Buckhorn Natural Area
| Buckhorn Natural Area | |
|---|---|
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Milford |
| Coordinates | 41°24′32″N 74°48′53″W / 41.4090°N 74.8147°W |
| Area | 535 acres (217 ha) |
Buckhorn Natural Area is a 535-acre (217 ha) protected area in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Delaware State Forest.[1][2] It is within the larger Buckhorn Recreation Area that also includes the nearby Stairway Wild Area.[3]
Description
The Natural Area was established to protect rare reptiles and amphibians,[3] and it sports many signs of beaver activity.[2] The area is not accessible by road and can only be reached via a lengthy hiking trail.[2] The area is also recommended by the National Park Service for primitive camping by visitors to the nearby Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.[4]
References
- ↑ "Delaware State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 126–128.
- 1 2 "Buckhorn Recreation Area," Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (2022).
- ↑ "Primitive Camping at Buckhorn Natural Area (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
