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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season as verified in booking data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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#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.
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