12,935 acres.

The Forest is popular for its horse trails, outstanding fishing, and riverfront picnic sites. Of historic interest is a large stone fireplace and chimney which are the remains of the birthplace of General Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union General killed in the Civil War.

Services
(H) Drinking Water, (H) Gravel Parking

Charge
None

Location
4 miles south of Phoenixville on Route 198.

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