RV rental Tioga State Forest, PA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Tioga State Forest, PA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Long before European settlers arrived, various Native American tribes lived and hunted on the Pennsylvania Allegheny Plateau Region. One offshoot of Seneca was called Tioga, which means “the meeting of two rivers.” This group lived near where two major rivers merged into one at present-day Tioga Reservoir. The region that would become Tioga State Forest was heavily logged and clearcut to make accessing coal and iron easier. The state of Pennsylvania became concerned about the natural state as well as wildfire risk and purchased this swath of land to mitigate these concerns.
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Getting Outdoors
Encompassing nearly 162,000 acres, there is a bounty of outdoor recreational fun to be had at Tioga State Forest. Well over, 200 miles of hiking trails meander and weave through dense second-growth woods, open meadows, and wetlands. The West Rim Trail, a 30-mile trek, skirts the top of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon (also known as Pine Creek Gorge), which is said to be as impressive as the Grand Canyon out west. This canyon is narrow and deep, plunging over 800 feet into a narrow gap. Mountain biking and horseback riding too, are welcomed, at Tioga State Forest. Bicyclists and horseback riders can join hikers on most trails, save for West Rim Trail, and a couple of others.
Camping at Tioga State Forest
Skip the long drive from a dingy motel and get closer to nature by renting an Airstream. Wake up, surrounded by nature. Step out the door of your rental motorhome on a misty, quiet morning and witness deer cautiously emerging from the woods in search of forage. Though Tioga State Forest allows dispersed camping, there are no official campgrounds. However, there are several options close by. RV camp at Asaph Campground, which is a primitive facility. Though it’s a smaller campground, that also means it’ll be a quieter one, with fewer neighbors. Each site has a fire ring, and there are hand-pumps that deliver fresh water. It also has a restroom with vault toilets.
Exploring the Area
As rural as this part of the state is, there are many small-town attractions for visitors to explore as they drive through. Driving the twisting mountain roads from town to town is painless in a motorhome rental. Galeton is a charming small town with an interesting museum, Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. The museum explores Pennsylvania’s logging past as well as the lumberjack myth made famous by Paul Bunyan, who is said to have passed through this region. Guests are invited to try their hand at chopping wood, sawing a tree, and even pilot a log raft in their interactive exhibits.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Sand Run Falls Trail, PATioga State Forest, PA
- Stone Quarry Trail, PALeonard Harrison State Park, PA
- Pine Creek Trail, PAWellsboro, PA
- Hills Creek Lake Trail, PAHills Creek State Park, PA
- Gillespie Point, PATioga State Forest, PA
- Bark Slide Trail, PAWellsboro, PA
- West Rim Trail: Grand Canyon, PATioga State Forest, PA
- Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Overlook Trail, PALeonard Harrison State Park, PA
- Turkey Path, PALeonard Harrison State Park, PA
- West Rim Trail, PATioga State Forest, PA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Twin Streams Campground, PATioga County, PA
- Stony Fork Creek Campground, PATioga County, PA
- Canyon Country Campground, PATioga County, PA
- Bucktail Camping Resort, PATioga County, PA
- Ives Run Campground, PATioga County, PA
- Pettecote Junction Campground, PALycoming County, PA
- Sheshequin Campground, PALycoming County, PA
- Tompkins Campground, PATioga County, PA
- Happy Acres Resort, PALycoming County, PA
- Pioneer Campground, PASullivan County, PA
- RV dealerships in Pennsylvania
Recent RV rental reviews in Tioga State Forest
Kelsey R.
February, 2025
The camper was delivered and set up at our location and ready to use when we arrived. They left us the sweetest welcome basket with treats for the kids and the adults! Perfect camper for families with little kids.
Derek D.
November, 2024
Incredible experience all around. George was incredibly communicative, and the RV was in excellent condition! No issues during our 3 day / 2 night trip to State College for a football game. Highly recommended!
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