Parker Dam State Park
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Have you visited Parker Dam State Park in the PA Wilds? We loved this fun park! We did three hikes in the park: The Lake Loop (which includes a boardwalk, boulders, dam stepping stones and a beach) is only about a mile long and perfect for a family hike. Trail of New Giantsā1.2 mi, moderate Quehanna Trailā73 mi long backpacking trail in Moshannon State Forest (I did 3 miles) This is for experienced hikers! There is a swimming beach and campground making this your perfect family destination. #hikingpa #paparksandforests #moshannonstateforest #parkerdam #quehannawildarea #pennsylvania
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Have you visited Parker Dam State Park in the PA Wilds? We loved this fun park! We did three hikes in the park: The Lake Loop (which includes a boardwalk, boulders, dam stepping stones and a beach) is only about a mile long and perfect for a family hike. Trail of New Giantsā1.2 mi, moderate Quehanna Trailā73 mi long backpacking trail in Moshannon State Forest (I did 3 miles) This is for experienced hikers! There is a swimming beach and campground making this your perfect family destination. #hikingpa #paparksandforests #moshannonstateforest #parkerdam #quehannawildarea #pennsylvania
kim.hiked.itkim.hiked.it
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Have you visited Parker Dam State Park in the PA Wilds? We loved this fun park! We did three hikes in the park: The Lake Loop (which includes a boardwalk, boulders, dam stepping stones and a beach) is only about a mile long and perfect for a family hike. Trail of New Giantsā1.2 mi, moderate Quehanna Trailā73 mi long backpacking trail in Moshannon State Forest (I did 3 miles) This is for experienced hikers! There is a swimming beach and campground making this your perfect family destination. #hikingpa #paparksandforests #moshannonstateforest #parkerdam #quehannawildarea #pennsylvania
kim.hiked.itkim.hiked.it
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Parker Dam State Park is located in Clearfield County, PA and offers 13.1 miles of hiking trails. šSave this post for your next visit to this fun park in @thepawilds. There are many options for trails to suit just about every visitor to the park. 1. Souders Trail-1.1 mi, easy loop 2. Laurel Run Trailā1.6 mi, easy/moderate out and back. This trail begins at the boardwalk and runs along the eastern shoreline of the lake and crosses the stepping stones at the dam. Warning: I didnāt see any rattlesnakes BUT I have been warned they are often in the dam area. š 3. Trail of New Giantsā1.8 mi, moderate loop to an overlook of the lake. Pass through a forest regenerating after the destruction of a 1985 tornado. 4. Beaver Dam Trailā2.8 mi, easy loop great for mountain biking š² 5. Quehanna Trailā73 mi backpacking trail begins in the park and travels through the Quehanna Wild Area. Parker Dam also has a beach area for swimming with boat rentals and concessions. š¶Dog-friendly This is a great family park and one of my favorites in PA. S.B. Elliott State Park is very close if you are collecting passport stamps and want to combine parks. Have you visited Parker Dam State Park? #hikingpa #paparksandforests #moshannonstateforest #quehannawildarea #quehannatrail #parkerdamstatepark #parkerdam #getoutside #pawilds
kim.hiked.itkim.hiked.it
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Itās a must sight seeing place for all age categories. Its equipped with a nice Lake used for Boats š¶, a small swim area and a large area for fishing too. The main attraction is the Dam which you can easily cross from one end to the other on huge rocks laid down accessible through the wooden steps provided at either ends. Do visit the small Museum too at the Entrance of the Dam Area. There is Ample Car / Bus Parking Area. There is a good eatery joint with wide variety of Menu and the Owner Treasa is a Gem š of a person with a broad Smile and caring. There are also Cabins available for rent and the Office Staff is such a nice lady ready to guide you around and hand over with a Map šŗ to explore the whole area. There are lot of benches available and huge area to move around and have your food. The Rest Rooms are also clean and neatly maintained. You should plan leaving early morning so that you can spend one full day. The only issue with the place is Mobile Network, there Is absolutely āNo Serviceā . If you are lucky you might get near the Sugar Factory where they make MAPLE SYRUP. One more thing to note is that this place Cafeteria & Rentals doesnāt accept any CREDIT or DEBIT Cards, you need to carry enough Cash or Cheque leaflets. Enjoy your summer have a great Day.
Shabu MathewShabu Mathew
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Free entrance. Swimming and fishing available. Trails to walk. Paved areas for wheelchair access. Restrooms and even a bath house down by the beach area for changing. There's an outdoor shower so you can rinse off the sand once you leave the sandy beach area There's various things to rent from the camp store. That camp store sells various items and food before 6pm closure on Sunday. There's things like deep fried Oreos, broccoli cheddar bites, cheese burgers, and chicken sandwiches, etc. Lots of flavors of ice cream and other novelties like strawberry shortcake bars found there too. In the picnic area there's lots of mushrooms in the shade. Saw people taking them home in bags. I took some photos of the various fungi around but have no clue on what's edible or safe. There were lots of birthday parties taking place in the reserved pavilions. Lots of parking available. There's grills and picnic tables in open and shaded areas. Great place to see nature. Totally recommend as an escape to relax and read or visit with friends and family, or to picnic. Bring your kayak or canoe of you have them!
Denise ShimelDenise Shimel
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28 Fairview Rd, Penfield, PA 15849
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(814) 765-0630
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Parker Dam State Park is a 968-acre Pennsylvania state park in Huston Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is surrounded by Moshannon State Forest. Parker Dam State park is 17 miles north of Clearfield on Pennsylvania Route 153 just off exit 111 of Interstate 80.
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