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The Gallitzin State Forest was named in honor of Dimetrius Augustine Gallitzin, Prince-Priest of the Alleghenies, who established a mission at Loretto in Cambria Country in 1795.
The Gallitzin State Forest consists of 2 separate areas of State Forest land located in Northern Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Northern Somerset counties. The total area of State Forest land is 15,336 acres.
The Babcock Division in Northern Somerset Country with 13,482 acres is the largest Division of the Gallitzin State Forest. The very scenic Babcock State Forest Picnic Area is located along Route 56, four miles east of Windber. The Clear Shade Wild Area, the John P. Saylor Trail and the Lost Turkey Trail are all located in this Division south of Route 56 and provide additional recreational opportunities.
All State Forest lands are open to hunting, fishing and general recreation.
The Charles F. Lewis Natural Area is located at the western end of the Rager Mountain Division near Cramer in Indiana County. This 384 acre unique scenic area has been preserved as a Natural Area. A two mile foot trail, the Clark Run Trail, winds through the scenic Clark Run Gorge with its numerous small waterfalls and interesting geologic features.
As part of the statewide wildfire protection system, two forest fire observation towers are strategically located throughout the district and command excellent views of the surrounding country. These fire towers communicate with the District Office Headquarters by two-way radio and telephones. |
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Bedford, PA
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Gallitzin State Forest Map. Click on a map area for a more detailed view Use your browsers back button to return. Click here to return to the Gallitzin State Forest home page. Choose A State... | |
Photographs of Autocar Trucks, Exton, Pennsylvania, USA | |
The Laurel Highlands A Hiking Guide. Available from the MAKC. Authors Monika Vucic, Mark Christy, Jan Frissora, Kim and Tom Metzgar, Tom Beebee, Palvina & Chavaya Beebee-Galvao, Judy Rodd,... | |
Under the PA Forest Lands Beautification Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has teamed up with nonprofit PA CleanWays to remove illegally dumped... | |
Under the PA Forest Lands Beautification Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has teamed up with nonprofit PA CleanWays to remove illegally dumped... |
Area Campgrounds | | Friendship Village
348 Friendship Village Rd
Bedford, PA
(814) 623-1677
| Pine Oaks Camp Ground
124 Summer Camp Rd
Friedens, PA
(814) 445-4093
| Shawnee Sleepy Hollow Cmpgrnd
147 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Schellsburg, PA
(814) 733-4380
| Choice Camping Court
209 Choice Campground Rd
Manns Choice, PA
(814) 623-9272
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Shiner Bait & Tackle
3979 Quaker Valley Rd
Alum Bank, PA
(814) 839-4023
| Hornick's Sporting Goods Inc
316 Broad St
Johnstown, PA
(814) 535-7724
| Shawnee Bait & Sporting Goods
1541 Market St
Schellsburg, PA
(814) 733-4000
| Ed's Bait
1411 Shawnee Rd
Schellsburg, PA
(814) 733-4887
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Indian Lake Resort & Golf
698 S Shore TRL
Central City, PA
(814) 754-4975
| Blue Knob Resort
1418 Overland Pass
Claysburg, PA
(814) 239-5111
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