PA State Parks

Hickory Run State Park is a magnificent 15,990-acre recreational area in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Featuring more than 40 miles of hiking trails, picturesque waterfalls, unique natural areas, and spectacular scenic overlooks,...

Shawnee State Park opened to the public in 1951, and has been a magnet for tourists ever since! At the heart of the park is 451-acre Shawnee Lake, used by fishermen, boaters, swimmers, and bird...

Parker Dam State Park is a 968-acre expanse in Clearfield County featuring a tranquil lake, a beach area, scenic vistas, and miles of hiking trails. The park is only 6 miles north of Interstate 80,...

There are many ways to explore Presque Isle State Park in Erie - you can hike it, bike it, or even drive around the perimeter of the park in the air-conditioned comfort of your...

Presque Isle State Park in Erie is Pennsylvania's most-visited State Park, with over 4 million people a year venturing onto this sandy peninsula that arcs out into Lake Erie. There are plenty of reasons why...

Kooser State Park occupies 250 wooded acres along Route 31 in Somerset County. Initially constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, the focal point of the park is 4-acre Kooser Lake. Kooser State Park...

Sinnemahoning State Park is a long, narrow park that includes lands on both sides of First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek - a major tributary to the Sinnemahoning Creek.  Sinnemahoning State Park encompasses 1,910 acres of magnificent...

Kettle Creek State Park is a remarkable 1,793 acre oasis situated in the Kettle Creek Valley and surrounded by the Sproul State Forest in Clinton County. At the heart of the park lies Kettle Creek...

Laurel Hill State Park is comprised of 4,062 acres of mountainous, wooded terrain in central Somerset County. At the heart of the park is the 63 acre Laurel Hill Lake, a fantastic spot for swimming,...

Greenwood Furnace State Park is a 423 acre recreational paradise in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. It includes a six-acre lake, remnants of a ghost town and iron furnaces, and is surrounded by an 80,000-acre...