Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Beautiful Allamuchy Mountain State Park lies within the Allamuchy Mountain region just 38 miles west of Newark, NJ and 48 miles west of New York City….
State Parks
Allaire State Park
Allaire State Park is located near Farmingdale, NJ, just one hour south of both Jersey City and Newark. Visitors flock to this peaceful spot to camp,…
Greenwood Furnace State Park
Greenwood Lake Dam at Greenwood furnace state park. Photo: Smallbones, Wikimedia
With a pristine beauty that incorporates both the sparkling waters of…
Gouldsboro State Park
If you are looking for a nature escape which will allow you to leave behind the pressures of city life, then consider Gouldsboro State Park.
Located…
Frances Slocum State Park
Tucked away in Pennsylvania’s picturesque northeastern region, Frances Slocum State Park is one of the Keystone State’s most alluring public…
Elk State Park
If you enjoy water based outdoor recreational activities then Elk State Park is the perfect place for you to head too.
Situated just over 2 hours from…
Denton Hill State Park
Ski slope at Denton Hill State Park. Photo: Dincher, Wikimedia
Located within the upper reaches of the Pennsylvania Wilds, the picturesque Denton Hill…
Delaware Canal State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] View of trail at Delaware Canal State Park. Photo: Bradford Van Arnum,…
Cowans Gap State Park
Nestled within the Allens Valley between the spectacular Tuscarora and Cove Mountains, Cowans Gap State Park is a popular weekend getaway and week long…
Bradbury Mountain State Park
🏆 Official Guide: Bradbury Mountain State Park — A magnificent 800-acre oasis perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and witnessing the annual hawk…
Worlds End State Park
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Pennsylvania’s Waterfall Wonderland — Nestled in the Endless Mountains, explore
dramatic Loyalsock Creek Gorge, hike to cascading…
Trough Creek State Park
Bordering both the shimmering Raystown Lake and stunning Rothrock State Forest, Trough Creek State Park is the perfect place to head to for an escape…
Swatara State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Waterville lenticular truss bridge over Swatara Creek in Swatara State Park. Photo:…
Ridley Creek State Park
Ridley Creek State Park is a 2,606-acre forested escape in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — just 25 miles from downtown Philadelphia — where 13…
Prince Gallitzin State Park
🏆 Pennsylvania’s Lakeside Crown Jewel — 6,249 acres surrounding the massive 1,635-acre Glendale Lake with 26 miles of shoreline, 400 campsites, 36…
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Lying within the shadows of the jaw-dropping Blue Ridge Mountains, the Pine Grove Furnace State Park offers a spectacular destination for your next…
Mont Alto State Park
[caption id="attachment_30037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] view of the valley below from Mont Alto State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Marsh Creek State Park
Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County, Pennsylvania features the 535-acre Marsh Creek
Lake (designated “big bass lake”), 21 miles of trails,…
Fowlers Hollow State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fowler Hollow Run at Fowlers Hollow State Park. Photo: Clint,…
Fort Washington State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington State Park. Photo: Alphageekpa,…
Evansburg State Park
Although it is just a 45 minute drive from Philadelphia, Evansburg State Park in Collegeville is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the City of…
Erie Bluffs State Park
Established in 2004, Erie Bluffs State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s newest state parks.
Spread across 587-acres within Erie County, this…
Colton Point State Park
Nestled in between Tioga and Susquehannock State Forests, lies the breathtaking Colton Point State Park.
Set across 368-acres, it lies to the west…
Colonel Denning State Park
Nestled within the Doubling Gap of Blue Mountain, the idyllic Colonel Denning State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most attractive state…
Codorus State Park
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York County’s Lake Paradise — 1,275-acre Lake Marburg with 26 miles of shoreline,
seven boat launches, 198 campsites, and 19 miles of…
Clear Creek State Park
Opened in 1922, Clear Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most popular public recreational spaces.
Nestled within the stunning Allegheny…
Cherry Springs State Park
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Official Pennsylvania State Park – Gold Level International Dark Sky
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Caledonia State Park
🏆 Where the Appalachian Trail Meets Civil War History — 1,125 acres in the South Mountain corridor with a section of the AT, swimming pool with…
Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park
Stone pyramid marking the site of the birthplace of President James Buchanan. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia
At just 18.5-acres in size, Buchanan’s…
Blue Knob State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Blue Knob, the northernmost 3,000 footer in the Allegheny Mountain Range. Photo:…
Black Moshannon State Park
🏆 Pennsylvania’s Hidden Bog Wilderness — 3,394 acres surrounding a tea-colored 250-acre lake, ancient sphagnum bogs with boardwalk access, 21+…
Big Pocono State Park
Pennsylvania is blessed with some 124 state parks, but few have quite as dramatic a landscape as Big Pocono State Park.
Located in Monroe County,…
Benjamin Rush State Park
Although it is known as ‘the city of brotherly love’ Philadelphia has a metropolitan population of well over 6.5 million people. Which means that…
Bendigo State Park
The Clarion River at Bendigo State Park. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia
It might not have any camping facilities onsite, and it may be small in comparison to…
Archbald Pothole State Park
Viewing platform at Archbald Pothole State Park. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia
Although it is less than 150 acres in size, Archbald Pothole State Park is one…
Allegheny Islands State Park
Located just a 20 minute drive from Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Islands State Park is the perfect place to head to if you want to escape the pace and…
Beltzville State Park
Beltzville State Park is a Pocono Mountains gem featuring the 949-acre Beltzville
Lake, a 525-foot sand beach, and 15 miles of hiking trails…
Sinnemahoning State Park
Flanked by both the Elk State Forest and Susquehannock State Forest, the Sinnemahoning State Park is one of several wonderful outdoor destinations you…
Parker Dam State Park
When it comes to state parks in Pennsylvania, few can match Parker Dam State Park for its charm, beauty and tranquility.
Spread across 968-acres it…
Nockamixon State Park
Set within the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, Nockamixon State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most attractive public recreational…
Locust Lake State Park
Surrounded by some of the most stunning forest land in the whole of Pennsylvania, Locust Lake State Park is a fantastic place to escape to…
Lehigh Gorge State Park
Spread across an area that covers over 6,000 wonderful acres, Lehigh Gorge State Park is a great place to head to when you need some time to rest and…
Hickory Run State Park
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National Natural Landmark — Home to the Boulder Field, a 16-acre expanse of Ice Age
boulders designated a National Natural Landmark…
Gifford Pinchot State Park
Covering some 2,338-acres, Gifford Pinchot State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most acclaimed public recreational areas.
Located in Lewisberry…
French Creek State Park
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The Largest Contiguous Forest Between DC and NYC — 7,730 acres of unbroken
Pennsylvania woodlands with two lakes, 35+ miles of…
Chapman State Park
Established in 1951, Chapman State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest and most popular public recreational spaces.
Spread across 862 splendid…