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Cozy Airbnb • (814) 335-0370 •314 Camp Critter - Secluded property in the free-roaming elk range on two acres Jackson Ave, Ridgway, PA 15853 roadways throughout their range. The following elk-viewing of with beautiful mountain views and fantastic fishing, hunting, and elk viewing. • (724) 840-3642 • 561 Hicks Run Road, Benezette, PA 15821 • areas are some of the best places for you to experience elk Accommodations at the Cottage - Private, modern, hillside vacation rental BarrTopRentals.com and wildlife watching: overlooking historic Ridgway. Roku TV, free wireless internet, linens and towels provided, fully equipped kitchen and laundry, outdoor fire ring • (814) 594-2559 • Cedar Haven Lodge - Sleeps six, 1 1/2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, A/C, oil heat, 83 West Cardott Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 • LaurelLeasing.com The Elk Country Visitor Center, located on Winslow Hill Dish TV, DVD player, outside grill. 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VRBO.com/478768 “The Elk Capital of Pennsylvania.” Pennsylvania’s wild elk you can explore well-maintained trails, elk and wildlife • (814) 927-6628 • Marienville Ranger Station 131 Smokey Lane, Marienville, PA range covers more than 3,000 square miles including parts of observation areas, and viewing blinds. 16239 • FS.USDA.gov/Allegheny Dark Hollow and Gas Well Equestrian Camping Area nine counties, with the epicenter of elk activity in Elk County. 15 non-electric motorized equestrian camping sites located in Antler Shed Cabins - Year-round cabins in Elk Country. One and two bedroom, near the Thunder Mountain Equestrian on first-come permitting system. Self- Elk once roamed freely throughout Pennsylvania, but rapid The Winslow Hill Viewing Area offers a large parking lot full amenities, spectacular views, elk viewing. Near Elk Country Visitor Center, settlements and exploration by early immigrants to the region contained portable toilets required. • (814) 486-3353 • , Benezette, PA 15832 • atop a spectacular mountain with a walk-up viewing area bottom of Gray Hill Road. • (814) 787-7327 • 27 Elk Country Road (Gray Hill DCNR.PA.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Elk/Pages/Camping.aspx destroyed the herds. By 1867, wild, free-roaming elk had overlooking a large meadow where elk often gather. It is Road), Benezette, PA 15821 • AntlerShedCabins.com been eliminated from the state, mainly due to unregulated located near the intersection of Winslow Hill Road and Dewey Elk Antler Inn, The - The Elk Antler Inn is a cozy mountain cabin nestled in the Arroyo Cabin - Beautiful new log cabin with a view of the Clarion River, private hunting and habitat loss. Road. heart of Elk Country, only minutes away from local attractions. • (814) 771-4861 • back deck, surrounded by national forest. 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Additional cabin 594-2954 • 573 Station Road, Benezette, PA 15821 fluctuated through the years across the state with only the 555 on Winslow Hill Road, is a very popular elk-viewing area being added in 2021. • (814) 512-7232 • 62 Lucas Lane, Kane, PA 16735 animals released in the north-central mountains successfully with off-road parking. A handicap-accessible walkway leads Elk Country Lodging - Newly remodeled, 3 bedroom, sleeps 7, A/C, linens surviving. Currently, the herd numbers more than 1,400 of Benezette Hotel - Clean, comfortable rooms available year round. • (814) 787- and towels provided, wifi. Short scenic drive to Elk Visitor Center, elk graze on to an overlook where interpretive displays teach visitors about 4240 • 95 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette, PA 15821 • BenezetteHotel.com these majestic creatures. the elk herd. property. Open year round. • (814) 591-7726 • 2315 River Road, Weedville, PA 15868 • ElkCountryLodging.com Benezette Lodge - 1.5 miles from Elk Country Visitor Center. Quiet location next Elk Viewing in Elk County The Hicks Run Viewing Area, located 8½ miles east of to woods. Sleeps 12, full kitchen, Direct TV, wifi, fire pit, grill. Linens included. 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Elk often wander in yard. • (814) 787-4842 • 14039 Comfortable bedrooms, full bath and kitchen, living room with fireplace, 12-person of their day. Route 555, Benezette, PA 15821 • BennettHousePA.com capacity, nestled on 245 acres. Elk viewing on property. • (814) 787-5168 • 401 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 • ElkCountryVisitorCenter.com/general- Quehanna Wild Area is nearly 50,000 acres. Explore the Bennett’s Branch Lodge - Enjoy the amenities of home. Sleeps six, two bedrooms, information/stay-at-the-homestead/ Safety many winding turns and beautiful waterfalls on Wkyoff Run and pull-out sofa bed. Relax on the deck and watch wildlife. Attached to Golden For everyone’s safety, don’t stop in the road, pull off onto the Road. Hoover Farm’s fields and Beaver Run Dam’s pond/ Hill Winery. • (814) 787-8926 • 973 River Road, Weedville, PA 15868 • Facebook. Elk Terrace Lodge - Luxurious Benezette cabin on three acres, hot tub, and com/BennettsBranchLodge shoulder, park in private driveways or on private property, or are elk and wildlife viewing areas. mountain views. Three bedrooms, two full baths, fireplace, central air, wifi, block traffic when viewing elk. Never attempt to approach, sleeps eight comfortably, large kitchen. • (877) 818-1014 • 75 Elk Terrace Road, Bennetts Valley Motel - Small motel. Ground-floor rooms. Queen beds, bathroom, Benezette, PA 15821 • BenezetteRentalCabins.com touch, or feed elk or any other wildlife. Please remain a safe The Elk Scenic Drive is 127-mile route through the region, shower. Satellite TV, free wifi. Close to visitor center and elk viewing. 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The trails through the wilderness in the heart of the Benezette elk herd with access Being courteous and showing respect to landowners and other to Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail. • (814) 787-4656 • 91 Elk Lick Lane, Flying Dove Ranch - A non-profit facility providing non-denominational Christian Quehanna Spur also offers visitors access to wildlife-viewing Weedville, PA 15868 visitors is critically important. If you don’t have permission camps and retreat opportunities on 88 beautifully secluded acres. Overnight sites, hiking trails, and waterfalls within the remote Quehanna accommodations. Available for private and corporate event rentals. • (814) 594- to be on private lands, then you may not be welcome. Good Wild Area. 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