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Little Pine State Park
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Little Pine State Park CampSite 88 © Kenneth String
View of campsite 88 camper to the rightfrom across Little Pine Creek looking down from the dam.
Little Pine State Park Snow Fall © Ina G. Bieber
Late snow of March 31st 2015
Little Pine State Park March 31 2015 © Ina G. Bieber
Little Pine State Park © Ina G. Bieber
Little Pine State Park Little Pine Camping Cabins © Scott Williams
Camping cabins available for rent, Little Pine State Park.
Little Pine State Park © Shelli Merrifield
Little Pine State Park © Shelli Merrifield
Little Pine State Park © Shelli Merrifield
Little Pine State Park © Ina G. Bieber
Little Pine State Park © Ina G. Bieber
Little Pine State Park © Ina G. Bieber
Little Pine State Park Spring Picnic © Scott Williams
Springtime at Little Pine Creek State Park, looking towards the dam from a picnic table located near the swimming beach.
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LITTLE PINE STATE PARK
LITTLE PINE STATE PARK
4205 Little Pine Creek Road
Waterville, Pennsylvania   17776

Phone: 570-753-6000
Toll Free: 888-727-2757
Reservations: 888-727-2757
Email: park email button icon
The 2,158-acre Little Pine State Park is in a beautiful mountain section of Tiadaghton State Forest in the Appalachian Mountain Region.
Camping
Camping: modern sites, many with electricity

The campground opens the first weekend in April and closes in mid-December. There are 104 campsites: 98 sites can accommodate trailer units up to 30 feet in length, six sites are for tents only. Open or shaded sites are along a stream. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has a sanitary dump station, showers, flush toilets and many water outlets. Garbage and recycling receptacles, trailer storage and a second vehicle parking lot are at the campground entrance. Alcoholic beverages, pets and unlicensed motor vehicles are prohibited.

Organized Group Tenting:

Available to adult and youth groups, there are four sites: two sites hold 40 people and two sites hold 20 people, or combine to hold 120 people. A paved parking lot, flush toilets, fire rings and picnic tables are provided. A garbage and recycling center is near the campground entrance.
Swimming
A sand beach with grass turf is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Pets, glass and breakable containers or utensils are prohibited in this area. All children ten years of age or younger must be accompanied by a person at least 14 years of age.
Boating
Boating: electric motors only

The 94-acre Little Pine Lake has one launch area and 25 seasonal (April 1 to November 1) mooring spaces. A boat rental concession is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Paddleboats, canoes and rowboats are available, and also limited refreshments.

Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Fishing
The park offers fishing in Little Pine Creek, known for trout. Other species include smallmouth bass and panfish.

Boat rentals are available for lake fishing where you can catch largemouth bass, catfish or pickerel.

Ice-fishing is popular during winter months with a variety of fish like perch and crappie to be caught.

Fly fishermen often target the native brook trout found in local streams surrounding the area.


Location
Little Pine State Park is located near Jersey Shore, Lock Haven and Williamsport

Picnicking
Four picnic areas in both shaded and open locations contain four picnic pavilions, many picnic tables, a volleyball court and play equipment. Picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Lower Picnic Area is about one-half mile south of the campground. It is completely separated from the rest of the park. This six-acre area has picnic tables, grills, charcoal disposals, non-flush toilets, parking area, picnic pavilion, foot bridge and a well with a hand pump. River birch, white pine, sugar maple and black locust are common trees in the area.
Bicycling
Biking enthusiasts can enjoy a 4-mile trail, but be aware it's shared with hikers. Exercise caution and respect.

The park also offers an additional 3 miles of trails for mountain biking specifically.

Be mindful that these paths are challenging due to steep inclines and rough terrain.

Always wear appropriate safety gear when cycling in the area including helmets and pads.

Remember to adhere strictly to marked bike routes as some areas may not permit bicycles at all times.

Check weather conditions before setting out; wet or icy surfaces could make certain sections hazardous.

Lastly, always carry water, snacks, first aid kit - preparedness is key on any ride!
Nature Programs
Environmental education and interpretive programs are offered on a seasonal basis. Field learning experiences are available to schools during the spring and fall, and teachers? workshops are offered periodically. Programs are designed to meet the standards for Environment and Ecology, but also address other areas. Programs are also available on request to civic organizations, youth groups, and home-schooling associations. Topics include astronomy, botany, entomology, folklore, and zoology, among others.

Guided walks, evening programs, hands-on learning activities and craft programs are offered to park visitors from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. An indoor classroom, part of the park office, is used during cold or rainy weather.
Birding
Birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy spotting various species like warblers, vireos and flycatchers. The park is also home to bald eagles and ospreys during summer months. In winter, bird watchers may see waterfowl on the lake or spot owls in wooded areas. There are several trails ideal for bird watching including Lake Shore Trail which offers views of nesting sites.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
March 31 by Chris_S_S
park review stars; one to five
November 9 cliche in the reservation computer syst by A happy gammy and grandkids
park review stars; one to five In March of 2015 I made reservation to rent one of the cottages at Little Pine which never should have went through cause the park was not open yet. Oh how thankful I am for that going through my 2 oldest grandkids and I got to spend March 30 and 31 there. When we got up March 31 it was snowing and I what thought was going to be a snow flurry ended up being 7 inches of snow. What beauty we got to see and share. Thank you for that experience. We was the only people there and there was very little staff on duty,but they check on us through out the day. It is a spring break that will stay with us forever. Thank you for the cliche,thank you for the snow,and thank you for the kind staff. We had a great time;
May 17 grandchildrens favorite park by Gram nana
park review stars; one to five Little Pine is the best park that we camp at. Our grandchildren feel like its there second home. They know everything there is to do at the park. They especially enjoy showing new friends they meet the turtle tree. Thank you for making many wonderful memories.
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Directions
The park is in Lycoming County. From the south, take US 220 to the Pine Creek Exit near Jersey Shore. Take PA 44 north 11 miles to Waterville, then turn right onto SR 4001 and go four miles to the park. From the northwest, take PA 120 south to the village of Hyner. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road and follow that to PA 44. Take PA 44 south to Waterville and turn left onto SR 4001. From the north and northeast, take US 6 to Wellsboro, then PA 287 south to English Center, and SR 4001 to the park.

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