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Farnsworth Cabin

41.7103° N / 79.1650° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 221 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 38 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026): 7 open for online reservation · 31 reserved.

Where the open windows are

81.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 7 of 38 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026
Not open online81.6%
Open site-nights7 / 38
Reserved (of online inventory)31 / 38
Weekday openings5
Weekend openings2

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 5 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
051015202543SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September holds the most room. 4 of 13 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
Farnsworth  7

This cabin currently has 7 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateTue · Sep 22

The next bookable night is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

7 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Farnsworth Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site Farnsworth.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
Farnsworth20 ftYes73 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 25

About Farnsworth Cabin

Overview

Farnsworth Cabin is tucked away in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the stone cabin is conveniently located 8.5 miles northwest of Sheffield. It was renovated in 2010 and now provides a variety of modern amenities, including electricity and heating, as well as telephone service, Direct TV, and internet. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife.

The cabin can be accessed by vehicle, however mud during the rainy seasons can inhibit road travel. They should be aware of current weather conditions and the weather during their stay. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring some of their own supplies.

Recreation

A dam was also built at the hatchery in the 1930s, to slow and divert water flowing in the stream to the concrete raceways and ponds to provide cold water habitat to raise young trout fingerlings. Although fishing is not permitted in the hatchery ponds or raceways, nearby Farnsworth Stream is stocked and fishing is permitted. Guests are expected to respect the trout hatchery. Absolutely no fishing in the ponds or raceways. The trout can be viewed, but nothing should be disturbed. The Hickory Creek Wilderness Area is just a few miles from the cabin. Chapman Lake in Chapman State Park, which is adjacent to the forest, Allegheny River and Tionesta Creek are also within a short distance of the cabin. Hunting on the area's ample public lands is also enjoyed by visitors to the area.

Facilities

The two-bedroom cabin is fully accessible and includes a kitchen, living room and bathroom. Two queen-size beds, two sets of bunks and a sofa sleeper are provided with mattresses, to accommodate up to eight people. The kitchen has a refrigerator with freezer, a microwave, basic pots and pans, cooking and eating utensils, dishes, a small crock pot and a coffee maker. A table, chairs and other seating throughout the house is also provided.

The cabin is equipped with electricity and electric forced air heating. There is a television and dvd player, along with Direct TV. Wireless internet is also available. An electric fireplace is also provided. The cabin has running water and indoor plumbing, including hot and cold running water, a flush toilet and shower.

Outside is a yard with a fire ring, picnic table, outdoor furniture and a charcoal grill. Guests are required to clean the cabin, including dishes and floors, and carry out all trash prior to leaving. Basic cleaning supplies and equipment are available at the cabin.

Guests will need to bring their own bedding, pillows, bath and kitchen towels, dish soap, food and beverages, including coffee supplies, garbage bags and other necessities. While the cabin can accommodate up to eight people, it more comfortably suits four to six people.

Natural Features

The cabin is set in a partially shaded area that has black cherry and beech trees, scattered hemlock and clumps of oak, maple and birch. In the nearby Hickory Creek area, there is an understory of abundant wildflowers, ferns, shrubs and mosses. Large white pine can be found scattered in open areas.

Bears, deer, turkeys, barred owls, and pileated woodpecker are common in the area. Small native brook trout can be found in the Farnsworth Stream, as well as other area creeks and streams, of which there are plenty.

1 monitored cabinRVs up to 20 ft1 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

If traveling on Route 6, in the town of Claredon, turn at the street light onto Railroad Road, continue toward Chapman Dam. Turn left on Farnsworth Rd., travel approximately 7 miles and the cabin will be on your right, look for the Trout Hatchery sign. For details, click here, look for Clarendon, the cabin is located approximately where the stream intersects Forest Road 154, which is Farnsworth Road.

6200 Farnsworth Rd, Clarendon, PA 16313814-368-4158 (ALLEGHENY SITE MANAGEMENT)
BikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Farnsworth Cabin?

Reservations for Farnsworth Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 81.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 7 of 38 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Farnsworth Cabin?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site Farnsworth. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Farnsworth Cabin fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Farnsworth Cabin?

September 2026, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.

When is the next open date at Farnsworth Cabin?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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