French Creek State Park

This is an excellent park for outdoor activities! 🏞 I usually come to this park to rent a kayak on the lake! [Highly recommended activity here] It's very quiet here with plenty of trees and paths to walk and enjoy the serenity! The workers at the desk are very friendly and easy-going! French Creek State Park is also an excellent location for stargazing! 🌌🔭 I have yet to attend one of the sta... This is an excellent park for outdoor activities! 🏞 I usually come to this park to rent a kayak on the lake! [Highly recommended activity here] It's very quiet here with plenty of trees and paths to walk and enjoy the serenity! The workers at the desk are very friendly and easy-going! French Creek State Park is also an excellent location for stargazing! 🌌🔭 I have yet to attend one of the star parties at Hopewell Furnace, but I'm sure it's worth it! Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been here yet!

The Boone trail is a nice 6 mile loop. The trails are nicely maintained and clearly marked. There were 2 fallen trees along the trail but they were fairly easy to climb over. There's portable restrooms in the middle of the loop. There is clear signage at the intersections of trails making it easy to navigate. Some areas are rocky so a sturdy shoe is recommended. Some small inclines but nothing too... The Boone trail is a nice 6 mile loop. The trails are nicely maintained and clearly marked. There were 2 fallen trees along the trail but they were fairly easy to climb over. There's portable restrooms in the middle of the loop. There is clear signage at the intersections of trails making it easy to navigate. Some areas are rocky so a sturdy shoe is recommended. Some small inclines but nothing too strenuous.

We were here in early April. Unfortunately it was wet and cold. However we still had a wonderful time. So many great trails to hike or bike. A bit cold to get out on the lakes, but I can imagine really nice to explore on the warmer days. The campsite is nice, set in woodlands. Spaced apart well with fire pits and camping table/area set aside from concrete pad for vehicles. Choice of full serviced/... We were here in early April. Unfortunately it was wet and cold. However we still had a wonderful time. So many great trails to hike or bike. A bit cold to get out on the lakes, but I can imagine really nice to explore on the warmer days. The campsite is nice, set in woodlands. Spaced apart well with fire pits and camping table/area set aside from concrete pad for vehicles. Choice of full serviced/just powered/basic.

What you need to know about camping at a Pennsylvania State Park: The campsites are usually small and close together. The rules are strictly enforced, for example, no noise at night and no alcohol. PA park campgrounds are definitely not for partying. The campsites are usually small and close together. However, if you need assistance, the staff is usually very helpful. Before coming, read the revie... What you need to know about camping at a Pennsylvania State Park: The campsites are usually small and close together. The rules are strictly enforced, for example, no noise at night and no alcohol. PA park campgrounds are definitely not for partying. The campsites are usually small and close together. However, if you need assistance, the staff is usually very helpful. Before coming, read the reviews. Also, look at the camp maps online. Picking a site on a curve usually gets you more space. And there are You Tube videos where people film all the campsites in the parks. For more information look at each campground loop separately.

My family and I visited while we were in the area. My grandson loves to fish, and we’ve camped in Vermont, Massachusetts, and all over Maine; all the way to Bar Harbor. Tom knows I always have my fishing gear in the back of my car, and wanted to (you guessed it) Go Fishing! Neither of us with a PA freshwater license😖. That sure let the air out of his balloon until he found a friend that was camp... My family and I visited while we were in the area. My grandson loves to fish, and we’ve camped in Vermont, Massachusetts, and all over Maine; all the way to Bar Harbor. Tom knows I always have my fishing gear in the back of my car, and wanted to (you guessed it) Go Fishing! Neither of us with a PA freshwater license😖. That sure let the air out of his balloon until he found a friend that was camping. He immediately said he wanted to come back next summer😜🙄. What can of worms have I opened😳. No pun intended😂.

First time camping experience. The campground itself is beautiful and relaxing. Everyone was friendly, bathrooms/showers are very clean. Only minor complaint is the area we reserved to camp (A36) had a very rocky terrain with a lot of tree roots exposed. Our tent was pitched on a slant and had mini boulders underneath and it was the best spot on the site. I checked a few of the other camp sites... First time camping experience. The campground itself is beautiful and relaxing. Everyone was friendly, bathrooms/showers are very clean. Only minor complaint is the area we reserved to camp (A36) had a very rocky terrain with a lot of tree roots exposed. Our tent was pitched on a slant and had mini boulders underneath and it was the best spot on the site. I checked a few of the other camp sites and it seems hit or miss, some were worse than ours with rocks and tree roots and others were much better looking. Best advice if you can, go pick a site in person before reserving. Everything else was great. Had an awesome time. Pool was huge too. Lakes Hopewell and Scott's run were beautiful as well, we stopped by and fishes for a bit but didnt catch anything. Fishing would be much better if you rent a kayak or canoe and get out on the water. There are playgrounds and also communal water spigots. Place to dump your trash and even empty your RV tanks too. Sites basically has it all.

First time camping experience. The campground itself is beautiful and relaxing. Everyone was friendly, bathrooms/showers are very clean. Only minor complaint is the area we reserved to camp (A36) had a very rocky terrain with a lot of tree roots exposed. Our tent was pitched on a slant and had mini boulders underneath and it was the best spot on the site. I checked a few of the other camp sites... First time camping experience. The campground itself is beautiful and relaxing. Everyone was friendly, bathrooms/showers are very clean. Only minor complaint is the area we reserved to camp (A36) had a very rocky terrain with a lot of tree roots exposed. Our tent was pitched on a slant and had mini boulders underneath and it was the best spot on the site. I checked a few of the other camp sites and it seems hit or miss, some were worse than ours with rocks and tree roots and others were much better looking. Best advice if you can, go pick a site in person before reserving. Everything else was great. Had an awesome time. Pool was huge too. Lakes Hopewell and Scott's run were beautiful as well, we stopped by and fishes for a bit but didnt catch anything. Fishing would be much better if you rent a kayak or canoe and get out on the water. There are playgrounds and also communal water spigots. Place to dump your trash and even empty your RV tanks too. Sites basically has it all.

This was a great place to enjoy the fall colors. I was tent camping. If you are tent camping, it is hit and miss with regard to rocks and roots all around the campsites. If you do happen to find a nice level spot for your tent, it is typically covered in rocks. I recommend bringing a rake so that you can clear at least the most offensive rocks. Loop D was sparsely populated in the third week of O... This was a great place to enjoy the fall colors. I was tent camping. If you are tent camping, it is hit and miss with regard to rocks and roots all around the campsites. If you do happen to find a nice level spot for your tent, it is typically covered in rocks. I recommend bringing a rake so that you can clear at least the most offensive rocks. Loop D was sparsely populated in the third week of October—very quiet and peaceful. It seems like the loops that are pet friendly were a little loud. One dog was barking enough for all the others, and that carried on for about half an hour. I’m glad I was not in a pet-friendly loop. The bathroom is super nice, but if you’re taking a shower, be advised: (1) after pressing the button to start a shower, you only get about eight seconds of water before you have to press the button again. (2) the water temperature would go back-and-forth between warm and cold. Maybe I pressed the button too many times. If you’re trying to mountain bike on trails designated for mountain bikes, it seem to be pretty extreme—many times covered in jagged rocks and not for the faint of heart! This was the first time I noticed a self-service bike maintenance station. Cool. I found the horseshoe pit, but have no idea where one would find the horse shoes. 😕 The Park, Rangers, and other park staff are super conscientious. I got to meet them three times. Particularly, this may happen if you make a reservation on a weekend, after the park office is closed. They kept asking me about a site tag. I didn’t have one, but it was not my fault. I just booked on a Saturday night. Also, you have until 3 PM on check-out day to vacate the site, but if you look like you’re sitting around at lunchtime, they’re going to approach you. All in all, a memorable visit, a great experience, and I would definitely be back.

This was a great place to enjoy the fall colors. I was tent camping. If you are tent camping, it is hit and miss with regard to rocks and roots all around the campsites. If you do happen to find a nice level spot for your tent, it is typically covered in rocks. I recommend bringing a rake so that you can clear at least the most offensive rocks. Loop D was sparsely populated in the third week of O... This was a great place to enjoy the fall colors. I was tent camping. If you are tent camping, it is hit and miss with regard to rocks and roots all around the campsites. If you do happen to find a nice level spot for your tent, it is typically covered in rocks. I recommend bringing a rake so that you can clear at least the most offensive rocks. Loop D was sparsely populated in the third week of October—very quiet and peaceful. It seems like the loops that are pet friendly were a little loud. One dog was barking enough for all the others, and that carried on for about half an hour. I’m glad I was not in a pet-friendly loop. The bathroom is super nice, but if you’re taking a shower, be advised: (1) after pressing the button to start a shower, you only get about eight seconds of water before you have to press the button again. (2) the water temperature would go back-and-forth between warm and cold. Maybe I pressed the button too many times. If you’re trying to mountain bike on trails designated for mountain bikes, it seem to be pretty extreme—many times covered in jagged rocks and not for the faint of heart! This was the first time I noticed a self-service bike maintenance station. Cool. I found the horseshoe pit, but have no idea where one would find the horse shoes. 😕 The Park, Rangers, and other park staff are super conscientious. I got to meet them three times. Particularly, this may happen if you make a reservation on a weekend, after the park office is closed. They kept asking me about a site tag. I didn’t have one, but it was not my fault. I just booked on a Saturday night. Also, you have until 3 PM on check-out day to vacate the site, but if you look like you’re sitting around at lunchtime, they’re going to approach you. All in all, a memorable visit, a great experience, and I would definitely be back.

This was a great place to enjoy the fall colors. I was tent camping. If you are tent camping, it is hit and miss with regard to rocks and roots all around the campsites. If you do happen to find a nice level spot for your tent, it is typically covered in rocks. I recommend bringing a rake so that you can clear at least the most offensive rocks. Loop D was sparsely populated in the third week of O... This was a great place to enjoy the fall colors. I was tent camping. If you are tent camping, it is hit and miss with regard to rocks and roots all around the campsites. If you do happen to find a nice level spot for your tent, it is typically covered in rocks. I recommend bringing a rake so that you can clear at least the most offensive rocks. Loop D was sparsely populated in the third week of October—very quiet and peaceful. It seems like the loops that are pet friendly were a little loud. One dog was barking enough for all the others, and that carried on for about half an hour. I’m glad I was not in a pet-friendly loop. The bathroom is super nice, but if you’re taking a shower, be advised: (1) after pressing the button to start a shower, you only get about eight seconds of water before you have to press the button again. (2) the water temperature would go back-and-forth between warm and cold. Maybe I pressed the button too many times. If you’re trying to mountain bike on trails designated for mountain bikes, it seem to be pretty extreme—many times covered in jagged rocks and not for the faint of heart! This was the first time I noticed a self-service bike maintenance station. Cool. I found the horseshoe pit, but have no idea where one would find the horse shoes. 😕 The Park, Rangers, and other park staff are super conscientious. I got to meet them three times. Particularly, this may happen if you make a reservation on a weekend, after the park office is closed. They kept asking me about a site tag. I didn’t have one, but it was not my fault. I just booked on a Saturday night. Also, you have until 3 PM on check-out day to vacate the site, but if you look like you’re sitting around at lunchtime, they’re going to approach you. All in all, a memorable visit, a great experience, and I would definitely be back.