PA State Parks

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...

Black Moshannon State Park is comprised of 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands in Centre County, and is further surrounded by 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest. At the heart of the park is...

Some people hibernate during the winter. Other folks celebrate winter! If you fall into the latter group, here are 12 Pennsylvania state parks perfect for the winter weather lover in you! Simply click on the blue text...

Kinzua Bridge State Park is home to what was once the longest and tallest railway bridge in the entire world - The Kinzua Viaduct. Kinzua Bridge State Park is located at 1721 Lindholm Drive in...

Trough Creek State Park is a spectacular 541-acre gorge formed by Great Trough Creek as it slices through Terrace Mountain on its way towards Raystown Lake. Constructed between 1933 and 1936 by the Civilian Conservation...

Cowans Gap State Park is a fantastic 1,085 acre park located in Fulton County (with a small portion extending into neighboring Franklin County as well). The park is situated in Allens Valley, between Cove Mountain...