Forbes State Forest

Forbes State Forest is a public state park in Pennsylvania near Laughlintown. Spanning 388 acres and established in 1926, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Forbes State Forest is located near Laughlintown, Pennsylvania. The park’s coordinates are 46.0041, -86.3820.

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Forbes State Forest is one of many outstanding state parks in Pennsylvania. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Pennsylvania guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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