Monte Sano State Park

Absolutely Magical Hiking Experience! I can’t even begin to express how magical this hiking trip was! The entire area is beautiful, clean, and so well-maintained. I want to come back and stay for a few days to really soak it all in. The air was fresh, the scenery breathtaking, and there were so many fun things to explore along the trails. My personal favorite was the Japanese gardens — peaceful,... Absolutely Magical Hiking Experience! I can’t even begin to express how magical this hiking trip was! The entire area is beautiful, clean, and so well-maintained. I want to come back and stay for a few days to really soak it all in. The air was fresh, the scenery breathtaking, and there were so many fun things to explore along the trails. My personal favorite was the Japanese gardens — peaceful, serene, and absolutely stunning. Whether you’re looking for a day hike, a place to connect with nature, or just a relaxing outdoor adventure, this spot has it all. I can’t wait to return!

What a lovely campground. The fall leaves weren't changing color but they sure were rustling. The temp on the "mountain" was about 10 degrees cooler than in town. The hiking trails were well marked and included walkers and mountain bikers. The view to the valley floor were very pretty. We camped in buddy site 78 and had reserved the pavilion for our group. There were plenty of picnic tables... What a lovely campground. The fall leaves weren't changing color but they sure were rustling. The temp on the "mountain" was about 10 degrees cooler than in town. The hiking trails were well marked and included walkers and mountain bikers. The view to the valley floor were very pretty. We camped in buddy site 78 and had reserved the pavilion for our group. There were plenty of picnic tables, a stone fireplace, and lots of outlets for plugging in crockpots. The camp store had a few basic necessities as well as some souvenir gear. The staff was friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were clean. The planetarium was a fun little perk. The campsites were well marked and flat. We will be back!

Cabins are great . Book your reservation thru the MSSP . They have a store in the office . Plenty of campsites too across from the office. Rangers are very nice and knowledgeable about the cabins and amenities. 11 cabins were built during the Great Depression back in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corp ( CCC) stone and hand hewn wooden beams. Modern updated since I had been there back in... Cabins are great . Book your reservation thru the MSSP . They have a store in the office . Plenty of campsites too across from the office. Rangers are very nice and knowledgeable about the cabins and amenities. 11 cabins were built during the Great Depression back in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corp ( CCC) stone and hand hewn wooden beams. Modern updated since I had been there back in 1981 so it was a great surprise. Working fireplace. And fire pit outside. Screened porch