Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Areas with Wildlife Watching

Starting as a trickle near Berlin, NJ, the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River gradually widens as it picks up the waters of 17 tributaries on its way to Great Egg Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Established by Congress in 1992, nearly all of this 129-mile river system rests within the Pinelands National Reserve. read more...

Phone: 215-597-9175   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Philadelphia   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Golfing, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Great Egg Harbor River

Friendship Hill National Historic Site preserves the country estate of Albert Gallatin, a Swiss emigrant who served his adopted nation during the early years of the republic. read more...

Phone: 724-725-9190   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Point Marion   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching   Details Provided By: Friendship Hill National Historic Site

On July 3, 1754, in the wilderness of the Allegheny Mountains, Colonial troops commanded by 22 year old Colonel George Washington were defeated in this small stockade at the Great Meadow. This opening battle of the French and Indian War began a seven year struggle between Great Britain and France for control of North America. read more...

Phone: 724-329-5512   Price Range: $2 - $3   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Farmington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Battlefield   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Fort Necessity

The section of the Delaware River that is designated the Middle Delaware National Scenic River is 40 miles long and is contained completely within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park system. read more...

Phone: (570) 588-2452   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Bushkill   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hunting and Shooting, Swimming, Wildlife Watching   Details Provided By: Delaware National Scenic River

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883. read more...

Phone: 610-582-8773   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Elverson   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

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