1. Canoe Creek State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 7 miles east of Altoona (straight-line).
Location: 205 Canoe Creek Rd
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Canoe Creek State Park is a 961-acre (389 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Frankstown Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Highlights associated with Canoe Creek State Park include waterfall scenery, beach access, and lake recreation.
See our full Canoe Creek State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
2. Prince Gallitzin State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 13 miles northwest of Altoona (straight-line).
Prince Gallitzin State Park is a 6,467-acre (2,617 ha) Pennsylvania state park with acreage in both Chest and White Townships in Cambria County of West Central Pennsylvania in the United States, near both Gallitzin Borough, & Gallitzin Township in the greater Altoona, Pennsylvania area.
See our full Prince Gallitzin State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
3. Colerain State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 17 miles northeast of Altoona (straight-line).
Location: 4413 Spruce Creek Road, Spruce Creek Township, Pennsylvania 16683
Colerain State Park is a state park in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Highlights associated with Colerain State Park include river access, mountain scenery, and wooded landscapes.
Visitor facilities listed for the park include hiking trails and picnic areas.
See our full Colerain State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
4. Blue Knob State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 20 miles southwest of Altoona (straight-line).
Blue Knob State Park is a 6,128-acre (2,480 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Kimmel, Lincoln, and Pavia townships in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Highlights associated with Blue Knob State Park include waterfall scenery, beach access, and lake recreation.
See our full Blue Knob State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
5. Trough Creek State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 20 miles southeast of Altoona (straight-line).
Location: 16362 Little Valley Rd
James Creek, PA 16657
Trough Creek State Park is a 554 acres (224 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Cass, Penn and Todd Townships, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Highlights associated with Trough Creek State Park include waterfall scenery, beach access, and lake recreation.
See our full Trough Creek State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
6. Whipple Dam State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 30 miles east of Altoona (straight-line).
Whipple Dam State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 256 acres (104 ha) in Jackson Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Highlights associated with Whipple Dam State Park include waterfall scenery, beach access, and lake recreation.
See our full Whipple Dam State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
7. Yellow Creek State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 32 miles west of Altoona (straight-line).
Yellow Creek State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 2,981 acres (1,206 ha) in Brush Valley and Cherryhill Townships, Indiana County, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Highlights associated with Yellow Creek State Park include beach access, lake recreation, and river access.
See our full Yellow Creek State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
8. Black Moshannon State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 32 miles northeast of Altoona (straight-line).
Black Moshannon State Park is a 3,480-acre (1,410 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Rush Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Highlights associated with Black Moshannon State Park include waterfall scenery, beach access, and lake recreation.
See our full Black Moshannon State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
9. Parker Dam State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 47 miles north of Altoona (straight-line).
Location: 28 Fairview Rd
Penfield, PA 15849
Parker Dam State Park is a 968-acre (392 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Huston Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Highlights associated with Parker Dam State Park include beach access, lake recreation, and river access.
See our full Parker Dam State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
10. Bald Eagle State Park
Distance from Altoona: about 52 miles northeast of Altoona (straight-line).
Location: 149 Main Park Rd, Howard, PA 16841
Situated a one hour drive south west of Altoona, the Bald Eagle State Park is a very popular spot for lovers of water based recreational activities.
Encompassing some 5,900-acres within the stunning Bald Eagle Valley of north central Pennsylvania, the centerpiece of the park is a magnificent 1,730-acre lake that skirts the shoreline around Bald Eagle Mountain.
Surrounded by lush fields, dense forests and verdant wetlands, its a very popular spot for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating and fishing.
There is also a good beach for swimming and sunbathing on, as well as plenty of lovely hiking trails to explore as well.
Featuring two campgrounds, this diverse landscape is home to many different species of flora and fauna.
It also accommodates 175 camping sites, of which 18 are full hookup, as well as 4 cottages, one of which is very deluxe.
Bald Eagle State Park is a 5,900-acre (2,388 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Howard, Liberty, and Marion townships in Centre County, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Highlights associated with Bald Eagle State Park include beach access, lake recreation, and river access.
See our full Bald Eagle State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
