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Clear Creek State Forest Advisories

McKeever Center Construction

Please be advised that demolition activities on some structures at the McKeever Center in Mercer County are to begin Monday, January 22, 2024.

Marked trails will remain open, but the area around the buildings is currently and will continue to be closed throughout the construction project.​​​

Silvis Trail Closure

The Silvis Trail in the Clear Creek Tract will be closed until Friday, March 15, 2024.

The closure is necessary to ensure visitor safety due to logging operations in close proximity to the trail.

Closure notices are posted at trail entrances.

Danner Primitive Camping Area Construction

Demolition of the existing bathroom facility at the Danner Primitive Camping Area will begin on Monday, June 5, 2023.

A temporary, ADA-accessible bathroom facility will be placed at the site starting Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Construction of a new bathroom facility will be completed in the summer and fall of 2023.

Campers and recreational users of the area are reminded to follow the Leave No Trace and carry-in, carry-out principles.

Firewood Permits Available by Phone

It is preferred that firewood permits are obtained by phone at this time.

To prevent delays in processing, please call the Clear Creek Forest District office a week in advance at 814-226-1901.

Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease, which is an always fatal disease to deer and elk, has been detected in all, or portions of Bald Eagle State Forest.

Hunters should be aware of special rules and regulations that apply to deer harvested within the Disease Management Area. It is recommended that those deer be tested for the disease.

More information about chronic wasting disease can be found on the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture websites.

In addition, the Pennsylvania Game Commission provides information about deer processors in the Disease Management Area.

Don’t Move Firewood

To help protect the forest from invasive insects that can kill trees and devastate the ecosystem, please do not transport firewood over long distances.

Firewood can harbor insects such as emerald ash borer. Cut or purchase your firewood where you intend to burn it.