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Adventure Marine Canoe and Kayak
(814)735-2768
Canoe/Kayak on-site and takeaway rental outfitter. Adventure Marine is located on the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River at Woy Bridge Campground. The Raystown Branch is a slow moving class 1 river with long quiet pools interupted by interesting and easily navigated riffle rapids. Renters must provide their own vehicle shuttles.

Blue Knob Four Seasons Resort

(814)239-5111
Experience a unique alpine environment. We're nestled among the highest peaks in the Allegheny Mountains at the northwestern tip of Bedford County,about 2 hours from Wash. D.C., Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Guests are attracted to the solitude of the untamed hardwood forests or challenged by our slopes and trails.

Cove Creek Outfitters
(814)623-8400
The area’s largest selection of fine outdoor apparel & footwear as well as a complete hunting and Orvis fly fishing department. We feature quality products from: Patagonia, Barbour, Filson, Orvis, Life is Good, Vineyard Vines, Merrell, Red Wing, Under Armour, and Prana. Sportsmen will appreciate our selection of fine firearms from Merkel, Beretta, Cooper Dakota, Browning, Caesar Guerini, Benelli, Kimber, Weatherby.

Dannerholz Whitetails, LLC

(814)842-9815
Dannerholz Whitetails, LLC has Pennsylvania's finest trophy whitetail hunting. We are located in the middle of the Central Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountains. Come enjoy hunting within our beautiful and natural setting. Hunts available from September through January. No hunting license required. Home cooked meals, lodging and field dressing of harvested animals included.

Fat Jimmys
(814)624-3415
Located in Bedford, PA, this is an outdoor enthusiast's dream store. Over 10,000 square feet of Bikes, Canoes, Kayaks, and accessories. If you bike, hike, kayak or canoe ... then Fat Jimmy's Outfitters is your one stop shop. Live large at Fat Jimmy's.

Green Ridge Horse Ranch
814-784-5223
We take pride in our horses, most were born here, as they are friendly, willing and very forgiving of any mistakes our riders make. We ride Western style, the COWBOY WAY, no single file poke-along, just a fun, relaxed pace according to your groups' skill level. The trails vary according to your groups' experience...all are very scenic, some more rugged than others.

Grouseland Tours ... Biking in Bedford County
(814)784-5000
From the home of Cannondale Bikes, we sell, rent, and service state-of-the-art, Cannondale bikes, and a complete array of accessories. Guided tours are custom designed around your abilities. Customers wishing to spend the weekend can camp at our mountain top campground, and swim and fish, in our beautiful secluded pond.  

Majestic World Lodge & Retreat

814-693-0189
Hunt Trophy Elk, Red Deer, Whitetail, Fallow and Wild Boar using various hunting techniques or strategies in Pennsylvania. Guaranteed shot opportunity on most hunts with archery, handguns and muzzleloader.  Guaranteed success with rifle! No lottery, no drawing, no license fee! Breathe the clean, crisp mountain air while enjoying the beautiful mountain tops on one of the highest elevation points (approx. 3000 ft.) in PA.


Buck Valley Ranch
1344 Negro Mountain Road
Warfordsburg, PA 17267-9667
800-294-3759
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STATE PARKS IN BEDFORD COUNTY
Blue Knob State Park
124 Park Road
Imler PA 16655-9207
814-276-3576
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Road
Schellsburg, PA 15559
814-733-4218
Warriors Path State Park
(814)658-3847
This is our "Big Mountain" park. This year-round wilderness adventure consists of over 5,600 acres of woodland. An extensive hiking trail system offers 17 miles of trails through changing timber types, across cool streams and occasionally passing by pioneer homesteads that are slowly yielding to the forces of nature. Shawnee is our "Lake Park". Located along Route 30 near Schellsburg, Shawnee consists of 3,983 acres with a 451 acre lake. Picnic tables and fire rings are available. Non-powered and electric boats are permitted with a permit or registration. Rentals available. A 12 mile hiking / biking system is also suitable for cross country skiing. This small park (334 acres) is located 2 miles south of Saxton (near the northeastern tip of Bedford County). This finger of land is bounded on 3 sides by the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. This is a good area for canoeing/kayaking or perhaps a picnic. No overnight camping available at this time, however, attempts are being made to open the park to camping in the future.


Fishing Info

HUNTING

Bedford County has excellent hunting. Whitetail deer and turkey hunting are especially popular here.

    We have the following maps available:
  • James Buchanan State Forest
  • Blue Knob State Park
  • Shawnee State Park
  • Cowans Gap State Park
James Buchanan State Forest is comprised of thousands of acres that cover Bedford, Fulton and Franklin counties. State Game Lands run through our area as well, and the JB State Forest Map shows these areas too. Blue Knob State Park has over 5,000 acres open to hunting ... Shawnee ... over 3,000. If you have questions, give us a call at 1-800-765-3331.

HIKING

There are excellent hiking trails for you to enjoy in Bedford County.

A very pleasant, very simple hike is the Lake Shore Trail, which is a 3.5 mile loop around Shawnee Lake. there are no obstacles like fallen trees and creeks to cross. This loop is also used by bikes. Pea gravel covers most of the trail, in a wooded / country lake setting. The loop is at Shawnee State Park. There are other, longer and more challenging loops at Shawnee as well. 15 miles total of good hiking trails, ranking from easy to moderately difficult.

For mountain hiking, Blue Knob State Parkis your spot. 17 miles of trails through changing timber types, crossing streams, etc... Trails are moderate to difficult.

Maps of each park are available from the Visitors Bureau by calling 1-800-765-3331.

For long hikes ...
The Mid State Trail goes through Bedford County and runs over 160 miles, from the Maryland border, all the way to Pine Creek Gorge. For info, contact Mid State Trail Association, PO Box 167, Boalsburg, PA 16827.


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