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Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks Area Businesses Open During Winter Months

There's lots to do in Winter in our area.  With the change of season, the quiet atmosphere and the variety of seasonal activities, some people like it even better!  Consider some of the following:
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Hunting
  • Ice skating
  • Sledding
  • Hiking/sightseeing
Cook Forest State Park in Winter

 

NOTE: Some businesses which are always open year round (banks, stores, chambers of commerce, etc.) are not listed in this directory.

Bed & Breakfast, Lodges, Inns, Motels

CLARION HOUSE B&B... When visiting Cook Forest, stay with us in the university town of Clarion. Warm hospitality, tasteful decor, memorable breakfasts. All rooms have private baths. 77 S. 7th Ave, Clarion 800-416-3297 clarionhouse@adelphia.net, www.chouse.com C - 13

COOK HOMESTEAD B&B... Relax where forest & river meet. Victorian farmhouse built by Andrew Cook Circa 1870. Warm welcoming rooms filled with antiques. Sitting room with fireplace. Full breakfast. Open all year. Rt. 36 & River Road. 814-744-8869 or www.cookhomestead.com H - 9

FOREST LODGE, CAMPGROUND & GENERAL STORE... Rt 66 N of Marienville, minutes to Cook Forest, in scenic Allegheny National Forest, rustic theme rooms, bath, frig/ micro, scenic vistas, direct trail access to 75 mi ATV trails & 360 miles of snowmobile trails, 814-927-8790 www.forestlodge.net M - 1

GATEWAY LODGE... Awarded PA’s 2004 Inn Keepers’ the “Inn” side of Cook Forest. Log Cabin w/24 suites W/Fireside Jacuzzi, K/Q bed, rooms, cabins, restaurant, meeting ctr, “woods”SPA,tavern ,romantic weddings. Indoor Pool & Sauna. Open All Year. www.gatewaylodge.com 800-843-6862 H - 10

SHAMROCK WOODS LODGE ... Accomodations at Shamrock Woods Lodge sleeps up to 16 guests, 6 private bedrooms, screened pavillion, gas grille, modern appliances, game room, 2 stone fireplaces, cable tv/vcr/dvd, 2 bathrooms, covered patio and much more. Centrally located on large wooded lot. Call 330-448-0375 H-5 www.shamrockwoodslodge.com  Non-Smoking, Credit Card, Pets Allowed, Open Winter Months.

SHILOH RESORT/MAMA DOE’S RESTAURANT... Theme rooms, king beds, fireplaces, heart-shaped jacuzzi tubs, 1,000 ft off Rt 36. Wooded grounds. Quiet, friendly. 17 rooms, 10 cabins, campground. Towels & Linens Incl. Call 814-752-2361 www.shilohresort.com J - 10.5

Cabins & Cottages

ACCOMMODATIONS AT FOREST RIDGE... Clean/ Quiet.The vast Allegheny National Forest surrounds you while you relax and star gaze. Cabins open all year with fireplaces and hot-tubs. Camp May 1 to October 31 www.forestridgecabins.com, 814-927-8340, 9a-9p PLEASE. K - 4

APPLEWOOD COTTAGE... Privately owned, open all year, fully equipped, sleeps 5 comfortably, indoor fireplace, bedding provided, located in the heart of Cook Forest. 814-744-8168 applewood@usachoice.net. H - 9

BILL’S HIDE-A-WAY... Quality & Quiet! Spotless privacy in the woods for family or romance! 1-3 bedroom-full kitchen/ bath/fireplace,TV-VCR/micro/lawn furniture/swings, firewood, game room! #10 HotTub! Smoke Free. No Pets! $65-$1 65/nt for 2, 888-612-5791 hideawaycottages.net.

BLACK BEAR CABINS... A winter wonderland, fully furnished, central heat and wood burning FP, BBQ, 3 bedrooms, TV/VCR/DVD, sledding hill, Snowman Territory, cross country ski area.  No pets/smoking.  Toll free: 877-833-2663 www.blackbearcabins.com   H - 9.5

BLACK RIVER RENTALS... 2 spacious cabins on the Clarion River. 1 w/3 bedrooms 2 baths & den. 2nd cabin has great view of the river, 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. Both have fireplace & fully equipped kitchen. Available year round. 800-636-8396 J - 9

BROWNS RIVER RETREAT... Cozy cabin on the Clarion River. Sleeps 6. Fireplace. Gas Heat. Fully equipped kitchen. New bath. Covered porch. Beautiful setting. Very clean. Smoke and pet free. 330-847-7882 or http://brownsriverretreat.atspace.com

CAMPERS PARADISE... We have a cabin to fit every pocketbook! Primitive camping cabins, modern cabins & luxury cabins with private hot tubs, gaslog fp, sat. TV. Route 949 between Cook Forest & Clear Creek State Parks. 814-752-2393 campersparadise.net K - 10

CHERRY RUN CABINS... New luxury cabins for year round rental. Secluded, completely furnished, new appliances, satellite TV/VCR, burn ring, large deck, very clean, many extras. Clarington, PA, 814-752-6481 or 724-832-2513 http://cherryruncabins.cookforest.com J - 9

COOK FOREST TOP HILL CABINS...Cook Forest Top Hill Cabins are here for your winter getway. Activities include sled riding, cross country skiing, snowman building contest, Snowman in the Forest Day. View our "Room for One More" Snowman on our website at www.tophillcabins.com or better yet, reserve a cabin and get your photo with our Snowman!  Call 800-531-1545 today for your Winter vacation! F - 9

COOK RIVERSIDE CABINS... Quiet log cabins/cottages in the Heart of Cook Forest. Clean/well furnished w/ fireplaces or wood burners & gas heat. All basics & firewood provided. Pets welcome/Open All Year. 800-680-0160 www.cookriverside.com H - 9

COUNTRY COTTAGE... Private individual locations, sleeps 2 to 10,TV/VCR, gas fireplace, window AC, fire ring, gas grill, open all year, kids free,complete kitchen, preapproved pets. http://countrycottage.cookforest.com .724-297-3567 K - 10

DESANTO’STRAIL WINDS... Open all year. Secluded cabin in wildlife area. Clean, modern, fully equipped. Glass front wood stove, outdoor fire pit, wood supplied. Activities nearby. Reasonable. PO Box 13, Leeper, PA 16233 or 814 -744-9326 F - 9.5

EVERGREEN CABINS AND MERCANTILE... Rt. 36, 2 miles south of Cooksburg Bridge in Cook Forest. New custom log cabins for 1-13. Kitchen, bath, fireplace, campfire area, linens. Private new fireside jacuzzi cabins. Open all year. Pets welcome. Come see our new gift shop. 814-752-2247 or www.evergreencabins.com H - 9.5

FOXFIRE LOG CABINS... Laurel Ridge on the Clarion River Fox Fire, a mountaintop cabin. Romantic getaway or family vacation. Fully furnished kitchen & log fireplaces. Come enjoy the forest. 814-786-7048. www.foxfire-cabin.com

HOMINY RIDGE LODGE & CABINS... Log cabins/lodge suites on 7 wooded acres. Fireplaces/Kitchens/Linens. Open all year/Pets welcome. On Rt. 36, 1 mi. S of Cook Forest. 800-851-6377/814-752-2277. PO Box 160, Cooksburg, PA 16217 or www.hominyridge.com H - 10

KELLYWOOD CABINS... Open all year-upscale-secluded ­smoke/pet free. Near river/forest. Stone fireplace, completely furnished. Outdoor fire pit, grill, table, ATA Tennis court, all-inclusive. 814-744-8897. Kellywoodcabins.com Kellywood@csonline.net F - 9

PINE FOREST MANOR... Cabins open year round. Wood/ Gas log fireplace/kitchen/LR/2 BR/sleeps 6. Bath/shower/ fully furnished/no linens. O/S fire ring/table. Pets welcome. Located on Forest Rd., Vowinckel, PA 1-800-243-2135. pineforestmanor.com G - 6

RIVER’S EDGE COTTAGE... Year Round Rental. WoodBurning Stone Fireplace/AC/ Aux.gas heat/Riverfront, Sleeps 8. Firepit/Sat.TV/Fully Furnished.No Pets. Wood provided. Bring towels&sheets. Book/w Clarion River Lodge 814-744-8171 http://riversedge.cookforest.com H - 9.5

SERENITY HILL CABINS... For “peace&serenity” come to a cabin nestled in the woods. Secluded/scenic views. Fully furnished/except towels. Woodburning fireplaces. Close to activities. Open all year. Rt. 36 Cooksburg. 814-752- 2960. http://serenityhillcabins.cookforest.com H - 10

STONE COTTAGE ON THE CLARION... Upscale, secluded cottage on the Clarion River, deep water on 18 acres of woods. Sleeps 8. Fully furnished. Boat dock. For a special place call 814-226-6743. Visit us on the web at www.stonecottageontheclarion.com. C - 13

STONE CREST CABINS... Secluded cabins, individual locations. Fully furnished. Cook Forest at your back door. Available weekly, midweek, & weekends year round. 800-634-2495 or 814-744-8458. www.stonecrest-cabins.com

STONE’S THROW COTTAGE... 7 room cottage on 4 tree -filled acres, just a stone’s throw from forest, river and train ride. Comfortable accommodations for 6, dish TV, VCR, Microwave, Fireplace. Open all year. No Pets Please. Call Sharon, 330-724-6331 I - 4

TIMBERBROOK CABIN... secluded authentic log cabin with a wrap around deck. Completely furnished. Sleeps 4-8 comfortably. 2 bedrooms, loft with 4 single beds and one bath. TV/DVD and phone. Linens included. Open all year. Close to restaurant and activities. For more information call 330-505-9913.

TUCK’D INN FARM... Newly restored 1860 farmhouse.The ultimate in year-round privacy & peace. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hot tub overlooking pond, SAT TV/ DVD, W/D, Dishwasher, Microwave, Internet Access 814-927-7877 or www.tuckdinnfarm.com H - 6.5

WILD TURKEY RIVERFRONT CABINS... 2 or 3 bedroom near Cook Forest. Fully equipped kitchen & baths, gas heat, fireplaces, front porch w/swings. No pets. Open all year. 330-638-8193, www.wildturkeyriverfrontcabins.com I - 9 & K - 9

WHISPERING OAKS CABINS ... Rustic cabins open year round. Fireplaces & Firepits with wood supplied. Great for groups and families. non-smoking, Credit Cards, Dogs welcome. Excellent weekly rates. Call us! 814-744-8193 or www.whisperingoakscabins.com G - 9

Campgrounds

WHITE’S HAVEN CAMPGROUND... Permanent/overnight RV sites,tent sites, modern cabins. Clean modern bathrooms and showers, propane, pavillion, laundromat, groceries, fishing pond. Open year round. 814-752-2205 J - 11

Gift Shops

A MOMENT IN TIME PHOTOGRAPHY... Gallery/Framing Shop/Photographic Services. Open most weekends in season, other hrs and winter by appt. Top of Clarington Hill off Rt. 899 -Dean Miller Lane. www.kenponchel.com 814-752-2259  K - 9

BRIAR HILL RUSTIC FURNITURE... Hand-crafted log furniture, railings, gifts and accessories. Factory outlet. Route 36 north of Cook Forest. Call Toll Free 1-866-744-9913. www.briarhillfurniture.com E – 9

CAMPBELLS COUNTRY STORE... Located on Rt. 36, just minutes South of Cook Forest. PA Lottery/Ice/Newspapers/Gifts & Collectibles/Groceries/Cigarettes/Deli Items/Snacks & Beverages. Open Daily. 814-752-2131 K - 10

COOKSBURG DRY GOODS... Visit our quaint log cabin in the Heart of Cook Forest. A fine selection of unique to the area gifts, Bridgewater Candles, snacks and beverages. Open daily. Cross Country Skis in winter. 800-680-0160 www.cookriverside.com H - 9

FARMER SMITH’S GIFT STORE & GARDEN... Collectibles, Dolls, Home Accents, Fenton, Boyds, Steins, Dept 56 Villages, Yankee, Breyer, Fountains, Plants for all seasons & much more! 3 mi. W of Brookville on Rt 322. Open daily 9 am to 6 pm 814-849-8014 www.farmersmiths.com J - 14

GALLERY IN THE FOREST – KALTENBAUGH PHOTOGRAPHY... Award winning photography of the Cook Forest area, national parks and wilderness. www.kaltenbaughphoto.com 814-752-2260 Open most weekends, weekdays by chance and by appointments. 2 miles S. of Cook Forest on Rt. 36. I - 10

NEW SALEM STONEWARE... See pottery made at a working studio in the Forest. Complete line of ware from teacups to toilet brush holders for sale made before your own eyes. Located on Breezemont Dr. 1/2 mi. N of Rt. 36. Open year round. 814-744-8206 F - 9

 

Restaurants, Bars

GATEWAY LODGE... Casual dining by candlelite. Seafood, Fowl, Steak, Pasta, Fish, PrimeRib. Quaint tavern w/325 choices of wine. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 7a-9p daily. Romantic weddings; Conf. Ctr. seats 50. Open to the public all yr. www.gatewaylodge.com 814-843-6862 Rt. 36. H - 10

SAWMILL RESTAURANT... Soft ice cream. Home of the Sawdustburger. Fresh baked goods. Open daily year round 7 am to midnight. 7 days a week. Beer to go. Intersection of Rt. 66 & 36 at blinker light in Leeper, PA 814-744-8578 E - 7.5

TRAIL’S END... Full Menu - from steaks & seafood to wings & sandwiches. Outdoor patio seating. Kids menu. Legal Beverages. 1/2 mi. from Sawmill Theatre. Summer hours - open daily at noon. Call for winter hours 814-927-8400 www.cookforest.com/trailsend G - 8

VINCE’S TAVERN... Food/Spirits/Sports/Casual Dining. Open 7 days/year round, 1/2 mi. S. of Leeper on Rt. 66. 814-744-9960. Full Carry-out service & daily specials. www.vincestavern.com D - 8

 

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