Hills Creek State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 85 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- pa.gov(570) 724-4246
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Hills Creek State Park is a 419-acre park in Tioga County, about 6 miles west of Mansfield.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 5.5 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 85 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins, yurts, and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets: Allowed on designated sites Up to two dogs are permitted in Cabins #1, #2, and #3 for a fee.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: Mid-April through mid-October
Sites: 85 sites at the north end of the park; ranges from grassy open areas to sites dominated by immense hemlock trees
Hookups: Many sites with electric; some full-hookup sites (sewer, water, electricity)
Amenities:
• Warm showers
• Flush restrooms
• Water fountains
• Sanitary dump station
ADA Accessible: Six campsites
Pets: Allowed on designated sites | 85 | Hookups: Many sites with electric; some full-hookup sites (sewer, water, electricity)Showers | — |
| Organized Group Tenting Season: This wooded peninsula is open from mid-April to mid-October, weather permitting. Qualified adult and youth groups may use this 40-person capacity area equipped with:
• Picnic tables
• Pavilion
• Fire rings
• Water
• Flush toilets
Campers may shower in the campground.
This wooded peninsula is open from mid-April to mid-October, weather permitting.
Some of the larger hemlock, beech, maple, and ash trees in the park are found on this very picturesque peninsula.
Advance reservations are recommended. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Season: Mid-April through mid-October
Sites: 85 sites at the north end of the park; ranges from grassy open areas to sites dominated by immense hemlock trees
Hookups: Many sites with electric; some full-hookup sites (sewer, water, electricity)
Amenities:
- Warm showers
- Flush restrooms
- Water fountains
- Sanitary dump station
ADA Accessible: Six campsites
Pets: Allowed on designated sites
Organized Group Tenting
Qualified adult and youth groups may use this 40-person capacity area equipped with:
- Picnic tables
- Pavilion
- Fire rings
- Water
- Flush toilets
Campers may shower in the campground.
This wooded peninsula is open from mid-April to mid-October, weather permitting.
Some of the larger hemlock, beech, maple, and ash trees in the park are found on this very picturesque peninsula.
Advance reservations are recommended.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Glamping at Hills Creek State Park
- Modern Cabins: 10 units
- Camping Cottages: 3 units
- Yurts
Glamping at Hills Creek State Park
In partnership with Timberline Glamping, DCNR is bringing glamping to Hills Creek State Park in 2026. Hills Creek will have eight sites with a mix of two spacious layouts that accommodate 4-6 guests.
Inside, you’ll find everything you need to feel at home:
- Keurig coffee maker and mini fridge
- Rugs, lamps, diffuser, and cozy décor
- Electrical outlets for all your devices
- Ceiling fan plus full residential-style A/C and heating
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More About Glamping
Modern Cabins
Ten modern cabins can be rented year round. Cabins are furnished and have:
- Living area
- Kitchen/dining area
- Shower
- Two bedrooms
Cabin renters should bring their own linens and kitchen utensils.
Up to two dogs are permitted in Cabins #1, #2, and #3 for a fee.
Read more from the park
Cabin #1 and #7 are ADA accessible.
Weekly reservations are required during the summer.
Hills Creek State Park Cabin Map (PDF)
Camping Cottages
Three cottages sleep five people in bunk beds and have:
- Wooden floors
- Windows
- Electric heat
- Porch
- Picnic table
- Fire ring
- Electric lights and outlets
Accessible accommodations are available.
Yurts
These canvas-walled tents are round, on a wooden deck, and sleep five people in bunk beds.
Yurts are adjacent to a water pump and have:
- Cooking stove
- Refrigerator
- Countertop
- Table and chairs
- Electric heat and outlets
- Fire ring
- Picnic table
Things to do
HikingPicnickingBoatingSwimmingHuntingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingCampingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Side Trail | 3 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restroom, picnic tables, benches The Lake Side Trail follows the shore line of Hills Creek Lake and offers viewing opportunities for multiple species including birds. The Lake Side Trail also leads to an osprey platform where a local breeding pair have been present.Hiking |
| Mid State Trail | 1.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restroom, benches The Mid State Trail is a 327-mile backpacking trail in central Pennsylvania which passes through the park. Multiple species of wildlife including birds may be seen along the trail.HikingBackpacking |
| Tauschers Trail | 1.5 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restroom, benches This trail circles the northeast section of the park from the cabin area. It winds through pine plantations, dense stands of alder, and fields containing numerous wildflowers. Wildlife abounds in this section of the park, and it is not uncommon to startle deer or grouse along the trail.Hiking |
| Yellow Birch Trail | 1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This trail starts at the entrance to the camping area but travels in an easterly direction for about one mile. Although short in length, this trail leads through a diversity of forest habitats from stands of hardwoods to hemlock swamps and marsh areas. The observant hiker may see a variety of wildlife and animal signs along with interesting tree development.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
5.5 miles of trails
Hills Creek State Park Map
Swimming
A sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. The sandy lake bottom and grass beach are quite popular.
The modern bathhouse and snack bar is nearby and open seasonally.
Swim at your own risk.
Smoke-Free Beach
Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area.
For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes:
- Cigarettes
- Pipes
- Cigars
- E-cigarettes
- Other handheld, lighted smoking devices
Snack Bar
In the day use area, on a hill overlooking the lake and beach, the concession offers a wide variety of food like hamburgers, sandwiches, candy, ice cream, and drinks. It also has milk, camping supplies, firewood, and fishing bait.
The concession is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. daily, weather permitting. For information concerning the concession operations, call 570-724-4515, or the park office at 570-724-4246.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Hills Creek State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Loop B - Site 42
Site 42 in Loop B offers a modern 50-amp electric hookup with a 54-foot gravel back-in driveway, suitable for vehicles up to 30 feet in length.
Loop D - Site 83
Site 83 in Loop D features a modern 50-amp electric hookup with a 35-foot paved back-in driveway, accommodating vehicles up to 35 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Loop D - Site 105
Site 105 in Loop D is a modern non-electric site with a 35-foot paved back-in driveway, suitable for vehicles up to 35 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Loop D - Site 106
Site 106 in Loop D is a modern non-electric site with a 20-foot paved back-in driveway, accommodating vehicles up to 20 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Read more from the park
Loop D - Site 107
Site 107 in Loop D offers a modern 50-amp electric hookup with a 30-foot paved back-in driveway, suitable for vehicles up to 25 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Loop D - Site 109
Site 109 in Loop D features a modern 50-amp electric hookup with a 30-foot paved back-in driveway, accommodating vehicles up to 30 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Loop D - Site 110
Site 110 in Loop D is a modern non-electric site with a 20-foot paved back-in driveway, suitable for vehicles up to 20 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Modern Cabin 001
Modern Cabin 001 can accommodate up to 6 people on a single bed and bunk beds. Visitors must bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Modern Cabin 007
Modern Cabin 007 can accommodate up to 6 people on a single bed and bunk beds. Visitors must bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Camping Cottage 034
Camping Cottage 034 can accommodate up to 5 people on a single bed and bunk beds. Visitors must bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Fishing Access
An ADA fishing pier is located at the Pines Boat Launch.
Swimming and Beaches
An ADA accessible sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. The sandy lake bottom and grass beach are quite popular.
A ramp is available into the water.
Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 111 Spillway Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 - Nearest town
- Mansfield — about 6 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.8042, -77.1909
- Phone
- (570) 724-4246
- hillscreeksp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Hills Creek State Park, in northcentral Tioga County, is just north of US 6 and midway between Wellsboro and Mansfield. The park is also reached from PA 287 between the towns of Tioga and Wellsboro. GPS DD: Lat. 41.80422 Long. -77.19086
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 14, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology