Little Pine State Park

Closed — The campground typically operates from the first weekend in April through mid-December. Currently closed for the winter season and scheduled to reopen in April 2026.

About

Little Pine State Park is a 2,158-acre recreation area nestled in a mountain valley of Tiadaghton State Forest in the Pennsylvania Wilds region of north central Pennsylvania. The park centers around the 45-acre Little Pine Lake and offers a well-maintained campground with 88 sites situated along Little Pine Creek and throughout the forested valley. The campground provides 83 sites that can accommodate trailers up to 20 feet in length, with most offering electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping only. Sites are available in both open and shaded settings, with some located directly along Little Pine Creek. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Modern amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, multiple water outlets throughout the campground, and a sanitary dump station. Garbage and recycling facilities, trailer storage, and additional vehicle parking are located at the campground entrance. The park also offers three camping cottages and two yurts that sleep five people each, as well as organized group tenting areas. Beyond camping, visitors can enjoy boating on Little Pine Lake with boat launch and seasonal mooring spaces, fishing, hiking trails through the surrounding state forest, and wildlife watching including the opportunity to observe nesting bald eagles. The park hosts an annual autumn festival in October featuring guided walks, crafts, and conservation presentations.

Directions

From the south, take U.S. Route 220 to the Pine Creek Exit near Jersey Shore, then Pennsylvania Route 44 north 11 miles to Waterville, turn right onto State Route 4001 and go four miles to the park. From the northwest, take Pennsylvania Route 120 south to Hyner, turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road, take Pennsylvania Route 44 south to Waterville and turn left onto State Route 4001. From the north and northeast, take U.S. Route 6 to Wellsboro, then Pennsylvania Route 287 south to English Center and State Route 4001 to the park.

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