Category Archives: Pennsylvania State Parks

Located near State College, Pennsylvania, this 256-acre Whipple Dam State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s smallest state parks but also one of the most unique state parks in the way it was constructed and maintained. The lake is the perfect … Continue reading →

Pennsylvania’s State Park System Pennsylvania’s State Park system began in 1893 when Pennsylvania Governor Pattison signed an act to fund the preservation of Valley Forge. The act formed the Valley Forge Park Commission with the main objective of preserving Valley … Continue reading →

Prince Gallitzin State Park In an area of Pennsylvania landscaped with strip mines, backfills, and privately owned properties, nature seekers in the region are blessed with the Prince Gallitzin State Park, located in Cambria County. This central Pennsylvania State Park … Continue reading →

Clear Creek State Park This 1676 acre park is located in Jefferson County Pennsylvania, the park is located near Brookville, Pennsylvania. The park opened in 1922 and many of its facilities and attractions were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. … Continue reading →

Gifford Pinchot State Park This 2338 acre park is located in York County Pennsylvania, near the town of Rossville. The park offers hiking, flatwater paddling , hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, horseback riding, and tent, yurts, cottages and cabin camping. … Continue reading →

Kettle Creek State Park Kettle Creek State Park consists of 1,793 acres along Kettle Creek in Clinton County. The park is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains and forest. Canoeing at Kettle Creek The 167-acre Kettle Creek provides … Continue reading →

Locust Lake State Park Locust Lake State Park consists of 1,089 acres with a 52 acre lake. This park is great for camping, fishing, flatwater canoeing and kayaking, and hiking. The park is surrounded by mountains with a bike trail … Continue reading →

Promised Land State Park Located in the Poconos, Promised Land State Park contains 3,000 acres of land and is surrounded by 12,000 acres of the Delaware State Forest. With the parks 422 acre Promised Lake and 173 acre Lower Lake, … Continue reading →