Raccoon Creek State Park

Raccoon Creek State Park We are the official page for Raccoon Creek State Park and the Wildflower Reserve Interpretive Center, PA Bureau of State Parks.

Raccoon Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most visited state parks. It began as a Recreational Demonstration Area operated by the National Park Service in the 1930s during the Cilvilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era. The park encompasses 7,572 arces and features the beautiful 101-acre Raccoon Lake, the famous Wildflower Reserve, the historic Frankfort Mineral Spring, cabins, cam

pgrounds, and 44 miles of scenic trails. Facilities are a mix of modern and rustic with group camps from the CCC era. Read the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s full Social Media Policy: https://www.pa.gov/social-media-policy-and-disclaimer.

Beautiful morning. Thank you, Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park, for sharing this picture.
06/12/2026

Beautiful morning. Thank you, Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park, for sharing this picture.

Wishing you a glorious day!😎
Raccoon Creek State Park

This is the time of year to encounter fawns in the woods. Please remember if you find a fawn to leave it be since its mo...
06/02/2026

This is the time of year to encounter fawns in the woods. Please remember if you find a fawn to leave it be since its mother will be returning for it shortly.

Beach area has opened to swimming for the season (8am-Sunset).
05/16/2026

Beach area has opened to swimming for the season (8am-Sunset).

05/14/2026

Thank you to our rangers for protecting, helping, and caring for our natural resources and the people who enjoy them.

Happy Mother's Day!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Season dates can be viewed by visiting https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pgc/huntingandtrapping/regulations/hunting-trapping-d...
05/09/2026

Season dates can be viewed by visiting https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pgc/huntingandtrapping/regulations/hunting-trapping-digest .

Be seen, be safe! 🟧

While there is no requirement for hunters to wear fluorescent orange during the spring turkey season, it is recommended (especially when moving).

Anyone heading into the woods during hunting seasons should stay alert and take proper precautions.

Stay safe and enjoy your time in Penn’s Woods!

Boat Rental is open on the weekends, weather permitting.
05/09/2026

Boat Rental is open on the weekends, weather permitting.

Cedar Waxwings are just one of the seventy-five species of birds that you might see in the park this week. Thanks for s...
05/04/2026

Cedar Waxwings are just one of the seventy-five species of birds that you might see in the park this week. Thanks for sharing this picture with us Kit Kindred.

Wildflowers along the trails. Thank you, Paul Shuleski, for sharing these photos with us.
05/03/2026

Wildflowers along the trails. Thank you, Paul Shuleski, for sharing these photos with us.

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3000 PA-18
Hookstown, PA
15050

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(724) 899-2200

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