Located in the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania.

Seven islands in the Allegheny River, totaling 368 acres, are part of this Wilderness. All are alluvial origin, which means they were formed by water-carried deposits of sand, mud, and clay. The islands are located between Buckaloons Recreation Area and Tionesta, PA.

Vegetation - These islands are characterized by river bottom forest types such as willows, sycamore, and silver maple.

Crull's Island - (96 acres) has large old river bottom stands.

Thompson's Island - (67 acres) The only Revolutionary War battle in northwestern Pennsylvania occurred on this island. It has an exceptionally fine riverine forest.

R. Thompson's Island - (30 acres)

Courson Island - (62 acres) This island may be viewed from the Tidioute Overlook.

King Island - (36 acres) has good riverine forest with many trees 35-50 inches in diameter.

Baker Island - (67 acres) stood in the path of one of the two tornadoes which crossed the Forest on May 31, 1985. Most of the trees were blown over in the storm.

No-Name Island - (10 acres) is about half river-bottom trees and half dense undergrowth.

Camping is permissible on all of the islands unless otherwise posted.

For more information contact: The Allegheny National Forest.