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• Allegheny National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Tionesta, Pennsylvania

  

  Established in 1923, Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is Pennsylvania’s only National Forest. Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, the ANF is composed of plateau tops with elevations up to approximately 2,300 feet and valleys down to approximately 1,000 feet above sea level. The ...

• Independence National Historical Park Tours

  Independence National Historical Park

  Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  

  At Independence National Historic Park, the old cracked bell still proclaims "liberty," and Independence Hall still echoes the words "We the People." Explore Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia and learn about America's past and present struggle to fulfill the Founders' declaration that "all men are cr...

• Aitch Picnic Shelter

  Raystown Lake

  Near James Creek, Pennsylvania

  

  Aitch Recreation Area is located approximately near the geographic middle of Raystown Lake along the western side. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 26 and offers a great location for picnicking and fishing on an accessible pier.The area offers Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Bo...

• Alosa Campsites

  Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

  Near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

  

  The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream. This section of the river offers unspoiled views, excellent boating, fish...

• Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

  Blue Marsh Lake

  Near Bernville, Pennsylvania

  

  Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within the Dry Brooks Day Use Area. With over 36 miles of trails, 5,000 acres of land, 1,147 acres of water, picnic areas, a small beach and boat launches, the Blue Marsh Lake a...

• Buckaloons

  Allegheny National Forest

  Near Irvine, Pennsylvania

  

  Buckaloons Campground sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run in northwestern Pennsylvania. This 61-site campground offers access to the Allegheny Wild & Scenic River and opportunities for boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and relaxing in a quiet, country a...

• Bush Recreation Area

  Loyalhanna Lake

  Near Duncansville, Pennsylvania

  

  The Bush Recreation Area is located next to the scenic Loyalhanna Lake. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities for bird watching, boating, fishing, hunting and paddle sports.The West Penn Trail offers excellent hiking and biking opportunities within a short 10 ...

• Blue Marsh Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Bernville, Pennsylvania

  

  Blue Marsh Lake is a 6,100 acre-project having a 1,150-acre lake. Facilities include a day use area with swim beach, bathhouse, food concession, picnic areas, volleyball courts, pavilions available for rental; visitor center; three boat launches; and a stilling basin. Trails include a 30-mile multi-...

• Conemaugh Lake Pavilions

  Conemaugh River Lake

  Near Clarksburg, Pennsylvania

  

  Tucked away amidst rolling hills, Conemaugh River Lake complements the tranquil rural countryside of southern Indiana County. Only a short drive from Pittsburgh, the project offers numerous recreational opportunities and historic resources to explore. Visitors will discover that Conemaugh's pleasant...

• Conemaugh River Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Clarksburg, Pennsylvania

  

  An unusual endowment of cultural resources attract visitors to Conemaugh Dam. Adjacent to the Dam site Recreation Area, historical development is currently underway with the construction of the Trail of Transportation History and the Tunnel view Historic Site. The riverside trail follows the towpa...

• Corbin'S Island Picnic Shelter

  Raystown Lake

  Near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

  

  Corbin's Island Recreation Area is located at the northern end of Raystown Lake, just downstream from the Raystown Dam. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 22 and offers a great location for picnicking, fishing, and floating down the river.Corbin's Island is situated along the sh...

• Cowanesque Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania

  

  This Corps project located near the New York state line in North Central Pennsylvania provides a 1,085-acre lake with 17 miles of shoreline for use by campers and day trippers.

• Crooked Creek Lake

  Crooked Creek Lake

  Near Ford City, Pennsylvania

  

  Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of...

• Crooked Creek Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Ford City, Pennsylvania

  

  Crooked Creek Rangers developed the Corps' first Auto Tour Trail. The trail takes in the local history of Armstrong County and local townships. Visitors are provided information on the one room schools of 1867, the first water-powered sawmill and depreciation lands awarded soldiers of the America...

• Dewdrop

  Allegheny National Forest

  Near Warren, Pennsylvania

  

  Dewdrop Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a popular getaway for boaters and families. Water activities abound, including lake fishing, boating, and water skiing. A boat launch is available for convenient lake access for campers only. A ...

• Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area

  Crooked Creek Lake

  Near Ford City, Pennsylvania

  

  Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of...

• Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

  National Park Service

  Near Bushkill, Pennsylvania

  

  Paddlers slip down the river between low forested mountains; anglers wade the trout streams; hikers scan the valley from the ridge or peer into the 1000-foot-deep Water Gap. The valley has known human hand and voice for 10,000 years. Floodplains nourished the Native farmer; waterfalls drew the Victo...

• Farnsworth Cabin

  Allegheny National Forest

  Near Clarendon, Pennsylvania

  

  Farnsworth Cabin is tucked away in the Cherry Grove Township, in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the stone cabin is conveniently located 8.5 miles northwest of Sheffield. It was renovated in 2010 and now provid...

• Gettysburg National Military Park

  National Park Service

  Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

  

  The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspirati...

• Hearts Content Recreation Area

  Allegheny National Forest

  Near Tidioute, Pennsylvania

  

  Hearts Content Campground is a semi-primitive family campground bordering the Hickory Creek Wilderness Area and surrounded by native hardwoods and a patch of planted pine forest. There is a large open field containing a playground, volleyball net, and amphitheater that is suitable for other games ne...

• Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

  Crooked Creek Lake

  Near Ford City, Pennsylvania

  

  Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of...

• Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)

  Gettysburg National Military Park

  Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

  

  The historic Bushman House is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully restored and updated in 2017, the house is set back from the roadways and nestled within famous landmarks like ...

• Ives Run

  Tioga-Hammond Lakes

  Near Tioga, Pennsylvania

  

  Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania. Surrounded by lush forested ridges, the lake offers recreation for the entire family, including picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife watching. Ives Run, with its beach...

• Independence National Historical Park

  National Park Service

  Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  

  The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO W...

• Kellettville Recreation Area (PA)

  Tionesta Lake

  Near Marienville, Pennsylvania

  

  Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. Campers come to the Kellettville Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tion...

• Kelly Pines Campground

  Allegheny National Forest

  Near Marienville, Pennsylvania

  

  Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system.The campground has seven campsites: the first two are for non-riders, four sites are single equestrian sites, and the last site is a double equestrian site. Each single site has a 4-horse tie...

• Kiasutha

  Allegheny National Forest

  Near Kane, Pennsylvania

  

  Kiasutha Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering countless water activities. There are about 90 reservable family campsites, each containing a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. The loop roads are paved. Amenities include flush toilets, d...

• Lambs Creek Recreation Area

  Tioga-Hammond Lakes

  Near Mansfield, Pennsylvania

  Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a great location for picnicking, hiking and biking.Lambs Creek offers one group shelter. It is fully accessible a...

• Lawrence Recreation Area

  Cowanesque Lake

  Near Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania

  

  Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 49 approximately 4 miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area offers a great location for picnicking and shoreline fishing.The Cayuga Shelter is reservable for grou...

• Loleta Recreation

  Allegheny National Forest

  Near Sigel, Pennsylvania

  

  Loleta Recreation Campground sits along the east branch of Millstone Creek in the southwestern corner of the Allegheny National Forest, offering a peaceful getaway that is popular with families. The Buzzard Swamp Hiking Trails, a 9.6-mile network of trails that wind through an area of 15 man-made po...

• Loyalhanna Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Latrobe, Pennsylvania

  

  Set in an area of rugged, unspoiled scenery. From Saltsburg, 3/4 mi S on PA 981.

• Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions

  Loyalhanna Lake

  Near Duncansville, Pennsylvania

  

  Loyalhanna Lake is located in the Laurel Highlands. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities for bird watching, boating, fishing, hunting and paddle sports.The pavilions are located in a beautiful valley overlooking Loyalhanna Lake. Among terrain characterized by...

• Mcmillan Woods Scout And Youth Group Campground

  Gettysburg National Military Park

  Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

  

  The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion," Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the...

• Nancy'S Boat To Shore Campground (PA)

  Raystown Lake

  Near James Creek, Pennsylvania

  

  The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Na...

• Outflow Camping

  Youghiogheny River Lake

  Near Confluence, Pennsylvania

  

  The Outflow Camping Area is located on Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The lake spans the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Clean waters, forested mountains and steep-sided valleys provide an unsurpassed setting for recreational opportunities.The campg...

• Outflow Recreation Area (PA)

  Tionesta Lake

  Near Tionesta, Pennsylvania

  

  Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. Campers come to the Outflow Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tionesta ...

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