Farnsworth Cabin

Allegheny National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Clarendon, PA, PA

Price: From $145 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (16 reviews)

Season: May through October

Farnsworth Cabin is tucked away in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the stone cabin is conveniently located 8.5 miles northwest of Sheffield. It was renovated in 2010 and now provides a variety of modern amenities, including electricity and heating, as well as telephone service, Direct TV, and internet.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/farnsworth-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1930s CCC stone cabin in Allegheny National Forest with modern amenities including electricity, heating, and internet. Highly rated by campers (4.9/5 stars) for accessibility and fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, North American Porcupine, Common Raccoon, Great Lakes Coyote present in area

Insider tips for Farnsworth Cabin: Book early - federal campground with limited availability (1 site) Last 1-2 miles to cabin are gravel road per camper reviews Cabin operates on donations to support operations

Skip Farnsworth Cabin if: Looking for hookups - no hookups available. Need year-round access - seasonal operations only May through October. Prefer established campgrounds with multiple sites.

Best time to visit Farnsworth Cabin: May-October — Official operating season as verified in booking data.

Nearby campgrounds: Hearts Content Recreation Area (Bradford, PA), Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (Sheffield, PA), Buckaloons (BRADFORD, PA), Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Farnsworth Cabin

Cell signal at Farnsworth Cabin (Clarendon, PA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Clarendon, PA, PA★ 4 (16 reviews)From $145/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Farnsworth Cabin is tucked away in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the stone cabin is conveniently located 8.5 miles northwest of Sheffield. It was renovated in 2010 and now provides a variety of modern amenities, including electricity and heating, as well as telephone service, Direct TV, and internet.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Looking for hookups - no hookups available✕ Need year-round access - seasonal operations only May through October✕ Prefer established campgrounds with multiple sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - federal campground with limited availability (1 site)

Last 1-2 miles to cabin are gravel road per camper reviews

Cabin operates on donations to support operations

Best: May-October

Official operating season as verified in booking data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Timber Rattlesnake, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, North American Porcupine, Common Raccoon, Great Lakes Coyote present in area

Location

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814-368-4158 (ALLEGHENY SITE MANAGEMENT)· Allegheny National Forest
Getting there →

If traveling on Route 6, in the town of Claredon, turn at the street light onto Railroad Road, continue toward Chapman Dam. Turn left on Farnsworth Rd., travel approximately 7 miles and the cabin will be on your right, look for the Trout Hatchery sign. For details, click here, look for Clarendon, the cabin is located approximately where the stream intersects Forest Road 154, which is Farnsworth Road.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Allegheny National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Allegheny National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Farnsworth Cabin cost per night?+
Farnsworth Cabin costs $145 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Farnsworth Cabin open?+
Farnsworth Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Farnsworth Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Farnsworth Cabin?+
Farnsworth Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Farnsworth Cabin?+
Farnsworth Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Farnsworth Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Farnsworth Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Farnsworth Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Farnsworth Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$145 /night★ 4 (16)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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