Chapman State Park in Pennsylvania is a peaceful escape surrounded by wilderness in the northwestern corner of Allegheny National Forest.
Category: Pennsylvania
Ready for a state park adventure in Pennsylvania? 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: Point State Park in Pennsylvania
Point State Park in Pittsburgh, PA, is an amazing oasis in the middle of the city, full of history, panoramic views, and an iconic fountain!
Trip Report: Laurel Hill State Park in Pennsylvania
Laurel Hill State Park in Pennsylvania is centered around Laurel Lake, with options for camping, swimming, fishing, and hiking.
Making Plans to Visit PA State Parks
Are you making plans to visit PA state parks this year? We’ll share some tips and also where you’ll find us this upcoming RV season.
Trip Report: Cook Forest State Park in Pennsylvania
The Cook Forest State Park hikes through the Forest Cathedral, a National Natural Landmark, makes for a scenic camping weekend.
Trip Report: Ricketts Glen State Park in Pennsylvania
If you like waterfalls, Ricketts Glen State Park’s Falls Trail will be your favorite hike in Pennsylvania!
Trip Report: Clear Creek State Park in Pennsylvania
Clear Creek State Park has a scenic campground with sites right along the Clarion River – perfect for canoe, kayak, and inflatable launches – as well as trails to hike and space for your kids to ride bikes.
Trip Report: Little Buffalo State Park in Pennsylvania
Little Buffalo State Park in Pennsylvania is about 30 miles northeast of Harrisburg and has a small campground and lots of options for hiking and water activities over a camping weekend.
Trip Report: Yellow Creek State Park in Pennsylvania
Yellow Creek State Park in western Pennsylvania has two creeks and a lake that make for a great boating, fishing, or bird-watching destination.
Trip Report: Kooser State Park in Pennsylvania
Kooser State Park in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania offers a great introduction to hiking and camping on a small, scenic scale.
Trip Report: Ryerson Station State Park in Pennsylvania
Ryerson Station State Park is deep in southwestern Pennsylvania near the West Virginia border and is currently under construction. You can still hike.
Why Visit PA State Parks and Where We’ll Be Next
Why should you visit PA state parks and their campgrounds? We share the reasons we know and tell you where we’re headed next.
Trip Report: Raccoon Creek State Park in Pennsylvania
Raccoon Creek State Park in Pennsylvania has camping, hiking, biking, and boating options less than half hour from the city of Pittsburgh.
Trip Report: McConnells Mill State Park in Pennsylvania
You can find challenging, boulder-filled hikes along a fast-moving creek just 40 miles north of Pittsburgh at McConnells Mill State Park!
Trip Report: Hyner Run State Park in Pennsylvania
Hyner Run State Park in the PA Wilds has scenic views & a cozy campground – plus even more scenic views are just a few miles away at Hyner View State Park!