Parks & Recreation Areas
Come play in our big backyard this fall. Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is home to the old-growth forests of Cook Forest State Park, the Allegheny National Forest-which is 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 elk and other wildlife while connecting with nature.
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1,160-acre lake surrounded by Elk State Park, unlimited horsepower boating, picnicking, camping & scenic overlook. Campsites and cabin rentals available.
Almost 217,000 acres located primarily in Elk and Cameron counties featuring Pennsylvania's elk herd, the Elk Country Visitor Center, and the Elk Scenic Drive.
Almost 217,000 acres located primarily in Elk and Cameron counties featuring Pennsylvania's elk herd and the Elk Scenic Drive.
3,192-acre park in the rugged mountains surrounding East Branch Lake, picnicking, fishing, power boating, waterskiing, camping, and hunting.
The ancient Forest Cathedral of towering white pines and hemlocks is designated as a National Natural Landmark and is a short hike on Longfellow Trail from the Log Cabin Environmental Learning Center.
FOTL-ANF is a nonprofit dedicated to improving, beautifying, sustaining, and preserving Twin Lakes Recreation Area in the Allegheny National Forest for current and future generations.
5 acres island in the Allegheny River south of Tionesta managed by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for fishing, hiking, and paddling.
Public Park with disc golf, walking/running path, playground, tennis & basketball courts, picnic pavilion, and large red oak trees.
216-acre rugged plateau with boulders, streams, steep valleys, and some old-growth forest with trees up to four feet in diameter.
This 1.93-acre park offers playground equipment, restrooms, a scenic walking trail, and three soccer fields, providing a perfect space for recreation and family fun.
