Allegheny Islands Wilderness

For the New York State Park, see Allegany State Park. For the Pennsylvania State Park, see Allegheny Islands State Park.
Allegheny Islands Wilderness
Map showing the location of Allegheny Islands Wilderness
Map showing the location of Allegheny Islands Wilderness
LocationWarren / Forest counties, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates41°45′05″N 79°18′56″W / 41.7513364°N 79.315453°W / 41.7513364; -79.315453[1]
Area368 acres (149 ha)
Established1984
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service

The Allegheny Islands Wilderness is located in the Allegheny National Forest. It comprises seven islands in the Allegheny River,[2] totaling 368 acres (149 ha). All are alluvial origin. The islands are located between Buckaloons Recreation Area and Tionesta, Pennsylvania.

The Allegheny Islands Wilderness was created by Congress in 1984 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is one of the smallest wilderness areas of the United States.

  1. ^ "Allegheny Islands Wilderness Map". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
  2. ^ "Allegheny Wild and Scenic River". United States Forest Service. Retrieved 15 January 2024.