Little Pine State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 90 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- pa.gov(570) 753-6000
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Little Pine State Park is a 2,191-acre park in Lycoming County, about 16 miles north of Lock Haven.
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. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 90 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, and group camping). There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
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, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: this area.
Pets are permitted at designated campsites. Pets, glass, and breakable containers or utensils are prohibited in this area.
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: ♿ The campground opens the first weekend in April and closes in mid-December. Little Pine State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ The campground opens the first weekend in April and closes in mid-December.
There are 88 campsites: 83 sites can accommodate trailer units up to 20 feet in length, five sites are for tents only. Open or shaded sites are available and some are along Little Pine Creek. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.
Pets are permitted at designated campsites.
The campground has:
• Sanitary dump station
• Showers
• Flush toilets
• Many water outlets
Garbage and recycling receptacles, trailer storage, and a second vehicle parking lot are at the campground | 88 | Showers | — |
| Organized Group Tenting ♿ Available to adult and youth groups, there are four sites: two sites hold 40 people and two sites hold 20 people -- or combine to hold 120 people. A paved parking lot, showers, flush toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables are provided. A garbage and recycling center is near the campground entrance. | 2 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Little Pine State Park Campground Map (PDF) ♿ The campground opens the first weekend in April and closes in mid-December. There are 88 campsites: 83 sites can accommodate trailer units up to 20 feet in length, five sites are for tents only. Open or shaded sites are available and some are along Little Pine Creek. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Pets are permitted at designated campsites. The campground has: • Sanitary dump station • Showers • Flush toilets • Many water outlets Garbage and recycling receptacles, trailer storage, and a second vehicle parking lot are at the campground entrance. Alcoholic beverages and unlicensed motor vehicles are prohibited. Organized Group Tenting ♿ Available to adult and youth groups, there are four sites: two sites hold 40 people and two sites hold 20 people -- or combine to hold 120 people. A paved parking lot, showers, flush toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables are provided. A garbage and recycling center is near the campground entrance.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camping Cottages: 3 units
- Yurts
Camping Cottages ♿ The three cottages comfortably sleep five people. Each cottage has: • Two sets of single bunks • Full-size bed • Wooden floors • Windows • Electric heat • Nearby shower house • Porch • Picnic table • Fire ring • Electric lights and outlets Yurts ♿ Two round, canvas, and wood walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep five people in bunk beds. Yurts have: • Cooking stove • Refrigerator • Microwave oven • Countertop • Table • Chairs • Electric heat and outlets • Nearby shower house • Fire ring • Picnic table
Things to do
SwimmingBoatingWinter sportsCross-country skiingHuntingFishingHikingPicnickingCampingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Button Ball Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: modern restroom, potable water, picnic tables This creekside trail provides convenient stream access for anglers or a nice short hike for those that want to enjoy a walk by Little Pine Creek without having to travel far from the campground.HikingCross-country skiing recommendedSnowshoeing recommended |
| Carsontown Trail | 0.88 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This family-friendly trail provides hikers of all skill levels the opportunity to take a leisurely hike through the woods and meander along a section of Little Pine Creek.Hiking |
| Lake Shore Trail | 5.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: benches The trail parallels the lake under the cover of forest before entering the fields north of the reservoir. The variety of trail surfaces and habitat options make this an engaging and diverse hike for birding and wildlife watching.HikingMountain bikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Mid State Trail | 1.7 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking Trailhead amenities: none This 327-mile backpacking trail, which goes from Bedford County to Tioga County, passes through the park. In places, the Mid State Trail and park trails run along the same path. This trail is steep and narrow in places, but well defined and marked. People backpacking along the Mid State Trail may leave a vehicle in the second car parking lot of the campground, providing they notify park personnel. Name, address, proposed route, and expected return date are requested.HikingBackpacking |
| Panther Run Trail | 2.12 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This rugged and challenging 2.9-mile trail affords hikers the opportunity to observe natural rock ledges, wildlife, and scenic views of Little Pine Creek Valley from the state park and continuing into Tiadaghton State Forest.Hiking |
| Spikebuck Hollow Trail | 1 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none The trail travels through a mature forest, rock outcroppings, and flagstone. A wide variety of trees and plants can be seen along the trail.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
10.77 miles of trails There are also many miles of trails in the adjacent Tiadaghton State Forest. Little Pine State Park Map
Swimming
A sand beach with grass turf is open from late-May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules. Pets, glass, and breakable containers or utensils are prohibited in this area. All children 10 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a person at least 14 years of age. 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
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ 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
Little Pine State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Campground Loop - Site 6 Camping Site 6 features a paved back-in driveway with a 40-foot length, suitable for vehicles up to 40 feet long. It offers modern electric hookups with a 50-amp service. Campground Loop - Site 7 Camping Site 7 features a paved back-in driveway with a 40-foot length, suitable for vehicles up to 40 feet long. It offers modern electric hookups with a 50-amp service. Campground Loop - Site 8 Camping Site 8 features a paved back-in driveway with a 40-foot length, suitable for vehicles up to 40 feet long. It offers modern electric hookups with a 50-amp service. Campground Loop - Sites 9 Camping Site 9 features a paved back-in driveway with a 30-foot length, suitable for vehicles up to 30 feet long. It offers modern electric hookups with a 50-amp service. Campground Loop - Site 10 Camping Site 10 features a paved back-in driveway with a 20-foot length, suitable for vehicles up to 20 feet long. It offers modern electric hookups with a 50-amp service. Campground Loop - Site 66 Camping Site 66 features a paved back-in driveway with a 30-foot length, suitable for vehicles up to 30 feet long. It offers modern electric hookups with a 50-amp service. Camping Cottage #20 Camping Cottage #20 can accommodate up to 5 people in 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds. Visitors are reminded to bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans. Yurt #31 Yurt #31 can accommodate up to 5 people in bunk beds. Guests are reminded to bring their own bed linens, dishes, towels, pots and pans. Yurt #32 Yurt #32 can accommodate up to 5 people in bunk beds. Guests are reminded to bring their own bed linens, dishes, towels, pots and pans. Pavilion 1 Pavilion 1 is a waterfront pavilion that can accommodate up to 64 people. Colorblind Viewfinder A viewfinders fit with an EnChroma color blind lens is located on the dam. It is past the gate, but close to the parking area. The lenses are designed to enhance the color vision of those with a red-green color vision deficiency. Any park visitor can use the viewfinder to experience the colorful beauty of nature and to view foliage more vividly. GPS: 41.355002, -77.356706
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4205 Little Pine Creek Road
Waterville, PA 17776-9705 - Nearest town
- Lock Haven — about 16 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.3635, -77.3574
- Phone
- (570) 753-6000
- littlepinesp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is in Lycoming County. • From the south, take U.S. Route 220 to the Pine Creek Exit near Jersey Shore. Take Pennsylvania Route 44 north 11 miles to Waterville, then turn right onto State Route 4001 and go four miles to the park. • From the northwest, take Pennsylvania Route 120 south to the village of Hyner. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Take Pennsylvania Route 44 south to Waterville and turn left onto State Route 4001. • From the north and northeast, take U.S. Route 6 to Wellsboro, then Pennsylvania Route 287 south to English Center and State Route 4001 to the park. GPS Decimal Degrees: Latitude 41.36354 Longitude -77.35740
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Feb 9, 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