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| State Park Overview: |
 | Tuscarora State Forest derives its name from Tuscarora Mountain. The mountain, in turn, was named for the Tuscarora Indians, a tribe adopted by the Iroquois Nation and allowed to migrate to this region about 1714.
Comprised of 91,165 acres, the Tuscarora State Forest is located in Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry counties. The original forest consisted of hemlock in the stream bottoms with American chestnut and oak on the slopes and mountain tops. The first state purchase of land for this district was 7,608 acres bought in 1902 from J. Preston Thomas at a cost of $1.72 per acre. Originally called the Rothrock Forest Reserve, this tract was later merged with the Pennypacker and McClure reserves to form the present Tuscarora State Forest. |
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| Trails: |
| Snowmobiling & Skiing:
A snowmobile trail system of more than 100 miles provides excellent snowmobiling during snowy winter months. A cross-country ski area is located in Fowler Hollow, which follows 11 miles of trails and old railroad grades. Special trail maps are available for both. |
| Picnicking: |
| The Karl B. Guss State Forest Picnic Area, established in the early 1960's, is located in northwestern Juniata County along East Licking Creek Drive. It provides Facilities for picnicking and fishing and includes a playfield. Much of this area is accessible to persons with disabilities. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
Trout fishing is available along many miles of small-to-medium sized streams where both native and stocked trout are found. Fish habitat improvement devices have been installed in Sherman's Creek, Fowler Hollow Run, and East Licking Creek. A four-mile section of East Licking Creek has been designated as a Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only trout fishing area.
Hunting:
Hunting, particularly for deer and turkey, is extremely popular in the Tuscarora State Forest. The Anderson Ridge Limited Access Buck Hunting Area provides a 6,000-acre area of unique hunting where all motorized vehicles are prohibited except for those used by hunters with disabilities with special permits. The squirrel population fluctuates with the success of the acorn crop, while the grouse population is usually low. Special wildlife habitat improvement projects continue to increase the game and non-game populations. |
| History of the Area: |
| Tuscarora State Forest derives its name from Tuscarora Mountain. The mountain, in turn, was named for the Tuscarora Indians, a tribe adopted by the Iroquois Nation and allowed to migrate to this region about 1714.
Comprised of 91,165 acres, the Tuscarora State Forest is located in Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry counties. The original forest consisted of hemlock in the stream bottoms with American chestnut and oak on the slopes and mountain tops. The first state purchase of land for this district was 7,608 acres bought in 1902 from J. Preston Thomas at a cost of $1.72 per acre. Originally called the Rothrock Forest Reserve, this tract was later merged with the Pennypacker and McClure reserves to form the present Tuscarora State Forest.
Lumbering began in earnest in the early 1900's by large lumber companies such as the Perry Lumber Company, Oak Extract Company, East Waterford Lumber Company and the Pine Creek Lumber and Timber Company. The great logging era ended in 1930.
A major development came in 1933 with the establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a work program for able-bodied and unemployed males. State forestry personnel planned and supervised work activities for the CCC, which included construction and maintenance of roads, trails, and bridges and the development of state parks, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks. Six CCC camps were located in the Tuscarora. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| B&Bs / Inns | | | |  | Beechmont Inn Bed & Breakfast - Hanover, PA
Located on a tree-lined street of stately historic homes, The Beechmont has welcomed business and leisure travelers since 1986 with exceptional hospitality and thoughtful extras designed to exceed travelers needs and desires.
Web Site: http://www.thebeechmont.com |
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| Perry County Cooperative Extension - Home | County Info. you are here. Penn State Cooperative Extension. County Facts. CountyStatistics. Facts about Perry County. Perry County, originally part of Cumberland County, became the 51st... | | Tuscarora State Forest - Under the PA Forest Lands Beautification Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has teamed up with nonprofit PA CleanWays to remove illegally dumped... | | Tuscarora State Forest, Doubling Gap Site - Under the PA Forest Lands Beautification Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has teamed up with nonprofit PA CleanWays to remove illegally dumped... | | Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Linda Morrison Live Bait
1914 N River Rd
Granville, PA
(717) 242-6799
| Dan Pierce Outdoor Shop
842 W 4th St
Lewistown, PA
(717) 242-0061
| Custom Tide & Flies
15 Mill Rd
Lewistown, PA
(717) 543-6077
| Felmlee Lures
600 Middle Rd
Lewistown, PA
(717) 248-5061
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