Beautiful campsite in the mountains of Adams county. It was not busy the week we went. Lots to do…read morearound the area or just chill and grill at the site. We have been here many times.

Beautiful park, many flat trails and some pretty steep trails. They do have some loose gravel and…read moreit is indicated on signs sometimes hard to see trail markings but overall really great day.

In the spring, a perfect picnic spot with trees, grills, ball fields, playgrounds and 3/4 mile…read morepathway through the park... and several park benches. The full park is 37 acres and it's lined with lots of mature trees and lots of shady spots. I brought my lunch here on a bright and sunny day to enjoy some shade and a little bit of outside before heading back into the windowless conference room. It's a nice and mostly quiet spot, as it does back up to the Interstate.

Excellent place to walk. Take your dog for the dog park, just remember to keep it on a leash. I…read moreloved the length of the walking paths and my great Dane was right at home. Since it was such a lovely and open space I didn't worry too much over Dorsey's calls to nature. The edges of the paths were a bit muddy, anyway. I was having problems from dining out the previous night and ended up having to use the one port-o-john. I was in there a while and was pretty parched by the time I got out. There's a couple drink machines near the duck pond. Watch out for all the duck shit though, it's everywhere, and for whatever reason park management thinks it's ok.

Great place to walk the dog. Had my daughters first birthday party in the one pavilion and it…read moreworked out great. Kids lived the ducks and playground.

I've now hiked Pine Grove Furnace twice -- once on a warm February Saturday morning just to get out…read moreand move, and once specifically to check out the Appalachian Trail Midway Point marker. Both visits delivered exactly what I was looking for: quiet, well-maintained woods and a chance to disappear for a bit. Parking was easy both times. I found spots right near the trailheads without circling or waiting, which immediately set the tone for a low-stress hike. Even better? Across both visits, I saw a grand total of three other people. Three. If you're looking for seclusion and space to think, this is a solid choice. The trails themselves are clearly cared for. They were well-maintained, free of trash and debris, and the recent tree work was evident in the best way -- cleaned up, safe, and thoughtfully handled. Blazes were easy to follow and intersections were clearly marked, so navigation on the ground wasn't an issue at all. One important heads-up: I had zero cell service with Verizon either time I was there. None. Plan ahead. Download your maps, save your trail info offline, and don't rely on pulling anything up once you're in the woods. It's peaceful... but it's disconnected. Beyond the trails themselves, there's a lot to appreciate in the area -- from Appalachian Trail landmarks like the Midway Point marker to the surrounding natural beauty that makes this part of Pennsylvania so special. It's one of those places that feels quietly significant without being overrun. If you're looking for a quiet hike, a reset, or just some time in well-kept woods without crowds, Pine Grove Furnace is an excellent option. Peaceful, scenic, and exactly what it should be.

Charged us $34 for Pine Grove group camping even though I said twice we didn't stay in the group…read morecamping area and that it was a Michaux site, the worker didn't believe me I guess. The physical sign next to my site said $10 per night for PA residents, $15 out of state, the employee told me "No none of our sites would be that cheap". No intentions on returning which is unfortunate because the site was very nice and spacious and had a small fire pit. Don't charge us for Pine Grove Furnace State Park Organized Group Camping when we stayed in the Michaux State Forest campground just a tad further down the exact same camping road.

Great spot to picnic in the mountains. There a round green tin carousel pavilion that protects the…read moretables. Small play area and a stream nearby are nice to play in with the kids. While not much to look at, this is the oldest state park in Pennsylvania, having neen under the Commonwealths ownership for 113 years. Originally a furnace, then a picnicing spot and now a state park. Small parking lot sits just across route 233. Restrooms are available.

Hard to find. Water provide. Needed a good cleaning and landscaping. My babies had fun and that is…read morethe most important. Park was two one for dogs over 35lbs and one for under 35lbs.

My dog has many friends there. I tell him he is going to the doggy park. He cries happy tears! He…read morehas many friends!

This is a unique 609-acre nature preserve, donated to the Mt. Hope community by a private owner in…read more1994. The preserve aims to protect the wetlands in the Swamp Creek watershed. The park offers 10 miles of hiking trails. I walked the Nature Trail and the adjoining Quarry Trail, and found them very peaceful. The trails were shady, with burbling creeks and lush ferns aplenty. I saw several turtles in the pond. I also saw a plant that I believe was ginseng (see photos). I encountered only one other person on my walk. According to the Strawberry Hill Web site, all of the main trails were once used for logging a tree farm that occupied part of the property. In the 1850s, the pond on the property provided water for a saw mill located on the Swamp Creek/Middle Creek juncture. Strawberry Hill offers many public programs, including summer camps, naturalist classes, nature walks, and geocaching events. In February and March, you can learn how to make maple syrup in the maple sugaring classes. They also host events such as the Twisted Turkey Trail Tussle race (10 K, 10 mile, and 1 mile).

7/12/26 Such a lovely setting w/mature trees edging the property & 4 pools--1 Olympic size, 3…read moresmaller pools (1 w/2.5 ft - 5ft depth range, 1w/level 3ft depth & a shallow baby/toddler pool). They also have 2 water slide areas--1 slide off the Olympic pool & 2 slides separate from pools w/their own splash pad. Lifeguards are attentive. Pools are clean (only occasional bits of grass floating on surface). They have a snack bar, but it closes much earlier than pool (2 hrs prior), so I've yet to sample it. Bathrooms & changing area are very small, because they're in a historic building--only 2 bathroom stalls & 1 shower stall & no separate changing area, just some wall hooks & benches in open area & only 1 sink. I do not believe they can alter that building. However, their snack bar is in a separate newer building. It'd be nice if they built a larger changing area w/more showers & bathroom stalls in separate building. Staff are always friendly & helpful. Great Senior rate & twilight rate! After a pool visit, you can walk across street & visit Children's Lake.

Great family oriented pool! The facilities are great as well. Prices for admission are excellent.read more