Sproul State Forest

Welcome to Sproul State Forest located in central Pennsylvania. This is the state's largest state forest.

Forest History: Sproul State Forest was named for former Pennsylvania Governor William C. Sproul, a man who fought hard for the expansion of public education. The first land purchases began in 1898 when the State of Pennsylvania purchased a tract of land from the Clinton County Commissioners. This was the first purchase made in the Pennsylvania State Forest system.

Wildlife: Sproul State Forest helps protect the home of numerous wild animals including deer, black bears, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, hawks, and wild turkeys. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors Sproul State Forest boasts over 400 miles of trout stream, over 50 miles of hiking trails, canoeing on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, and so much more. Come on out and explore.