Few People Know There’s A Beautiful State Park Hiding In This Tiny Pennsylvania Town

Pennsylvania's state park system is constantly growing, with new state parks being added and giving us even more natural landscapes to explore. That makes it easy to overlook a few, especially when we've got 124 state parks in Pennsylvania. You'll feel as though you've uncovered a glorious secret when you visit Little Pine State Park, a hidden state park in Waterville, Pennsylvania.

The drive to Little Pine State Park will lead you through the darling small town of Waterville, home to just over 180 residents.

Surrounded by gorgeous natural scenery, the tiny Pennsylvania town is a short drive from such towns as Lock Haven and Jersey Shore.

Waterville is also near the Pine Creek Rail Trail, which leads to Pine Creek Gorge (The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania).

Before heading to or after your time at Little Pine State Park, stop by The Waterville Tavern, a restaurant and inn.

If you're stopping by for a bite, you'll find a menu jam-packed with classics, from hot roast beef to spaghetti and meatballs.

Nestled in the tiny town of Waterville and flanked by a mountainous portion of Tiadaghton State Forest, Little Pine State Park spans more than 2,150 beautiful acres.

A popular year-round destination, the Pennsylvania state park offers a full menu of activities - from hiking and picnicking to wildlife watching and boating.

One of the best ways to explore this picturesque state park in Pennsylvania is on one of its half-dozen hiking trails.

Clocking in at .88 of a mile, Carsontown Trail is the park's easiest and wanders through the woods and along Little Pine Creek.

Summer means lounging on the sandy beach and cooling off in the 45-acre Little Pine Lake. Winter's chock-full of fun, too, with fresh snowfall allowing for sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

While you can pack a ton of fun into a single day, you might still want to camp out overnight. The seasonal campground allows for both tent camping and RV parking.

Learn more on the Little Pine State Park website.

Have you been to this hidden state park in Waterville, Pennsylvania? What do you like best about Little Pine State Park? Let us know in the comments! If you're up for a unique camping adventure, check out Happy Acres Resort in Waterville, Pennsylvania.