Exploring Sand Bridge State Park | The Smallest State Park in PA

Exploring Sand Bridge State Park the smallest state park in Pennsylvania.

If you’re looking for information about Sand Bridge State Park, the smallest state park in Pennsylvania, you’re in the right place!

At 3 acres Sand Bridge State Park is the smallest state park in Pennsylvania.
At just 3 acres, Sand Bridge State Park is the smallest state park in Pennsylvania.

This 3 acre Union County recreational area was initially acquired by the state in 1905, but it did not become a state park until 1978.

Sand Bridge State Park is located between Mifflinburg to the east and RB Winter State Park to the west.
The park is located between Mifflinburg to the east and RB Winter State Park to the west.

The park is located along Route 192; you can use 13180 Buffalo Rd, Mifflinburg, PA 17844 as the address for your GPS system.


The park is primarily used as a roadside picnic area; the three picnic pavilions there were built by workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.

The pavilions at Sand Bridge State Park were built by workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s.
The pavilions at Sand Bridge State Park were built by workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s.

Rapid Run is a stocked trout stream that flows through Sand Bridge State Park, essentially cutting it into two even smaller parcels of land.

Rapid Run is a stocked trout stream that flows through Sand Bridge State Park.
Rapid Run is a stocked trout stream that flows through Sand Bridge State Park.

The stream is spanned by a wooden foot bridge that connects the two halves of the park.

The land that comprises Sand Bridge State Park was purchased by the state in 1905 as part of the White Deer State Forest District.
The land that comprises Sand Bridge State Park was purchased by the state in 1905 as part of the White Deer State Forest District.

On the back side of the park, you’ll find restroom facilities on a hill above the picnic pavilions.

Rest rooms on the hill above the picnic pavilions at Sand Bridge State Park.
Rest rooms on the hill above the picnic pavilions.

The entire park is surrounded by the 194,602-acre Bald Eagle State Forest.

Sand Bridge State Park is surrounded by the Bald Eagle State Forest and became a Pennsylvania State park in 1978.
Sand Bridge State Park is surrounded by the Bald Eagle State Forest and became a Pennsylvania State park in 1978.

So whether you’re trying to visit all 124 PA state parks, looking for a nice roadside picnic area, or just want to impress your friends and family with your tales of visiting PA’s smallest state park – check out Sand Bridge State Park along Route 192 in Union County!

Sand Bridge State Park is located along Route 192 in Union County Pennsylvania.
Sand Bridge State Park is located along Route 192.

Nearby Attractions

RB Winter State Park is a 695 acre recreational area located in western Union County, near the Centre County line.

Exploring RB Winter State Park in Union County PA.
Scenes from RB Winter State Park.

Hassenplug Covered Bridge is one of five existing historical covered bridges in Union County, and the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania!

Exploring the Hassenplug Covered Bridge the oldest covered bridge in PA.
Hassenplug Covered Bridge, the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania.

The Abandoned Alvira Munitions Bunkers are located on State Game Lands 252 in Union County, the former site of a munitions factory and explosives depot during WWII.

Inside one of the abandoned Alvira bunkers.
One of the 149 abandoned Alvira bunkers.

Woodward Cave contains 5 large rooms, hundreds of yards of tunnels and passageways, and the largest stalagmite in Pennsylvania!

Exploring Woodward Cave in Centre County PA
Woodward Cave.

The 8 Best Scenic Overlooks in the Bald Eagle State Forest is your guide to 8 fantastic ROADSIDE scenic overlooks in the Bald Eagle State Forest that require no hiking whatsoever!

Chocolate Drop Vista sign along Pine Swamp Road in the Bald Eagle State Forest.
Chocolate Drop Vista along Pine Swamp Road in the Bald Eagle State Forest.

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