Farnsworth Cabin

Farnsworth cabin in the Allegheny National Forest is tucked away in Cherry Grove Township; it is situated within the northwest portion of the 513,000 acre ANF. The cabin is located 8.5 miles northwest of Sheffield, PA, via 6 miles west on Legislative Route 2002,.5 miles north on Legislative Route 2001, then 2 miles northwest on Forest Road 154. It is located next to an active Trout Hatchery. The cabin is a stone structure constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCCs) in the 1930s that used nearby native materials for construction. At the same time they constructed a four bay garage and the trout hatchery. A dam was built to slow and divert stream water flow to the concrete built raceways and ponds to provide cold water habitat to raise young trout fingerlings. Although fishing is not permitted in the hatchery ponds or raceways, Farnsworth stream is stocked and fishing is permitted. Farnsworth Cabin is available for public rental Year Round, weather permitting. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience overnight stay at a semi rustic cabin with great historic beauty. The accommodations include indoor plumbing, full kitchen and bath. Living room with pull out couch, table and recliner, also equipped with free local calling LAN line and flat screen television and DVD player for those rainy days. Electric forced air heating and electric fireplace. A master bedroom with queen size bed and set of bunk beds. Second bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. Outside is a side yard with fire ring, picnic table, outdoor furniture and propane grill. Farnsworth is accessed by passenger vehicle with dirt roads and gated access. A popular wilderness area is Hickory Creek Wilderness Area is just a few miles away. Chapman State Park, Allegheny River, and Tionesta Creek are bodies of water in close facsinity of the cabin. The area offers countless small trout streams in the area and public land for hunting.