Picnic Spots Near Me in Sykesville, pa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kettle Creek State Park
97 Kettle Creek Park Lane, Renovo, PA
Kettle Creek State Park consists of 1,793 acres along Kettle Creek in western Clinton County. The park is in a valley surrounded by mountainous terrain and wilderness.
Many of the... 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
