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    Poe Paddy State Park

    Nearby Attractions

    Information about Poe Paddy State Park’s nearby attractions is available from the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.

    Explore the Area

    Poe Paddy State Park is near several small communities, including Coburn, Spring Mills, and Millheim, which offer some places to eat, shop, and relax.

    Learn about some of the area businesses and things to do from the Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce.

    Nearby State Parks and Forests

    Poe Paddy State Park is close to two state parks and one state forest, where visitors can enjoy recreation, education, and other activities.

    Poe Valley State Park

    Cozy Poe Valley State Park is nestled in a rugged mountain valley in Centre County. Seemingly endless forests surround the 25-acre Poe Lake.

    The 620-acre state park is surrounded by the 198,000-acre Bald Eagle State Forest.

    Penn-Roosevelt State Park

    The 41-acre Penn-Roosevelt State Park is in an isolated area of the Seven Mountains region known as the Stone Creek Kettle. While this Centre County park is small in size, it is surrounded by an 80,000-acre block of Rothrock State Forest. Penn-Roosevelt is a good base for those seeking low-density recreation on this vast expanse of public land.

    Bald Eagle State Forest

    The 193,424-acre Bald Eagle State Forest lies in the beautiful ridge and valley section of the state and is adjacent to Bald Eagle State Park. The forest district is dominated by a series of sandstone ridges, some of which reach heights of 2,300 feet above sea level.

    Bald Eagle State Forest offers more than 200 miles of hiking trails, and opportunities for mountain biking, horseback riding, ATV riding, picnicking, fishing, camping, and cross-country skiing.

    Other Nearby Outdoor Spaces and Natural Places

    The White Mountain Wild Area in the Bald Eagle State Forest is not far from the park, offering additional wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities.

    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.