Few People Know There's A Beautiful State Park Hiding In This Tiny Pennsylvania Town
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 26, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Pennsylvania’s state park system is constantly growing, with new state parks being added and giving us even more natural landscapes to explore. That makes it easy to overlook a few, especially when we’ve got 124 state parks in Pennsylvania. You’ll feel as though you’ve uncovered a glorious secret when you visit Little Pine State Park, a hidden state park in Waterville, Pennsylvania.
The drive to Little Pine State Park will lead you through the darling small town of Waterville, home to just over 180 residents.
If you're stopping by for a bite, you'll find a menu jam-packed with classics, from hot roast beef to spaghetti and meatballs.
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Nestled in the tiny town of Waterville and flanked by a mountainous portion of Tiadaghton State Forest, Little Pine State Park spans more than 2,150 beautiful acres.
A popular year-round destination, the Pennsylvania state park offers a full menu of activities - from hiking and picnicking to wildlife watching and boating.
Summer means lounging on the sandy beach and cooling off in the 45-acre Little Pine Lake. Winter's chock-full of fun, too, with fresh snowfall allowing for sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
While you can pack a ton of fun into a single day, you might still want to camp out overnight. The seasonal campground allows for both tent camping and RV parking.
Have you been to this hidden state park in Waterville, Pennsylvania? What do you like best about Little Pine State Park? Let us know in the comments! If you’re up for a unique camping adventure, check out Happy Acres Resort in Waterville, Pennsylvania.
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