Sinnemahoning State Park

Absolutely beautiful Wildlife Center. One of the best I ever saw. Definitely will return to check out more hiking spots.

Beautiful park. The benches down by the water. I could have sat their all day. We even had a bald eagle swoop over the water. It was a moment nearly close to Funny Farm movie, "que the deer", it was that magical. It was also very quiet when we were there in the late afternoon.

Another impressive masterpiece by PAwilds. This place is great for adults and kids.
Lots of well though out displays and they do have scheduled nature programs.

Lovely welcome center, friendly staff, clean bathrooms, some interesting educational rooms for all ages and a pleasant nature walk about 2 miles to the nature watch parking lot. The sticker for the PA State Park Passport is out front of the welcome center on the information board.

We had a great weekend camping. We went to a trail in Fred’s Woods that was amazing. The campground has a few nice trails. The showers were warm but you had to keep pushing a button to keep the water flowing. One shower in the mens room. Visitor center was great full of educational information. We also found a ranger who directed us to Fred Woods. We camped mid August and the days were warm and the nights were cold. The sites had space to them. We would come back again. Thank you for the great experience.

Beautiful visitors center. Nice flat hiking trails. Beautiful water to canoe and kyake on.

Sinnemahoning is an elongated narrow park that snakes along the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek up to the dam forming the George B. Stevenson Reservoir.
There are 35 campsites and one cabin. The reservoir and creek provide excellent fishing opportunities. Electric motor boats only are allowed.
There are several trails that go through the park and there are two picnic areas.
The park is touted as a wildlife viewing area and has a special section set aside for that activity. Also view the collection at the office and wildlife center.
Winter activities include snowmobiling, Ice skating and ice fishing.
There is hunting during the season.
For events at this park visit: events dcnr pa
For more information: pa parks and forests
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This is a beautiful Park along the river. The Visitor Center was closed so we didn't get a chance to see that but the visit the dam on the south end for some gorgeous views. Definitely drive to the north end where there is an elk viewing area, and stop by toward dusk. We saw a large herd and got to hear some bugling!

Great PA State Park. Sinnemahoning! Visited with family of 4. Great Willife viewing areas. Someone should suggest viewing particular areas at dawn and dusk..👀👁.guaranteed something worth observing at any of these viewing areas during those times. We were not disappointed. Beaver, frogs, deer, mink, and eagle's.
Interactive wildlife center. Worth visiting at less crowded times.

We stayed in the park for 2 nights, no cell service. And DO come supplied with what you need for camping. Not much nearby in terms of emergency anything.

Great state park. Lovely views not far from the Elk county viewing center.

Sinnemahoning is an excellent spot for car campers to enjoy the Elk State Forest/PA Wilds region. It was a quiet sleep (a little gravelly for tents, but not bad) with dark skies for stargazing. The park staff was knowledgeable and super friendly. Tracy answered my sister’s 500 plant identification questions with cheerful patience. Will definitely be back. And we saw a bear!

This was one of them. Let's explore and see where it leads ki d of day. This state park, nothing short of absolutely STUNNING. From the Elk viewing areas, to the wildlife building & hands on learning center....we were blown away. This is a place I never knew I always must visit. Top notch favs.

The visitor center is beautiful. The arch tree is nifty, tried to do some wildlife viewing at the blind but I'm apparently a dinner bell for mosquitoes so I didn't stay long. Stopped at the dam and saw at least 4 bald eagles, so awesome.

Absolutely outstanding park with great views, a wild Elk heard, and excellent nature center

Beautiful park. Enjoy the arch tree and seeing butterflies. Saw a grouse in the way in.

I have been enjoying north central Pennsylvania for nearly forty years. The last eighteen of which I have run Elk County Outfitters, a guiding and outfitting business for the state's annual elk hunting seasons. Through this endeavor, myself, and all the guys that make up ECO, have had continuing and constantly growing interactions with state employees from both the PA Game Commission and the State Forest and Park Agencies.

The elk hunt and the guiding / outfitting business that has sprung up from it are new and evolving entities. With anything that is new and particularly anything that involves a government agency, let alone multiple agencies spread over large geographic areas, there can be hiccups and employees that do not want the added responsibilities that go along with these new endeavors. The State Forest / State Park Agencies in particular are taking on added duties, paperwork, liaising, permitting, ect. that deal with hunting that are not part of their normal scope of work. It would be very easy for the individuals that find this added workload on their desk to be less than helpful or even resentful toward those responsible for their growing responsibilities. After all many that go to the state forest and parks are there to see the elk and enjoy nature in a non-hunting facet.

My interaction with Jeanne Wambaugh from the Elk Stat Forest and Lisa Bainey from State Parks has been beyond exceptional. The extra time and care that these two have taken to walk through new permitting, new season, and constant new issues have been way above and beyond what I'm sure was expected of them.

I was nervous about who would take over the Sinnemahoning State Park job upon Lisa's departure. Would they be as eager to work with something not in their normal scope of work? Would they be as quick to prioritize paperwork that should have been in earlier? Most importantly would they look as favorably on the hunting aspect of the state park grounds and be able to deal with the visitors that don't share a favorable opinion of hunting? With Tracy Zupich, as the new Sinnemahoning State Park manager, all our concerns and worries were dispelled. Tracy has been an incredible liaison between the State Park Department and our group. From all the paperwork, the eagerness she and her staff show to not only us but our clients on visits to the park and center, to even handling the permitting for Kettle Creek State park while they were without a manager she has taken our already positive views of these agencies and their staff to an entire new level.

Great hire in Tracy.
Thank you guys for all you do.

Jack Manack
Elk County Outfitters

Easy launch area for boats. Caught a pickerel for the first time in my life. Beautiful peaceful canoeing.

Very nice camp ground. Its small only one bath house with one shower in the men's and ladies. The bathrooms where clean. The camp host was very friendly the visitor center was very nice granddaughters had a blast there.

The new Nature center is pretty cool. Kiddos love it and they have a cute gift shop inside. They have festivals here sometimes. Check out the Arch Tree and the walking path too!

Had an awesome time there! The Rangers were the best! Felt like Jurrasic Park when we came across a herd of Elk. We had a bear program that was taught by Kim - one of the Rangers and she showed us a movie about Black bears. Also went on a butterfly hunt and tag and learned all about Monarch butterflies. Went on a pontoon boat ride piloted by Kim the Ranger. Picture of the largest Elk in the herd.