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.

The main entrance is closed do to road damaged caused by severe weather.  The main gate will remain closed until repairs can be made.  Visitors may access the Archbald Pothole State Park from Ed Staback Memorial Park located along Eynon Jermyn Rd.

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.

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

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.

Big Pocono State Park will close for the season at sunset Sunday, December 4. The park will reopen in April of 2023 as weather permits.

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.

***Trail status advisory***

Due to the recent high wind event March 3, there are many downed trees on the trails.  Staff and volunteers will be working to clear the trails as time permits.

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.

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.

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.

Fishing: Chapman Lake is Catch & Release only, except trout. Visit pfbc.pa.gov/fishpub/summaryad/miscwaters.html for more information.

Pets are prohibited in the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field, the Campground, and the Night Sky Public Viewing Area.  If you plan to visit Cherry Springs State Park, please make arrangements for your pet.

Beginning at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 until Noon, Sunday, June 18th, 2023, the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field will be closed for registrants of the annual Cherry Springs Star Party, sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg (ASH).  All visitors to the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field, during this time, must have registered for the event through the ASH at Cherry Springs Star Party.  All questions or correspondence for the event should be made at cherryspringssp@gmail.com.  

The Cherry Springs campground is still open to all visitors and can be reserved at Reserve America or by calling 1-888-PAPARKS.

Beginning at 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 15th, 2023 until Noon, Sunday, September 17th, 2023, the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field will be closed for registrants of the annual Black Forest Star Party, sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Observers (CPO).  All visitors to the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field must register for the event through the CPO at the Black Forest Star Party.  All questions and correspondence regarding the event should be sent to blackforeststarparty@gmail.com.  The Cherry Springs campground is still open to all visitors and can be reserved at Reserve America or by calling 1-888-PAPARKS. 

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.

Shoreline restoration: Construction will be starting August of 2023. 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.

***The flush restrooms in the Main Launch Day Use Area near pavilion 3 and the bandshell are closed indefinitely for repairs.  One port-a-pot is in place while repairs are being made.***

Codorus State Park is currently hiring lifeguards for the 2023 season.

Individuals interested in a position are invited to apply on the State Employment website.  The lifeguard positions are available for applications December 1, 2022, thru June 30, 2023. 

For additional information or assistance applying, please call the park office at 717-637-2816.

Reminder that selected candidates can be reimbursed for their lifeguarding certifications.

The Job Posting for these positions can be found at www.employment.pa.gov by clicking on “Open Jobs” and search using the keyword “lifeguard”. This posting contains all relevant information.

The starting Pay Rate for State Park Lifeguard positions is $15.88/hourly. Schedules are 37.5 hour, 5 days per week.

The deadline for lifeguard applications is Friday, June 30, 2023

LAKE DRAWDOWN AND SPILLWAY UNDER MAINTENANCE: The CCC Spillway at Colonel Denning State Park is undergoing a restoration project to protect the historic structure and preserve it's value to the park and it's visitors. During this time, the lake will be under a drawdown and construction equipment may be present around the spillway and gazebo area. Construction is slated to continue into the fall. Watercraft use and fishing around the lake are restricted during the duration of the drawdown. 

Seasonal Trail Closures: The Turkey Path Trail and Overlook Trail at Leonard Harrison State Park and the Turkey Path Trail at Colton Point State Park will close for the season starting 11/23/2022 and will remain closed through 04/14/2023.  Access to the closed trails is prohibited during this timeframe.  Hiking trails are available at Hills Creek 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.

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.

TOWPATH CLOSURE *(MM 17.8)* - The towpath will be closed under the Route 532 Bridge (MM 17.8) starting Tuesday 12/20/22 until further notice. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY due to heavy damage to the bridge railing, which is precariously hanging over the towpath. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.

If you plan to use the towpath be sure to use extreme caution due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ida. It is highly advised that visitors be cautious in the section of towpath between Easton (MP 58.89) and Point Pleasant, Lock 14 (MP 32.3). The towpath is closed in the area of Upper Black Eddy (MP 43) due to a bank collapse and washout to the river. Heed all signs for road and towpath closures. 

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 Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is again seeking proposals for a four-season recreation adventure center concession at Denton Hill State Park in Potter County.  

DCNR will consider alternatives to the Commonwealth’s proposed design and capital development of Denton Hill, allowing flexibility for proposers to be as innovative as they desire.  

For more information about the pre-proposal meeting, site visits, or solicitation, please contact RA-parkconcessions@pa.gov : SFP# 2022-BSP-01

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.

Road Closure Warning: Fowlers Hollow Road is currently under construction, and sections of the road will be closed starting June 14. We recommend taking Big Spring Road to Upper Buck Road to access the park in order to avoid construction and possible issues with getting larger campers down Fowlers Hollow Road. Note that construction is only happening on roads outside the park entrance – the road inside the park is open as usual.

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.

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.

SEASONAL CLOSINGS: The main restroom facilities at the park have been winterized and will be closed until spring. The family assist restrooms at Quaker Race Day Use Area, Conewago Day Use Area, and Boat Mooring #1 will remain open for the winter. 

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 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.

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.

Reminder to local anglers that Traverse Creek & the Main Lake (Raccoon Lake), both located in Raccoon Creek State Park, are stocked trout waters.

The opening day of trout season is April 1, 2023 at 8 a.m. Please refer to the 2023 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary or contact the Pennsylvania Fish Commission at 814-445-8974 if you have questions concerning the required fishing licenses and trout-salmon permits required to fish in Pennsylvania waterways.

On April 1, 2023, the Park Rangers will allow anglers to enter the Park beginning at 4:00 a.m. to allow time to launch boats or secure a spot on shore; Anglers must stay with their equipment. No open fires or overnight camping is permitted along the shorelines & stream banks.

The Park Office will be open on April 1, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist those enjoying the opening day of trout season.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the State Park.

Swimming Area OPEN

SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Hyner View Road from Hyner Mountain Road to Old View Road will be closed to all motorized traffic this winter as poor road conditions warrant. Hyner View State Park will remain accessible from Ritchie Road to Old View Road on these dual use, NO WINTER MAINTENANCE roads that are part of the snowmobile trail system. Please contact Little Pine State Park office at 570-753-6000 with any questions.

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.

SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Hyner View Road from Hyner Mountain Road to Old View Road will be closed to all motorized traffic this winter as poor road conditions warrant. Hyner View State Park will remain accessible from Ritchie Road to Old View Road on these dual use, NO WINTER MAINTENANCE roads that are part of the snowmobile trail system. Please contact Little Pine State Park office at 570-753-6000 with any questions.

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.

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.

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 Pine Plantation Trail loop is temporarily closed, due to many large trees down.  The closure will remain in place while staff works to make the loop safe and traversable again.

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.

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.

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.

Be Advised (Updated 11/17/2022) - Lehigh Gorge State Park is currently undertaking a sizeable rehabilitation project extending from the White Haven South Access Area at the railroad underpass south to Tannery Road.  The active construction area is closed to the public seven days a week until early spring 2023.  All other day-use facilities at Lehigh Gorge State Park south of Tannery Road and north of the White Haven South Access Area railroad underpass are open to the public during this period.  Trail users traveling south should continue to park and access the trail at Tannery Road.

Leonard Harrison State Park will be under construction during the 2023 Summer and Fall Season. While there will be access to the overlooks, visitors will have further distances to walk and parking will be limited.  Please be aware that construction trucks and equipment will be present and additional noise can be heard throughout the park during weekdays.  Please pardon this temporary inconvenience and we ask guests to avoid active construction areas. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make permanent improvements to the park.  Access to Colton Point State Park, the Western Rim of the PA Grand Canyon will be open as normal.  Colton Point is a rustic park with five overlook areas, an enjoyable alternative during construction at Leonard Harrison 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.

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. 

Partial Trail Closure: Beginning March 22nd and extending through March 28, 2023, access is limited to Creek Trail from the east along the Newport & Sherman's Valley Railroad Trace, near Pavilions 1 & 2, due to ongoing activity as part of the Woodcock Habitat Improvement Project.  The trail is accessible from the west.  Please adhere to all posted signage.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Job Opportunity: Looking for a summer job and love the outdoors?  We're hiring! Little Buffalo State Park is currently hiring lifeguards.  Individuals interested in lifeguarding at the park during the 2023 summer season are invited to apply to vacant positions online at www.employment.pa.gov.  You must be 15 years of age or older to apply. The starting pay rate for State Park Lifeguard positions is $15.88/hour. Schedules are 37.5 hours, 5 days per week.  Lifeguards perform public safety responsibilities patrolling and surveying the swimming pool to prevent swimmers from endangering themselves or others, enforcing park rules and regulations, and rescuing swimmers in distress. The Bureau of State Parks will provide reimbursement for the cost of required certifications. Lifeguard positions are a great way to begin your career with PA State Parks!

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 Little Pine State Park Shooting Range will be closed during the following date and time:

April 14, 2023 (1:00pm-5:00PM)

If you have any questions, please contact our park office at 570-753-6000.

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.

Attention ATV Enthusiasts.  We have been receiving many questions regarding ATV registration in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  All information regarding ATV registration can be found at:

http://www.snowatvreg.dcnr.state.pa.us/index. 

DCNR ATV Frequently Asked Questions

ATVs are not permitted to be offloaded in undesignated areas.  Daggett Campground is not a designated ATV Campground.  If your reserved site is in the Daggett Campground, please keep your ATVs on their trailers.  Additional parking for your equipment is adjacent the campground dumpster at mid campground.  Offloading of your ATVs can occur at any of the Susquehannock ATV trailheads.  Please see the park office for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mountain Bike Trails: The Mountain Bike Trails are closed for the season. Please do not ride or run on the trails until they are officially re-opened in the Spring. When trails are saturated and visitors ride bikes or run on them, it can create deep divots and ruts that destroy the carefully maintained trail surface. It can take hours of work to repair just a small section. These trails are solely maintained by a small group of volunteers who work hard all year to maintain, repair, and improve our bike trails. Help us protect the awesome resources we have by obeying the closure notice. We will see you again in the spring!  For more information follow RideNox on facebook.

The Nockamixon Pool is closed for the season.

We hope to see you next year!

Please see the concessionaire's website for more information.

Nockamixon State Park Pool & Concession Stand | Nockamixon State Park Pool & Concession Stand (nockamixonpool.com)

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 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.

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.

Miller Farm, Pioneer and Russell Corners roads are not maintained throughout the winter and can accumulate large amounts of snow and ice.  Please avoid or use extreme caution when traveling these roads during the winter months.  Call the park office for alternative routes and for more information.

As of 10/21/2022 PennDOT will be closing Petroleum Center bridge by the park office due to sever structural damage. The bridge will be closed to all vehicle, 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.  Anyone thru hiking will need to plan accordingly since you will not be able to cross Petroleum Center bridge. 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.

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.

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.

By Pennsylvania Fish and Boat regulations Fuller Lake, Laurel Lake, and portions of Mountain Creek are designated stocked trout water with extended season. These waters are closed to all fishing from February 20, 2023 to 8:00 AM the opening day of trout season (4/1/2023).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tom Ridge Environmental Center Winter Hours

Be advised that The Tom Ridge Environmental Center will be modifying its winter hours schedule beginning, on Monday, November 28 through Friday, March 31, 2023. The exhibit area, located on the first and second floors, will be closed on Monday’s, only, during the winter season. It is anticipated that the exhibit area will re-open daily on April 1, 2023. The Park Office continues to maintain administrative operations, Monday through Friday, during this time frame, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Presque Isle State Park will remain open to visitors for their recreational purposes from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM daily. Thank you for your cooperation during this closure.

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

Turtle Cove Boat Launch will not be accessible for vehicles or boat launching until early April due to the parking lot being full of large rock needed for a shoreline restoration project.  Patrons are welcome to park at the top of the entrance to this launch or use the parking area at Beaver Valley Marina and walk in to this area to fish or picnic.  Boaters are welcome to use the nearby Beaver Valley Launch until Turtle Cove Boat Launch can be opened for vehicles and trailers. 

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.

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.

Upper Lake Dam Construction & Temporary Trail Closures: The Upper lake Dam is under construction. Please be aware of large construction vehicles and equipment travelling through the park. The construction work on the upper dam has begun. Please be advised that Wetlands & Heron Trails, are currently temporarily closed due to the construction. Please pardon our mess in that area while construction in this area is being completed. Thank you for your patience!

Reminder to local anglers that Traverse Creek & the Main Lake (Raccoon Lake), both located in Raccoon Creek State Park, are stocked trout waters.

The opening day of trout season is April 1, 2023 at 8 a.m. Please refer to the 2023 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary or contact the Pennsylvania Fish Commission at 814-445-8974 if you have questions concerning the required fishing licenses and trout-salmon permits required to fish in Pennsylvania waterways.

On April 1, 2023, the Park Rangers will allow anglers to enter the Park beginning at 4:00 a.m. to allow time to launch boats or secure a spot on shore; Anglers must stay with their equipment. No open fires or overnight camping is permitted along the shorelines & stream banks.

The Park Office will be open on April 1, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist those enjoying the opening day of trout season.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the State Park.

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.

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.

Pavilion rentals please be advised:  Park restrooms are winterized and closed for the season.   A portable restroom is located in parking lot #1.

FALLS TRAIL WINTER CLOSURE: As of 12/14/22 the Falls Trail is CLOSED for the winter season due to icy conditions. Only experienced ice climbers and hikers who sign in/out with the office and have the minimum required equipment are permitted into the trail system. Minimum required equipment: Crampons (not micro spikes), ice axe, rope. The Glen Leigh side of the Falls Trail between F.L. Ricketts Falls and Ozone Falls remains CLOSED TO ALL HIKERS, including those who have registered with the proper equipment due to the hazardous rock ledge collapse that the park is working on remediating. This means that a full loop of the system is not currently possible, you will need to backtrack your route. This advisory will be removed in the spring when the trail reopens for normal use (usually sometime in April).

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.

Campers are encouraged to travel PA 21 and travel South on McNay Ridge Road when entering the campground, as this route is the easiest to navigate and provides the most direct route to the campground.

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.

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.

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 winter restroom along Lakeshore Trail in the Felton Cove/Pavilion #7 area is currently closed for renovations.  Year round restroom facilities along the Lakeshore Trail are available in the East Beach area, boat rental and in picnic area #1.

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.

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.

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.

Tobyhanna Lake and Tobyhanna Creek are closed to all fishing (including taking of minnows) until 8 a.m. April 1, 2023 - the opening day of trout season. A person shall be deemed to be fishing if he or she has in possession any fishing line, rod, or other device that can be used for fishing while on or in any water or on the banks within 25 feet of any water where fishing is prohibited.

Due to a water treatment issue, there is no potable water in the campground. Park Staff are working to restore water service as soon as possible. Please bring your own drinking water for your consumption. There will be non-potable water available for showers, washing dishes, and flushing toilets in your campers.  Contact the park office for more 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.

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.

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.

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.

Office: Starting September 19, 2022 through early May 2023, State Route 154, between the park office and the family campground, will be closed for ongoing maintenance. Visitors coming from US Route 220 North and South should take State Route 87 South in Dushore to State Route 154 East in Forksville to the park.

Family Campground: Starting September 19, 2022 State Route 154 between the park office and the family campground will be closed for ongoing maintenance. Please report to the campground and not the park office for your reservation. Any campers coming to the campground by State Route 154 East or State Route 87 North will need to detour around the closure by taking State Route 87 North to Dushore, US Route 220 South to Laporte, and State Route 154 West to the campground. Campers coming from US Route 22 North or South should take State Route 154 West in Laporte to the campground. Please call the park office at 570-924-3287, or via email at worldsendsp@pa.gov, if you have questions. 

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.