Hearts Content Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service campground in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania.
How it compares
- With 27 sites it is the #24 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 71% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (45 ft).
- 0% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 27 of 27 sites; campfires allowed on 27 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~95 mi, Winchester ~183 mi, Baltimore ~217 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsFire ringsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms Run | 0.2 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Wheeler | 0.2 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Toms Run Ski | 0.2 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Wheeler Ski | 0.2 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Hickory Creek | 0.3 mi | 11.2 | USFS |
| Tanbark Hiking | 0.4 mi | 8.5 | USFS |
| Hearts Content Interp | 0.4 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Ironwood | 1.4 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Ironwood Ski | 1.4 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Dunham Siding Ski | 1.7 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Asl #5 Hickory Ridge | 2.0 mi | 6.4 | USFS |
| Allegheny Snowmobile Loop | 2.1 mi | 11.9 | USFS |
+ 2 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
15.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 15.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toms Run | 0.2 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wheeler | 0.2 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Hearts Content Outer Loop | 0.4 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Tanbark Hiking | 0.4 mi | 8.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Ironwood | 1.4 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Old Railroad Grade | 4.6 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDivingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalbed Run Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
4.1 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 22 (79.7 mi) |
| Farnsworth Cabin Allegheny National Forest |
4.9 | PA | $10–$145 | — | E W | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 18 (59.6 mi) |
| Chapman State Park Campground Chapman State Park |
5.4 | PA | From $16 (PA schedule) | — | E W S | yes | — | Reserve | 12 (49.7 mi) |
| Triple Forks East Campsites OpenStreetMap listing |
5.5 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 18 (56.0 mi) |
| Beaver Run Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
5.8 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 10 (52.6 mi) |
| Fool's Creek OpenStreetMap listing |
6.5 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 14 (43.3 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.