State Parks Near Hazleton, Pennsylvania
25 state park units lie within 50 miles of Hazleton, including 2 parks across the line in New Jersey. The closest is Hickory Run State Park, about 8 mi northeast of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hickory Run State Park8 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 25 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 106 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Hazleton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Hazleton; driving distance is usually longer.
Hickory Run State Park
Things to do include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, golf, winter sports, and disc golf. Its trail network totals roughly 40 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Hickory Run State Park →Tuscarora State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Tuscarora State Park →Nescopeck State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 19 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Nescopeck State Park →Lehigh Gorge State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and boating. The official site lists about 33 miles of trails. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lehigh Gorge State Park →Locust Lake State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. The official site lists about 75 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Locust Lake State Park →Beltzville State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Beltzville State Park →Frances Slocum State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. The official site lists about 13.7 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Frances Slocum State Park →Ricketts Glen State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, winter sports, and hunting in season. The official site lists about 26 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Ricketts Glen State Park →Big Pocono State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, mountain biking, winter sports, hunting in season, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 8.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Pocono State Park →Gouldsboro State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 25 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gouldsboro State Park →Tobyhanna State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. The official site lists about 10 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Tobyhanna State Park →Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 19 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center →Vosburg Neck State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, and hiking. The official site lists about 7 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Vosburg Neck State Park →Shikellamy State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 1.1 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Shikellamy State Park →Archbald Pothole State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Archbald Pothole State Park →Swatara State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 34 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Swatara State Park →Lackawanna State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 18 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Lackawanna State Park →Worthington State Forest
Popular activities here are historic sites, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 6 camping areas, with tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Worthington State Forest →Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site
Covering about 7 acres, Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site lies in Warren County, about 5 miles northeast of Phillipsburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site →Promised Land State Park
Things to do include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, golf, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Its trail network totals roughly 50 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Promised Land State Park →Milton State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 3.5 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Milton State Park →Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center →Worlds End State Park
Things to do include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Worlds End State Park →Varden Conservation Area
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Varden Conservation Area →Memorial Lake State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Water access includes a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Memorial Lake State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Hazleton
- Hickory Run State Park 8 mi northeast · 17 campsites
- Tuscarora State Park 10 mi south · Campground listed
- Locust Lake State Park 14 mi southwest · 282 campsites
- Frances Slocum State Park 28 mi north · 85 campsites
- Ricketts Glen State Park 32 mi northwest · 120 campsites
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Hazleton
- Hickory Run State Park 8 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tuscarora State Park 10 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ricketts Glen State Park 32 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lackawanna State Park 44 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Promised Land State Park 46 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Hazleton
- Tuscarora State Park 10 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Locust Lake State Park 14 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Frances Slocum State Park 28 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Ricketts Glen State Park 32 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Tobyhanna State Park 35 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Hazleton
- Hickory Run State Park 8 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tuscarora State Park 10 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Locust Lake State Park 14 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Beltzville State Park 19 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Frances Slocum State Park 28 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 6 more in the list above
Hiking near Hazleton
- Hickory Run State Park 8 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Tuscarora State Park 10 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Nescopeck State Park 11 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lehigh Gorge State Park 13 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Locust Lake State Park 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 19 more in the list above
Fishing near Hazleton
- Hickory Run State Park 8 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Tuscarora State Park 10 mi south · Fishing listed
- Nescopeck State Park 11 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Lehigh Gorge State Park 13 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Locust Lake State Park 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Hazleton
What is the closest state park to Hazleton?
Hickory Run State Park is the closest, about 8 miles northeast of Hazleton in a straight line. Next are Tuscarora State Park and Nescopeck State Park.
How many state parks are near Hazleton?
25 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Hazleton have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Hickory Run State Park, Tuscarora State Park and Locust Lake State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Hazleton?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Tuscarora State Park, Locust Lake State Park and Frances Slocum State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Hazleton?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.