General Firewood Quarantine: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has enacted a quarantine order for untreated firewood of any kind coming into the state. Any firewood brought into the state must be kiln dried, heat treated, fumigated, and/or USDA Certified.

To protect the high quality and native character of our State Parks from exotic invasive species DCNR highly encourages all visitors to:

• burn/buy locally cut firewood (within 25 miles)

• BURN ALL firewood brought from another area. Do not leave it. Do not take it with you.

• Encourage friends and neighbors not to move firewood.

• Do not remove firewood from a Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Area. Contact the PA Department of Agriculture, www.agriculture.pa.gov and search on the keyword Spotted Lantern Fly for current quarantine information.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Boat Docks:  As of 4/5/2022 the docks are now in at Pine Run Boat Launch and Preachers Camp Boat Launch.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Roadwork on Casanova Road is impacting access to Black Moshannon from Kylertown, Pa. Travelers exiting Interstate 80 at the Kylertown-Philipsburg interchange should follow signage to Route 53 towards Philipsburg and connect with Route 504 to reach the park.  PennDOT anticipates this work being completed in December.  For additional information please call the park office at 814-342-5960 Monday through Friday 8AM - 4PM.

ATV and UTV use on Casanova Road:

As of 5/16/20 ATV and UTV use is permitted on Casanova Road ending at the intersection of Route 504 and Casanova Road. Please note that ATVs and UTVs are NOT permitted inside the campground, cabin area, or on any other roads or parking lots that are not specifically designated for ATV/UTV use. Thank you.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

The park office (18 Boundary Road, Grantivlle, PA 17028) is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment (717-865-6470) or email the park (memorialsp@pa.gov). 

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Attention Campers - Please be advised that during freezing weather, water hydrants on Full Hook-Up Campsites need to be in the CLOSED position and hose MUST be unattached from the hydrant.  Thank you.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

2023 Galaxy Passes have been sold out.  Please utilize the registration system when you enter the overnight astronomy observation field to acquire a permit. Instructions are posted on the Stargazing tab, under the Overnight Stargazing at Cherry Springs, Registration paragraph.

Shoreline restoration: Construction will be starting July of 2024. The campground will remain open throughout the construction period, but sites 31 thru 39 of the pet loop will be closed. Please be aware that there may be construction noise and equipment present especially between the hours of 7:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Please pardon our mess in that area while construction is being completed. Thank you for your patience.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

DCNR is making efforts to improve our facilities.  Due to construction and limited parking, the Cooksburg hand carry boat launch and a portion of fishing pond road is currently closed to all traffic, parking, loading and unloading and has been moved 1 mile upstream to the skating pond/sledding hill within the Henry Run day use area.  Signage is posted for your convenience.  Please plan accordingly when you launch and exit the river.

Lake Drawdown: A 6ft drawdown of Cowans Gap Lake will begin on Monday, September 25, 2023. The lake is being drawn down to reclaim beach sand and make small repairs to the dam. These projects are expected to be completed by October 20, 2023, at which time the lake will be re-filled as precipitation permits. During this time, the boat launch ramp will be CLOSED. Due to the ever changing conditions, fishing will be at a minimum. Fish at your own risk.

Swimming Area: The swimming area will be CLOSED for the season effective Monday, September 25, 2023.

TOWPATH CLOSURE**(MP17.3)*-The towpath will be *closed at Amber Beech Kennels on Taylorsville Road in Washington Crossing (MP 17.3) starting September 25 until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY due to construction activity. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.

TOWPATH ADVISORY/CLOSURE - YARDLEY *(MP 14.3)* Mary Yardley Footbridge - Starting August 9th, 2023, the towpath around the Mary Yardley Footbridge will be closed. The contractor performing the work will make every effort to keep the towpath accessible during the construction. Towapth users are advised to turn around due to PUBLIC SAFETY if the towpath is closed. The towpath will be accessible after hours and during weekends.  PLEASE be mindful of all barricades and fencing.

TOWPATH CLOSURE**(MP 9- 10)*-The towpath will be *closedat Bridge Street in Morrisville(MP 9-10) starting JUNE 20until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETYdue to construction activity. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.

TOWPATH CLOSURE*(Mile Post 44.27)*-The towpath will be closed at the High Falls Creek sub-canal culvert(MP 44.27) until further notice due to massive damage that occurred during tropical storm Ida. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.

TOWPATH CLOSURE (Mile Post 31.11). In the area of Lumberville the towpath is CLOSED at the Lumberville Aqueduct Pedestrian Bridge. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY and will be in effect until the crossing can be made safe. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it. The aqueduct and associated pedestrian crossing sustained significant damages during Tropical Storm Ida to include the loss of a structural pier beneath the aqueduct.  

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

We will be opening the transfer lists and waitlists for the Dock Program.  These lists will open based on a specific schedule. Please be aware that this schedule is subject to change.

Moving sites and all additions to the lists, please call the Kinzua Bridge State Park Office at 814-778-5467 ext. 102.

• Current dock permit holders will have an opportunity to move within their area to vacant sites.  Each area will open individually at 9am on the specified date.

• June 6th– Instanter,

• June 7th– Swamp Creek

• June 8th – Army Corps.

• Transfer list will be open to Dock Permit holders that want to move to sites that are currently occupied. They will need to utilize the transfer lists.  The transfer lists will open at 9am on the specified date.

• June 13th– Instanter

• June 20th – Swamp Creek

• July 5th – Army Corps. changed to Tuesday, June 27, 2023

• Wait list will open to the general public and to any dock permit holder wanting to switch areas at 9am on the specified date.

• July 11th– Instanter,

• July 18th– Swamp Creek

• July 25th – Army Corps.

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Once the lists are open, they will remain open, and positions on the lists are in chronological order in which payment is made.

For more information about the dock program please visithttps://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=5010176&DocName=ELK_DockManual.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact the Kinzua Bridge State Park Office at: 814-778-5467 Ext 102

The Transfer List for Swamp Creek date has changed.

The Transfer List will begin on Wednesday, June 21. 2023 at 9:00 a.m. instead of Tuesday, June 20, 2023 as previously announced.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Firewood Advisory: Invasive Beetles found in Firewood Threaten Forests! Before bringing firewood to a Pennsylvania State Park, please read the information in the linked page about a very real threat to forests in Pennsylvania and all of North America. Firewood Advisory

Attention: Hunting is permitted at Evansburg during established hunting seasons. During hunting seasons, all park users in hunting areas should wear fluorescent orange for their safety. For hunting purposes, the use of shotguns, muzzleloaders, and archery is permitted. For visitor safety, the use of all center fire and rim fire rifles and handguns is prohibited.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Frances Slocum State Park does not offer cabins. Some sites do have electricity but there are no water or sewer hook ups at this park.

We have also expanded our pet sites.  See below for all pet sites and see the maps link on our website for more details:

Stony Point loop- 2-7 and 35-54

Hemlock Hill loop- 55-61 and 81-85

Rocky Knoll loop - 92, 93, and 95

People and animals should avoid discolored lake water or surface scums. Water sampling results have confirmed that there are cyanobacteria toxins present in enough quantities over a wide extent of the lake to potentially cause health effects if people and animals come in contact with lake water through swimming in or drinking untreated water. These results may not reflect current conditions. Conditions can change so that cyanobacteria toxins may be present in all or parts of the lake.

For safety purposes, the park speed limit has been reduced to 15 mph and we have added additional stop signs.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Swimming is closed for the 2023 season. The swimming areas will reopen in May of 2024.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Road Work - State Route 534: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is performing milling and partial paving on PA State Route 534, which runs through Hickory Run State Park. Lane restrictions with flagging in both directions will occur Monday-Friday. Please use caution when traveling in work zones and expect delays. Motorists can check conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.

CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is replacing the 476 Turnpike bridge that passes over PA Route 534, adjacent to Hawk Falls, within Hickory Run State Park. Park visitors can expect delays and traffic congestion Monday through Friday. Please use caution while in that area and anticipate delays in your travel time on PA Route 534 through Hickory Run State Park.

For State Game Lands Regulations, please check out page 13 of the most recent Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest:

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Documents/2023-24%20Digest%20lowres.pdf

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

The park office (18 Boundary Road, Grantivlle, PA 17028) is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment (717-865-6470) or email the park (memorialsp@pa.gov). 

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Please be advised that the bridge in the main picnic area near pavilion # 1 is closed.  Please use the exit, Slag Road off Route 981 to the camping area.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

The PA Wilds Conservation Shop is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Please visit their website for full details prior to your visit. 

https://pawilds.shop/pages/the-shop-at-kinzua-bridge-state-park

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Due to storm damage that occurred September 9-10 areas of our trail system may contain hidden hazards (fallen/hung up trees, eroded stream banks, washed out trail sections, etc).  Trail users should exercise caution on the trails as our staff continue to work through the trail system to identify and clean up damaged areas.  

Effective April 14,2017 all trails area open for all users for Lackawanna State Park/Countryside Conservancy trail system. The majority of trails are sufficiently firm for responsible riding.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Construction Alert: Lehigh Gorge State Park will be constructing bridge replacements at Rockport Access Area and Drakes Creek in 2023. While these areas of the park will remain open thanks to temporary bridges, please be aware of large vehicles and equipment travelling through and around these areas. We apologize for any inconvenience or disturbance and thank you for your understanding as we make permanent improvements to the park.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Roadside Spring Closure:  Due to bad water samples, the Roadside Spring is temporarily closed.  Additional spring water can still be collected at the Grove Run Picnic Area from sunrise to sunset. 

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Beginning September 5th, 2023, several campsites will be closed and unavailable for reservations until further notice.  This impacts the electric loop (sites 1-88), and some of the campsites on the tent side (sites 264-282).  This closure is related to several construction projects to upgrade facilities and improve the visitor experience.  2 shower houses will be replaced, and several of the electric sites will be upgraded to include full hook-up services.  Visitors should obey all signs and not enter into any construction areas at any time.  We apologize for this inconvenience and we will provide updates as the contractors make progress on these projects.  Thank you.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

USING A GPS FOR DIRECTIONS: To ensure a safe and comfortable trip into the park, if using a GPS, please set your driving options to "Use Mostly Freeways" or equivalent.  This will ensure your GPS will use frequently traveled paved roads into the park.

Attention: Hunting is permitted at Marsh Creek during established hunting seasons. During hunting seasons, all park users in hunting areas should wear fluorescent orange for their safety. For hunting purposes, the use of shotguns, muzzleloaders, and archery is permitted. For visitor safety, the use of all center fire and rim fire rifles and handguns is prohibited.

Please be advised that Marsh Creek State Park often reaches parking capacity on busy weekends throughout the summer months. When this occurs, the park is closed temporarily to vehicles. Vehicles are rerouted outside the park until the park is able to open to vehicular traffic once again. Please call the park office with questions at 610-458-5119.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Drinking water will not be available at the Kildoo Day Use Area until further notice.  Due to changes in drinking water regulations, the existing system needs upgraded.  A project is being developed to fix the problem, but a timeframe is not currently available.

The park office (18 Boundary Road, Grantivlle, PA 17028) is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment (717-865-6470) or email the park (memorialsp@pa.gov). 

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Possession of alcohol is prohibited within the park. Please visit https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/RulesAndRegulations/Pages/default.aspx for a full list of Park Rules and Regulations.

Caution: Please be advised that hunting season is open and permitted in designated areas within the state park. For your protection, all visitors should take proper precautions such as wearing a fluorescent orange vest and hat while recreating in areas of the park that are open to hunting during your visit. For hunting purposes, the use of shotguns, muzzleloaders, and archery is permitted. For visitor safety, the use of all center fire and rim fire rifles and handguns is prohibited. All DCNR and PA Game Commission Rules and Regulations apply. If you have questions, please contact the park office.

The Disc Golf Course is currently closed because of hundreds of hazardous trees on the course caused by the Emerald Ash Borer.

SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE LAKE.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Construction activity is taking place near the Hickory, Ivy, and Juniper camping loops within Ohiopyle State Park’s Kentuck Campground.  Construction of a new full hook-up loop is currently underway, beginning August 14, 2023.  Sites 225 and 226 will no longer be available after that date.  Contractors will be working with machinery Monday thru Thursday between 8 AM and 6 PM.  Campers are encouraged to plan their trips accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience.

As of 10/21/2022 PennDOT will be closing Petroleum Center bridge by the park office due to severe structural damage. The bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic but is open to bicycle, and foot traffic. This closure is expected to be in effect for the foreseeable future. For anyone traveling from the south to reach the Park Office, McCrea Farm/ski trails, Egbert pavilion and the southern delayed harvest area, you will need to follow detour signs in Rouseville directing you onto Rt. 227. If traveling from the north, you will need to follow detour signs directing you to Rt. 227 into the town of Plummer. Park directional signs are located along 227 in the town of Plummer.  If you have any questions, please call the park office.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

ATTENTION: The drinking water system at Penn-Roosevelt is currently shut down for repairs/renovation. If you are planning to visit Penn-Roosevelt for picnicking or camping please plan to bring water with you.  We're sorry for the inconvenience.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Temporary lake drawdown: Fuller Lake is under a permitted temporary lake drawdown to facilitate maintenance to the dam. We anticipate work to be completed early this week and to immediately begin returning to normal pool. This will be an approximate 4 foot drawdown. 

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Poe Valley is participating in the Smoke Free Beach Program which has been in effect since May 1, 2017. Smoking is prohibited on the sand portion of the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use this beach, two designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes or other handheld, lighted smoking devices. The goal of this program is to improve the air quality for park visitors at and around the beach swimming area, in addition to reducing the amount of cigarette litter in this area.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Poe Valley is participating in the Smoke Free Beach Program which has been in effect since May 1, 2017. Smoking is prohibited on the sand portion of the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use this beach, two designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes or other handheld, lighted smoking devices. The goal of this program is to improve the air quality for park visitors at and around the beach swimming area, in addition to reducing the amount of cigarette litter in this area.

Safety Improvement Work to Close Part of Monongahela Wharf Connector to Pedestrian, Bike Traffic

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have announced the Monongahela Wharf Connector along the Great Allegheny Passage and the Three Rivers Heritage Trail will be temporarily closing to pedestrian and bicycle traffic to complete the trail improvement project at Point State Park. 

The completed Monongahela Wharf Connector will improve the link between Point State Park, the western terminus of the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage, to the Monongahela Wharf and the Smithfield Street Switchback. This project is designed to improve trail safety, alight the trail along the Monongahela River, widen the existing trail, and improve the trail surface, grade, lighting, and line of sight. 

The closure is scheduled to begin on February 1 and will reopen at the conclusion of the project in the fall of 2023. During this time, trail users are asked to use an alternative route using a mix of on-road riding and bike lanes, through Pittsburgh's Central Business District. The Smithfield Street Switchback, Monongahela Wharf Parking lot and boat launch will remain open through the project. 

Project questions can be directed to Point State Park via e-mail at ra-pointsp@pa.gov or by calling the park office at 412-565-2850.

Contrary to some information found online, there is no fee to enter Point State Park, which is open from sunrise until 11 pm daily. Point is a day-use only park and has no swimming or camping facilities.

Marina EV Charging Stations to Close Temporarily

The Presque Isle State Park Marina EV charging stations will be closed to the public beginning September 27, 2023. This closure is due to the Marina Rehabilitation Project, which is tentatively scheduled to be completed June 6, 2024.

Firewood Advisory: Invasive Beetles found in Firewood Threaten Forests! Before bringing firewood to a Pennsylvania State Park, please read the information in the linked page about a very real threat to forests in Pennsylvania and all of North America. Firewood Advisory

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Pickerel Point Road and Campground will be closed due to a paving project. Snow Shanty Boat Mooring area will be closed as well. If you need to access Snow Shanty for your boat, you can still use Park Ave. If you have any questions, please call the park office 570-676-3428.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Tuttle Campground Closed: Tuttle Campground remains closed while under construction. Supply chain issues for materials and equipment are causing rolling delays so no definitive open date has been determined at this time.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Raccoon Beach will close for the season on Monday, September 25, 2023. 

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

PLEASE DON'T PICK WILDFLOWERS: The picking of any wildflower is illegal and can result in legal action. Please help us to conserve the natural beauty of our park by not picking wildflowers at Raccoon Creek State Park, especially in our Wildflower Reserve. Thank you!

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

FALLS TRAIL FULLY OPEN: As of 8/16/23 The Falls Trail is now fully open. Repairs have been completed to the section on the Glen Leigh side of the loop that had kept a portion of the trail closed since late 2022. 

The East Forge Road portion of the park's multiuse trail and day use areas 1-5 and 14-17 (including all associated pavilions) will be closed weekdays starting 9/5/23 through 11/27/23 due to an ongoing paving project on Sandy Flash Drive North and East Forge Road. This will affect archery hunting Mondays-Fridays, as well. Please plan accordingly.

Please contact the park office with a request to hold an organized event (i.e., a race) prior to reserving a pavilion.

Photography at Ridley Creek State Park: Photographers wishing to engage in commercial photography at Ridley Creek State Park must obtain a Commercial Use License from the office (commercial photography is considered any photography in which the photographer or photographers receive payment for their services). There is a $100 fee associated with this license, and it is valid for one year from the date of execution. Please keep in mind we have a wedding concessionaire with contractual rights to certain areas in and around the mansion and gardens from the months of April to November. If you have any questions, please contact the park office at 610-892-3900. **Please allow at least two weeks notice for processing of this license.**

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Day Use visitors or Pavilion renters requiring access to water fountains will no longer have water available at them.  If water is required for a day use experience, visitors can get potable water across the road at the SB Elliott Campground hydrants.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

A drawdown of Shawnee Lake will begin September 8, 2023 to facilitate routine maintenance and repairs to boat launches, the swimming area, and rehabilitation of the ADA fishing pier at the Diehl boat launch.  The swimming beach will be closed as of Sept. 5.  Boat launches will be available during the draw down, but levels may make launching and retrieving trailered boats difficult.  Shoreline fishing access may be limited.  Mooring customers will have the option to leave their boats on the rail as the lake will still be accessible. 

Projects are expected to be completed by October 6, 2023.  The lake will be drawn down until repairs are complete and allowed to return to full pool as conditions permit.  For further information, you may contact the park office.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

PLEASE NOTE: Shikellamy marina will not have a boat rental concessionaire or fuel sales for the 2023 boating season.  Anyone interested in running the boat concession, please email the park office at shikellamysp@pa.gov for more information. 

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

No Watercraft Rentals: There are no canoes or kayaks available for rent or loan at the park this year. If you know someone who is interested in running a boat concession at the park, please have them contact us at the park office.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

The park office (18 Boundary Road, Grantivlle, PA 17028) is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment (717-865-6470) or email the park (memorialsp@pa.gov). 

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Tuscarora Swimming Prohibited: The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) closed the beach at Tuscarora State Park in Schuylkill County to swimming effective Wednesday, August 30, 2023, because of resampling requirements. As a precaution, the beach will remain closed until acceptable water samples results are received. DCNR has posted signs at the beach. Other activities at Tuscarora State Park, such as camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing are proceeding as usual.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

The PA Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Do Not Eat advisory for all fish in the Neshaminy Creek. Fish within this creek may contain Perfluoroctane Sulfonate (PFOS). You may still fish the Neshaminy Creek, but we recommend catch and release only. Trout stocking along the Neshaminy Creek will also be suspended until further notice.

Fall is a great time to visit Pennsylvania State Parks. View current conditions by using the Fall Foliage Reports on the DCNR webpage to plan your trip around the best fall leaf colors. These reports are updated weekly starting in October and will end in mid-November.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Beginning on October 2nd, 2023, park staff will be working on providing trail upgrades on sections of Old Farm Road.  Please be advised that trail closures may occur during this time.  Since Old Farm Road provides access to many of our other trails, please plan accordingly.  Whitetail Trail and Howlin' Down will still be accessible from the northern trailhead of Vista Trail.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE PARK FOR VARIOUS SITE IMPROVEMENTS.  THIS WORK WILL VARY OVER THE SPRING AND INTO SUMMER 2023. SOME AREAS OF THE PARK WILL HAVE LIMITED ACCESS.

Swimming is prohibited from Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Launching of tubes into the Delaware River is prohibited from Washington Crossing Historic Park.

BICYCLES MUST BE WALKED BETWEEN THE VISITOR CENTER AND THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE SECTION OF HISTORIC TAYLORSVILLE

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Bridge Over White Clay Creek CLOSED: Bridge 22 (The Bridge spanning the East Branch of the White Clay Creek, connecting the PenDel Trail and Charles Bailey Trail) is CLOSED as we work on repairing the compromised portions of the bridge damaged by a tree impacting the fiberglass section. Please do not attempt to cross the bridge, it is not safe to do so.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.