Allegheny Islands Wilderness

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

For the New York State Park, see Allegany State Park. For the Pennsylvania State Park, see Allegheny Islands State Park.
Allegheny Islands Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
LocationWarren / Forest counties, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates41°45′05″N 79°18′56″W
Area368 acres (149 ha)
Established1984
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service

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.

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