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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Offroad Park featuring mud races, monster truck events, and much more. Open year round.
Nearly 8,500 acres in Elk State Forest. This large undeveloped area provides opportunities for primitive recreation such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife photography.
Public pool with slide, diving board, games, and fun events.
A new approach in conserving forest land, PA Bureau of Forestry partnered with the Lyme Timber Company to conserve more than 9,000-acres for public outdoor recreation.
Table Falls is one of Pennsylvania's most photogenic waterfalls on Paige Run. 1.5 miles off Quehanna Highway on Red Run Road. Parking located at 41.27055,-78.247065
Designated by Congress in 1984 and one of the country's smallest wilderness areas at just 372 acres, consisting of seven islands with primitive camping permitted.
Six miles long with more than 3,000 acres for unlimited horsepower boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and, picnicking, with two drive-to campgrounds, and boat access-only camping.
More than 100 sites suitable for tents and trailers. Electric, water, and sewer hook-ups, dump station, flush toilets and showers.
This small launch site managed by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy provides access to the Allegheny River for fishing and non-motorized boating.
Home of the Black Cherry National Recreational Trail and fishing pier. Bathhouse pavilion, swimming, and picnic areas open from March through October.