State Parks Near State College, Pennsylvania
29 state park units lie within 50 miles of State College. The closest is Whipple Dam State Park, about 8 mi south of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Whipple Dam State Park8 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 29 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 2113 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 19pets allowed
State parks near State College, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central State College; driving distance is usually longer.
Whipple Dam State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Whipple Dam State Park →Penn-Roosevelt State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, winter sports, and hunting in season. For overnight stays there are 18 campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Penn-Roosevelt State Park →Greenwood Furnace State Park
Things to do include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenwood Furnace State Park →Black Moshannon State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Black Moshannon State Park →Bald Eagle State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 14.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Eagle State Park →Poe Valley State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Poe Valley State Park →Reeds Gap State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Reeds Gap State Park →Poe Paddy State Park
Things to do include snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 3.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Poe Paddy State Park →Canoe Creek State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, golf, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Canoe Creek State Park →Trough Creek State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 12 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Trough Creek State Park →Raymond B. Winter State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 6.3 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Raymond B. Winter State Park →Prince Gallitzin State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and golf. The official site lists about 65 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Prince Gallitzin State Park →Big Spring State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 1.0 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Spring State Park →Fowlers Hollow State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. Camping is available: 12 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites. The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fowlers Hollow State Park →McCalls Dam State Park
The park supports hunting in season, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for McCalls Dam State Park →Ravensburg State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 21 campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Ravensburg State Park →Hyner View State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hyner View State Park →Bucktail State Park Natural Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bucktail State Park Natural Area →Sand Bridge State Park
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sand Bridge State Park →Kettle Creek State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, golf, and mountain biking. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Creek State Park →Hyner Run State Park
Visitors come for snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 30 campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hyner Run State Park →Simon B. Elliott State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 3 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Simon B. Elliott State Park →Colonel Denning State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Colonel Denning State Park →Little Buffalo State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Buffalo State Park →Upper Pine Bottom State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Upper Pine Bottom State Park →Parker Dam State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. The official site lists about 13.1 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Parker Dam State Park →Warriors Path State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 3 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Warriors Path State Park →Little Pine State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 77 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Pine State Park →Sinnemahoning State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Sinnemahoning State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near State College
- Penn-Roosevelt State Park 9 mi southeast · 18 campsites
- Greenwood Furnace State Park 11 mi southeast · 9 campsites
- Black Moshannon State Park 13 mi northwest · 76 campsites
- Bald Eagle State Park 20 mi northeast · 128 campsites
- Poe Valley State Park 20 mi east · 45 campsites
+ 16 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near State College
- Black Moshannon State Park 13 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Bald Eagle State Park 20 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Poe Valley State Park 20 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Canoe Creek State Park 31 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Trough Creek State Park 36 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 8 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near State College
- Greenwood Furnace State Park 11 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Black Moshannon State Park 13 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bald Eagle State Park 20 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Poe Valley State Park 20 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Reeds Gap State Park 21 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 14 more in the list above
Swimming near State College
- Whipple Dam State Park 8 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Greenwood Furnace State Park 11 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Black Moshannon State Park 13 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bald Eagle State Park 20 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Poe Valley State Park 20 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 8 more in the list above
Hiking near State College
- Penn-Roosevelt State Park 9 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Greenwood Furnace State Park 11 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Black Moshannon State Park 13 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Bald Eagle State Park 20 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Poe Valley State Park 20 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 19 more in the list above
Fishing near State College
- Whipple Dam State Park 8 mi south · Fishing listed
- Greenwood Furnace State Park 11 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Black Moshannon State Park 13 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Bald Eagle State Park 20 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Poe Valley State Park 20 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 21 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near State College
What is the closest state park to State College?
Whipple Dam State Park is the closest, about 8 miles south of State College in a straight line. Next are Penn-Roosevelt State Park and Greenwood Furnace State Park.
How many state parks are near State College?
29 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near State College have camping?
21 parks list camping, the nearest being Penn-Roosevelt State Park, Greenwood Furnace State Park and Black Moshannon State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near State College?
Yes, at 19 parks, including Greenwood Furnace State Park, Black Moshannon State Park and Bald Eagle 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 State College?
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.