Sinnemahoning State Park

In Cameron County, about 10 miles east of Emporium, Sinnemahoning State Park covers about 1,952 acres.

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. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.

Brooks Run Cabin Sinnemahoning State Park Brooks Run Cabin Brochure (PDF) The modern cabin is nestled in a hemlock grove along Brooks Run stream at the southern end of the park. The four-bedroom modern cabin has accommodations for 12 people and includes an updated, fully-outfitted kitchen, and a living room with a stone fireplace. Linens, washcloths, towels, cleaning supplies, and food are not supplied. A secluded patio and campfire area provides convenient space for outdoor cooking and entertaining. This popular cabin can be reserved up to 11 months in advance and must be reserved at least two days in advance. It is available by the week during the summer season and for a minimum of two days for off-season reservations. Alcoholic beverages are permitted in this overnight facility and associated curtilage only. Alcohol possession and consumption is restricted to the holder of the reservation permit and invited guests age 21 and older. Responsible and legal alcohol consumption is required, and violations are grounds for removal from the state park without refund. Note that alcohol possession and consumption in all other overnight facilities and all other areas of state parks is prohibited.

Sinnemahoning State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Main Loop - Site 8 Site 8 in the Main Loop features modern electric service with 30 amps and a paved back-in driveway. The driveway is 32 feet long, accommodating vehicles up to 20 feet in length. Brooks Run Cabin Brooks Run Cabin is a unique house that can accommodate up to 12 people. Guests are reminded to bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans. 40 Maples - Pavilion 1 Pavilion 1 in the 40 Maples Day Use Area can accommodate 50 people with 4 picnic tables. 40 Maples - Pavilion 2 Pavilion 2 in the 40 Maples Day Use Area can accommodate up to 50 people with 4 picnic tables. Fishing Access An accessible fishing pier is located near the boat launch. Lowlands Trail 5.0 miles | Easiest hiking | Out-and-back trail | No blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches From the northern trailhead, two miles of the trail are ADA accessible, including a wildlife viewing platform. This area is ideal habitat for nesting bald eagles, elk, and white-tailed deer, among many other species. Hunting This park offers accessible hunting options. Visitors holding a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can contact the park office for more information about accessible hunting locations within the park. DCNR permits visitors with a DCNR Mobility Device Permit to use powered mobility devices on designated state park and forest lands, including administrative roads and trails not normally open to standard motorized vehicles. Visitors interested in a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can fill out an application and submit it at any state park or forest office. Colorblind Viewfinder A viewfinders fit with an EnChroma color blind lens is located halfway across the dam, overlooking the lake at Sinnemahoning State Park. 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. There is an ADA accessible wildlife viewing area off the northern branch of the Lowlands Trail.