Where can I go backpack camping in a state forest?
Primitive camping is available in all state forests except Cornplanter and Valley Forge. A permit from the district office is not required, but is strongly suggested for safety reasons. Some state forests have designated camping areas available for a fee. Call the district forest office for more information. What are the differences among yurts, walled tents and camping cottages? Yurts are Mongolian-style tents are round, on a wooden deck and have a cooking stove, refrigerator, countertop, table, chairs, electric heat and outlets, fire ring, picnic table, adjacent water pump, and sleep four people in two bunk beds. Walled tents are built on platforms, these pre-pitched tents have electricity, dining canopy, mattresses, picnic table and fire ring. Camping cottages have wooden walls and floors, windows, electric lights and outlets, skylights and a porch. The cottage sleeps five people in a single bunk and a single/double bunk.
