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Pennsylvania Bigfoot Sighting Database
Location: Centre County (near Penn State)
A college student hunting raccoons was alerted by a loud wood knock and felt he was being followed. He later had a face-to-face encounter, seeing a creature with a flat, human-like face and dark eyes peering at him from behind a tree before it silently slipped away.
Location: South of Hollidaysburg, Blair County
Four large footprints, each measuring 15 inches long and 7 inches wide, were discovered and cast by the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society along an ATV trail. The impressions were deep in the soil, suggesting a very heavy individual.
Location: Derry, Westmoreland County
Residents near a wooded area reported a powerful stench like rotten eggs or meat that lasted for over a half-hour. Two days prior, a witness saw a 4-foot-tall gray-haired creature run into the same woods after loud "whoop-whoop" sounds were heard.
Location: Indiana County
A former police officer reported and photographed a series of large footprints with a nearly four-foot stride. The BFRO investigated, deemed the witness highly credible, and classified it as a Class B report due to the compelling physical evidence.
Location: Austin, Potter County
After hearing distinct wood knocks, a witness discovered a line of large tracks in the snow with a stride of approximately 4 feet. The tracks had no shoe treads and were found near the Sinnemoning River.
Location: Ohiopyle State Park, Fayette County
Hikers on a trail reported having small rocks thrown in their direction from an unseen source on a steep, wooded hillside. They also heard what sounded like deep whooping vocalizations that seemed to move parallel to them.
Location: Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County
A man at his cabin saw an eight-foot-tall, dark-haired humanoid with broad shoulders moving in the hemlocks 50 yards away. Later that night, he heard loud howls and knocking sounds from the forest.
Location: Allegheny National Forest, Elk County
A group of campers reported hearing powerful wood knocks from opposite sides of their campsite. This was followed by the sound of heavy, bipedal footsteps crunching leaves just outside their circle of light for nearly an hour.
Location: Near Jim Thorpe, Carbon County
A truck driver's dashcam captured a tall, dark, bipedal figure walking into the woods from the side of the road at night. The footage was brief but showed a distinctly non-human gait.
Location: Wind Gap, Northampton County
A hunter sitting in their deer spot watched as several deer ran past, acting as if they were being pushed. Seconds later, a 7.5 to 8-foot-tall, reddish-brown Sasquatch followed the same path.
Location: Luzerne County
A BFRO report details a witness seeing a large, upright figure walking through their backyard at 2:30 a.m. The area was between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
Location: Tioga State Forest, Tioga County
Hikers found a series of large, unusual structures made of bent and woven saplings. They also discovered several 16-inch footprints in a muddy patch of ground nearby.
Location: Near Ohiopyle, Fayette County
Kayakers on the Youghiogheny River reported having rocks thrown at them from a high, wooded ridge. They heard deep guttural grunts and saw a large, dark figure moving through the trees above them.
Location: Butler County
A homeowner repeatedly heard deep, menacing growls and grunts just outside their rural home over several nights. Their dog refused to go outside after dark. They found several large, unidentified tracks in the mud one morning.
Location: Pleasant Township, Warren County
A driver witnessed an 8-foot-tall, hairy creature step over a guardrail and cross Route 62 in just three long strides. The witness was close enough to see muscle definition and later found wet footprints on the pavement where it had crossed.
Location: Somerset County
A farmer watched a large, dark brown, bipedal creature walk across an entire open field in broad daylight. He noted its incredibly long arms and smooth, fluid stride.
Location: York County
A family driving home late at night had their headlights illuminate a massive, hair-covered creature standing on the side of a rural road. It turned and walked back into the cornfield, disappearing from sight.
Location: Centre County
A family having a picnic heard a series of loud, prolonged whooping calls that seemed to be answered from a different direction. They felt an intense sense of being watched and left the area quickly.
Location: Jefferson County
Two men fishing at a remote lake at dusk heard a blood-curdling scream from the woods that they said "sounded like a woman being murdered." It was followed by a series of deep grunts.
Location: Greene County
Two friends riding bikes on a remote trail heard strange, cat-like noises before seeing a 7-foot-tall creature covered in dark hair watching them from the brush. It quickly moved away when it realized it was spotted.
Location: Lycoming County
A resident of a secluded cabin was terrified when they saw a large, hairy face with dark eyes looking into their kitchen window late at night. They found large hand and face prints on the glass the next morning.
Location: Warren County
Two hunters reported being stalked by a large bipedal animal for over an hour. They heard heavy footsteps circling their position and deep, guttural vocalizations that they could not identify, prompting them to leave the area immediately.
Location: Clinton County
A group of campers observed what they believed to be a family of sasquatches from a distance over three days. They witnessed the creatures foraging for food and heard complex chatter and whistle-like vocalizations at night.
Location: Perry Township, Fayette County
A well-documented case involving multiple witnesses who observed a large, ape-like creature for several minutes. They reported hearing strange whistling and chattering sounds. A thermal imager was later used, capturing a heat signature of an unidentified bipedal figure.
Location: McKean County
Hunters found a deer carcass oddly placed high in the branches of a tree. Surrounding the tree were numerous large, unshod footprints in the snow.
Location: Armstrong County
A farmer investigating noises in his barn at night saw a huge, hairy figure run out and leap a fence with ease. For weeks afterward, he would hear strange whoops and whistles from the woods bordering his property.
Location: Clarion County
Two turkey hunters were startled by a loud "thump" sound, like a large rock being dropped. They then saw a 7-foot-tall, dark brown creature watching them from about 60 yards away before it turned and walked into thick brush.
Location: Bradford County
A motorist driving on a rural road late at night was forced to slam on their brakes as a very tall, muscular, dark-haired creature ran across the road in front of them in two steps, disappearing into the woods.
Location: Berks County
Dozens of residents in a rural valley called police to report a terrifyingly loud howl that echoed for several minutes. Several witnesses also reported seeing a "huge, dark man-like thing" moving in the woods.
Location: Cambria County
A series of reports over several weeks described a creature terrorizing a rural neighborhood. Events included property damage, loud screams, and glimpses of a massive, foul-smelling creature.
Location: East Pensboro, Cumberland County
Multiple residents reported strange noises and foul odors, followed by sightings of a tall, hairy creature with no neck and arms that reached below its knees. The events caused a local stir, with armed groups searching the woods.
Location: Huntingdon County
Fishermen on the Juniata River watched as a tall, broad-shouldered creature waded across a shallow section of the river and disappeared into the woods on the opposite bank.
Location: Schuylkill County
Workers at a coal stripping pit discovered a line of 17-inch, human-like footprints with a 5-foot stride in an area of soft mud that was inaccessible to vehicles.
Location: Conaugh Township, Cambria County
A massive, 17.75-inch-long footprint was discovered in the mud near a local's home. The cast of the print appeared to show six toes, and the stride to the next print was measured at an incredible eight feet.
Location: Beaver County
A utility worker checking a powerline cut saw a large, black, hairy creature watching him from the edge of the woods. It stood for nearly a minute before turning and walking away.
Location: Near Ligonier, Westmoreland County
A family driving at dusk saw a six-foot-tall figure covered in shaggy, reddish-brown hair on the side of the road. When they shined their headlights on it, it scrambled up a steep 40-foot embankment with incredible speed.
Location: Bucks County
A couple was awakened by loud, mournful moaning sounds coming from the woods behind their house. The next day, they found a trail of 16-inch footprints leading from the woods toward their property and back.
Location: Fayette & Westmoreland Counties
A major wave of sightings occurred where multiple witnesses reported seeing large, hairy creatures in conjunction with strange lights and UFOs. Reports included guttural sounds from the creatures. One famous case involved a father and son seeing a creature with glowing green eyes near a landed spherical craft.
Location: Pottstown, Montgomery County
A rash of incidents where chicken coops were violently ripped apart and dogs were found with broken spines. A few witnesses reported a creature with shiny black fur and beady red eyes.
Location: Forest County
A logging crew repeatedly found their work site disturbed in the mornings. One evening, two workers staying late heard loud grunts and witnessed a huge, dark creature effortlessly throwing small logs at the edge of the clearing.
Location: Chestnut Ridge, Westmoreland County
A family camping reported hearing loud, guttural screams unlike any known animal. The next morning, they found large, human-like tracks around their campsite. This area would become a hotspot for activity.
Location: Adams County
Several farmers reported a "hairy giant" was stealing apples from their orchards at night. One farmer saw it briefly in his truck's headlights, describing it as "bigger than any man" and covered in dark hair.
Top 35 Sasquatch Search Locations in Pennsylvania
- Chestnut Ridge Westmoreland & Fayette Counties
- Allegheny National Forest Warren, McKean, Forest & Elk Counties
- Ohiopyle State Park Fayette County
- Moshannon State Forest Clearfield, Centre & Elk Counties
- Bald Eagle State Park Centre County
- Tioga State Forest Tioga & Lycoming Counties
- Forbes State Forest Westmoreland, Somerset & Fayette Counties
- Cook Forest State Park Clarion, Forest & Jefferson Counties
- Kinzua Bridge State Park McKean County
- Rothrock State Forest Huntingdon, Centre & Mifflin Counties
- Gallitzin State Forest Cambria & Indiana Counties
- Sproul State Forest Clinton & Centre Counties
- Loyalsock State Forest Sullivan, Lycoming & Bradford Counties
- Michaux State Forest Adams, Cumberland & Franklin Counties
- Delaware State Forest Pike & Monroe Counties
- Jacobs Creek Area Fayette County
- The Quehanna Wild Area Elk, Cameron & Clearfield Counties
- Susquehannock State Forest Potter, Clinton & McKean Counties
- Blue Knob State Park Bedford County
- Ricketts Glen State Park Luzerne, Sullivan & Columbia Counties
- Worlds End State Park Sullivan County
- The Pine Creek Gorge (PA Grand Canyon) Tioga County
- Laurel Hill State Park Somerset County
- Parker Dam State Park Clearfield County
- Sinnemahoning State Park Cameron & Potter Counties
- Tuscarora State Forest Perry, Juniata & Mifflin Counties
- Weiser State Forest Schuylkill & Carbon Counties
- Hickory Run State Park Carbon County
- Yellow Creek State Park Indiana County
- Moraine State Park Butler County
- Ryerson Station State Park Greene County
- French Creek State Park Berks & Chester Counties
- Oil Creek State Park Venango County
- Clear Creek State Forest Jefferson County
- The Greater Johnstown Area Cambria County
Pennsylvania Bigfoot Research
A collection of videos exploring sightings and research in the Keystone State.
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Finding Bigfoot: Bigfoot in the Alleghenies
by Finding Bigfoot
The team investigates the vast Allegheny National Forest, holding a town hall in a small Pennsylvania town with a surprising number of encounters.
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Pennsylvania Bigfoot Researcher Eric Altman
by Sasquatch Experience
An interview with Eric Altman, director of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society, discussing key cases and evidence from the state.
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The Jacobs Photos: A Pennsylvania Bigfoot Mystery
by The Bigfoot Project
An analysis of the controversial "Jacobs Photos," a series of images captured in Pennsylvania that allegedly show a juvenile Sasquatch.
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Encounter in the Poconos
by Sasquatch Chronicles
A chilling eyewitness account from a couple who had a prolonged and terrifying encounter while camping in the Pocono Mountains.
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Bigfoot and the Kecksburg UFO Crash
by The Unexplained Files
Exploring the strange overlap of Bigfoot sightings in the area surrounding the famous 1965 Kecksburg, PA UFO incident.
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The Pennsylvania Wildman
by Mountain Monsters
The A.I.M.S. team investigates reports of an aggressive, rock-throwing Bigfoot variant known locally as the "Pennsylvania Wildman."
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Investigation at Bald Eagle State Forest
by Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society
Field researchers document their night investigation in Bald Eagle State Forest, capturing potential wood knocks and howls.
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Fayette County, PA Sighting Report
by WPXI News
A local news report on a recent Bigfoot sighting in Fayette County, part of the active Chestnut Ridge area.
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My Encounter While Hunting in Pennsylvania
by What Lurks Beneath
A hunter shares his story of being stalked by a large, unseen creature that mimicked animal sounds in the Pennsylvania woods.
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Bigfoot in Pennsylvania - Full Documentary
by Paranormal Warehouse
A comprehensive documentary covering the history, major cases, and key evidence related to Bigfoot in the Keystone State.
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The Butler County Bigfoot
by The Cryptid Files
An investigation into a series of sightings in Butler County, including interviews with multiple local witnesses.
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Trackway Discovery in Rothrock State Forest
by The Bigfoot Field Reporter
Footage and analysis of a line of large, human-like tracks found by a hiker in the snow in Rothrock State Forest.
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Pennsylvania's Hidden Bigfoot Hotspots
by Bigfoot Case Files
Researchers discuss lesser-known but highly active areas for Bigfoot sightings in Pennsylvania, beyond Chestnut Ridge.
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The Dustman Bigfoot Film
by The Sasquatch Archives
A breakdown and stabilization of the "Dustman" footage, a short video from Pennsylvania that appears to show a Sasquatch.
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Bigfoot and Native American Legends of PA
by Ancient Mysteries
Exploring the oral traditions of Pennsylvania's Native American tribes that describe giant, hairy "stone men" living in the mountains.
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Thermal Video from Tioga State Forest
by PA Bigfoot Research
A research group captures compelling thermal footage of a large bipedal figure during a night expedition in Tioga State Forest.
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My Truck Was Shaken in Rural Pennsylvania
by Sasquatch Stories
An audio account from a truck driver who had his vehicle violently shaken by an unseen force on a remote road in PA.
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The Giants of Ohiopyle
by Cryptid Corner
An investigation into historical and modern sightings of giant creatures in and around Ohiopyle State Park.
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Pennsylvania's East Coast Bigfoot Conference
by The Bigfoot News
Highlights from the annual Bigfoot conference held in Pennsylvania, featuring speakers, evidence displays, and witness testimonies.
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The Cherry Top Bigfoot
by Mountain Monsters
The A.I.M.S. team hunts for a Bigfoot variant in Pennsylvania known for its distinct reddish-brown head fur.
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Bigfoot and the Abandoned PA Turnpike
by The Unknown Adventurers
Explorers of the abandoned sections of the Pennsylvania Turnpike discuss local legends and strange encounters in the tunnels.
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Lancaster County Bigfoot Sighting?
by WGAL News 8
A surprising news report on a Bigfoot sighting in the less-wooded, agricultural region of Lancaster County.
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Family Encounters Bigfoot in Western PA
by Dixie Cryptid
A family recounts their unnerving experience of seeing a large, hairy creature watching them from the woods behind their rural home.
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Analyzing the "Sam's Squatch" Pennsylvania Photo
by The Crypto Crew
A detailed breakdown of a well-known trail camera photo from Pennsylvania that many believe shows a Sasquatch.
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