Time to gather your peanut butter and jelly, your grapes, your Oreos, and whatever else you think would be good to eat on a picnic. Grab your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your husband, wife, children, or grandma. It's time to celebrate beautiful weather days by eating outside! Here are some of the best places for a picnic in Pennsylvania:
1. Tyler State Park, Newtown
Located 33 miles from Philadelphia, the 1711-acre Tyler State Park is home to numerous picnic areas, each with tables, drinking water, and restroom facilities. There's also plenty of grass at each spot to relax and sunbathe.
Visit the webpage for more information.
2. Big Pocono State Park, Monroe County
Located in northeastern Penssylvania, this 1,305-acre state park offers grand vistas of three states. Picnic with a view on top of Camelback Mountain with an elevation of 2,100 feet above sea level. Visit the webpage for more information.
3. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Township
Located in the northeastern part of the state, this 405-acre park is home to hemlock trees, a gorge, and three waterfalls. You can have a lovely lunch at the picnic area located between Fall Brook and Silver Creek. Visit the webpage for more information.
4. Ricketts Glenn State Park, Columbia County
This massive park of 13,193 acres spans across three counties, has 22 named waterfalls, and plenty of trails. You can find picnic areas near Lake Jean and off PA Route 118. Visit the webpage for more information.
5. Tuscarora State Park, Rush Township
Tuscarora State Park is 1,618 acres and has a beach you can enjoy a picnic on or use one of the 250 tables around the park. Two picnic pavilions are also available by reservation only. Visit the webpage for more information.
6. Susquehannock State Park, Lancaster County
Spread out across this 224-acre park are 80 picnic tables and 20 grills. You can also find amenities like water fountains, restrooms, and sports fields. Visit the webpage for more information.
7. Memorial Lake State Park, East Hanover Township
Located close to the base of Blue Mountain, you can find this lovely 230-acre state park with plenty of picnic tables along the Memorial Lake shoreline. This is one of the most picturesque picnic spots in Pennsylvania. Visit the webpage for more information.
8. Colton Point State Park, Tioga County
Set along the west rim of Pine Creek Gorge, otherwise known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, this 368-acre park offers both beautiful views and plenty of tables for your next outdoor dining adventure. Visit the webpage for more information.
9. Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County
This large state park has a 1,730-acre lake by Bald Mountain and plenty of picnic areas by the water. Take in the gorgeous scenery as you sit down and eat. Visit the webpage for more information.
10. Colonel Denning State Park, Lower Mifflin Township
With a small 3.5-acre lake, this small park is surrounded by the vast Tusarora State Forest. It's the perfect spot for families to have a picnic as there are many tables scattered around, charcoal grills, and playground equipment. Visit the webpage for more information.
11. Buchanan's Birthplace State Park, Franklin Township
This park may only be 18.5 acres but it's surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest so you can enjoy a picnic with a view! Visit the webpage for more information.
12. Whipple Dam State Park, Jackson Township
If you want peace and quiet on a picnic by a lakeside beach, this is the place to come. Have lunch, watch birds, go hiking or swimming, and relax at Whipple Dam State Park, one of the lovliest Pennsylvania parks. Visit the webpage for more information.
13. Sizerville State Park, Potter County
Surrounded by Elk State Forest, Sizerville State Park has over 100 picnic tables set under the trees. Visit the webpage for more information.
14. Elk State Park, McKean County
Located in the mountains of northern Pennsylvania, this state park is home to East Branch Lake. Picnic tables are available at both the Instanter Drive Boat Launch and by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers location. Visit the webpage for more information.
15. Shawnee State Park, Bedford County
Within Shawnee State Park is a 451-acre lake, recreational facilities, and plenty of picnic tables spread out through the park. Visit the webpage for more information.
16. Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset County
One of the most beautiful Pennsylvania parks has to be Laurel Hill State Park, home to a pristine lake and surrounded by forest. There are three picnic areas (including one by the lakeside beach) throughout the park with a total of over 500 picnic tables to choose from! Visit the webpage for more information.
17. Cook Forest State Park, Clarion County
This scenic 8,500-acre park in northwestern Pennsylvania has both reserved and unreserved picnic pavilions as well as several tables throughout. Have a lovely picnic surrounded by the scenic old-growth forest. Visit the webpage for more information.
18. Chapman State Park, Warren County
Have a wonderfully scenic meal at a table along the beach by the 68-acre lake at Chapman State Park. It's one of the lovliest places for outdoor dining in Pennsylvania! Visit the webpage for more information.
19. Oil Creek State Park, Venango County
Once the site of the world's first commercial oil well, this park is now an incredibly scenic area with hills, wetlands, and hollows, the perfect place to enjoy a picnic. Visit the webpage for more information.
20. Raccoon Creek State Park, Beaver County
As one of the most visited Pennsylvania parks, the 7,572-acre Raccoon Creek State Park is one of the most visited in the state. Here you'll find 200 picnic tables throughout the park with grills, drinking water, and restrooms in each area. Visit the webpage for more information.
What are your favorite picnic spots? Are there any others you would add to this list of best places for a picnic in Pennsylvania? Share in the comments below!
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