Picnic Spots Near Me in Columbus, pa
Chapman State Park
4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA
The 805-acre Chapman State Park includes the 68-acre Chapman Lake on the West Branch of Tionesta Creek.
Adjacent to state game lands and the Allegheny National Forest, Chapman is an... Read More
Oil Creek State Park
305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA
The Oil Creek Valley is the site of the world’s first commercial oil well. Oil Creek State Park tells the story of the early petroleum industry by interpreting oil boomtowns, oil wells, and... Read More
Cook Forest State Park
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA
The 8,500-acre Cook Forest State Park lies in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Once called the "Black Forest," the area is famous for its stands of old growth forest. Cook Forest's "Forest... Read More
Maurice K. Goddard State Park
684 Lake Wilhelm Road, Sandy Lake, PA
Hiking at Maurice K. Goddard State Park
16 miles of trails
The trails pass near the lake, through forests and fields.
John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose... Read More
Erie Bluffs State Park
11122 West Lake Rd, Lake City, PA
The 587-acre Erie Bluffs State Park lies along the Lake Erie shoreline in western Erie County, twelve miles west of the city of Erie. The park has:
One mile of shoreline
90-foot... Read More
Pymatuning State Park
2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA
Almost everything about Pymatuning State Park is big. At 16,892 acres, it is one of the largest state parks in the commonwealth. The 17,088-acre Pymatuning Reservoir is the largest lake in the... Read More
Bendigo State Park
533 State Park Road, Johnsonburg, PA
The 100-acre Bendigo State Park is in a small valley surrounded by picturesque hills. About 20 acres of the park is developed, half of which is a large, shaded picnic area.
The forest... Read More
Elk State Park
631 East Branch Dam Road, Wilcox, PA
The 3,192-acre Elk State Park is in the rugged mountains of northern Pennsylvania.
The 1,160-acre East Branch Lake is large enough for unlimited horsepower boating and is great for... Read More
Moraine State Park
225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA
The gently rolling hills, lush forests, and sparkling waters disguise a land that has endured the effects of continental glaciers and massive mineral extraction.
Each year, more than... Read More
McConnells Mill State Park
2697 McConnells Mill Road, Portersville, PA
McConnells Mill State Park, in Lawrence County, encompasses 2,546 acres of the spectacular Slippery Rock Creek Gorge, which is a National Natural Landmark.
Created by the draining of... 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
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
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
Sizerville State Park
199 E Cowley Run Road, Emporium, PA
The 386-acre Sizerville State Park is nearly surrounded by Elk State Forest and is close to one of the largest blocks of state forest land in the commonwealth. Sizerville has many recreational... 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
Sinnemahoning State Park
4843 Park Road, Austin, PA
Sinnemahoning State Park, located near the center of the Pennsylvania Wilds’ scenic steep valleys region, encompasses 1,910 acres of beautiful scenery and outstanding wildlife habitat. Situated... Read More
Sinnemahoning State Park
4843 Park Road, Austin, PA
Sinnemahoning State Park, located near the center of the Pennsylvania Wilds’ scenic steep valleys region, encompasses 1,910 acres of beautiful scenery and outstanding wildlife... Read More
