Farnsworth Cabin

Need clearer instructions about location of key lock box (Old YouTube videos show it in basement doors). It is next to front door sign and hidden.

Cabin and location are very nice. Only complaint is that bedroom windows do not open so gets stuffy. In hot weather it would be bad.

Farnsworth Cabin is a fairly spacious sized dwelling constructed in the late 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trout hatchery and equipment garage was also constructed during this period as well. Setting of the Cabin is quite pretty with mostly second-third growth hemlock and red maples surrounding the property. Cabin is well stocked but can get stuffy and sticky if it is humid but there is a dehumidifier/fan. Along Farnsworth Creek there is a lovely trail that follows the creek as well. Fire pit looked like it was never clean out so I took the time to clean it out to have a nice fire. Every morning there was a mature bald eagle hunting for trout along the creek; it was quite pleasant to admire the bird early in the morning. There were also river otters in Farnsworth Creek early one morning as well. Be sure to view the night sky if you have a clear night; the milky way is highly visible from the Cabin. The Cabin is in a good launch point for various popular hikes and areas within ANF including Hearts Content (15 minutes), Hickory Creek Wilderness (20 minutes), Chapman State Park (25 minutes), Minister Creek (20 Minutes). Oil Creek State Park is about an hour away and Warren is about half an hour if you forget/need some items.

Primary Complaints: Beds are horrendously uncomfortable especially after a few days of long hikes and excursions in ANF. At least one individual at the trout hatchery apparently "lives" there. Although I was aware that people would be in and out of the hatchery but I did not anticipate some being there all night riding ATV's, making noise, and shining lights towards us. Not oppressively disruptive; just annoying. Definitely disrupted the experience of getting away into the forest, having peace and quiet, and viewing the dark sky. Keep this in mind if you want to have solitude and peace. The cabin would have been perfect otherwise. Also, there is an active roof leak in the building which needs addressed as well.

Farnsworth Cabin is a fairly spacious sized dwelling constructed in the late 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trout hatchery and equipment garage was also constructed during this period as well. Setting of the Cabin is quite pretty with mostly second-third growth hemlock and red maples surrounding the property. Cabin is well stocked but can get stuffy and sticky if it is humid but there is a dehumidifier/fan. Along Farnsworth Creek there is a lovely trail that follows the creek as well. Fire pit looked like it was never clean out so I took the time to clean it out to have a nice fire. Every morning there was a mature bald eagle hunting for trout along the creek; it was quite pleasant to admire the bird early in the morning. There were also river otters in Farnsworth Creek early one morning as well. Be sure to view the night sky if you have a clear night; the milky way is highly visible from the Cabin. The Cabin is in a good launch point for various popular hikes and areas within ANF including Hearts Content (15 minutes), Hickory Creek Wilderness (20 minutes), Chapman State Park (25 minutes), Minister Creek (20 Minutes). Oil Creek State Park is about an hour away and Warren is about half an hour if you forget/need some items.

Primary Complaints: Beds are horrendously uncomfortable especially after a few days of long hikes and excursions in ANF. At least one individual at the trout hatchery apparently "lives" there. Although I was aware that people would be in and out of the hatchery but I did not anticipate some being there all night riding ATV's, making noise, and shining lights towards us. Not oppressively disruptive; just annoying. Definitely disrupted the experience of getting away into the forest, having peace and quiet, and viewing the dark sky. Keep this in mind if you want to have solitude and peace. The cabin would have been perfect otherwise. Also, there is an active roof leak in the building which needs addressed as well.

Wonderful vacation, we will book again!

The cabin has everything you need and if you can't find it, turn right at the fork where it says Farnsworth Trout Club. The area is beautifully kept and is truly mostly secluded, aside from the club across the road. Ive been to other cabins where there was shared bathrooms, etc, but this was the opposite and truly a relaxing experience. Our kids enjoyed it and the cabin was the perfect bday gift from my other half.

Related note, the man from the trout club did not leave the entire 3 days we were there. Im not sure where he stayed, as there were no lights or anything, but super nice guy otherwise.

Wonderful vacation, we will book again!

The cabin has everything you need and if you can't find it, turn right at the fork where it says Farnsworth Trout Club. The area is beautifully kept and is truly mostly secluded, aside from the club across the road. Ive been to other cabins where there was shared bathrooms, etc, but this was the opposite and truly a relaxing experience. Our kids enjoyed it and the cabin was the perfect bday gift from my other half.

Related note, the man from the trout club did not leave the entire 3 days we were there. Im not sure where he stayed, as there were no lights or anything, but super nice guy otherwise.

What a great cabin! Pretty much everything was in great shape and very well maintained. The kitchen was plenty well stocked with all the essential cookware and serving needs, including two coffee pots and even grilling accessories. Lots of cleaning supplies, trash bags, etc were available. Fans in each bedroom. The beds were pretty uncomfortable (mattress springs were easily felt-- bring a good mattress pad, it helped). Lights in the front bedroom flickered frequently after being on for a few minutes, may need bulbs changed or wiring checked. It doesn't appear that the windows open, so it could get pretty hot in the summer, though our visit was in mid-June and it was perfectly pleasant inside. One of my only real complaints was that the key was NOT located where it was shown in the video. Thankfully the caretaker was nearby when we arrived, or we would have never found it! We had zero cell reception (Verizon, T-mobile), but logging on to the cabin wifi did allow wifi calling abilities. The internet speed is very slow, but good enough for basic communication while you're there.

What a great cabin! Pretty much everything was in great shape and very well maintained. The kitchen was plenty well stocked with all the essential cookware and serving needs, including two coffee pots and even grilling accessories. Lots of cleaning supplies, trash bags, etc were available. Fans in each bedroom. The beds were pretty uncomfortable (mattress springs were easily felt-- bring a good mattress pad, it helped). Lights in the front bedroom flickered frequently after being on for a few minutes, may need bulbs changed or wiring checked. It doesn't appear that the windows open, so it could get pretty hot in the summer, though our visit was in mid-June and it was perfectly pleasant inside. One of my only real complaints was that the key was NOT located where it was shown in the video. Thankfully the caretaker was nearby when we arrived, or we would have never found it! We had zero cell reception (Verizon, T-mobile), but logging on to the cabin wifi did allow wifi calling abilities. The internet speed is very slow, but good enough for basic communication while you're there.

Cabin is really isolated; has great amenities, water pressure, and plenty of hot water. Our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Plan to arrive before dark to most easily find the cabin and acquaint yourself with it.

Cabin is really isolated; has great amenities, water pressure, and plenty of hot water. Our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Plan to arrive before dark to most easily find the cabin and acquaint yourself with it.

the cabin was perfectly isolated for a pandemic getaway. nice secluded location yet close to so much great Allegheny National Forest recreation (we kayaked, trail ran, and hiked). the cabin was clean and well equipped with what we needed although folks should remember to bring matches for the fire pit and grill (we forgot). WiFi is spotty so if you do need to work (i did) be prepared to get on the internet at off peak times (i did most of my working starting around 5am). very high humidity in the cabin but there is a de-humidifier that you can run if you don't mind the noise.