Simon B. Elliott State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 765-0630
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 329 acres, Simon B. Elliott State Park lies in Clearfield County, about 8 miles northwest of Clearfield.
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). The park says there are no showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
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. Overnight areas and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the Parker Dam State 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 are permitted on all sites.
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 is open from early May through October. Simon B. Elliott Campground and Campground Map (PDF)
♿ The 25-site camping area -- across from the log cabin Pennsylvania Center -- offers modern restrooms (no showers) and a sanitary dump station. The campground is open from early May through October.
Pets are permitted on all sites.
The restroom and Campsite #7 are ADA accessible.
The maximum stay in this area is 14 days during the summer season. Campers must vacate the park for 48 hours between stays. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Simon B. Elliott Campground and Campground Map (PDF) ♿ The 25-site camping area -- across from the log cabin Pennsylvania Center -- offers modern restrooms (no showers) and a sanitary dump station. The campground is open from early May through October. Pets are permitted on all sites. The restroom and Campsite #7 are ADA accessible. The maximum stay in this area is 14 days during the summer season. Campers must vacate the park for 48 hours between stays.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Rustic Cabins: 6 units
Rustic Cabins ♿ Six rustic cabins (of CCC origin) are available for rent year round. Minimal furnishings include: • Single bunk beds • Table and benches • Gas stove • Refrigerator • Gas heaters • Electric lights • Fireplace Each cabin has access to a private modern restroom with a sink, flush toilet, and shower. Cabin #6 and the restroom are ADA accessible.
Things to do
Winter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingSnowmobilingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Horse Trail | 2.4 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables Old Horse Trail can be hiked as a loop utilizing part of Crystal Springs Road and is a moderate 2.7-mile hike. It winds through a mainly wooded area, and along and across Stony Run. Part of the trail travels through Moshannon State Forest before returning to park property.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
3 miles of trails Hiking trails take visitors to various places on the mountaintop, including trails in Moshannon State Forest. Backpack hikers can get on the Quehanna Trail by way of the Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company Trail. The Quehanna Trail System offers more than 75 miles of hiking and backpacking. Hikers can go for up to seven overnights without retracing steps by using the northern and southern loops and connecting trails. This trail also connects on to the Susquehannock Trail System north of the community of Sinnemahoning. Simon B. Elliott State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- 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
Simon B. Elliot State Park Simon B. Elliot State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Rustic Campground - Site 7 Rustic Campground, Site 7 is a rustic non-electric campsite with a gravel back-in driveway that’s 42 feet long and a maximum vehicle length of 27 feet. Domestic pets are allowed. Rustic Cabin 6 Rustic Cabin 6 can accommodate up to 6 people. Visitors are reminded to bring their own linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2112 Old Route 153
Penfield, PA 15849 - Nearest town
- Clearfield — about 8 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.1128, -78.5259
- Phone
- (814) 765-0630
- parkerdamsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Simon B. Elliott State Park is in Clearfield County off of Pennsylvania Route 153, just north of Exit 111 of Interstate-80, nine miles north of the community of Clearfield. GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 41.11276 Long. -78.52594
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Nov 20, 2025
- 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