The natural surroundings of Jones Township provides a natural and relaxed atmosphere with the opportunity for the local residents and visitors alike to enjoy the many outdoor activities in the area.
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We can attempt to show you and to describe the many good feelings and opportunities available to anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors , but they are best understood when experienced first hand. Below are just a handful of these opportunities awaiting for you to experience in
Jones Township.
The natural surroundings of Jones Township provides a natural and relaxed atmosphere with the opportunity for the local residents and visitors alike to enjoy the many outdoor activities in the area.
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Branch Lake:
Fishing is not the only delightful recreational activity at the 1554-acre reservoir. Boating, and there is no h.p. or size limitations on the lake, is a bonus which many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy.
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Click on the above picture to visit the Official East Branch Lake Website
Click Here to learn about acid mine drainage efforts in the East Branch Watershed |
East Branch offers a variety of fishing opportunities including excellent ice fishing. Fine catches of muskies, walleye, trout, and small mouth bass can be expected! |
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2006 brought a number of changes at the East Branch Lake Campground. The Army Corp of Engineers recently built modern new shower / bath houses, paved the roads, and installed electric to most of the camp sites. This is surely the place to go escape the everyday urban life! |
East Branch Lake is one of the PA Wilds best kept secrets! |
Many of the campsites are private and secluded! |
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Lakes - Allegheny National Forest
Twin Lakes Campground offers 50 modern family campsites. Electric is available on many. The day use area includes a playground, swimming beach with a bathhouse, picnic tables, walking trails and a great fishing pier. The Marienville ATV / Bike Trail is located nearby. The Twin Lakes area was developed as a recreational area in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC). 
All of the facilities at Twin Lakes are universally accessible. |
Click on the above picture to visit the Official U.S. Forest Service website for more information |
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Clarion River, West Branch - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 0.5 mile; From wire across stream to intersection of SR 219 and SR 4003. |
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Jones Township hosts two wonderful state parks
An old dam that once served as the swimming area at the park, now provides excellent fishing opportunities to the physically disabled. |
Bendigo State Park offers a 35' x 105' swimming pool, over 150 picnic areas with stone fireplaces or charcoal grills. The area also has horseshoe courts, and modern restrooms. |
The East Branch of the Clarion River flows through the park and provides excellent fishing opportunities and is stocked by the PA Fish Commission. |
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Elk State Park and Elk State Forest offers 3,192-acres of some of the most rugged mountains of northern Pennsylvania and is located adjacent to the East Branch Lake. The lake and nearby streams are stocked with warm-water and cold-water fish. The area provides excellent hunting opportunities as well as several DCNR snowmobile trails. |
A picnic area with charcoal grills and restrooms is located next to the boating area at East Branch Lake. NOTE: Swimming is not permitted at this location! |
A boat ramp is also provided at the parking area. |
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SGL #25 contains 24,523 acres of long narrow valleys and flat mountain tops. The area boasts of excellent whitetailed deer, bear, and small game hunting opportunities. The lands can be easily accessed in Glen Hazel area.
These lands were the very first state game lands purchased by the Game Commission in 1920. A stone marker located in Glen Hazel pays tribute to this event. |
Caribou by "Bogie" Biel |
 
Photos courtesy of Pennsylvania Game Commission |
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ALERT!! We need your help to protect our forests from the extremely destructive insect known as the Emerald Ash Borer. This insect was introduced from Asia and has been located in SW Pennsylvania. One of the ways this nasty insect spreads is through firewood movement. In order to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer the Allegheny National Forest has established a quarantine for the transportation of all wood products, including a total ban on firewood originating from outside of Warren, Forest, Elk, and McKean Counties in Pennsylvania. Firewood may be purchased from local vendors. If you are found to have firewood in your possession that is believed to have not originated from any of the above-mentioned locations, Forestry Officials will seize your firewood and you may have to pay a fine as well. |
