Attractions
Should you choose to go off campus during your stay at Cherry Run Camp, you will find plenty to explore, from outdoor adventures to delightful dining experiences and memorable sightseeing spots.
Cook Forest State Park
Cook Forest is an easy 45-minute drive from Cherry Run Camp, offering a wide range of outdoor adventures for nature lovers. From scenic hiking trails to kayaking on the Clarion River, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out 8 Fantastic Things to Do in Cook Forest State Park.
Rap Run Falls (Toby Falls)
The Rapp Run Falls, otherwise known as the Toby Falls, are a hidden gem just a 30-minute drive from Cherry Run Camp. While these lesser-known waterfalls are set in a picturesque gorge, it does require some bushwhacking to get to them. Learn more here.
American Golf Hall of Fame
The American Golf Hall of Fame, located in Foxburg, is a 20-minute drive from Cherry Run Camp. It is America’s oldest continually operating golf course, built in 1887 by local cricket player Joseph Mickle Fox. For lovers of golf or history, this is a must-see. Learn more here.
Armstrong Trails
The Armstrong Trails currently has 52.5 miles of trail on the eastern bank of the Allegheny River and northern bank of the Kiskiminetas River. You can access this trail in Rimersburg, just a 5-minute drive away from Cherry Run Camp.
Brady’s Bend Overlook
Brady’s Bend Overlook, a quick 12-minute drive from Cherry Run Camp, offers an amazing view over the Allegheny River. Brady’s Bend Overlook can be found using the address for the Outlook Inn, which sits directly adjacent to the parking area for the vista: 2417 PA-68, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Learn more here.
Autumn Leaf Festival (TM)
The Autumn Leaf Festival is an internationally award-winning, nine-day festival held every October in downtown Clarion, PA, alongside Clarion University’s homecoming events. With activities for all ages, this vibral festival offers something for every visitor to enjoy.
Sunny B’s Sunflower Field, located in Know, PA (a 25-minute drive from Cherry Run Camp), is typically open from late August through early September. However, make sure to check their Facebook page for current dates for the season. With 4 acres of sunflowers, a pond, and a vintage 1949 farm truck, you will be sure to find the perfect backdrop. Cut your own flowers $1 each or a dozen for $10.
A Christmas Present Craft Show is a yearly event occurring the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in November. It’s located in Rimersburg, just a 5-minute drive from Cherry Run Camp, and it features all handmade wood crafts, wreaths, jewelry, crocheting, sewing, home decor, gifts, canned goods, baked goods, homemade meals and more all over town! Check out their Facebook page for updates.
Restaurants
Korner Restaurant
The Korner Restaurant is a family-style restaurant located in Rimersburg. They offer both dine-in and take-out services.
M&Ms Pizza
With its prime location and delicious Italian cuisine, M & M Pizza is a must-visit for pizza lovers in Rimersburg. They offer dine-in, take-out and delivery services.
The Allegheny Grille
The Allegheny Grille in Foxburg PA sits right on the great Allegheny River, only a 20-minute drive from Cherry Run Camp. Come for the food. Stay for the view. They offer dine-in, take-out and delivery services.
