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Hearts Content Campground is a semi-primitive family campground bordering the Hickory Creek Wilderness Area in the middle of a planted pine forest. There are numerous apple trees and hardwoods throughout the campground. |
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Hearts Content Recreation Area is located 15 miles southwest of Warren, PA. From the Mohawk exit of U.S. Route 6, take Pleasant Drive south for 11 miles. At the hard curve, turn left onto a gravel road; go south for four miles to Hearts Content. The Hearts Content Recreation Area is split by State Route 2002, with the campground on the south side of the road and the scenic area on the north side. |
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Each of the 26 family campsites contains a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad/RV spur. Two sites also have lean-to shelters. Vault toilets and pressurized water are available. A dump station is located at the exit. The kids will enjoy the small playground with its log cabin, sandbox and other attractions. There’s lots of open area, too. Campsites can be reserved or available on a first-come, first-served basis only. |
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HEARTS CONTENT RECREATION AREA |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=140241&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Fee includes two vehicles and one wheeled camping unit; a $5/vehicle fee will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is limited. Pets must be on a leash. Pets are not to be left unattended at campsite. Dogs are not allowed on beaches. Please clean-up after your pets. Please visit our website. http://www.alleghenysite.com/ Click here to learn more about the Allegheny National Forest. Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
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Hearts Content National Scenic Area, a lovely old growth, remnant timber stand, is located next to the picnic area. Here stand 300 to 400 year old white pine, hemlock and beech. The Interpretive Old Growth Trail starts at the north end of the east side parking lot and winds about one mile through the timber stand before returning to the picnic area. All facilities in the day use area are universally accessible to people with disabilities. Facilities include a picnic area, pavilions, toilet and interpretive materials. |
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Cross-country Ski Trail: This 10.5 kilometer (6.4 mile) trail utilizes old railroad grades, roads and existing trails to form several loops for your skiing pleasure. Hickory Creek Wilderness: The trailhead currently starts near the grassy area at the west side parking location near the pine plantation. This trailhead is scheduled to be moved to provide a setting more appropriate to a Wilderness experience. This 8,663-acre area is replete with solitude, serenity and wildlife; no motorized equipment of any kind is permitted. An 11-mile loop hiking trail weaves its way through the rolling terrain, climbing in and out of the valleys. Orienteering Course: Enjoy this self-guided course that allows you or your group to follow, at your leisure. It is a permanently marked route as an introduction to the sport of orienteering. |