Allegheny National Forest gives information for Memorial Day weekend

Allegheny National Forest News Release

The USDA Forest Service continues to take steps to safely maintain operations as we respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our commitment to the public remains to provide access to Allegheny National Forest and provide customer service. Throughout the pandemic, employees have continued to serve the public, manage resources, and maintain recreation sites.

Forest offices remain closed to the public but virtual services (telephone and email) are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 from the Bradford District Ranger Station and Supervisors Office. Virtual Services are available seven days a week, 8:00 to 4:30 from the Marienville District Ranger Station. Self-service brochures and applications are available 24/7 at the entrances to our offices. On Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, virtual services will only be available from the Marienville District Ranger Station.

“We remain committed to serving the public and supporting our communities as we all work together to minimize the impacts of COVID-19,” said Jamie Davidson, Forest Supervisor “The health and safety of the public and our staff is our number one priority.”

Customers needing information, permits, and maps are encouraged to call 1-814-723-5150 or email at r9_allegheny_NF@usda.gov during regular business hours for prompt, customer service.

 The following permits and applications can be requested by mail or phone:

• ATV/UTV Annual Permits (send a check made out to USDA Forest Service for $35, mail proof of registration, and insurance to the Bradford or Supervisors Offices). For a list of vendors, a form to print and mail or an online option go to Allegheny Recreation Permits.
• Annual Day Use Pass (send a check made out to USDA Forest Service for $55, print and fill out the application found at Allegheny Annual Day Use Pass .
• Firewood Permits (print and fill out the application form found at Allegheny Firewood Permit) and send check made out to USDA Forest Service with application to the Supervisors Office).
• Annual Senior Pass, Lifetime Senior Pass, and other America the Beautiful passes can be purchased online at https://store.usgs.gov/pass or by calling or mailing the Supervisors Office.
• Allegheny National Forest Maps are available for purchase through the mail or online at https://store.usgs.gov.

Allegheny National Forest offices:

Marienville District Ranger Station – 131 Smokey Lane, Marienville, PA 16239 / 814-927-6628

Bradford District Ranger Station – 29 Forest Service Dr., Bradford, PA 16701 / 814-362-4613

Supervisors Office – 4 Farm Colony Dr., Warren, PA 16365 / 814-723-5150