State+Parks+and+Recreation

=Pennsylvania's State Parks and Recreation =

a few of PA's state parks - Bald Eagle state park - Black MoShannon state park - Ricketts Glen state park
 * Pennsylvania has 117 state parks. **[|list of PA state parks]**

one of the many things you can do in PA state parks is go bird watching....



You can also go canoeing and kayaking....



camping....  

The cost to stay in a state park is the same no matter what park. Additional fees are included on holiday weekends and for modern showers.


 * ==Camping == ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **Campsite ** || ** Time Frame ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Resident Price ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Non-Resident Price ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Base Price || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Per Night || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> $15.00 || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">$17.00 ||

PA state parks rules and regulations (rules from [|DCNR])


 * Be prepared and bring the proper equipment. Natural areas may possess hazards. You are responsible for you and your family's safety.
 * Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
 * Please camp only in designated camping areas and try to minimize your impact on the campsite.
 * Your pets are welcome in many areas, but are not permitted in overnight or swimming areas. Uncontrolled pets may chase wildlife or frighten visitors.
 * Pets must be controlled and attended at all times and on a leash not exceeding six feet in length.
 * Do your part to keep wildlife wild! Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance and do not feed or approach wild animals.
 * Prevent fires by properly disposing of hot coals and having a fire in proper facilities. Do not leave a fire unattended.
 * Please park only in designated areas and obey all traffic regulations.
 * Please recycle. Place trash accumulated during your stay in proper receptacles, or take it home with you.
 * Soliciting and posting signs is prohibited without approval from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Why would someone want to visit a PA state park?

People come to state parks for fun, rest, and to connect with nature. With all the thing you can do in PA state parks it a wonder more people don't come to enjoy them. when you come to visit PA you won't want to stay in a hotel or a motel you'll want to stay in a Pennsylvania state park!