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Kalyumet
Campground is conveniently located near Cook Forest State Park. Bordered
by the Clarion River, the parks offers 7,182 acres of natural splendor and great
recreational opportunities. It's majestic stands of old growth timber have earned Cook
Forest the National Natural Landmark designation from the National Park
Service.
Cook
Forest Attractions
| HIKING -
Explore 16 marked trails that cover a network of more than 27 miles. |
| Forest
Cathedral - Site of 250-300 year old trees, some standing 200
feet tall. |
| FISHING - The
Clarion River abounds with trout, warm water game fish and panfish. |
| CHILDREN'S
FISHING POND - A special stocked fishing pond is available for
the exclusive use by children 12 and under and the disabled. |
| FIRETOWER #9 -
The 80' tower built in 1929 provides a wonderful view of the forest
area. |
| SENECA POINT
OVERLOOK - Capture a great view of the Clarion River Valley from an
elevation of 1600 feet. |
| CLARION RIVER
- The tracts of the river winding through Cook Forest are perfect for
wading, canoeing and tubing. |
| CLEAR CREEK
STATE PARK - Part of the Cook Forest Complex, this area offers scenic
views, well maintained hiking trails and fishing opportunities |
| WILDLIFE
SPOTTING - Cook Forest is home to many forms of wildlife including more
than 90 species of birds, deer, black bear, turkey, raccoon, skunk and
grouse. A few bald eagles have even been spotted in the area. |
| BRIDLE TRAILS
- Horseback riding can be enjoyed on the equestrian trails. |
| PICNIC AREAS -
Picnic facilities are available throughout the park and along the
Clarion River. |
| HUNTING - Over
4,000 acres of the park are open to hunting. |
| INTERPRETIVE
PROGRAMS - Environmental programs are presented Friday and Saturday
evenings throughout the summer. |
| CCC CAMP -
Historic information on the camp is posted where the camp once stood
within the River Picnic Area. |
| COBBTOWN AND
BRACKET DAMS - Clues of this historic logging boomtown can still be
found along Tom's Run. |
| SENECA TRAIL
MINERAL SPRINGS - Natural Mineral Springs popular around the turn of the
century were thought to have curative powers. |
Other
Nearby Attractions
CANOEING -
ANTIQUE AND SPECIALTY SHOPS
HORSEBACK RIDING
- CLARION RIVER
BOAT LAUNCH
WATERSLIDES - BUMPER BOATS
GO-KART TRACKS
FLEA MARKETS
- STATE GAME LANDS
NUMEROUS RESTAURANTS
- CLARION UNIVERSITY
DEER RANCH - ELK
HERD - SATURDAY EVENING AUCTION
SAWMILL CENTER
FOR THE ARTS - AMISH COMMUNITY
PETTING ZOO -
MINI-GOLF - GOLF COURSES - RAILROAD TOURS
ALLEGHENY
NATIONAL FOREST - SAWMILL THEATRE
Local
Festivals
Plan
your vacation during one of the many local festival!
| MAY
31-JUNE 1, 2008 |
SAWMILL
HERB FESTIVAL |
| JUNE
7-8, 2008 |
French
& Indian War Encampment |
| JUNE
17-22, 2008 |
BROOKVILLE
LAUREL FESTIVAL |
| JULY
1-7, 2008 |
WOLF
CORNERS FAIR |
| JULY
12-13, 2008 |
SAWMILL
WOODCARVING FESTIVAL |
| JULY
20-26, 2008 |
CLARION
COUNTY FAIR |
| AUGUST 16-17,
2008 |
SAWMILL
PYROGRAPHIC CELEBRATION & COMPETITION |
| AUGUST
10-16, 2008 |
TIONESTA
INDIAN FESTIVAL |
| SEPT
13-14, 2008 |
SAWMILL
FOLK & HARVEST FESTIVAL |
| SEPT
27-OCT 5, 2008 |
CLARION
AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVAL |
| OCTOBER
3-5, 2008 |
FRANKLIN
APPLEFEST |
WE WOULD BE
HAPPY TO DIRECT YOU TO THESE OR ANY OF
THE MANY OTHER
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. JUST INQUIRE
DURING YOUR STAY
AT KALYUMET!
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