Pennsylvania Camping
Glacier National Park - Request Information
2005 Backcountry Camping Guide ... Includes information on camping, lodging, roads, activities, safety, fees, etc. ... 2005 Winter Backcountry Camping ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
backpacking, overnight camping, modern camping; and camping in yurts, teepees, tipis, and tents ... Take precautions against camping in an area that may be dangerous in the case of sudden flash floods. Check with local rangers to find a safe and legal camping area ... camping in developed sites, resorts, cabins; primitive camping, ... [Read More]
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River - Camping
Numerous privately-owned campgrounds are along or near the river; make reservations in advance. A Pennsylvania State Forest primitive camping area for river users only is within the Buckhorn Natural Area of Delaware State Forest, near Stairstep Rapids, Pond Eddy, NY. Required permits are available from the National Park Service Barryville Office on NY Route 97 (Phone: 845-557-0222). ... [Read More]
Parks, Hiking and Bike Trails, Recreation Lands in Pennsylvania's 12th District
Ryerson Station , Greene County, features the 62-acre Ronald J. Duke Lake with fishing, boating and camping. ... Ohiopyle , Fayette County: fishing, boating, camping, bicycling on the Youghiogheny River Trail, and some of the finest whitewater boating opportunities in the world. ... Kooser , Somerset County: cabins, fishing, swimming, camping; includes a 4-acre lake. ... [Read More]
USGS Programs in Pennsylvania
Mineral-Resource Assessment The USGS is conducting a mineral-resource assessment of the Eastern United States, including Pennsylvania. Planned products will include maps delineating areas favorable for different kinds of mineral resources and tables listing known and estimated undiscovered mineral resources. Some data sets will be useful for environmental purposes, including determining the occurrence of toxic elements. This information is used by Federal and State agencies to evaluate human-induced contamination and to provide baseline data for environmental remediation. Data from the assessment and software to produce graphic images and printouts will be made available on CD-ROM. National Mapping Program Among the most popular and versatile products of the USGS are its topographic maps at the scale of 1:24,000 (1 inch on the map represents 2,000 feet on the ground). These maps depict basic natural and cultural features of the landscape, such as lakes and streams, highways and rail ... [Read More]
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Camping ... Here you will find boating, fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, and scenic beauty. This twisting lake, the largest entirely within Pennsylvania, extends 27 miles and covers 8,300 acres. ... [Read More]
Tourism: Lakes, Streams, Fishing & Boating in Pennsylvania's 12th District
Loyalhanna Lake , Westmoreland County: fishing, swimming, boating and camping; a 210-acre lake. ... Crooked Creek Lake , Armstrong County: fishing, swimming, boating and camping; a 350-acre lake. ... Youghiogheny Lake , Fayette-Somerset County: fishing, boating and camping; a 2,840-acre lake, one of the largest impoundments in Pennsylvania. ... [Read More]
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Camping ... In the heart of the Laurel Highlands and spanning the Mason-Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland lies Youghiogheny River Lake. A popular location for recreation, Youghiogheny River Lake attracts numerous visitors each year. Boating, hunting, camping, and many other outdoor activities are enjoyed by visitors with outstanding facilities provided for the public's convenience. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with all its 16 mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best power boating and water-skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania. For those who prefer to propel their boats with a paddle, the Youghiogheny River has plenty to offer. From the outflow area of the dam and extending for approximately 20 miles downstream is one of the most popular rafting and canoeing rivers in the eastern United States. The boulder strewn stretch of the Youghiogheny below Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, is renowned for its whitewater and is often the scene of national kayaking competit ... [Read More]
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Camping ... Situated among steep-sided valleys and forested hillsides, Mahoning Creek Lake is surrounded by the rugged and striking terrain of western Pennsylvania. Activities include Boating and fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking, or just enjoying the surrounding flora and fauna. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Camping ... You'll find many recreation opportunities here, including swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking and camping, and leisurely scenic drives. Dirt bikers, ATVers, cross country skiers, mountain bikers and snowmobilers will love the loop trails that wind throughout the hills. Foot trails ranging from one half mile interpretive trails, to the 87 mile North Country National Scenic Trail, traverse the terrain. Several reservoirs and over 700 miles of streams offer outstanding fishing opportunities. Congress designated 87 miles of the Allegheny River, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System to protect its natural, cultural and recreational features. There are over one hundred undeveloped islands, including seven wilderness islands included in this stretch of river. The Hickory Creek Wilderness, Allegheny Islands Wilderness, and Allegheny National Recreation Areas offer rare opportunities to view unique ecosystems in a quiet, undisturbed setting. ... [Read More]
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