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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 -
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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