Fowlers Hollow State Park
🏆 Official Guide: Fowlers Hollow State Park — A hidden gem — just 104 acres of remote, rustic beauty near Blain in Perry County, Pennsylvania, nestled within the 95,000-acre Tuscarora State Forest — featuring 18 campsites (12 electric/water + 6 primitive tent), stocked trout fishing in Fowlers Hollow Run, challenging hiking trails (Fowlers Hollow, Beaston, Alfarata) connecting to the vast Tuscarora Trail network, mountain biking, equestrian trails, hunting in the surrounding forest, and winter snowmobiling + cross-country skiing — administered by Colonel Denning State Park.
Fowlers Hollow State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s best-kept secrets — a tiny, 104-acre park that serves as a gateway to the massive 95,000-acre Tuscarora State Forest. The park’s small campground offers a serene, crowd-free experience that larger parks can’t match, while stocked trout in Fowlers Hollow Run and challenging trails connecting to the Tuscarora Trail system provide serious outdoor adventure.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Blain, Perry County, PA |
| Size | 104 acres — within 95,000-acre Tuscarora State Forest |
| Managed By | Colonel Denning State Park |
| Character | Remote, rustic, uncrowded — “hidden gem” |
Camping
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Electric/Water | 12 sites — up to 50-ft RVs |
| Primitive Tent | 6 walk-to sites |
| Facilities | Flush toilets, dump station — NO showers |
| Season | Year-round — peak Apr–Oct |
Activities
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Trout Fishing | Fowlers Hollow Run — stocked trout (peak mid-May) |
| Hiking | Fowlers Hollow, Beaston, Alfarata trails — connects to Tuscarora Trail |
| Mountain Biking | Multi-use trails — challenging terrain |
| Horseback Riding | Equestrian trails in forest |
| Hunting | Tuscarora State Forest — deer, turkey, bear, grouse |
| Snowmobiling | Winter — forest trails |
| Cross-Country Skiing | Winter — forest trails |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there showers?
No — the campground provides flush toilets and a dump station but no shower facilities. The park is rustic and remote by design. For more developed facilities, check nearby Colonel Denning State Park, which administers Fowlers Hollow.
When is the best time for trout fishing?
Mid-May is the peak time for trout fishing in Fowlers Hollow Run, coinciding with the heaviest stocking schedule. The stream flows through the park and is easily accessible from the campground. A PA fishing license is required.
