Hearts Content Rec Area
Hearts Content Rec Area is a national forest campground in Pennsylvania.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 41.69001, -79.25917
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251943
About Hearts Content Rec Area
Walk among the 300 to 400-year-old white pines which tower Hearts Content, a 122-acre area containing old-growth forest. In 1977, Hearts Content was designated as a registered National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. This designation indicates that the site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment. In an area which was mostly clear-cut in the 1800s, 20 acres of what is now Hearts Content was owned by Wheeler and Dusenbury Lumber Company from 1897 to 1922. Wheeler and Dusenbury deeded the land to the U.S. Forest Service in 1923. Shortly after, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers constructed the campground, picnic area, and a pavilion in 1936. The 12-mile Hickory Creek trail begins just north of the campground, exploring a designated Wilderness area. Nearby trails for day hikes and cross-country skiing can be found across the road from the Hearts Content campground including Tom's Run Loop, Wheeler Loop, Ironwood Loop, and the Hearts Content Interpretation Trail.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Country Fair · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 104 designated routes (128 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts Content Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hearts Content Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Nct-Queen Creek Shelter | National forest campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Coalbed Run Campsite | Free campsite | 3.7 mi | Free | — |
| Farnsworth Cabin | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | Water |
| Triple Forks West Campsites | Free campsite | 5.3 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.