Warriors Path State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 658-3847
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Warriors Path State Park is a 304-acre park in Bedford County, about 18 miles southeast of Hollidaysburg.
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. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping). The park says there are no showers.
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 entrance road and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the Canoe Creek 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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organized Group Tenting Qualified, organized groups can camp in the primitive group tenting area from April through October 31.
The area can accommodate a single group of up to 80 people. Water and non-flush toilets are available. There are picnic tables and two large fire rings, but no showers or electricity. An adjacent pavilion with electricity is available for a separate fee.
Parking within the area is prohibited. | — | Qualified, organized groups can camp in the primitive group tenting area from April through October 31. There are picnic tables and two large fire rings, but no showers or electricity. An adjacent pavilion with electricity is available for a separate fee.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Organized Group Tenting Qualified, organized groups can camp in the primitive group tenting area from April through October 31. The area can accommodate a single group of up to 80 people. Water and non-flush toilets are available. There are picnic tables and two large fire rings, but no showers or electricity. An adjacent pavilion with electricity is available for a separate fee. Parking within the area is prohibited.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingCampingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Top Trail Loop | 1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms Starting at the trail head near Pavilion #2, the Broad Top trail allows visitors to move through the forest, hopefully spotting some of the local wildlife. This family friendly loop is great for beginners.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Deer Trail Loop | 0.85 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: picnic tables Beginning near the Salmon Hole fishing area the Deer Trail wanders through the old Nimchishin farm property before looping back around to Salmon Hole Road.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Huntington & Broad Top Rail Trail | 0.3 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: none The Huntington & Broad Top (H&BT) Rail Trail reuses an abandoned railroad right-of-way and railroad bridge to provide paved public recreational access along the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. Over 13 miles of trail connects Tatesville to Warriors Path State Park near Saxton, intersecting Cooper Recreational Area at the trail’s center.HikingBiking |
| Island Farm Loop | 1.13 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, benches Beginning near Pavilion #1, the Island Farm loop takes hikers through the Nimchishin farm property where remnants are found of the suspension bridge used by the farmer to cross the river. The trail loops around past the monument to Revolutionary War soldier, George (Stahl) Steel.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| River Trail Loop | 1.53 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches The River Trail follows the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River before looping around past a wooded swamp habitat. This trail is home to a variety of birds of prey and waterfowl.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Warriors Trail Loop | 0.72 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, benches Taking off from Pavilion #1, the Warriors Trail provides a wonderful walk through the forest. The loop can be completed alone or combined with the Broad Top Trail for a longer hike.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
3 miles of trails The trails traverse through woods and field areas with the degree of difficulty ranging from easy to moderate. Please wear fluorescent orange when hiking during hunting seasons. Warriors Path State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
✓ 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
Warriors Path State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Pavilion 2 Pavilion 2 can accommodate up to 80 people with 10 picnic tables. Domestic pets are allowed.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1152 Warriors Path Road
Saxton, PA 16678 - Nearest town
- Hollidaysburg — about 18 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.1929, -78.2491
- Phone
- (814) 658-3847
- troughcreeksp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is in Liberty Township, Bedford County, about two miles south of the Borough of Saxton on Warriors Path Park Road. GPS DD: Lat. 40.19287 Long. -78.24906
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Mar 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. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology