Picnic Spots Near Me in Altoona, pa
Canoe Creek State Park
205 Canoe Creek Road , Hollidaysburg, PA
The beautiful, 961-acre Canoe Creek State Park features a 155-acre lake, wetlands, old fields, and mature forests, which provide critical habitat for migrating birds and other... Read More
Prince Gallitzin State Park
966 Marina Road, Patton, PA
At Prince Gallitzin State Park, the forested hills of the Allegheny Plateau cradle sprawling Glendale Lake. Vistas offer scenic views of the 1,635-acre lake with its 26 miles of shoreline,... Read More
Warriors Path State Park
1153 Warriors Path Road, Saxton, PA
The 349-acre Warriors Path State Park lies very near the famous path used by the Iroquois in raids and wars with the Cherokees and other American Indians in southern Pennsylvania.
The... Read More
Trough Creek State Park
16362 Little Valley Road, James Creek, PA
The 541-acre Trough Creek State Park is a scenic gorge formed as Great Trough Creek cuts through Terrace Mountain before emptying into Raystown Lake. Rugged hiking trails lead to wonders like... Read More
Black Moshannon State Park
4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, PA
Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands and conserves unique, natural environments. More than 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help... Read More
Shawnee State Park
132 State Park Road, Schellsburg, PA
Shawnee State Park is 3,983 acres of Pennsylvania’s scenic Ridge and Valley Province. Ten miles west of the historic town of Bedford along US 30, Shawnee has modern recreational facilities that... Read More
Whipple Dam State Park
East Off PA 26, Huntingdon, PA
The 256-acre Whipple Dam State Park is a delightful and quiet place to visit. The lake is the perfect place to indulge in a refreshing dip, bird watch, or just relax. The beautiful day-use area... Read More
Greenwood Furnace State Park
15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA
The park is on the western edge of the Seven Mountains in northeastern Huntingdon County, an area of rugged beauty, abundant wildlife, breathtaking vistas, and peaceful... Read More
Yellow Creek State Park
170 Route 259 Highway, Penn Run, PA
Hiking at Yellow Creek State Park
5 miles of trails
Laurel Run Trail
0.5 mile loop
This easy hike starts at the park office and is especially... Read More
Moshannon State Forest
3372 State Park Road, Penfield, PA
Moshannon State Forest derives its name from “Moss-hanne,” or “moose stream,” the Native-American description of the waterway that runs through the area. The forest totals 190,031 acres on the... Read More
Parker Dam State Park
28 Fairview Road, Penfield, PA
The 968-acre Parker Dam State Park offers old-fashioned charm and character. A scenic lake, rustic cabins, quaint campground, and unbounded forest make Parker Dam an ideal spot for a relaxing... Read More
Cowans Gap State Park
6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA
Cowans Gap State Park is a 1,085-acre park in the beautiful Allens Valley of Fulton County. A 42-acre lake, large campground, rustic cabins and many hiking trails are prime attractions. State... Read More
Simon B. Elliott State Park
2112 Old Route 153, Penfield, PA
The 318-acre Simon B. Elliott State Park is in the heart of Moshannon State Forest. This entirely wooded park offers picturesque areas of swamp meadows and a forest of typical second growth... Read More
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
2831 Stony Batter Road, Mercersburg, PA
Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park is an 18.5-acre park nestled in a gap of Tuscarora Mountain in Franklin County. The park and the surrounding forested mountains offer an abundance of beauty... Read More
Forbes State Forest
Route 30 East, Laughlintown, PA
Forbes State Forest was named for Gen. John Forbes, who, in 1758, ordered the construction of a road from Bedford to Fort Pitt for the British Army’s attack on Fort Duquesne. The forest... Read More
Bald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA
The 5,900-acre Bald Eagle State Park is in the broad Bald Eagle Valley of northcentral Pennsylvania. The 1,730-acre lake laps the flanks of Bald Eagle Mountain, surrounded by forests, fields,... Read More
Kooser State Park
943 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA
In the heart of the Laurel Highlands at an altitude of 2,600 feet, Kooser State Park attracts visitors all year to its 250 acres of forest and the beautiful trout stream that flows the full... Read More
Reeds Gap State Park
1405 New Lancaster Valley Road, Milroy, PA
Reeds Gap State Park is 220 acres of wilderness in the New Lancaster Valley of Mifflin County. Large hemlocks and white pines cast cool shadows over Honey Creek, which flows through the... Read More
