First stay here while traveling and it is a fine spot to stay while passing through. They did have…read morea camp host in our area, A, though we never saw them even when we went looking b/c of a question we had. Never saw them the entire time we were there. The park is fine, needs a little TLC which the volunteers are doing a great job taking care of.

Pretty to hike but *Do Not swim Here!** locals know that, my dad always told me that as a kid also…read moreand he's pretty lenient and a nature guy so if that tells u anything. I've hiked here a bunch though.

Love this State Park it has lots to do for a family to do for a day trip or even for a weekend or…read moreweek.

We rented a cottage for like $150 a night and got a huge place for ourselves. It was 3 bedroom…read morewith bunk beds in two of the rooms. Large sun room, living room and a big kitchen. We went hiking during the day time and covered a couple of trails, played board games in the evening and campfire at night. The trails were well marked. Appalachian Trail(AT marked in white) goes right through the park. There was a shelter. It was the cleanest and best shelter I have seen in a state park. Well maintained. The side trails are marked in blue. You can book the cottages for daily or weekly rental on the website of The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources ( or search for pennsylvaniastateparks) General information: 717-787-2869 We stayed at Caledonia House #2 Located along US 30, Caledonia Lodge is a two-story frame house available for rent year round. The lodge has: Modern kitchen Closed-in porch One and one half baths Dining room Living room Central heat Three bedrooms that sleep ten people

Beautiful walking trails! The bird sanctuary is a great place to spot your favorite bird. The…read moretrails were clean and we even got to see some outside art. The wildlife is plentiful. Enjoy!

Absolutely love this park. The trails are clean & wellkept…read more I usually walk my dog here & you can see a bunch of wildlife!

I saw many Canada geese at the lake today. Lots of bird droppings on the walking path…read more It looks like the city added more lighting around the northern end of the lake, making early evening walks even safer and more secure.

4/30/26 Beautiful views all around--gorgeous lake w/fountain sculpture on 1 side & spray fountains…read moreon the other. Azaleas & flowering princess trees in bloom. Docile Canada Geese feeding lakeside. Picturesque neighborhood of lake-facing homes 1 street over w/many English style cottages w/stone or brick facades & shaker shingle roofs. Covered concert stage & uncovered bench seating is ready for summer concert season. Center bridge could use new paint on rails. Picnic tables would be nice addition, but then it might require more maintenance to keep area trash-free. Street parking is available on either side of lake.

I am a frequent bike-rider on this wonderful and wild trail. An extremely diverse trail that goes…read moreon for around 20 miles! Pines, hardwoods, mushrooms, river views, mosses, stones, animals galore! Terrific for a fair weather picnic or just a stroll. I have gone here in all seasons! It's just lovely when the snow starts falling too!

If you've never been to Big Spring State Park, you're seriously missing out on one of…read morePennsylvania's best-kept little secrets. It's tucked into the side of Conococheague Mountain and surrounded by Tuscarora State Forest -- which makes it quiet. Like, so freaking quiet. The kind of quiet where you can actually hear your own thoughts... or question all your life choices while admiring the trees. I went early on a chilly October Saturday morning to hike the Tunnel Trail and see the abandoned train tunnel. The park lists it as "more difficult hiking," but I have questions. Because this out-of-shape, 40-year-old woman -- hiking solo in Hey Dudes, mind you -- handled it just fine. A few big rocks to navigate and one short, steep-ish climb near the end, but nothing that required an oxygen tank or a pep talk. The tunnel itself is super cool and loaded with history. The Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad started digging it in 1894, got about 10% done, and then apparently said "nah, we're good." You can peek inside and see where it abruptly ends about 100 feet in. There's a little fence, but no "keep out" signs. I didn't go in, though, because there was what looked suspiciously like fresh animal blood leading into the darkness and I wasn't looking to become part of the food chain that day. I admired from a safe distance and called that a win. The rest of the park is small but really charming. Picnic tables, a few pavilions, and even what looks like an old stone fireplace near the bathrooms. Speaking of bathrooms -- we need to talk about those. They're not your average grimy state park port-a-potties. These were fancy port-a-johns. Clean, surprisingly non-stinky, and fully stocked with toilet paper. I almost shed a tear of joy. The roads leading in are in great shape (even the unpaved parts), the trails are well-marked, and there's just enough cell service to make a call if you need to -- which is nice when you're adventuring solo. All in all, Big Spring State Park might be tiny, but it packs in a ton of history, scenery, and peace. It's the perfect low-key spot for an easy hike, a quiet picnic, or just to clear your head for a few hours. Highly recommend it!

This is a 45 acre park in western perry county, plast blain and new germantown. it is pretty small…read moreitself, but is totally surrounded by thousands of acres of state forest land. it is kind of rugged and mountainy. there is a decent mile or so long trail, the iron horseshoe. we ealked it last summer, and it turned out to be pretty cool. it was basically a railroad grade that ended up in a mountain, they tried to build a tunnel there a centruy ago, but never completed it and the company that made it went out of business. anyway, good hike, nice picnic area, very peaceful and quiet.

Nice and quiet short trail along the water with access to the water at the end, if you wish to…read moreutilize that. Trail is short (probably not even half a mile one way) but still a nice quick place to get out in nature and go for a walk. Parking is available and trail is easy to find. Pretty quite place.

So happy we purchased new kayaks from Blue Mountain Outfitters! Sarah was so helpful, friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! Being new to this, she even illustrated how to secure the kayaks to the roof rack! Many high quality kayaks and canoes to choose from and reasonably priced! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

Very nice place to visit and see exactly what you are looking for or interested in buying…read more The Young Lady that owns the Outfitters is knowledgeable of all the different types of kayaks, canoes and boats she sells! The experience made me buy one of the Hammer Kayaks. If you're looking for something affordable or expensive, this is the place you should check out! Huge selection of options available and tons of accessories for every age! I'm also very happy with the prices for everything and would recommend to visit and try spending time there! After spending 3 hours looking at multiple options I found exactly what I wanted. This is also no pressure and you can check out the boats for your experience buying! Thanks for your advice and experience helping me understand what I wanted!