Clearfield County was created on March 26, 1804, from parts of Huntingdon and Lycoming Counties and named for Clearfield Creek. The creek's name alluded to openings or clear fields in its vicinity. For many years Clearfield County functioned as part of Centre County, not electing its own commissioners until 1812. It was organized for judicial purposes in 1822. Clearfield, the county seat, was incorporated as a borough on April 21, 1840.

Clearfield County is one of America's few easy-to-reach mountain woodland areas. Only a few hours drive from most of the Northeastern United States it is wooded Appalachian Mountains creased by pristine creeks and streams and sprinkled with clear mountain lakes. The geography is mountainous with high peaks and deep valleys.

Clearfield County is a wonderland full of recreation, private campgrounds and state parks. It abounds in easy access points to streams and trails, in wayside picnic parks, friendly inns, quality family restaurants and stimulating natural attractions. Old railroad beds are now hiking, snowmobiling, bicycle and skiing trails. The major forest roads provide access into some of the best wilderness hunting and fishing areas in the Eastern United States.

Clearfield County has developed into a year-round vacation land matching the interest of hikers, campers, snowmobilers, fisherpeople, birdwatchers, skiers, photographers or anyone else wanting to get away from it all. You can challenge our rugged wilderness or - if you prefer - you can have the luxury of modern conveniences and "rough it easy". Plan a day trip, weekend or your whole vacation. We have it all in...Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.