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Central PA Ridges Foraging Conditions — ForageIQ

Central PA Ridges

Ridge-and-valley terrain of central Pennsylvania across Rothrock, Bald Eagle, and Tuscarora State Forests. Oak-hickory ridgetops and tulip poplar-ash-elm in valleys. Abundant old apple and cherry orchards near abandoned homesteads. Limestone soils in Happy Valley and Penns Valley are premium morel ground. Stream bottoms along Penns Creek and Pine Creek flush early.

Trees:White Oak Tulip Poplar White Ash

Updated Apr 19, 6:16 PM MT

Foraging Potential55/100

✅Moisture

✅Soil Temp

❌No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

57°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

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Nearby Camping

Within(23)

048 Sand Mountain Road

developed

PA DCNR~2.4 mi from center

048 Sand Mountain Road

developed

PA DCNR~2.6 mi from center

Rhoads Site

developed

~2.7 mi from center

Elks Site

developed

~2.8 mi from center

Moyer Site

developed

~2.8 mi from center

Marboe Site

developed

~2.8 mi from center

Seven Mountains Scout Camp

developed

Juniata Valley Council~2.9 mi from center

Reserve →

Wood Site

developed

~3 mi from center

Treaster Site

developed

~3 mi from center

Wald Site

developed

~3.1 mi from center

Stevie Horn Site

developed

~3.1 mi from center

Hartman Center Campground

developed

~3.2 mi from centerFee required/night

Reserve →

Leopold Site

developed

~3.2 mi from center

Robbie Horn Site

developed

~3.2 mi from center

Seven Mountains Campgrounds

developed

~3.6 mi from centerFee required/night

toiletshowerelectric hookup

Reserve →

Reeds Gap Tent Camping

developed

~4.6 mi from center

005 Crowfield Road

developed

PA DCNR~5.4 mi from center

044 Siglerville Millheim Pike

developed

PA DCNR~5.5 mi from center

Poe Valley State Park Campground

developed

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natura~6.6 mi from center

waterelectric hookup

Reserve →

042 Pine Swamp Road

developed

PA DCNR~6.7 mi from center

046 Treaster Valley Road

developed

PA DCNR~6.7 mi from center

041 Poe Paddy Drive

developed

PA DCNR~6.9 mi from center

Rothrock Campsite 6

developed

PA DCNR~7 mi from center

⚠ Road Access Notice

Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.

Central PA Ridges

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Nearby Camping

048 Sand Mountain Road

048 Sand Mountain Road

Rhoads Site

Elks Site

Moyer Site

Marboe Site

Seven Mountains Scout Camp

Wood Site

Treaster Site

Wald Site

Stevie Horn Site

Hartman Center Campground

Leopold Site

Robbie Horn Site

Seven Mountains Campgrounds

Reeds Gap Tent Camping

005 Crowfield Road

044 Siglerville Millheim Pike

Poe Valley State Park Campground

042 Pine Swamp Road

046 Treaster Valley Road

041 Poe Paddy Drive

Rothrock Campsite 6

Viable Species

Limiting Factors