Parker Dam State Park in Penfield, PA, is a great weekend RV spot with hiking, kayaking, and a fun rock walk crossing a creek!
State Parks
Ready for a state park adventure? Here are the parks we’ve visited, including campground maps, hiking maps, and helpful details.
Looking for a particular park? Use the Search area on the right side to see if we have a Trip Report for it.
Trip Report: Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania
The trails at Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania will impress you- from one with multiple waterfalls to another with a giant rock scramble!
Trip Report: Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania
Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands area of Pennsylvania has a variety of hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, and dining options.
Trip Report: Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
Tomlinson Run State Park in the northern panhandle of West Virginia can fill a camping weekend with hiking, fishing, and disc golfing.
Trip Report: Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA makes for a great RV weekend -plus it’s home to the half-gallon challenge on the Appalachian Trail!
Trip Report: Hawks Nest State Park in West Virginia
Hawks Nest State Park in central West Virginia provides sweeping views of the New River Gorge, with lodge and glamping accommodations.
Trip Report: Canaan Valley State Park & Dolly Sods in West Virginia
The scenic Canaan Valley State Park and nearby Dolly Sods in West Virginia are gorgeous places to plan a weekend outdoors!
Trip Report: Bald Eagle State Park in Pennsylvania
Bald Eagle State Park in central Pennsylvania offers stellar bird-watching, water activities on its lake, and a number of camping options.
Trip Report: Raymond B. Winter State Park in Pennsylvania
Raymond B. Winter State Park in central Pennsylvania’s Bald Eagle State Forest has a small lake, campground, and multi-use recreation trails.
Trip Report: Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia
Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia has scenic overlooks, geologically magnificent hikes, and a cozy campground.
Trip Report: Blue Knob State Park In Pennsylvania
Blue Knob State Park has the second highest peak in PA with close to 20 miles of hiking trails within its 6,100 acres of forest & recreation space.
Trip Report: Caledonia State Park in Pennsylvania
Caledonia State Park in south central Pennsylvania can provide a great camping weekend with a little bit of hiking and a lot of history!
Trip Report: Swallow Falls State Park in Maryland
Maryland’s Swallow Falls State Park features four waterfalls along a single hike – including the state’s highest, Muddy Creek Falls.
How To Do Your Best State Park Camping in PA, OH, WV, and MD
How can you you do your best camping in state parks? Discover what we’ve learned in 5+ years of weekend RVing in PA, WV, OH, & MD state parks!
Trip Report: The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail – Pittsburgh to Layton
The Great Allegheny Passage (or GAP) Trail is a 150-mile, year-round biking and walking trail between Pittsburgh, PA, and Cumberland, MD. What is there to see and do from Pittsburgh to Layton?