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Canoe Creek State Park
205 Canoe Creek Rd,
Hollidaysburg, PA
(814) 695-6807
Canoe Creek State Park
The beautiful, 961-acre Canoe Creek State Park features a 155-acre lake, wetlands, old fields, and mature forests, which provide critical habitat for migrating birds and other wildlife.
The lake is popular for fishing year round. Hikers enjoy the trails that wind through the many habitats. Picnicking, swimming at the beach, enjoying educational programs, and staying the night in a modern cabin also are popular activities.
Seasons and Hours
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.
The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, the education center, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Reservations
Make ONLINE RESERVATIONS HERE or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.
Prince Gallitzen State Park
966 Marina Rd,
Patton, PA
(814) 674-1000
At Prince Gallitzin State Park, the forested hills of the Allegheny Plateau cradle sprawling Glendale Lake. Vistas offer scenic views of the 1,635-acre lake with its 26 miles of shoreline, which is a favorite of anglers and boaters. Campers flock to the large campground and also enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities. The varied habitats of the park make it a home for many types of wildlife, and a rest stop in the spring and fall migrations.
Trough Creek State Park
16362 Little Valley Rd,
James Creek, PA
(814) 658-3847
The 541-acre Trough Creek State Park is a scenic gorge formed as Great Trough Creek cuts through Terrace Mountain before emptying into Raystown Lake. Rugged hiking trails lead to wonders like Balanced Rock and Rainbow Falls.
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. Overnight areas and other areas are open specific seasons and hours.
Blue Knob State Park
124 Park Rd,
Imler, PA
(814) 276-3576
Blue Knob State Park is a 6,128-acre Pennsylvania state park in Bedford County. The park is named for Blue Knob, the second highest mountain in Pennsylvania at 3,146 feet. The many trails provide opportunity for backpacking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, horseback riding and of course…skiing.
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Rd,
Schellsburg, PA
(814) 733-4218
Shawnee State Park is 3,983 acres of Pennsylvania’s scenic Ridge and Valley Province. Ten miles west of the historic town of Bedford along US 30, Shawnee has modern recreational facilities that blend into the natural environment. A focal point of the park is the 451-acre Shawnee Lake.
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.
The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Greenwood Furnace State Park
15795 Greenwood Rd,
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 667-1800
The park is on the western edge of the Seven Mountains in northeastern Huntingdon County, an area of rugged beauty, abundant wildlife, breathtaking vistas, and peaceful solitude.
Greenwood Furnace State Park covers 423 acres, including a six-acre lake, campground, hiking trails, and a historic district. The park provides access to backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing in the surrounding 80,000-acre Rothrock State Forest.
A walk through historic Greenwood Furnace evokes images of the community that flourished here from 1834 to 1904. Greenwood Furnace was a busy industrial complex, with all the noise and dirt of a 19th century ironmaking community.
Whipple Dam State Park
3746 Laurel Run Rd,
Petersburg, PA
(814) 667-1800
Located in Jackson Township in Huntingdon County, the 256-acre Whipple Dam State Park is a delightful and quiet place to visit. The lake is the perfect place to indulge in a refreshing dip, bird watch, or just relax. The beautiful day-use area is wonderful for a picnic or hike.
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day-use areas close at dusk. Park offices are open specific hours. The beach and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the Greenwood Furnace State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Rothrock State Park
Pine Swamp Rd,
State College, PA
(814) 643-2340
Rothrock State Forest is named for Dr. Joseph Trimble Rothrock, a native of Mifflin County and the commonwealth’s first forestry commissioner. He is recognized as the “Father of Forestry” in Pennsylvania. Rothrock State Forest comprises 96,975 acres that spread across the rugged ridges of:
- Huntingdon County
- Centre County
- Mifflin County
Bald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park Rd,
Howard, PA
(814) 625-2775
The 5,900-acre Bald Eagle State Park is in the broad Bald Eagle Valley of northcentral Pennsylvania. The 1,730-acre lake laps the flanks of Bald Eagle Mountain, surrounded by forests, fields and wetlands. With two campgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, the Nature Inn, and diverse habitats that are excellent for wildlife watching, Bald Eagle State Park is a great destination in the heart of Pennsylvania.
Phone: (814) 625-2775