Parks & Recreation Areas
Come play in our big backyard. Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is home to the old-growth forests of Cook Forest State Park, the state’s only national forest, and many state parks and natural, wild, and recreational areas perfect for the entire family to see stunning vistas, view wildlife, and connect with nature.
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Along with the rich variety of outdoor adventures, many camping opportunities are available with equestrian, RV, and backpacking campsites. Camping reservations (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov.
100 acres on the East Branch of the Clarion River. Swimming pool, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife observation area, playground, hiking trail, and picnic tables.
1,500 acres managed by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in Jay Township, Elk County. Open to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing, and hunting.
455 acres of public land managed by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy with rock outcrops and forest overlooking the Clarion River near Clarington.
In Elk State Forest featuring the Square Timber Wild Area and Bucktail and Johnson Run Natural Areas with a dozen well-marked hiking trails.
Also called "Top of the World" and the Mason Hill Overlook with commanding 360-degree panoramic views of Sinnemahoning watershed and dark skies for star gazing.
Over-6,400-acre natural area near Emporium. Four major hiking and backpacking treks include Quehanna, Bucktail Path, Donut Hole, and Chuck Keiper trails.
15 ponds with 11.2 miles of trails offering exceptional wildlife viewing. Important link on the Atlantic flyway waterfowl migration path. Cross-country skiing, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, and fishing.
Go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, water slide, Fun Park Grill, gift shop, Super Fun Pass, group rates, log cabin rentals, pavillion, picnics, FUN.
The park has a lighted ice-skating pond, 10 acres of sledding slopes, and three designated cross-country ski trails along River Road. Open during winter, weather permitting.