Picnic Spots Near Me in Vandergrift, pa
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
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
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
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
Laurel Hill State Park
1454 Laurel Hill Park Road, Somerset, PA
Laurel Hill State Park consists of 4,062 acres of mountainous terrain in Somerset County. The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake is a focal point of the park.
Laurel Hill is surrounded by... 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
Ohiopyle State Park
124 Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA
Located on the southern reaches of the Laurel Ridge, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses approximately 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands. Close... 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
Raccoon Creek State Park
3000 State Route 18, Hookstown, PA
Raccoon Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most visited state parks. It began as a Recreational Demonstration Area operated by the National Park Service in the 1930s during... 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
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
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
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
Ryerson Station State Park
361 Bristoria Road, Wind Ridge, PA
Ryerson Station State Park is in Greene County in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, near the West Virginia border. The 1,164-acre park features a swimming pool, campground, hiking,... 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
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
