Cook Forest

Cook Forest State Park Ridge Campground has modern campsites (electric, nonelectric, full-hookup, pull-thru, and pet-friendly). There is a playground, ball field, amphitheater, sanitary dump station, coin-operated laundry, and modern restrooms with warm showers in the campground. ADA accessible campsites are nearby restrooms and showers. CAMPING SEASON: This campground opens in mid-April and closes the third Friday in October. RESERVING A SITE: Most campsites in Pennsylvania state parks can be reserved 11 months in advance to noon of the day of arrival. Campers without a reservation arriving after noon should check at the contact station or near the campground entrance for instructions. Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover credit cards, or personal, traveler’s, and cashier’s checks, or a Pennsylvania State Parks Gift Card. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must be received by the Bureau within ten days of making the reservation. For reservations visit www.visitPAparks.com, or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. CAMPSITE ISSUING: Advance reservations are available for almost all campsites. Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If an employee is not available, read posted instructions, check the “After Hours Posting Report”, and then proceed to an available site. The appropriate fee must be paid to a park employee or deposited in a supplied honor system envelope before setting up on a campsite. CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations, changes, or transfers to reservations will be assessed a fee and can be made prior to arrival by calling the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757) Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, EST, or by visiting the website at: http://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Any cancellation, change, or transfer made upon arrival must be processed through the state park. For complete information on fees, cancellations, changes, transfers, and discount policies, view the Reservation Cancellation/Change Policy at the website noted above. Campground Rules CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIME: Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Campsites must be vacated by 3:00 PM. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Pennsylvania state parks. PETS: Pets are permitted at designated campsites in this campground. Please contact the park office or contact station for guidelines for pets. Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and all overnight facilities not participating in the pet program. Guide dogs and service dogs are not considered pets. QUIET HOURS: Campers must not disturb the sleep of others between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. NOISE: Operation of electric generators that create excessive noise is prohibited. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER SITE: Site occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or one non-family unit limited to five persons per site. MOTOR VEHICLES: Only one car per campsite is allowed unless otherwise posted. Park only in designated areas. VISITORS: Visitors are welcome on campsites from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. MAXIMUM CAMPING PERIOD: Campers may stay in a state park campground for up to 14 consecutive nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Campers may camp for 21 consecutive nights during the remainder of the year. HUNTING: Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park. Protect and Preserve Our Parks Please make your visit safe and enjoyable. Obey all posted rules and regulations and respect fellow visitors and the resources of the park. • Be prepared and bring the proper equipment. Natural areas may possess hazards. Your personal safety and that of your family are your responsibility. Modern Camping Cook Forest State Park Ridge Campground • Please camp only in designated areas and minimize your impact on the campsite. • Prevent wild fires. Fires are only permitted in fire rings or grills. Gas and propane camp stoves are permitted. Fires must be attended at all time and extinguished before leaving a campsite. Properly dispose of hot coals. • Firewood is not provided. Cutting live or standings trees and the operation of chainsaws are prohibited. • Firewood Advisory: Firewood may contain non-native insects and plant diseases. Bringing firewood into the park from other areas may accidentally spread pest insects and diseases that threaten park resources and the health of our forests. Use local firewood. Do not take wood home and do not leave firewood. Burn It! • Handwashing and dishwashing are permitted only where appropriate facilities are available. Washing is prohibited at water spigots, hand pumps, springs, lakes, and streams. • Because uncontrolled pets may chase wildlife or frighten visitors, pets must be physically controlled, attended at all times, and on a leash, caged, or crated. Electronic fences and leashes are prohibited. • Do your part to keep wildlife wild! Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance and do not feed or approach wild animals. Human food is unhealthy for animals and animals dependent on human food can lead to dangerous human-animal encounters. • Please recycle. Place trash accumulated during your stay in proper receptacles or take it home with you. Access for People with Disabilities This publication text is available in alternative formats. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. 3/19 Printed on Recycled Paper Campground GPS DD: Lat. 41.33714 Long. -79.22368 Park Office GPS DD: Lat. 41.33342 Long. -79.20991 814-744-8407 cookforestsp@pa.gov Reservations: 888-PA-PARKS www.visitPAparks.com 216 178 2 181 18 177 21 3 21 215 202 210 211 220 221 163 162 161 160 159 212 218 12 2 85 11 5 116 39 37 36 217 93 97 118 117 38 35 28 4 94 95 96 98 120 119 84 1 2 ad r Ro il Tow e a Tr 65 Fi r e p 9 193 66 60 200 18 191 68 62 Rev. 3/21/19 0 Extra Car Parking Sanitary Dump Station Restrooms Paved Road ADA Accessible Unpaved Road Non-electric Site Public Phone One-way Road Pull-thru Site Coin Operated Washer & Dryer Parking Lot Electric Site: 30 Amp 69 64 63 R idge Trail 31 200 188 Shower House/ Restroom Electric Site: 50 Amp Full Hookup: Sewer, Water, and Electric Pet Camping 30 190 71 29 To Park Office on River Road, Cooksburg, 1 mile 32 36 205 196 25 27 59 203 186 Contact Station 67 26 204 207 194 70 206 199 21 22 57 To Leeper, PA 66 73 72 58 187 197 LEGEND 185 #4 208 3 18 184 198 55 Host 201 56 75 0 200 74 158 165 18 195 78 167 179 192 77 #1 166 m 79 156 4 16 53 19 157 Ca 52 1 168 154 175 80 Ball Field 81 Host 152 173 17 170 155 6 51 18 2 169 50 222 Extra Car Parking 82 17 3 8 7 49 223 83 48 15 47 17 8 15 1 226 46 43 41 13 12 10 11 9 3 14 0 176 87 #3 9 15 174 86 4 11 44 15 14 5 14 4 12 144 146 Host 42 3 11 89 88 1 p Ca Tr m ai l #2 12 3 145 Visitor and Extra Car Parking 9 91 3 12 111 10 90 14 147 er To Sigel, I-80 Exit 78 92 Ridge Campground is 1 mile west of the park office on PA 36. 0 8 12 0 141 13 9 12 11 . 139 1 209 1 10 99 0 10 13 6 12 iv n R Rd 36 Park Office 100 Route 36 Cooksburg, PA 16217 814-744-8407 13 8 102 103 107 3 7 12 River 13 13' to 80' 5 12 C lario N 4 Camping Pad Lengths Park Office 36 4 219 uro Trail y 104 105 108 13 EQUIPMENT ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 136 R oa d 6 Ridge Campground 137 10 COOK FOREST STATE PARK Make online reservations at www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757). 135 COOK FOREST STATE PARK t res Fo To Leeper, PA 66 Co rd N Area of Main Map Ridge Campground opens the second Friday in April and closes the third Friday in October. 400 FEET Pet Walking Trail Water Amphitheater Playground Path or Trail GPS DD: Lat. 41.33714 Long. -79.22368