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The list gives an overview of Pennsylvania state parks and a brief history of their development since the first park opened in 1893. State parks range in size from 3 acres (1.2 ha) to 21,122 acres (8,548 ha) and comprise one percent of Pennsylvania's total land area.
- Ricketts Glen State Park. Ricketts Glen State Park is located primarily in Luzerne County, PA, with portions in Sullivan County and Columbia County. Ricketts Glen was actually slated to be a national park, but plans got derailed by World War 2, so PA stepped in and made this land a state park.
- Ohiopyle State Park. Ohiopyle State Park is located in Fayette County in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern PA. At nearly 20,000 square acres in size, there is a ton to explore here, though most visitors stick to the attractions in the Youghiogheny River Gorge.
- Cherry Springs State Park. Cherry Springs State Park is unique amongst the PA State Parks on this list in that there really isn’t that much to do here during the day.
- Presque Isle State Park. Presque Isle State Park in Erie is the most visited of all the Pennsylvania State Parks, and it’s not hard to see why. In fact, even though it’s so highly visited, I still feel that it’s still one of the state’s best-kept secrets.
Nov 3, 2022 · Reservations can be made online at the Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests Reservation website at any time, or by calling 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday through Saturday, 7:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Use the Interactive Pennsylvania State Forest Camping Sites GIS Map to view ...
Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday. Directions. Raccoon Creek State Park is in southern Beaver County. Access the park from the east and west on US 30, or from the north and south on PA 18, which passes directly through the park.
While each Pennsylvania state park and state forest has its own special features, seven of the 124 state parks, and five of the 20 state forests contain unique areas with the federal designation of National Natural Landmark. Visit these DCNR National Natural Landmarks to see some of the best examples of biological and geologic features. View Map>
State Parks Regional Map | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. photo by Douglas Clifford. A map of the Pennsylvania state parks by region is available for download. This large and useful map will print on one 11×17 page. It includes the state forest districts, too.
Pennsylvania state parks do not charge an entrance fee. State Park Reservations Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757 ), 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday to Saturday, for state park information and reservations, or email us your postal address for an information packet.
