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As a small rural area, Warren
County has a number of resources to enjoy the great outdoors.
Situated by the Allegheny National Forest and with access
to state gamelands, Warren County has a lot to offer both
visitors and residents. The Allegheny Reservoir also provides
water-based recreation, making this an area rich with outdoor
activity.
Allegheny National Forest
 The
Allegheny National Forest
was established in 1923 and encompasses over 500,000 acres.
It is the only national forest in the state of Pennsylvania
and lays claim to five niches unique to the region. Among
these are the Allegheny Reservoir, Nationally designated trails,
rivers, and areas, heritage sites and stories, road based
recreation, and an ATV/trailbike riding system. The trees
in the National Forest are predominantly hardwoods, including
the Allegheny hardwoods: black cherry, yellow poplar, and
ash. It is the home of countless woodland creatures and game
animals including deer, bear, squirrels, and turkey.
Recreational sites and opportunities
on the Allegheny National Forest include, but are not limited
to, campgrounds and picnic areas, hiking trails, boating and
canoeing, fishing, swimming, and horseback riding. There are
also scenic overlooks where one will find a majestic views of
the Allegheny Reservoir and surrounding area. Winter activities
include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
Chapman Dam State Park
 This
state park, named in honor of Dr. Leroy Chapman, State Senator
from 1929 to 1963, opened its 800-acres to the public in 1951.
The dam was constructed near what was once an earthen dam for
Bucher Mill Log Pond. Chapman
Dam State Park features campgrounds and picnic areas, hiking
and bicycling trails, and swimming and boating on Chapman Lake.
During the winter months Chapman Dam State Park features ice
fishing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling,
and sledding and tobogganing.
Kinzua Dam/Allegheny Reservoir
Situated in the heart of the Allegheny
National Forest, the $108
million hydro-electric/flood-controlled Kinzua Dam was completed
in 1965 by the u.S. Army Corp of Engineers. The area features
a scenic overlook, guided tours through the structure, and a
Visitor Center with wildlife displays and exhibits. The Kinzua
Dam holds back the waters of the vast Allegheny Reservoir, a
hotspot for water-based activities. Boating, fishing, swimming,
and waterskiing are among the more popular activities on the
Allegheny Reservoir.
PA State Gamelands
 Hunting
is an ever-popular sport in Warren County. Whether it is deer,
wild turkey, grouse, squirrel or other game, the surrounding
woods are full of wildlife. Warren County is home to over 37,000
acres of state game land, including 14,271-acre Game Land 86
in Pleasant Township and 9,363-acre Game Land 29 in the Chapman
Dam area. Refer to the Pennsylvania
Game Commission website for additonal information.
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