Canoe Creek State Park
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Canoe Creek State Park is definitely in my top 10 PA state parks to go visit. I started my visit by stopping in the park office first which had me encountering the amazing staff behind the counter. The lady was more than willing to help me get my maps and make recommendations about the park. To think I almost drove by and didn’t stop. I found there to be plenty of activities at the park. And let me tell you this park is one of nicer ones in the state. Looks well taken care of. You could go hiking, canoeing, rent boats, go fishing, birding, camp out at their cabins, hang out on the beach or take your kid to the playground. There is an activity for everybody here. The limestone trail was my favorite and had me traveling back in time as I walked up the valley to the limestone kilns and then to one of the limestone quarry’s which had some amazing fossils to checkout. If you’re in the area I highly recommend stopping here. Really looking forward to stopping back in the summer to explore the park at its full potential! Yet another great park by the state of Pennsylvania 😎
Cody Morgan (The Explorer)Cody Morgan (The Explorer)
20
This park is a decent size with plenty to do. There’s a lake for swimming and fishing, there’s hiking trails through the wilderness, camping, and activities for kids. It’s a great place for a quick pit stop or for a full day. One of the coolest parts of the park are the limestone kilns. Roughly 100 years old (according to the park ranger who was there when we were), they used to support Pennsylvania’s steel industry. Today, they sit abandoned and decaying, but free for visitors to CAREFULLY explore. It’s a very short and easy hike to get to the kilns, depending on where you park (I recommend looking at a map to scope out the parking lot closest to them).
André La CroutAndré La Crout
20
Canoe Creek is absolutely beautiful. There are pavillions there is a beach and swimming is allowed. There are endless trails for hiking we saw them playing disc golf. There is also a old abandon church where at dusk tens of thousands of bats coming pouring out the attic window i got to see it once its a crazy sight to see. They also have old coke ovens you can hike to that are pretty cool to see. You can fish you can cook out you can boat or canoe it has alot to offer i dont think you will be disappointed. They have public bathrooms in the summer they have showers also. It is dog friendly.
The Prodigal Son 2The Prodigal Son 2
00
Fabulous at every season. In the summer this beautiful lake with its sandy beach is packed with families, in the fall it’s beautiful trails are enchanting. A great space for parties, walking, biking or strolling, with a great food sack and a spot to kayak (your own or rental). I love the trails. The Smith Hillside trail is a one mile long, quite steep, narrow and beautiful trail straight into the woods. Lake view is a comfortable trail right by the water. Consider wearing bright color, some areas are open for hunting. Recommend!
Jenn GrayJenn Gray
30
Not just a state park. Sure, they have hiking paths, swimming, boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, and everything else you'd expect from a Pennsylvania state park. The big attractions are a hugely interesting collection of historic lime kilns that you can explore and take pictures with. The pictures don't do them justice. If I was a visitor to the area, I'd want to see these tourist attractions and post photos for all my friends to see on social media.
Ronnie PsychoRonnie Psycho
10
Fabulous at every season. In the summer this beautiful lake with its sandy beach is packed with families, in the fall it’s beautiful trails are enchanting. A great space for parties, walking, biking or strolling, with a great food sack and a spot to kayak (your own or rental). I love the trails. The Smith Hillside trail is a one mile long, quite steep, narrow and beautiful trail straight into the woods. Lake view is a comfortable trail right by the water. Consider wearing bright color, some areas are open for hunting. Recommend!
Jenn GrayJenn Gray
30
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Address
205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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(814) 695-6807
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dcnr.pa.gov
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Canoe Creek State Park is a 911.91-acre Pennsylvania state park in Frankstown Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is 12 miles east of Altoona, the nearest city. Canoe Lake, at 155 acres, is the focus of recreation at the park and is open for fishing year-round.
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