Susquehannock State Forest — Attraction in West Branch Township

Susquehannock State Forest was formed as a direct result of the depletion of the forests of Pennsylvania that took place during the mid-to-late 19th century. American conservationists like Dr. Joseph Rothrockbecame concerned that the forests would not regrow if they were not managed properly. Lumber and Iron companies had harvested the old-growth forests for various reasons. They clear cut the forests and left behind nothing but dried tree tops and rotting stumps. The situation was exacerbated as often sparks of passing steam locomotivesignited wildfires that prevented the formation of second...

Nice place for 4 wheeling. Was not impressed that the bathrooms had not been cleaned the weekend I was there. I had to call a worker to stock toilette paper and hand towels. Showers need to be cleaner and have brighter light. Camp sights could use some work. They flood when it rains which it rained 2 out of 3 days we were there so everything was muddy and slippery. What a mess to pack up when...

I'm from Phoenix and used to camping in the forests in Arizona and Western states. I hate how you can't find a dirt road and camp anywhere you want. I hate how you also have to have a permit. Also I hate how they say "if your close to you vehicle it's not primitive camping" while that partly true. Here in the west, primitive camping is camping in an...