This place is incredible! Especially on a clear night! Was lucky enough to camp here for two days,…read moreincluding one extremely clear night and one stormy night. Both were great!

Such a beautiful place with even more amazing views! The park lived up to the hype the stars were…read morejust beautiful and it was fun to see all the people enjoying a beautiful summer night together. I was impressed by the inclusion of park staff for educational programming and talks about the the galaxy stars and more. They had telescopes for people to use as well which was pretty cool. Neat place well worth the visit on a beautiful starry night! If I had one complaint and it isn't park related, people really need to abide by the red light rules. We were absolutely blinded on several occasions by people with cell phones and other white light sources and it definitely takes you out of the experience. It really is that dark and it matters!

3rd time there never get tired of the views. The quietness is a big plus as well. I am sure we will…read morebe back again.

By far one of the coolest places I have ever visited!! So recommend!!!! the drive from the burg…read morewas great and not long at all. The views are just outstanding!!! We arrived early to the park right when it was opening.. we had it to ourselves!! So much to see and explore.. we are going back in the spring for sure! Sad .. no bald eagle sighting :(

The wildlife center located at Sinnemahoning State Park is amazing. There is a really nice…read moreinteractive exhibit about the nature and history of the area, with some excellent kid-friendly features like a cave to crawl through to find animal displays. It also features a nice large classroom space with activities and short films - on the day we visited, it was alternating between videos on elk and eagles. The restrooms were exceptionally clean and in good condition. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The park has a lot of things to explore - and keep your eyes peeled for elk as you go! There was a sighting of a large bull while we were there. There is a reservoir created by a dam that offers opportunities for boating and fishing, and the dam is a great place to get a good overlook of the area. They offer pontoon boat tours on Sundays during parts of the year, but unfortunately, ours got cancelled due to the boat needing a repair. Camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing areas are also available in the park. We really enjoyed our visit here!

My teacher sent me, a native California girl with a horrible sense of direction, out in the middle…read moreof the woods to return a life jacket. Somehow I agreed, with full anxiety of getting lost. Fortunately, I didn't! I stopped at the wild center- a gorgeous looking and clean facility with a very friendly staff. They rent out kayaks, canoes, life jackets, and bikes for a donation of "any amount". Later I spent 2 hours photographing all the verdant beauty of spring. Such a gorgeous park. Couldn't catch sighting of an elk or eagle, but saw lots of frogs in the creek. By the way, they lend out FREE skis if you want to cross country ski there. They have a long and beautiful path that any beginner can do!

Bendigo State Park was an unexpectedly fun visit. It was suggested to us by the friendly staff…read moreperson at Kinzua Bridge State Park. It has a gorgeous setting right on the Clarion River surrounded by trees and hills. There are several overlooks along the river, and you can walk right alongside in several sections, as well as do some fishing. There are a number of picnic areas to enjoy, plus sports fields and courts. There is a very nice playground near a staffed swimming pool that offers free entry. The bathhouse is open air and pretty basic, but the pool is in good condition with chairs and umbrella tables around deck. There is a nice large parking lot available.

This park is a very nice area but does not accept pets told me I had to leave campground because…read morethey were not pet friendly told them that I had a service dog they said that was irrelevant not cool I'll give this place a two-star review.

This place is exactly what was described; dark at night, and beautiful. Sites are at the very least…read morelevel and pretty clean. Super close to Cherry Brook observation location and to the dam. Bathrooms are super nice for a state park and tasteful even!! They have recycling toilets which is very cool, campsites well spaced out and you didn't even really hear your neighbors. Park staff while sparse very nice and dnr rolled through at least once a day. I would definitely recommend this place and if you pay attention you can base your stay on astronomy or just good old outdoorsy activities. We don't fish or hunt but seems like a great place for it! We do mtb ride and definitely a GREAT PLACE FOR IT!!! I highly recommend finding the grand canyon of PA tons of hiking and biking or even site seeing from the look out tower!!!

Beautiful space on top of the mountains overlooking the beautiful mountains, truly the "top of the…read moreworld." Parking lot was clean but could use a trash can as there were some random items of trash littered all around. Also so many cigarette butts!!!!! Ew. There are a few small benches around and an information kiosk. The road to get here is 2 miles up the mountain on a narrow, very steep road. I probably wouldn't advise driving up here in a car, you need an suv atleast. There is also no signage on 555 for this. You have to know where to look. A hidden gem in the PA Wilds.

Been to MANY state parks across the state and have definitely been to better. We arrived and the…read moreweather was not great in early June. (They were calling for a possible tornado and we left early in order to get to the park before the bad wether.) We got there an hour early before check in and our cabin wasn't ready. Fine! We drove around and explored the park. There were booked pavilions with kids birthdays and a couple of graduations. We saw one park ranger with a tactical vest on and couldnt figure out why. We've NEVER seen rangers with those types of vests on especially since he was only walking around checking in with the kids birthday parties and graduations. Seemed totally excessive for the tactile gear. We came back 15 minutes before check in to the office thinking they would give us the key since the horrible weather started and they still told us to come back at 3. It was a torrential downpour and calling for a tornado we were forced to wait in our car for the 15 minutes. Went back in at 3 and they finally gave us our keys. We stayed at a cabin and the bathrooms definitely need a HUGE remodel. Once the rain stopped the ranger in the tacticle gear made it a point to come by our cabin and creep around. We thought that was weird. We stayed 4 nights and every single night the cabin beside our played very loud church music. It started at 6pm and went on until about 10 pm. Every. Single. Night. The whole cabin colony heard it. Quiet hours were to start at 9 pm. No one from the park office ever told them to stop playing their church music. We had no peace and were forced to listen to it for our entire trip every night we were at our cabin. We will not be back to this park. There are plenty of other state parks that are WAY more welcoming than this one.

It's a great place to take the family, there are things for all ages from just sitting on the sand…read morewhile soaking up the sun, to swimming to renting a paddleboard or canoe to walking around the dam. There are pavillions, playgrounds, a learing center with educational events (not during Covid-19), a small store to buy hot prepared food (hotdogs, french fries, etc...), cold drinks and other items. The beach area is finally smoke free for those of us who are allergic to cigarettes, it's a true relief. We can enjoy the day without worrying about our eyes swelling shut because the people next to use wont stop smoking and just throwing the butts on the sand. There are designated smoking areas for those who must smoke. Pets are welcome.

Elk State Forest is a beautiful area in the Pennsylvania Wilds region. We were in nearby…read moreSinnemahoning State Park and decided to drive around and check out some of the sights and try to find some elk. While we, unfortunately, missed the elk at this visit, we still very much enjoyed relaxing and looking at the great overlooks and the forest itself. We received a recommendation to check out the vistas along Ridge Road drive, which were great. We hope to visit again - and maybe see an elk next time!

Rock City Park is a hidden gem in Western NY. It is absolutely worth the visit! The park is…read morestunning--huge rock formations rise out of a dense, peaceful forest, creating a magical hiking experience that feels like something out of a fantasy novel. The trail takes you down into the heart of these ancient boulders, where you can explore narrow crevices, quirky formations, and mossy paths. Then, you make your way back up the Indian Staircase for a panoramic view from the top--totally worth the climb. The gift shop is delightfully eclectic, with a great selection of rocks, crystals, and local souvenirs. It's the kind of place where you'll definitely find something unexpected. This is a perfect spot for families--easy to navigate, fun to explore, and memorable for all ages. Everyone we saw there was smiling, and our group left talking about when we'd come back again. Highly recommend!

A great place for respite from the heat. The trail takes about 45 minutes round-trip, and it might…read morebe closed if it's recently rained: The stones and mosses get very slippery. This is a great place for birders: Thrushes, vireos and wrens are found here

We thought Kettle Creek State Park was beautiful! We had planned to camp for two nights, but had…read moremechanical issues with our RV, so we had to cancel. The staff was incredibly helpful with the cancellation. We still went down to visit our daughter and her boyfriend who was also camping. It was such a beautiful campsite, right next to the water. They got to stay the weekend and loved it! We will definitely be staying there next summer!

Kettle Creek is an excellent park (1,793 acres), in western Clinton County, not far from Renovo…read morePa, about an hour or so northwest of Lock Haven. It is home to the Alvin R Bush Dam that has created a large lake thats great for ice fishing, boating and so forth. Surrounded by mountains and wilderness on both sides, its a great place to relax and have fun.