Camping
Primitive camping is permitted along the Pinchot Trail. Please follow all state forest rules and regulations and practice Leave No Trace principles.
The Moon Lake Recreation Area is open for camping with a valid camping permit. There are a total of 12 sites on the camping loop. All sites have:
Fire ring
Picnic table
Tent site
Parking for two vehicles
Pinchot State Forest Recreation Area rules (PDF) and Pinchot State Forest camping rules (PDF) apply.
There are now 18 designated campsites located throughout Pinchot State Forest:
12 sites at Moon Lake Recreation Area
Three sites at Manny Gordon Recreation Area
Three remote sites at Thornhurst Tract
Contact the Pinchot State Forest district office for camping permit information at 570-945-7133. There is no charge for camping permits.