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Allegheny National Forest

Warren/McKean/Elk/Forest Counties, Pennsylvania · Allegheny NF HQ, 4 Farm Colony Dr, Warren, PA 16365

Allegheny National Forest
Free· No rental fee
Available · Permit required to film
Location fee$0 · Free

Free to use · Apply for permit using contact info below

At a glance

Type

Outdoor / Nature

Setting

Exterior

Parking

Yes

Power

No

Size

Vast

Prior Filming

No

Permit

Required

Visual character

Allegheny Reservoir, old-growth forest remnants, Hickory Creek Wilderness, wild PA landscape

About

Allegheny National Forest spans 513,000 acres of pristine Pennsylvania wilderness, offering filmmakers dramatic old-growth forest canopies, the sprawling Allegheny Reservoir, and the rugged terrain of Hickory Creek Wilderness for authentically wild landscapes. This public location delivers stunning natural backdrops ideal for period pieces, survival narratives, and contemporary dramas seeking untamed Eastern woodland scenery, though advance permitting is required for all film production. From dense timber stands to expansive water vistas across McKean, Warren, Elk, and Forest Counties, the forest provides versatile outdoor filming opportunities for projects demanding genuinely remote, undeveloped natural environments.

⚠️ Restrictions

No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.

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Where you'll be

Permit Information

✓ Verified
RequiredYes
TypeGovernment Filming Permit Required
FeeVaries by crew size and duration

USDA Forest Service Special Use Permit. Contact 6+ weeks in advance.

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Contact

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