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    McNeil Station Road Closure

    McNeil Station State Forest Road in the Callen Run Tract, Heath & Polk Townships, Jefferson County, will be closed to through traffic from Monday, August 18, 2025 through Thursday, August 21, 2025 for road maintenance. 

    Alternative routes to avoid this road closure are via Fire Tower Road and Spring Creek Road.

    Beartown Rocks Overlook Platform Closure

    Clear Creek State Forest, Beartown Rocks Overlook platform will be closed to visitor access from Monday, August 25, 2025, through Thursday, September 11, 2025. 

    The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps and Clear Creek State Forest maintenance staff will be repairing and staining the wooden structure.

     If the project is completed early, notices will be posted, and the platform will be reopened.  The trailhead parking area and other amenities will remain open.

    Current Trail Closures

    • Kennerdell Tract – Blunder Trail is closed to mountain bike and equestrian use between River Trail and Ridge Rail. Blunder Trail is open to foot traffic only.
    • Kennerdell Tract – Dennison Run Trail is closed between Overlook Trail and Goat Trail due to a collapsed bridge.

    McKeever Center Construction

    Please be advised that construction activities at the McKeever Center in Mercer County are ongoing.

    Marked trails will remain open, but the area around the buildings is currently closed and will continue to be closed throughout the construction project.

    Firewood Permits Available by Phone

    It is preferred that firewood permits are obtained by phone at this time.

    To prevent delays in processing, please call the Clear Creek Forest District office a week in advance at 814-226-1901.

    Chronic Wasting Disease

    Chronic Wasting Disease, which is an always fatal disease to deer and elk, has been detected in all, or portions of Bald Eagle State Forest.

    Hunters should be aware of special rules and regulations that apply to deer harvested within the Disease Management Area. It is recommended that those deer be tested for the disease.

    More information about chronic wasting disease can be found on the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture websites.

    In addition, the Pennsylvania Game Commission provides information about deer processors in the Disease Management Area.

    Don’t Move Firewood

    To help protect the forest from invasive insects that can kill trees and devastate the ecosystem, please do not​​ transport firewood over long distances.

    Firewood can harbor insects such as emerald ash borer. Cut or purchase your firewood where you intend to burn it.​​