Two state forest picnic areas are contained in the Rothrock State Forest.

The Pine Hill Picnic area is located along the Diamond Valley Road, northwest of Petersburg. Visitors will find two picnic pavilions, picnic tables, grills, and toilet facilities.​

​The Alan Seeger Picnic Area is situated at the site of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp #59, a few miles east of McAlevys Fort. The chimneys in the picnic pavilions are the last remaining remnants of the camp. ​This picnic area has four pavilions, picnic tables, grills, toilet facilities, proximity to hiking trails, and fishing in Standing Stone Creek.