Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Pennsylvania state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Bendigo State Park
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The peace and tranquility of this small park envelops the visitor. Located in a valley on a bank of the East Branch of the Clarion River, a charming streamside picnic area sits amidst a mixture of hardwood trees. A trout stream provides ample opportunities for anglers and the swimming pool is a big hit in summer.
Chapman State Park
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Adjacent to the Allegheny National forest and State Game Lands No. 29, Chapman sits on the banks of the West Branch of Tionesta Creek. Among its many recreational offerings, the park boasts a 68-acre lake that provides swimming at a beach and warm and cold water fishing.
Clear Creek State Park
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Set along the Clarion River, Clear Creek is a cozy getaway and a canoeist's paradise. Whether you bring your own canoe or rent one, a popular activity is the 11-mile trip from Clear Creek to Cook Forest State Park.
Cook Forest State Park
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Cook Forest's stand of old growth white pine and hemlock timber, called the Forest Cathedral, is a National Natural Landmark.
Elk State Park
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The main attraction at Elk State Park is the 1,160-acre lake with unlimited horsepower boating.
Kinzua Bridge State Park
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Kinzua Bridge, a famous Pennsylvania landmark, is designated a National Engineering Landmark.
Maurice K. Goddard State Park
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The 1,860-acre Lake Wilhelm is an angler's paradise. Anglers visit the park year-round, although ice fishing accounts for many of the larger fish caught in Lake Wilhelm.
Oil Creek State Park
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The site of the world's first commercial oil well, Oil Creek State Park tells the story of the early petroleum industry by interpreting oil boom towns, oil wells and early transportation.
Presque Isle State Park
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Presque Isle is a recurving sand spit jutting into Lake Erie and has the only surf beach in the Commonwealth. Its geological and biological diversity, and its historical significance will spark your interest.
Pymatuning State Park
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Pymatuning is one of the largest state parks in the Commonwealth. The large lake provides excellent fishing throughout the year.
