Backpacking in Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests

Looking for more information about backpacking in the Pennsylvania state park system? Keep reading! Table of Contents What is Primitive Camping or Backpacking? Backpacking in PA State Parks Backpacking in PA State Forests Summary of Differences between Backpacking in State Parks vs State Forests Most of the best places to backpack in Pennsylvania are part …

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List of PA State Parks

Looking for a comprehensive list of the state parks in Pennsylvania? Read on! Looking for a state park in Pennsylvania? I’ve got you covered with a list of all of the state parks in PA, alphabetical by region. I’ve used the same regions as the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for consistency. …

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State Parks Near Harrisburg

Check out this list of state parks near Harrisburg if you love visiting Pennsylvania State Parks! Visiting Harrisburg and looking to sneak in a visit to a state park? There are a surprising number of state parks close to our state’s capital! These six state parks near Harrisburg have different things to offer visitors, from …

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PA State Parks near Lancaster

Check out this list of state parks near Lancaster if you love visiting Pennsylvania State Parks! Lancaster, PA has seven amazing state parks nearby. From forests to lakes, to scenic vistas, these parks have it all. If you live or are visiting the area, check out these incredible state parks near Lancaster. Samuel S. Lewis …

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Guide to Laurel Ridge State Park

Looking to visit the beautiful Laurel Ridge State Park in Western Pennsylvania? Check out my guide below! About Laurel Ridge State Park Laurel Ridge is 14,704-acres and spans from the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown. The park touches four PA counties: Cambria, Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland. Laurel Ridge is named …

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