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Explore the 15,990-acre park in the Pocono Mountains with hiking trails, natural areas, waterfalls, lakes, and trout streams. Learn about the park's history, facilities, activities, and directions from the visitor center.
- Stay The Night
Stay the Night at Hickory Run State Park. Make a reservation...
- Hiking
Hiking at Hickory Run State Park. 44 miles of trails. The...
- Maps
Hickory Run Lake Depth Map. Hickory Run Lake Water Depth...
- Swimming
Swimming at Hickory Run State Park. Swimming is permitted...
- Fishing
Access in Hickory Run State Park is by Hickory Run Trail,...
- Nearby Attractions
Hickory Run State Park is close to several state parks and...
- Wildlife Watch
Fifteen thousand years ago, Hickory Run State Park was a...
- Hunting
Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting...
- Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling at Hickory Run State Park. The 21 miles of...
- Ice Skating
Ice Skating at Hickory Run State Park. When conditions...
- Stay The Night
Find and book campsites at Hickory Run State Park, a large park in the Pocono Mountains with over 40 miles of trails and a lake. See availability, fees, policies, and construction alerts for 2024 season.
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- The Boulder Field
- Hawk Falls
- Shades of Death Trail
- Chapel
- Sand Spring Lake Beach
- Saylorsville Dam
- Fordway
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There are many beautiful boulder fields in Pennsylvania, but the one at Hickory Run State Park is extra special. This boulder fieldis about 16 acres in size and spans nearly 1,800 feet at its widest point. It is said to be the largest boulder field of its kind in all of the Appalachian Mountains. It is also one of only 27 National Natural Landmarks...
In the southeastern corner of the park, you’ll find Hawk Falls. At about 20-25 feet in height, this is far from the largest waterfall in the Poconos, but it is still an incredibly scenic spot to visit. Hawk Falls is located about half a mile from a large parking lot along Route 534 (and directly across the street from the trail to the Boulder Field...
There are many great trails in Hickory Run State Park, but none are as much fun to hike as the Shades of Death Trail. This trail runs a mile from near the historic chapel to the park office. Along the way, it passes two dam waterfalls, as well as several natural cascades. There are also two small ponds and some neat rocks to climb around. Don’t let...
There might be no more picturesque building in a PA State Park than the Chapel in Hickory Run State Park. While it’s hard to find information on its history, it is the only building left in that park from the long-gone lumber town of Hickory Run. This town thrived in the mid-1800s but was quickly abandoned after a large fire in 1875. Today, the cha...
If you’re visiting the park in the summer months, go for a swim at Sand Spring Lake. The lake features a sandy beach and a swimming area along the northern end of the lake that is open from late May through mid-September of each year. While there are no lifeguards on duty, there is a nearby concession stand that is open during the summer if you nee...
Saylorsville Dam is one of several large but very natural-looking dams along Hickory Run. This dam, like the others, was built in the 1800s to harness the creek’s power, likely for the area’s sawmills. This dam is located along a one-way road that closely follows Hickory Run and passes through one of the least visited corners of the park. Parking i...
I’ve visited the majority of state parks in PA, and I can’t recall any others that officially have a stream crossing on one of the park’s roads. However, if you are driving the one-way road downstream of Saylorsville Dam, you’ll come to this unique spot. The Fordway is marked on the park’s map and consists of a concrete roadway that’s not elevated ...
Explore the largest boulder field in the Appalachians, the scenic Hawk Falls, and the historic chapel in this 16,000-acre park. You can also swim, hike, and enjoy the natural beauty of Hickory Run State Park in the Poconos.
Enjoy the natural beauty and recreational activities of Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania. Find out how to reserve a campsite, a cottage, or a group site for your stay.
A 15,990-acre Pennsylvania state park in the Pocono Mountains with a large boulder field, a waterfall, and a lake. Learn about the park's recreation, geology, history, and wildlife.
Explore 44 miles of trails through scenic and historic areas at Hickory Run State Park. Find trail maps, difficulty ratings, recreations, and amenities for each trail.
Explore 22 trails for hiking, biking, and running in Hickory Run State Park, a large park in the Pocono Mountains. Enjoy the Boulder Field, Sand Spring Lake, and other natural attractions in the park.