Farnsworth Cabin
USDA Forest Service campground in Allegheny National Forest, near Clarendon, Pennsylvania.
How it compares
- Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the Pennsylvania median of $10/night.
- There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 92% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (20 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~98 mi, Winchester ~182 mi, Baltimore ~214 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesShowersPets allowed1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency: Fee to reserve is $145 per night for 4 people. $10.00 per night for additional people above the four. You will receive an email, or call, Allegheny Site Management with a credit card for deposit. Also, a $25 per pet, per stay will be charged at this time. Please call the office with any questions, 814.363.9090
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Snowmobile Loop | 0.3 mi | 19.3 | USFS |
| Asl #31 Farnsworth | 2.0 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
| Penny Run Ski | 2.7 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
| Penny Run | 2.7 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
| Toms Run | 3.5 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| North Country National Scenic | 3.5 mi | 10.3 | USFS |
| Rocky Gap Atv Loop A | 3.5 mi | 5.3 | USFS |
| Toms Run Ski | 3.5 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Ironwood | 3.7 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Ironwood Ski | 3.7 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Dunham Siding Ski | 3.9 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Asl #5 Hickory Ridge | 3.9 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
+ 6 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
19.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 19.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmobile Trail | 2.0 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Old Railroad Grade | 2.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Lumber Trail | 2.4 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Lowlands Trail | 2.5 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Penny Run Ski | 2.7 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Toms Run | 3.5 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Rocky Gap Atv Loop A | 3.5 mi | 5.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Ironwood | 3.7 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Tanbark Hiking | 4.1 mi | 4.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Hearts Content Outer Loop | 4.4 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Wheeler | 4.7 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | USFS |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDivingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman State Park Campground Chapman State Park |
2.8 | PA | From $16 (PA schedule) | — | E W S | yes | — | Reserve | 12 (49.7 mi) |
| Fool's Creek OpenStreetMap listing |
4.2 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 14 (43.3 mi) |
| Triple Forks East Campsites OpenStreetMap listing |
4.3 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 18 (56.0 mi) |
| Lower Sheriff Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
4.3 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 9 (31.7 mi) |
| Hearts Content Recreation Area Allegheny National Forest |
4.9 | PA | — | 27 | — | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 14 (58.6 mi) |
| Minister Creek Campground and Trailhead Allegheny National Forest |
6.2 | PA | — | — | — | — | yes | First-come | 11 (47.2 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.