Another great visit to cook forest in the books!!! I grew up, coming to cook forest and fall in…read morelove again every time I visit. The fire tower is an absolute must, and although there are trails to take to reach the fire tower, I love the drive through the forest, the best. Since many are visiting the fire tower along with Seneca point I always try and visit earlier in the mornings when there's not a lot of people. I also am a fan of the lodging in the area. The cabins (River & McBeth) are very affordable & comfortable and sometimes we even stay nearby in Brookville. A lot to book up fast but they do have availability from time to time so even if its last minute, still check their websites. The sawmill is so fun to shop at as well as Parkers Indian trading Post. We love Cook Forest & will always return!!

I love visiting Cook Forest State Park! If you enjoy being outdoors, this is a place you should add…read moreto your bucket list. There is truly something here for everyone. If you're the hiking type, there are 52 miles of trails to explore. If you're a birder, you'll definitely want to grab your binoculars and check out different parts of the park, as numerous birds inhabit the forest. If you prefer spending a day on the water, you can go swimming in the Clarion River, as well as rent kayaks, canoes, and river tubes. It's not hard to find a good spot to fish, and in the winter you can also enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, and ice-skating. In my case, Cook Forest is just a couple of hours away - a day trip isn't out of the question. Still, it's so much nicer to spend an entire weekend in this beautiful place. Fortunately, that's pretty easy to do! Campgrounds and log cabins alike are available within the park. The cabins are very popular, but have no fear: there are hotels within driving distance of the park as well. Do keep in mind that cell service is not guaranteed here; this is totally OK in my book, but it does mean that having a rough idea of where you'll be driving is essential. Grab a map or write down some directions from Google Maps - then go forth and enjoy your time in this beautiful place!

This campground was amazing!!! Beautiful area, so clean, and welcoming! A nightly -weather…read morepermitting- community campfire to share stories, get to know your fellow campers, roast marshmallows for the ever decadent 'S'mores!' The bathrooms were so neat and beautifully appointed, the showers -the cleanest ever!( we've camped across the US, and this campground is an A+!!) The "Hub"... well the pictures won't provide the beauty of this ultra modern building where you can make a KEURIG coffee(provided by the campground), fast WIFI, read, work remote, (YouTuber), read, chill, play some quiet games, relax in the sun porch. Several live edge tables to sip your coffee, converse or just enjoy the beauty of the woods surrounding you!. We highly recommend this place. Although we'd love to keep it unknown and to ourselves

What a great place too stay the staff is friendly and helpful.Very clean and well maintained I…read morehighly recommend it.

*Perfect place to re unite with family CANT WAIT TO COME BACK…read more My wife and I reside in north jersey and we searched at length for the perfect location that was midway between Ohio and New Jersey and our cabin at CFTHC was the perfect spot. "Hidden Oaks" was the perfect fit for the combined families (My wife and I + My sister and brother in law and their 2 year old twin girls and 7 year old son plus the fact that my sister in law is 8 months pregnant so we are a tough group with multiple needs. Hidden Oaks was roomy and comfortable, offering both families their own space in addition to excellent common areas which made relaxing by the fire, watching a movie, or just sitting on the back porch swing watching the snow fall with all of us together and laughing a weekend to remember, and well worth the price. We were delayed in NJ in midst of a snowstorm so we arrived after midnight and the staff had a key waiting as well as a map to the cabin which we found easily. Every one we met couldn't have been nicer. My advice would be to review the list of what they recommend to bring. The cabin had everything we needed pots, pans, cork screw, wine glasses etc....we are already planning our trip back in a couple months. Great people,Great place, great time, great price.

We stayed in Douglas fir cabin. It was clean, but not very comfortable. There's no pantry space…read moreif you do bring groceries. No air conditioning makes this cabin a little too humid and so nothing dries inside (like your hair). The lighting is poor, with dim yellow light bulbs. Also it is very dog friendly here. The floor, bedding and curtains had plenty of pet hair. Investing a couple hundred bucks and a little more TLC could make a huge difference.

Excellent hosts and a beautiful, quiet setting. We enjoyed…read moreour 2 night stay at Lake Lucy. This was the first season the campground, and the 11 full hookup sites were well equipped with a gravel pad, fire ring, and a large wooden picnic table. A large play-set for children and a lake to fish in are ready to use. There is a lot of room between sites, and tall trees provide partial shade. The setting is close to a quiet rural road where Amish buggies frequently go by. A farm with donkeys and a horse is at the back of the sites. There is one private full bathroom with a shower, and one private toilet. Lake Lucy is only 15 minutes drive to the hiking trails of Cook Forrest State Park. There are several rail trails for biking nearby, and the Drake Oil Well State Historic Park in Titusville. Drake's well was the first commercially successful oil well in the world! Our hosts were amazing and open to communication. Firewood is available to buy at the campground. Nearby trails are the Route 66, Oil City, Samuel Justus, and Allegheny National Forest Trails.

From the owner: Established in 1955, Lake Lucy began as a picturesque campground, amusement park, and pay-to-fish…read morelake, creating lasting memories together. Following the passing of the founder the park underwent significant changes with the removal of amusements, trains, and the zoo. In 2017, the Steinman family took the reins, embarking on an extensive revitalization journey. They meticulously renovated the pavilion and installed crucial water and sewer lines, resurrecting the campground and pavilion for their own enjoyment and that of the Mealy and Steinman families and friends. Now, after years of cherished private use, we are thrilled to open our gates once more to the public! Our campers can indulge in a myriad of activities, including fishing, biking, and swimming in the serene waters. Both ponds offer an angler's paradise, boasting bass, crappie, perch, bluegill, and carp. The top pond, in particular, has yielded impressive bass catches. Conveniently located just a few miles away from a dollar store for any needed supplies, with a nearby gas station at the end of the road, our site provides easy access to essential amenities. Moreover, we are a short drive from Cook Forest and the Tionesta Reservoir, ensuring a wealth of recreational opportunities for our guests. On-site facilities include water access for campers and a well-appointed bathhouse, featuring a full bathroom with a shower and an additional half bath.

Came here to have a relaxing trip. Ended up with a camper directly behind us with 10 dogs. Not an…read moreexaggeration exactly 10 dogs and they barked continuously. Every time a person, a vehicle or golf cart went past they barked. Then the power went out which to clarify was not the campgrounds fault but at that point staying with no ac running to drown out the dog barking we decided it was time to go. Asked at the office about a refund for the two nights we weren't staying and we were told no that we could have a camp credit which we passed on because of the issues with dogs. Who knows what it would be the next time we came back.

This used to be a fabulous campground but the new owners are never available when needed. For…read moreinstance, there was someone on a motorcycle gunning his motor all evening until 11:00 pm and just sitting and letting it run. Called the number listed to complain but no one ever answers the phone and it was a weekend night. There is no security and no one to monitor the unruly campers. We've been permanent campers for over 15 years and this is the worst. New owners need to pay more attention to what's going on or this place will be in ruins!

We recently had a 2 night stay in the Rocky Mountain cabin toward the end of the week. We have a…read morefamily of four, and we were super excited to be able to include our dog too! My wife & I had tent camped here a few times & stayed in a cabin once well over a decade ago, and it lived up to and surpassed the fond memories! Everyone we encountered form the owners/staff to the other campers was really friendly. The cabin was spacious, clean, And incredibly cozy. We had a really nice warm welcoming basket with some treats & a note. I absolutely loved the view out of this cabin. All the amenities! The dog park was fantastic to let our girl run around. We all had fun in the game room, especially with the air hockey table and the ring game on the wall. The kids loved the pool, the Gaga Ball pit, & the hot tub. My son & I played the giant chess game. It was great to buy firewood right on site, the store is stocked up on everything you might forget, and the ice cream hit the spot! We did a lot of cooking over the campfire, but breakfast was great with the oven/stovetop and provided pots/pans/etc. We hope to be back soon & often! Came here to review & found my OLD one from March 24, 2013! (Full text below.) We've been to this campground a few times for tent camping over the summer, and we just stayed in a cabin for the first time this past weekend. We stayed in the Allegheny cabin, and it was awesome. Gambling that the first weekend in Spring would be good weather, we lost. The ground was snow-covered, but it certainly didn't put a damper on the weekend. The cabin was beautiful, cozy, warm, and incredibly clean. The kitchen area was well stocked with an assortment of cookware and utensils, and there was a great grill & fire ring outside. We made great use of the fire ring to make s'mores even though it was quite cold! The owners are extremely welcoming and friendly, and be on the lookout for one of the camp cats, Oliver, if you'd like to make a new furry friend!

We came here in early September with 3 people and a dog. What a fun place! We were Monday through…read moreThursday so only saw a couple people. Stayed in Allegheny. We used the hot tub every day. Small oven, stove, fridge. Heater, gas fireplace, air conditioner and fire pit. We cooked at home and hiked or biked during the day. Jon the manager was super nice and replaced a chair we broke same day. He also apologized for not returning my call for 15 minutes and gave us some free firewood to make up for the minor inconvenience. I liked having a shower and bathroom in our cabin, but we did use the key to get into the shower house, which was clean and stocked. Nice place!

As of 2025 it's no longer family owned Corporation bought it and they give 0 cares about the people…read morewho have permanent sites rates went through the roof over $1,200 increase and nothing to show for it as they promised but if u want to become an elite member they will throw u a bbq party but only elite members allowed they r greedy only care about money and not the people paying to have those spots half the place is empty now due to them being greedy

Awesome camp ground. Love this place! Family friendly! Many amenities! Friendly owners.read more

My family and I had a trip planned for this weekend. We arrived Wednesday evening after hours. We…read moreproceeded to our assigned camp site and the neighboring campsites had pop ups, picnic tables and chairs in our site. We reached out to the 24 hour number we were provided and were advised that nobody was onsite but to ask the people to move. We ended up on a FaceTime call with the manager who after a while told us to move to a different site that was severely un level and muddy. When we couldn't make that site work because it was only 30 amp and too small for our fifth wheel. We were told to move to yet a different site and we would figure it out in the morning. The next morning we were texted and told that we needed to move back to the original site. My wife walked over and all of the items were still in our site. The campground instructed us to tell the people to move. All though that shouldn't be our responsibility to do we did. The people said they would but instead left. After all of the issues we divided to leave. Nobody seemed to care at this point so we moved to a different campground. It was quite an experience. I would absolutely not recommend this place which is a shame because a year ago we had a great experience here. We were informed that the owners were a corporation and it truly shows. Campers paradise is an ironic name as there is nothing paradise about this place.

We had a great first stay. It was quiet and well maintained. Was pleased to see 50 Amp power. We…read morewent during the week to just get away and relax. The campsites were a nice size. Will definitely come back.

We had a really good time. There are many things to do, and the staff were very friendly and kind…read more Jordyn especially was very helpful, and kind. She always had a smile on her face, even dealing with the grumpy and mean people over petty things I recommend Fore Fun too. It is well managed and the staff friendly.

Campground owner, Mark is miserable and rude. Several points of contact throughout the weekend…read moreproved he had no interest in speaking with us or making sure we were having a good time. Instead he made sure to ruin our time by kicking out 1 family of 7 that were there bc their teenagers upset him over a game. Hook ups are also inconvienently placed about 25 yards away from site. Cable didn't work. Breakers consistently popping. Wifi would continually kick you off. Won't be back.