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    Worlds End State Park - Playground

    Worlds End State Park

    4.8(28 reviews)
    10.6 mi

    Worlds End is another fantastic state park in Pennsylvania! There are a lot of sights to see and…read morethings to do. Unfortunately, the weather interfered with our ability to see as much as we had hoped, but we still had a great time! There is a nice visitor center with a variety of historic and nature info available, including some great info on the CCC work that took place in the park (there's a really nice interactive model of a CCC camp too) and how and where the park name is suspected to have been derived from. There is a real snake to look at, as well. A very nice playground is located nearby, and this section of the park also offers easy access to the Loysalsock Creek and the beach with a snack bar, plus multiple picnic tables and shelterhouses. It's beautiful even just to look at the valley walls and the creek itself. There are several gorgeous vistas available, some by foot and some by foot or car. We especially liked the Loyalsock Canyon Vista, which can be reached on foot or by car. It is located next to the Rock Garden, which is a very neat grouping of giant rocks and boulders that is a lot of fun to check out. The park also offers camping and plenty of trails. Worlds End is located within the Loyalsock State Forest, so there is also a lot more that one could explore in the area.

    Ricketts Glen used to be my favorite PA state park, but World's End has totally won me over. The…read moremost important reasons: 1) The hikes here are a little more challenging, a little longer, and just generally more enjoyable for me. 2) The family campground is spacious - the tent sites and modern electric sites are interspersed, but you don't feel like you're right on top of the next site over. 3) The bathroom facilities are clean and warm, no matter what time of year I've visited. Big ups to maintenance and the camp hosts. 4) The camp hosts and visitors center personnel are fantastically kind and helpful. They obviously love this park. 5) Fun stuff like the Forksville General Store, Snack stands, swimming hike, Haystacks, Rock Garden, and all kinds of other interesting places to explore! I've been here with friends, with my family, and by myself, and I've thoroughly enjoyed each trip, so I'll definitely be back for more!

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    Worlds End State Park - Visitors Center displays

    Visitors Center displays

    Worlds End State Park - Playground

    Playground

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    Buttermilk Falls Campground - Cabin 1

    Buttermilk Falls Campground

    4.3(3 reviews)
    16.2 mi

    This campground is now called Falling Waters. It's a nice place, quiet, and the owner, Dave is…read morereally accommodating. However, there is not much shade and the biggest downfall, I would say, is that the restaurant on site is closed, and there is no camp store. There is a beer distributor on the property, but that's it. It would be nice to have a camp store like most campgrounds, and having the restaurant open would be a huge plus since there really isn't anything nearby. The hike to the falls is nice, and they are very pretty. If you like being in the middle of basically nowhere, this is a great little find. We did enjoy our time there, but there are some things that would make it a whole lot better.

    Gone to visit my Friend Dave at his campground Falling Waters Campground home of Buttermilk Falls…read more He new owner and working hard to make it better everyday. It's very quiet there and the people are phenomenal that stay there. He has big plans for this campground and it takes people like you reading this to come support him. Go and stay there and get some much-needed relaxation. It doesn't matter if you're bringing a Hamic Tent RV Couch or the largest 5th Wheel you can think of there's room for you there. We stayed in cabin 1 and it was nice. Remember to bring comfortable bedding. There's a Camp beverage that has adult slushy's and most adult drinks. The campground bathrooms are clean and Showers are nice. There's a downhill hiking trail down to the Falls that are very nice. And if you if you're into Sasquatch, you will love this place. Camp store is growing by the day. They are still looking for a person to run the camp restaurant. Added bonus is There's a genaral Store, a half a mile from the camp ground that's perfect. Will go back for sure

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    Buttermilk Falls Campground - T-shirt at camp store

    T-shirt at camp store

    Buttermilk Falls Campground - Camp store

    Camp store

    Buttermilk Falls Campground - Cabin 1

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    Woodbourne Forest & Wildlife Preserve - Swamp

    Woodbourne Forest & Wildlife Preserve

    4.7(3 reviews)
    41.2 mi

    Really 3.5 stars,rounded up, because the smile stayed on my face…read more This place is remote. I thought I lived in the country, but I'd obviously managed to forget what the country looks like. This is the country! Good luck finding it. Yelp has bungled the address, so look on the Nature Conservancy website for written directions. Yelp grabbed the address at the bottom of that page, which seems to be the home address for the person who maintains this preserve. Sorry, guy! I was the person who posted this listing, and I posted it using the current location. One suggestion for the Nature Conservancy staff--I know that this place has no actual address, but GPS coordinates would be really helpful. Our drive to the site took forever, but once we were there we made it home in half the time. The hike sits on Rt 29, which runs directly to Tunkhannock. I suggest that route coming and going. This hike focuses on a swamp. It is a lovely hike, and quite easy, but also very muddy. Be prepared with bug repellant, towels, and an extra set of shoes. I took my sunglasses off soon after entering the treelike, and did not need them at all. The woods were lovely and cool. There is a privy (outhouse) at the site. It is not at the beginning of the path, but rather at the trail head itself, which is a 5 minute walk down a windy path. Very nice, unless, like me, you've just finished a two hour drive to get to this place. It might have been nice to have a sign or something. All in all, a nice walk in the woods, but honestly, I have nicer, less remote hikes closer to home. If you are anywhere near Dimock (Montrose, Tunkhannock) though, this is a site well worth the visit.

    Did the Blue Trail... 5.18 miles... Very rustic.. Make sure you have good boots, long sleeve shirt…read moreand long pants.. Trail at the beginning (went clockwise) is overgrown.. once you cross Baker road trail is difficult to follow..Several trees were down on the trail and some of the trail markers can be deceiving... Got lost the trail on the return to Baker Road but used my compass to set my location.. Next time will go counter clockwise and see if trail is better marked. Why did I give it 5 stars... Nothing quite like it... Make sure you bring bug spay. watch out for tick, keep yourself hydrated. On my way home I saw a 500 pound black bear so I will bring bear spay..

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    Woodbourne Forest & Wildlife Preserve - Mud!  Mud everywhere!

    Mud! Mud everywhere!

    Woodbourne Forest & Wildlife Preserve - Orchid

    Orchid

    Woodbourne Forest & Wildlife Preserve - Cared for by the Nature Conservancy.  Good people!

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    Loyalsock State Forest - hiking - Updated May 2026

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