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Explore Pennsylvania Outdoors

Pennsylvania offers 2384 trails, 256 parks, and 888 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 824 easy, 834 moderate, 313 difficult, and 266 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 497 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 19222 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Ricketts Glen State Park, and Allegheny National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Allegheny National Forest Trails, Bicyclepa Route S, and Bicyclepa Route Y.

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Campgrounds in Pennsylvania

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Start Planning Pennsylvania in 10 Minutes

Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 3,161 verified outdoor options across the state.