Tioga State Forest

Welcome To Tioga State Forest located in northern Pennsylvania west of Scranton.

Forest History: Tioga was the name of a Seneca Native American tribe that once inhabited the region. The word translates to "the meeting of two rivers"." The State of Pennsylvania purchased the first 900 tract of Tioga State Forest in June of 1900 from a man named F.E. Watrous. Additional purchases were made through the remainder of the year 1900 and in 1955 the U.S. Department of Agriculture transferred 13,828 acres to the State of Pennsylvania. The industrial history of Tioga State Forest includes a lot of timber harvests and the production of birch oil.

Flora and Fauna: Tioga State Forest helps protect the home of numerous plant and animal species. Some of the plants that grow inside the forest boundaries include aspens, maples, and oaks. Some of the wild animals who call this place home include deer, raccoons, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, hawks, and wild turkeys. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors Tioga State Forest boasts over 30 miles of hiking trails, canoeing on Pine Creek, and much more. Come on out and explore!