Chapman Dam State Park
🎣 Allegheny Forest Gateway — 68-Acre Trout Lake — Chapman Dam State Park near Clarendon, PA, features a 68-acre trout lake stocked with brook and brown trout, 80 campsites with electric hookups, 3 camping cottages, 2 yurts, swimming beach, lit sledding hill, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing — FREE entry
Near Clarendon in Warren County, Pennsylvania, Chapman Dam State Park centers on a 68-acre lake stocked with brook and brown trout, plus largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, and yellow perch. The adjacent West Branch of Tionesta Creek adds more trout water. ADA-accessible fishing piers line both shores. 80 woodland campsites include electric sites, complemented by 3 camping cottages (sleep 5) and 2 yurts (sleep 6) with kitchenettes. Winter brings a lit sledding hill, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing. Free entry like all PA state parks.
Activities
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Fishing | Brook/brown trout, bass, perch — ADA piers |
| Swimming | Beach — late May to mid-September |
| Camping | 80 sites + 3 cottages + 2 yurts |
| Boating | Electric motors only — 68-acre lake |
| Winter | Lit sledding, XC skiing, ice skating, ice fishing |
Essential Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Clarendon, PA — Warren County |
| Entry | FREE — all PA state parks |
| Phone | 814-723-0250 |
| Reservations | 888-PA-PARKS — 11 months ahead |
Is Chapman Dam State Park good for trout fishing?
Excellent! The 68-acre lake is stocked with brook and brown trout, plus bass, perch, and bluegill. ADA-accessible fishing piers on both shores. The nearby West Branch of Tionesta Creek adds more trout water. 80 campsites, 3 cottages, 2 yurts — free entry near the Allegheny National Forest.
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