Seven Tubs Recreation Area is a publicly accessible recreation area located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and owned by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Continuously flowing glacial meltwater gouged a line of smooth tubs in gritty sandstone over 12,000 years ago.
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I'd give it 5 stars if it had less people. The entire forest is absolutely stunning with some old growth parts still intact, abundant with moss, quite a few and even rare fungal species/colonies, a large variety of wildlife in all forms and the geological formations are outstanding (probably breathtaking if you've never been).
☆☆I have to give DCNR massive credit on the litter cleanup and maintenance. THANK YOU!!!☆☆
If you're an avid hiker, I suggest you go on a weekday with precipitation or it's too crowded to enjoy fully.
If you have a family, weekends are best and probably safer for the kids.... HOWEVER, (Fair warning, the only public restrooms aren't really restrooms. It's a 2 stall glorified porta-potty). This is really only a good place for kids if it's a short lunch trip or quick hike. It's really NOT meant for younger or unsupervised kids/teens. Frances Slocum State Park is nearby and has everything kids and families are looking for, Including a Pool with a Slide, Real restrooms, electricity, camping facilities and showers, picnic tables and Pavillions with plenty of parking.... and a Dumpster.
This is just a piece of a state forest that has some unique waterfalls and natural pools/geology. It has none of the above.
For everyone else, In the late spring when the Mtn laurels bloom and there's a light rain, it's such a magical hike! Great for Photographers as well. LOTS of wildlife of all kinds. With a couple birding spots as well. (Another reason this isn't the place for kids).
It's not the kind you cuddle or snoot boop. All the native large mammals are here. All of them. They come into the common area more often than you'd think because AGAIN....
THIS ISN'T A PARK.
There's also a lot of large birds that might eat your dog and attack a small child. Raptors are no joke and eagles/herons aren't cute. They're deadly predators. So are Bears, Bobcats, Coyotes, Fishers etc...
Crowds here aren't a positive thing. It's just more garbage to clean up, more people in flip flops falling off cliffs, and more afternoon drunks blasting music and fighting raccoons.
If you can't pee outside, evade Bears and Bobcats on a whim, EXPECT mosquito, tick and chigger bites (despite wearing Bugspray/Deet), and TAKE YOUR WIPES AND TRASH WITH YOU...🤬 This isn't the place for you.
Otherwise, it CAN be a beautiful and serene spot for a relaxing hike or a great workout on the more challenging trails and a gem for photographers...
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Large parking area. Breath taking park ! Stopped here for a quick hike since a patient canceled on me - unfortunately , I removed my hiking gear from the car yesterday lol. Do not do this hike like me in scrubs & croc’s ! (I still made it safely being mindful). That being said ; hiking shoes or boots a must ! See water on the trail in attached photos . The map at the parking area is useless . So - I went down the right side
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Love the outdoorsy stuff, nice, well trampled trails here. People have been coming here for generations to see the "tubs" waterfalls, always impressive to see how the water has carved out the rocks over such a long period of time. Decent amount of parking, and it was not busy when I was there. If it WAS busy however, I would probably avoid the area, particularly on hot days, the trails can be narrow, you may have difficulty getting around other people who move slower, or stop to take pictures. (How would you NOT want to take pictures though?!) I am also aware that this area has a logbook of injuries to go with it, and for good reason. Fast running water+large rocks+unpredictable depth=ouch. I believe there have been fatalities here over the years due to irresponsible people making bad choices. No swimming signs are posted. It's not like an ambulance can just back up to the edge of the parking lot and pick your butt up if you make a mistake. And be prepared, flip flops don't really cut it here, there are a lot of tree roots, slippery rocks, and packed dirt hills. And please keep your dogs on a leash, they can also fall if anything went wrong! Side note... not too much garbage around(john was pretty well maintained too), so everyone who visits, just pick up one little thing you see and take it with you. One can, one wrapper, one plastic bottle. It can definitely stay clean if we...
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