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From the south, take US 220 to the Pine Creek Exit-120 near Jersey Shore. Take PA 44 north 11 miles to Waterville, then turn right onto SR 4001 and go four miles to the park. From the northwest, take PA 120 south to the village of Hyner. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road. Take PA 44 south to Waterville and turn left onto SR 4001. From the north and northeast, take US 6 to Wellsboro, then PA 287 south to English Center and SR 4001 to the park. Note â this route has a 9 foot clearance bridge at English Center. Alternative route; PA route 15 south to US 220 South towards Lock Haven.
You won't have any cell service or TV reception, but that's what we like. Good hiking trails, but rather hilly if you aren't in shape. There is a good little restaurant/bar/camp store for whatever you may need or have forgotten just before the park entrance. Be aware there could be bears or snakes nearby.
A beautiful day to be here at the park,warm weather for February 23rd
We had a really nice stay renting the yurts, they were both cozy and clean. They do not have AC in them only heat so definitely pack a fan if you are staying during the summer months because it got ridiculously hot during the day. One thing I didnt know before going was that there is absolutely no cell signal/internet, but there is a camp phone you can use if you need to. The camp ground was clean and quiet even when it was crowded over the weekend. The bathrooms/showers were clean, only thing we disliked was everything is push button. You can not controll the water temperature and sometimes it got cold in the shower. The play grounds for the children were also well kept. The lake is a short drive down the road and there is a nice creek you can walk to and explore from any site. We swam and was able to go kayaking at the lake. The park rangers do rounds frequently so if you needed some thing you could ask easily. If there was anything going on activities/information they would go around and let everyone know. The camp host also walked around one day during our stay to let everyone know to prepare for a storm we would be having. Lastly, pack lots of bug spray! The flies are vicious and bite the heck out of you!
Pros/Cons:
Pros:
Clean
Quiet
Affordable
Outdoor activities
Cons:
No service
Push buttons - Showers/Sinks
Flies
Yurts - no AC
Even on a hazy day, it's difficult to not see nature's beauty. I've lived somewhere, within an hours travel,of this beautiful State Park, and each time I visit I reminisce in the familiarity of things from when I was a child, but at the same time get excited when I explore and find things that mother nature has changed. The camp grounds are a great blend of nature and activity. The beach is clean and the same as it was 50 yrs ago. Fishing is the best, and if you're lucky, you'll catch dinner before an Eagle does.
