Raccoon Creek State Park

A very large park on Western Pennsylvania with numerous trails, camps and unique destinations. The only negative I've encountered in this park is an angry, abrasive and unprofessional park ranger. I've been visiting this place for years and had met many kind, friendly and helpful fellow visitors. I cannot say the same for that ranger - I hope y'all never come across her in your effort to find clarity on directions. My favorite areas of Raccoon Creek are the beach and the mineral springs. When the area water levels aren't low, you'll also see a beautiful 10 foot waterfall adjacent to Frankfort Mineral Springs. The beach is lovely in all seasons, but if you can catch it during the peak of Fall foliage. The many colors of the trees reflecting from the lake surface is quite the sight!There's a boat rental and the rates are very reasonable. There's also a very large picnic area with dozens of tables, plenty of parking and restrooms.

Walking trails are fun there's a waterfall and spring water camp ground is nice they have hike in spots too camper spots the swimming area isn't what it used to to be but still beautiful place to visit

A gorgeous park with some really nice and challenging hikes that have some really steep inclines. From boating to lodging to remote camping this park has it all.

We did the Mineral Springs Loop trail to see the waterfall cove and it was beautiful! Easy 1.2 mile loop. Highly recommend. PS - it's always muddy so dress accordingly

Raccoon Creek is one of my favorite parks near the Pittsburgh area. There are tons of things to do and see from the wildflower reserves to the beach and campgrounds. The lake beach is my personal favorite tied with the Mineral Springs loop trail. This place is beautiful! You can even find some quartz crystals in the lake if you're lucky! Mineral Springs is a fairly easy hike and can be done with children. My son loves to find rocks in the water and see the waterfall there! Even in the fall Raccoon Creek is great to visit. I'd recommend it to anyone, solo visitors and families or anyone that loves some good nature sightseeing.

Raccoon Creek State Park is one of 121 state parks in Pennsylvania, and is an easy destination for nature lovers in the Pittsburgh area. Within this 7,572-acre state park, there are woodlands, meadows, a lake (and lakeside beach), and overnight/camping areas. In other words: there's lots to see and do in this beautiful park!In addition to hiking along the park's extensive trails, you can go swimming, boating/canoeing/kayaking, and fishing. Park Rangers also offer educational programs and hikes, many of which are family-friendly and free to the public. Just remember that registration is required for planning purposes, and sometimes the guided hikes and programs have a limit on how many people can attend.You might also notice a specific address for a Wildflower Reserve when you look up directions. The Reserve refers to a specific section of the park focused on supporting western Pennsylvania's wildflowers. As you might guess from its name, it's an absolutely beautiful area to explore during spring and summer. What you might not guess is that more than 700 species of plants can be found in this section of Raccoon Creek State Park!To date, I've gone kayaking on the lake as well as explored part of the Reserve. That said, I feel like need to visit more often and enjoy more of what Raccoon Creek State Park has to offer, as it's a lovely place to spend part of my day. Here's to future adventures!

Love this park and have visited many times. Plenty of road to walk and trails to hike. Fishing and boating also open when the weather cooperates. Boat and kayak re take in season. Hunting in many parts of the park. Free park access

I went to the "Beach" here at the State Park recently. It was... alright. River swimming by the grass... lots of people were out and it was a fun ambiance. But the concession stand was closed and there was ONE restroom open for both men and women to share - and needless to say, it was pretty gross. If all you're looking for is some nature, it suits the bill.

Cozy lake about 40 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Before this pandemic I had no idea so many beautiful places like this existed in the Western PA region. The man made lake is nestled in between the mountains. The beach was small, but the water was very clean. Children and adults were able to ride boats, swim, paddle, kayak. Whatever activity that could clear their mind from the monotony of the day to day. The only negative I have is some interactions with some of the fellow beach goers. No need to get into specifics, but if you're a minority just remember it's a little far from the city. Some might be less welcoming than others.

Raccoon Creek State Park is a nice large park with a lot of opportunities to explore and participate in a variety of activities: hiking, camping, swimming, boating, and more! Raccoon Lake offers a beach and boat rentals. There's a cute little wildflower garden near the park office, but to really be blown away with flowers, the best destination in the park is the Wildflower Reserve. This stunning section is a real delight when the flowers are in bloom. There are hiking trails available in this area too, and you can wander through the wildflower area. We especially enjoyed the Frankfort Mineral Springs hike, which lets you view the source of the mineral springs, where it trickles down a rockface and is located near a waterfall that's also lovely to see. It's a cool hike through the woods and winding around a spring, though it does have signage up that it floods easily. Great park to check out!