Pennsylvania State Parks

A boat-access-only state park featuring undeveloped river islands, mature forests, and wildlife habitat along the Allegheny River.

A small park featuring a massive glacial pothole, scenic woodlands, and picnic facilities.

A 5,900-acre park in Centre County, PA, featuring a large reservoir, diverse habitats, and year-round recreation.

3,002-acre Pocono foothills park with 949-acre lake and waterfall trails.

A serene 100-acre park in Elk County featuring a swimming pool, picnic areas, and forested landscapes along the East Branch Clarion River.

An urban state park in Philadelphia featuring community gardens, open fields, and multi-use trails.

A mountaintop park with sweeping views, rugged trails, and year-round outdoor activities in the Pocono Mountains.

A tranquil day-use park in Perry County, PA, featuring historic sites, picnic areas, and scenic mountain views.

Unique bog ecosystem park with 250-acre dark lake and extensive boardwalk trails.

Pennsylvania's second-highest mountain with ski resort and 18 miles of trails.

A 1,025-acre conservation area in Dauphin County, PA, offering hiking, birdwatching, and nature study in mature forests.

Small historic state park in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, preserving the birthplace site of President James Buchanan with a granite pyramid monument and quiet picnic setting.

A picturesque natural area along PA Route 120, known for wildlife viewing, scenic vistas, and rich Civil War history.

Historic iron furnace site with Appalachian Trail access and summer theater.

A 961-acre park in Blair County, PA, featuring a large lake, limestone caves, and diverse recreational activities.

A peaceful park in Warren County, PA, featuring Chapman Lake, woodlands, and year-round outdoor recreation.

International Dark Sky Park offering world-class stargazing and astronomy programs.

A 1,901-acre park in Jefferson County, PA, featuring forested hills, the Clarion River, camping, hiking, and rustic cabins.

3,500-acre park with 1,275-acre Lake Marburg and 20+ miles of multi-use trails.

Mountain valley park in Doubling Gap with Tuscarora Trail access and Flat Rock overlook.

West rim views of Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon with rustic CCC-era charm.

Ancient old-growth forest cathedral with 300+ year-old trees and Clarion River.

Mountain lake park with CCC cabins and access to Tuscarora Trail.

Crooked Creek State Park is a 2,460-acre park in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, featuring a 350-acre lake for boating, fishing, and year-round outdoor recreation.

A scenic park preserving a 60-mile historic canal and towpath along the Delaware River, ideal for biking, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing.

National recreation area featuring 40 miles of scenic Delaware River and the dramatic water gap.

A forested park in Potter County, PA, offering year-round recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and winter sports.

A 3,192-acre park in north-central Pennsylvania featuring a large reservoir, wildlife viewing, boating, and fishing.

A 587-acre undeveloped park along Lake Erie, known for its high bluffs, rare plants, and wildlife.

A scenic state park in Montgomery County featuring hiking, fishing, picnicking, and more along Skippack Creek.

A historic 493-acre park in Montgomery County, PA, offering hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, and more.

A quiet, 104-acre park in Perry County, PA, offering camping, picnicking, and easy access to hiking in Tuscarora State Forest.

A picturesque state park in Luzerne County, PA, featuring a large lake, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Largest forest block between DC and NYC with historic iron furnace connections.

2,338-acre conservation park with 340-acre lake and 18+ miles of scenic trails.

Pocono Mountains retreat with 250-acre lake and trails connecting to Tobyhanna.

A historic park in Huntingdon County featuring a restored iron furnace, a picturesque lake, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Home to the Boulder Field National Natural Landmark and 40+ miles of trails.

A vast, undeveloped state park in southwestern Pennsylvania offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife observation in a scenic natural setting.

A 407-acre park in Tioga County, PA, centered around a 137-acre lake, offering camping, fishing, boating, and year-round recreation.

Mountain camping retreat with access to 90-mile Donut Hole Trail system.

Scenic overlook park known for hang gliding, picnicking, and sweeping views of the West Branch Susquehanna River.

A Pennsylvania state park focused on environmental education and home to a rare prairie ecosystem.

A serene park in Clinton County, PA, offering fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing around a picturesque reservoir.

Historic coal mining heritage site with 78-acre lake and modern recreational facilities.

A forested mountain park with hiking, environmental education, and a historic mansion overlooking the Cumberland Valley.

Kinzua Bridge State Park features the dramatic Kinzua Sky Walk, a glass-floored observation deck built on the remains of a historic railroad bridge spanning the Kinzua Gorge.

A tranquil, forested park in the Laurel Highlands offering hiking, fishing, rustic cabins, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Scranton's backyard with 198-acre lake and 18 miles of varied trails.

A 4,062-acre park in Somerset County, PA, offering year-round recreation, a large lake, and beautiful Laurel Highlands scenery.

A picturesque mountain park in southwestern Pennsylvania, offering skiing, hiking, and panoramic views.

A mountainous park in southwestern Pennsylvania, renowned for the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail and year-round outdoor activities.

A small, high-elevation park in the Laurel Highlands, offering scenic views, picnicking, and access to hiking trails.

6,107-acre river gorge with 26-mile rail trail and whitewater boating.

Spectacular views of Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon with dramatic Turkey Path descent.

Rustic mountain retreat with pristine trout streams and access to Laurel Highlands trails.

Historic 1840s working grist mill and 88-acre lake with 8 miles of trails.

A scenic state park in Lycoming County, PA, featuring a 94-acre lake, camping, fishing, and hiking in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

A scenic 1,700-acre park in Schuylkill County with a 52-acre lake, camping, hiking, and year-round recreation.

A tranquil state park in Potter County featuring a 45-acre lake, camping, fishing, and forested recreation in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

A popular state park in Chester County, PA, featuring a large lake, boating, fishing, and year-round outdoor recreation.

A 2,856-acre park centered around Lake Wilhelm, offering boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in Mercer County, PA.

A small, secluded day-use park along White Deer Creek offering quiet picnicking and creekside relaxation in Bald Eagle State Forest.

A scenic park in western Pennsylvania featuring a historic gristmill, covered bridge, rugged gorge, and outdoor recreation.

WWII memorial park with accessible trails and 85-acre lake, surrounded by military base.

Milton State Park is a Susquehanna River island park offering day-use recreation, river access, and natural habitats near Milton, Pennsylvania.

Mont Alto State Park is a historic, day-use Pennsylvania state park offering shaded picnicking, trout fishing, and a rustic stone swimming pool in the South Mountain region of Franklin County.

Massive reclaimed park with 3,225-acre Lake Arthur and 14.7-mile paved bike trail.

A picturesque state park in Bradford County featuring Stephen Foster Lake, offering boating, fishing, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Ecological treasure with 19 miles of trails protecting unique biodiversity.

Neshaminy State Park is a riverside day-use park in Bucks County offering swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and scenic views of the Delaware River.

5,286-acre park with 1,450-acre lake serving migrating waterfowl and boaters.

A scenic state park in Montgomery County, PA, featuring trails, historic farmland, and diverse recreational activities.

Premier destination for whitewater rafting and outdoor adventure along the Youghiogheny River.

Historic park in northwestern Pennsylvania, preserving the birthplace of the oil industry and offering diverse outdoor recreation.

A tranquil 132-acre park in Potter County, PA, offering camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking in a scenic forested valley.

Parker Dam State Park is a forested Pennsylvania state park with a scenic lake, historic CCC structures, and year-round outdoor recreation.

A quiet, forested state park in Potter County, PA, ideal for picnicking, hiking, and access to snowmobile trails.

A secluded, forested state park offering rustic camping, hiking, and trout fishing in the heart of Rothrock State Forest.

Historic ironworks site and Appalachian Trail midpoint with two scenic lakes.

A remote state park in Centre County, PA, offering camping, fishing, hiking, and access to Bald Eagle State Forest.

A serene state park in central Pennsylvania featuring Poe Lake, camping, fishing, and access to Bald Eagle State Forest.

A historic urban park at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers confluence, featuring a fountain, riverfront trails, and remnants of 18th-century forts.

A lakeside park offering beaches, swimming, boating, and wildlife viewing on Lake Erie.

A stunning peninsula on Lake Erie with 11 miles of beaches and incredible wildlife.

Massive 6,249-acre park with 1,635-acre Glendale Lake and 32+ miles of trails.

Historic Pocono Mountains park with 50 miles of trails and two pristine mountain lakes.

A scenic Pennsylvania park with a large lake, hiking trails, and abundant wildlife.

A quiet, undeveloped park in Potter County, ideal for solitude and outdoor recreation.

Pennsylvania's largest park with 17,088-acre lake and famous fish spillway.

A 695-acre park in central Pennsylvania featuring Halfway Lake, forested ridges, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Features a renowned Wildflower Reserve with 500+ species and extensive trails.

A picturesque park in Bucks County featuring cliffs, hiking trails, and rock climbing opportunities along Tohickon Creek.

A tranquil 78-acre park in Clinton County, PA, featuring mature forests, a scenic gorge, and opportunities for picnicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

A peaceful 220-acre park in Mifflin County, PA, offering picnicking, fishing, and access to Bald Eagle State Forest.

Home to 24 stunning waterfalls and old-growth forest along the scenic Falls Trail.

A 2,606-acre park in Delaware County, PA, with hiking, fishing, historic sites, and year-round recreation.

A 1,164-acre park in Greene County, PA, offering hiking, camping, fishing, and scenic natural beauty.

A historic, forested park in Clearfield County, PA, offering camping, picnicking, and access to the Moshannon State Forest.

A scenic park featuring old-growth forests, waterfalls, and natural salt springs in northeastern Pennsylvania.

A hilltop park in York County, PA, known for sweeping views, picnicking, and kite flying.

A quiet, 3-acre park in Union County, PA, offering picnicking and scenic woodland views.

A picturesque park in Bedford County, PA, featuring a large lake, diverse recreation, and beautiful landscapes.

Dramatic river overlook 360 feet above Susquehanna River confluence with historic significance.

A secluded, forested state park in central Pennsylvania known for trout fishing, CCC-era history, and quiet woodland recreation.

Premier elk viewing destination with dedicated wildlife platform and accessible trails.

A peaceful 386-acre park in Cameron and Potter counties, surrounded by Elk State Forest, known for its camping, fishing, hiking, and family-friendly amenities.

A small, secluded Pennsylvania state park featuring old-growth hemlock, a cool mountain stream, and quiet picnic areas in central Snyder County.

A riverside park in York County offering hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and scenic views along the Susquehanna River.

A riverside park in Lycoming County known for boating, fishing, and scenic views along the Susquehanna River.

A scenic park in Lancaster County featuring river overlooks, hiking trails, and abundant wildlife.

Creek valley park with 10-mile rail trail and Appalachian Trail intersection.

Pocono mountain park with 170-acre lake and 5-mile lakeside trail.

Rugged gorge featuring Rainbow Falls, Balanced Rock, and dramatic hiking trails.

Reclaimed stripmine land transformed into 96-acre lake recreation area.

A sprawling state park in Bucks County, PA, featuring woodlands, meadows, and the Neshaminy Creek, ideal for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

A quiet, forested state park in north-central Pennsylvania, ideal for picnicking and enjoying the natural beauty of Pine Creek Gorge.

Vosburg Neck State Park protects a dramatic Susquehanna River bend in Wyoming County, offering scenic views, riverside access, and quiet day-use recreation.

A riverside park in Bedford County offering boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

A serene park in central Pennsylvania featuring a lake, historic beach house, and forested recreation areas.

A picturesque preserve featuring woodlands, meadows, and the White Clay Creek, offering hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Remote wilderness park with dramatic gorge scenery and challenging mountain trails.

2,981-acre park with 720-acre lake along historic Kittanning Path.