Explore the Area
The park is located along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The town of Renovo is less than six miles away and is host to the “Flaming Foliage Festival” held each October, celebrating the fall colors of the trees on the area’s many mountains.
Learn about some of the area businesses and things to do from the Clinton County Economic Partnership.
Nearby State Parks and Forests
Bucktail State Park Natural Area is close to several state parks and one state forest, where visitors can enjoy recreation, education, and other activities.
Hyner Run State Park
Hyner Run State Park carves a small valley from the surrounding steep mountains, creating a cozy, quiet place for outdoor adventures.
Recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, hunting, and camping.
Hyner View State Park
Hyner View State Park is a small park featuring a beautiful overlook and is popular for hang gliding. Other recreational activities include picnicking and hunting.
Kettle Creek State Park
The 1,793-acre Kettle Creek State Park is located in western Clinton County. The park is in a valley surrounded by mountainous terrain and wilderness.
Recreational activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping.
Ole Bull State Park
The 132-acre Ole Bull State Park is located along the Kettle Creek in Potter County. This area is called the Black Forest because of its once dense tree cover, mountainous terrain, and wilderness habitat.
Recreational activities include hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, hunting, and camping.
Sproul State Forest
The 305,450-acre Sproul State Forest features steep and rugged hillsides cut by the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and its tributaries. It offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ATV riding, picnicking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, and camping.
The Pennsylvania Wilds
Sinnemahoning State Park is part of the Pennsylvania Wilds, which offers 2 million acres of public lands for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, and exploration in northcentral Pennsylvania.
Highlights of the area include
- Elk watching at the Elk Country Visitor Center
- Scenic PA Route 6 in Pine Creek Gorge (PA Grand Canyon)
- The darkest skies in the east at Cherry Springs State Park
- Hundreds of miles of backpacking trails, bike paths, and trout fishing streams.
Pennsylvania Heritage Areas
Heritage Areas protect, enhance, and promote Pennsylvania’s historic, natural, cultural, and scenic resources.
In the Lumber Heritage Region, roughly 2 million acres of public lands give both wildlife and humans room to roam. Unsurpassed beauty, natural treasures, rich history, and outdoor adventure can be found here.
Susquehanna National Heritage Area recognizes the role the Susquehanna River plays for history, recreation, and the economy of the towns along the river.