| Elk State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Jerry Ridge Vista, Elk State Forest, in Cameron and Clinton Counties | |
  Location of Elk State Forest's headquarters in PennsylvaniaLocation Map of Elk State Forest Holdings | |
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°20′00″N 78°17′29″W / 41.33333°N 78.29139°W |
| Area | 200,000 acres (810 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
| Established | 1900 |
| Governing body | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Website | Elk State Forest |
Elk State Forest is a Pennsylvania State Forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #13. The main offices are located in Emporium in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
The forest is located on 200,000 acres (80,940 ha), chiefly in Cameron and Elk counties, with small parts of the forest also in Clinton, McKean and Potter counties. Major hiking trails in Elk State Forest include the Bucktail Path and the Quehanna Trail. Other trails include the Fred Woods Trail and the Elk Trail.