mixture of hardwoods. Many natural streams and creeks meander through the landscape within the Allegheny National Forest in northwestern Pennsylvania. The Allegheny is the state's only national forest. It covers nearly half a million acres and is populated primarily with black cherry, maple and other hardwoods. Recreation: Campers love Twin Lakes for its swimming beaches and lakeside fishing piers. Mill Creek offers native trout fishing, and can be accessed along the Mill Creek Trail. Hiking and backpacking are available along area trails. The Black Cherry National Recreation Interpretative Trail features nearly 40 interpretive displays along its path, and forms the eastern end of the Twin Lakes Trail, the second longest in the forest. Facilities: Twin Lakes Campground offers a variety of sites, from group picnic and overnight sites to family sites with and without electric hookups. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. Ice and firewood are available for purchase. NOTE: This recreation area was set to close in fall 2017, permanently, until a local group of volunteers came together and formed the 501(c)3 nonprofit named "Friends of Twin Lakes ANF." As of 2018, visitors may encounter closed campgrounds, camping by work and stay only, no water, restrooms, or dump stations, day-use only, or walk in only. For further information or to get involved, email the conservation team at friendsoftwinlakesanf@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsoftwinlakesanf

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