Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Areas with Auto Touring

The green fullness of the rolling hills, quick glimpses of granite cliff faces, and bald eagles perched on trees overlooking the water form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River snakes gracefully through the rural countryside on the start of its 331-mile journey to the Atlantic Ocean. But the story of the Upper Delaware is much more than just a collection of beautiful pictures. Joseph Brandt, John Roebling, and Zane Grey lend a texture to the landscape that helps tell the tale of frontier life and the rapid growth of America during the 1800s. read more...

Phone: 570-729-7134   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Beach Lake   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: State Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Auto Touring   Details Provided By: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

The men and women of the Continental Army were ordinary men and women like many of us, but these everyday men and women were thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates more than the collective sacrifices and dedication of the Revolutionary War generation, it pays homage to the ability of everyday Americans to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times. read more...

Phone: 610-783-1077   Price Range: $0 - $3   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Valley Forge   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Valley Forge National Historical Park

Located 50 miles northwest of Baltimore, the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest battle ever waged during the American Civil War. Fought in the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a hallmark victory for the Union. read more...

Phone: 717-334-1124   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Gettysburg   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: N/A   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Hiking, Auto Touring, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Gettysburg

The Corridor is a collection of people, places and events that helped shape our great nation. Come journey through five Pennsylvania counties bursting with heritage and brimming with outdoor adventure. Canals and railroads-remnants of Northeastern Pennsylvania's prosperous coal age-form the spine of this more than 150-mile Corridor. read more...

Phone: 610.923.3548   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Easton   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Kayaking, Auto Touring   Details Provided By: Delware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through the Appalachian Mountains at the scenic Delaware Water Gap. read more...

Phone: (570) 588-2451   Price Range: $1 - $10   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Bushkill   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: Recreation Area   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Delaware Water Gap