Worlds End is another fantastic state park in Pennsylvania! There are a lot of sights to see and things 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. read more

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Ricketts Glen used to be my favorite PA state park, but World's End has totally won me over. The most 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! read more

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Words are difficult to find to explain the beauty of this park. I hope to go back as I feel I missed some great landmarks. In my defense it was an impromptu visit as we were in the area for Ricketts Glen then realized this park was so close. It did not disappoint. read more

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Just camped and hiked here. The Park Office facilities and staff are terrific and helpful. The very helpful lady at the office worked with us to change campsites and provide great help in detailing a hike route. Several routes or paths are very rigorous, so if you are not i shape for this, be prepared or make sure you are clear the type of trail you take. Strongly suggest the campground rules be updated to include that music and activities at your site be kept at a level that it is not disturbing to others. We unfortunately, had a group that played music on their car radio that was completely disturbing to us and I believe to the other campers in the area. Campground is very nice and the mulch pads for tents were great. Restrooms were as noted by others very clean. The dish and utensil cleaning sink in the restrooms is a great thing. read more

"I wonder why they call it worlds end", you may be wondering to yourself. I'll tell ya why: it's in the middle of fucking nowhere and you would never 'just happen to find yourself' at Worlds End. The only reason you'd be there is to go there - AND YOU SHOULD. My dad has a cabin just outside the State Park and I've been going there since I was a small child. There is not a whole lot to do, which I HATED as a child, but now appreciate and long for. A great day at Worlds End would be sitting on a beach chair with my feet in the creek reading a book. The next day I might take a long hike on one of the nature trails. There's nothing to do up there, but in a good way. And don't even think of picking up that cell phone, because it's not going to work. Much has been said about Worlds End's high spots and, indeed, the views from the tops of the mountains are breathtaking and well worth the drive to the top, I think the low points may be overlooked. Worlds End has the Loyalsock creek running through it. In fact it carved a huge valley out of the rock. The creek bed is littered with rocks, which makes for a particularly noisy stream. It is so relaxing to listen to and watch the creek pass by. Find a flat, warm rock and just lay back and let your tension float downstream. Even at today's gas prices, the drive to Sullivan County is still cheaper than a visit to a psychologist's office. DCNR official website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/worldsend.aspx MAP: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/worldsend/worldsend_mini.pdf read more

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Awesome customer service- and amazing food. Great attention to customer care and making us feel at home. Seriously a fabulous place to stop for food!! read more

CAMPING AND TRAILS REVIEW: LOVED IT. I don't even know where to start. I guess the beginning. We planned a 5 night, 6 day trip to Worlds End State Park, where we would be tent camping (like REAL campers do). The reservation was easy to make, and they had an area for pets so we were able to bring puppy girl! A city girl, she growled at every chipmunk and falling leaf, but got used to it by the end. When we arrived, there was no one around. We were able to set up in peace. It started to get busy on Thursday, and by the time we left on Saturday, almost every site was occupied. Each site has a mulched area, intended for your tent. When we arrived, our mulch was soggy, and also someone had moved the picnic table on top of it, so we didn't use it. But since we were glamping (carpeting in the tent, futon mattress, etc.), the mulch wasn't missed. Out site had an electric hook up which we used to hang lanterns in the tent, as well as charge our cameras and phones. SPEAKING OF PHONES- service is almost non-existent at the camp sites. This is coming from both a Verizon user and a Sprint user. We were only able to get service at the Canyon Vista. This is actually a perk if you want to actually enjoy the wilderness without the bother of technology. The bathrooms were very clean, with hot water in the showers and a hot water basin for washing dishes. PRO TIP: If you are using the woman showers AT NIGHT, use either the second stall or the third. The sensors that are used to turn the lights on don't seem to notice any movement in the first stall, even if you are waving your arms wildly and jumping up and down in the freezing cold air. If you want a risk, take the first stall and take your shower in the dark and pray for someone else to walk in. Another slight glitch was the water pumps. They worked well and the water tasted great, but there were no water pumps in the dog permitted camping area. But you're also not supposed to leave your dog alone at the campsite. So if you're with someone it's fine, but if you are alone, I guess you would need to put the dog in the car and drive to the water pumps to bring water back to the camp site. I thought that was a little strange, maybe they didn't realize that could be a problem. Campsites that line the river on the map ALSO LINE ROUTE 154. If you don't want cars flying past your campsite , I would recommend reserving a site that is not on the Loyalsock Creek side. It wasn't a big deal mostly, but in the middle of the night on most nights, there were caravans of large trucks that made a lot of noise right above out heads. We went at the end of September, so it was relatively cold, but honestly if it wasn't cold, we don't think we would have been able to handle some of the harder trails. Even with it being chilly, we were breaking a sweat. The trails were so beautiful. Canyon Vista trail leads you deep into the woods while heading up the mountain to an incredible view. The entirety of the trail is 4 miles, but don't go thinking you'll be able to do another trail in the same day. It's a very tolling trail with some extremely steep sections. Double Run trail was my favorite- not as taxing, but 10 times as beautiful. The trail weaves between two creeks with lots of small waterfalls. The whole trail takes about an hour, and it loops back to the parking lot in front of the camp chapel. This can be done with another trail in the same day. Butternut trail head and High Rocks trail head can be fount at the park office, which is a very short drive from the campsites. Butternut is long, with lots of steep and beautiful climbs. It offers a narrow vista view. High Rocks is EXTREMELY tough, so make sure to bring water and snacks for lots of breaks. It's not a long trail, but it's basically straight up and straight back down a very rocky part of the mountain. Extremely fun climb. If you are willing to take a 5 mile drive, head to High Knob, which was an INCREDIBLE vista view up to 20 miles away. The park closes at sunset, and the sunset is breathtaking. If you are willing to risk it and wait a little longer, you can also see an incredible starry sky here. We wouldn't be back because we are adventures and try to do a different park every year, but this is not a forgettable trip. I highly recommend Worlds End State Park. read more

Very beautiful & peaceful not as busy as years passed. The bathrooms are very clean but taking a shower is kind of hard because the water only stays on for about 2 minutes but there clean & roomy. The cabins are very nice don't forget to bring some Lysol to spray & clean the fridge bring bedding You get free firewood & very quiet nights. read more

Worlds End State Park is a relatively undiscovered park in north central PA. As others have noted there's not much around here - and that's exactly why you should go. No cell service, no wifi hot spots just a lovely way to enjoy nature and truly unplug. We found Worlds End a few years ago when Ricketts Glen State Park was full for camping. The camping here is great - one loop for RVs, another for tents. Spaces are wooded and private. Hiking and fishing are the main attractions around here. The Loyalsock Trail - a backpackers dream - runs through this park. Many summits to climb with beautiful views - or drive the car up if you'd like. There are also lots of waterfalls in this region to explore, including one on a very pleasant Nature Discovery Trail within the park. Also nearby is the Haystacks, a unique geological formation in Loyalsock Creek - an easy 2 mile hike in. Many locals swim here. There's also swimming within the park. Good fishing in the creek and a few nearby ponds which are stocked. There isn't much else besides nature around here, but get your essentials at the historic Forksville General Store, and ice cream in a shop in quaint Eagles Mere. Go and enjoy! read more

Came here to check out the Rock Garden and the view from the Loyalsock Canyon Vista! The Rock Garden is full of giant boulders and crevices for the brave spelunkerer and rock climber. Be careful and don't take too many risky leaps from rock to rock! read more

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The weather cooperated perfectly. The heat and humidity were gone, replaced by 70 degrees, no humidity, and a high sky of blue and white. The park rangers mapped out a hike/climb of over 4 miles up to Loyalsock Overlook and back down again via a different route. We started after 3, but made the summit just a few minutes after 5:30. We were the only people seen on the trails, and had the riotous cascading stream and the overlook to ourselves. Loyalsock Creek lay below winding its way through the valley known as "World's End Park." This is a very stony area, and the creek's rumbling splash made a racket heard clearly more than 600 feet above. The view was wonderful. My California friend could not believe how green the world was in Pennsylvania. He is accustomed to a brown universe. The vista is smaller than at our Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, but the complete solitude, difficulty of climb and descent, and the feeling of great accomplishment created an apex experience. In the morning the aches remained in the knees and feet, but could not detract from the sense of glory walking in silence along the ridgeline overlook, watching hawks wheeling below us, and listening to the creek answering the eternal question of the meaning of life in its own special lingua. read more

This is probably my second or third favorite park in Pennsylvania. the main reason for that is just because there are not as many scenic vistas here... there is a pretty cool thing called the Rock Garden where these boulders protrude from the earth and are pretty high, like maybe 20 feet tall. They do have one great overlook at this park though, well worth it. lots of trails run right through the area, there are covered bridges, fishing, and camping galore! There is camping and a small swimming area. Total area is 780 acres. read more

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This might possibly be the best state park in all of Pennsylvania. I have been to a good many state parks (in and out of PA) and have to say that this is one of the cleanest and well maintained parks I have ever been to. My first trek into this park was with a group of people hiking the Loyalsock Trail. We heard from other hikers that there is this proverbial snack shop that must not be missed. This snack shop was called "the worlds best snack shop". After eating there I can concur with the name and the rumor. It really is the world best snack shop. The menu consisted of burgers, dogs, turkey sandwiches, fries, ice cream, iced coffee, pie, etc, etc. One of my hiking partners was complaining about his shoes being tight and the employee at the snack shop offered her car to us to drive into town. We didn't take her up on the offer but appreciated it. This park has an awesome swimming hole that was built by the CCC mid 20th century and has some gnarly hiking trails in and out of the canyon that could be considered treacherous (ie bring your hiking poles). I am thinking about bring my family up in the near future and staying at the "family" campgrounds since we had such a good experience already. read more

Love this park. Every year my family goes up and camps out at a hunting cabin not far from this joint. The stream is great and had both fast areas and slow, so bring the whole family! The availability of free standing grills peppering the stream is marvelous and makes picnics super easy and comfortable. They also have good clean bathroom facilities on site and a sandy beach-type area on a slow bend in the stream for really young kids, babies and the elderly alike. If you are visiting the area or just driving through and have some time you should definitely visit this park! I can't say enough about how awesome it is. Every year we try to fit this place into our schedules during our vacation and are never disappointed. read more

I hiked through the park on the Loyalsock Trail and camped at the family campground. The part of trail I was doing was pretty rugged but beautiful. It was $21 a night for a non PA resident on a weekday and $19 for PA residents. Very clean bathrooms and a good food concession. Also, the lady working the park office was extremely helpful and friendly. read more

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Sure felt like we were driving to the end of the world with the amount of time it took to get here!! We took the more scenic back road way but boy it added on what seemed like 2-3 hours to our trip home from upstate NY. If you want to hike in peace and quiet where you don't see a single soul for possibly many hours, then come here! Most solitary park I have ever been to to hike. We actually didn't end up doing the good hike up to the scenic overlook-- we drove! And yes, the overlook is amazing to see! We went in August but with the foliage in the Fall I think it would be most amazing. read more

Such a beautiful place to spend a day exploring. The trails are great and the views amazing. One tip, test the water before jumping in. Some of the streams here are freezing cold. I learned the hard way. read more

Worlds End State Park - Parks Near Me - Forksville, Pennsylvania

I went there as a kid and loved it soooo much--the creek with the rocks and minnows, the rustic cabins with the stone walls, wood sides, and fire pits, the miles of hiking trails with the lush greenery and trout streams, and the vistas, peaceful, quiet, and lovely. I think I was in 3rd grade and spent so much time outside in the creek that at the end of the vacation, when it was time to write a letter to my grandmother, I had forgotten how to spell the word "the." My family never let me live that down, but it goes to show how totally engulfing that place can be. As an adult, I drove around PA the from state park to state park one year, trying to figure out where this place was. Finally, one park ranger I met was able to identify it from my childhood memory of the creek with the river-worn rocks and the cabins. So I went back--several times now--as an adult--and I took 3 little boys with me. It's like time stood still over the past 40 years. It felt like coming home. Wonderful. A World's End Park ranger told me there's a local expression: "If you put your feet in Loyal Sock Creek, you'll have to come back again." Well, I guess it proved true for me. Not sure, but am guessing it will be true for those 3 little boys, too, someday! read more

Bathhouse was great and clean, Ranger Bob was very helpful, friendly, Camp host nor so much, kept to herself watched TV in her trailer. Trails were clearly marked, and fun. Will be back again. read more

UPDATE: This time around we stayed in a tent, Fourth of July weekend. Still my favorite park! The scenery is prettier in the fall with the leaves changing. If you are going for the scenery only and not the hiking, go in the fall. We went to High Knob Vista to see the sunset and it was worth driving up the narrow road twice in one day!! The one place in Forksville that sold firewood by the barrel full, was out of wood. You can find places that sell small bundles but if you are there for a few days, the price adds up. If you live in PA, bring some wood with you. Looking for a REAL Philly cheese steak? Go to the Forksville General Store. Big Mike is the owner and is from South Philly...the cheese steaks they make are the real deal. :) The ONLY place we could get sporadic (AT&T) service was in Eagles Mere. The bathrooms are clean and newer. Toilet paper is VERY thin. Take your own. You will be glad you did! read more

I'm from New York City so this area is a culture shock from me. I prefer my beaches but during my trip to my fathers house me and my friends stopped here to enjoy thier lake for some football tossing and general relaxation, didnt explore much but the lake and thats all we needed to be persauded that this is a relaxing peaceful area for a getaway from everything. read more

No complaints! Great sites with raised mulch beds for tent campers. Bathroom facilities clean and well kept. Scenery was awesome and lack of cell phone service was AWESOME!! Nice playground and swimming area near the camp offices. read more

Not far a far drive from Williamsport it is about 40 minutes up route 87 and then a quick right onto 154. There is a info center where you can get trail maps and cabins you can rent out in the park area. Fun place to go on a nice hike and have a picnic lunch :) read more

Camped there August 8 and 9th. Been there lots of times on day trips. Camping was good. Creek was kind of low in water and beach closed for bacteria. We still took our chairs right out in the middle and sat and relaxed. Drove to Loyalsock Canyon Vista which was breathtaking and left me in awe of God's majesty. This park does not have cell service. It is nature at it's best. I'm sure it has some great hiking trails, but I can no longer do that kind of hiking. read more

My home away from home! My family and I have been coming to World's End for over 10 years and are completely in love with the natural beauty. The cabins are the way to go, and the restroom/shower areas are fairly new and maintained (bring your own toilet paper). Remember to hit the Forksville General Store just 2 miles down the road for a great breakfast with Big Mike! They serve until 11 then switch to Philadelphia lunch specialties which are also very tasty. High Rock Trail is one of the coolest trails in the park. (hiking shoes recommended). The Forksville Store also sells camp firewood and bag ice for a reasonable price. In the summer, the concession stand is open at the park where you can get a good icecream cone but I wouldn't recommend the food. Microwave burgers are not my idea of a good meal. This place is untouched and truly one of a kind. The sounds of the wild and the crackling of a campfire, beats car horns and street noise any day. read more

Worlds End State Park - Parks Near Me - Forksville, Pennsylvania

We stayed in one of their "rustic" cabins this time. We stayed 4 nights. Rained the whole time, so we did not get to hike. The cabin was great though. Electric stove and refrigerator, lights and outlets. No running water. You had to go to the bath house for water or the stratgically located pumps. Beds were big and maybe a lttle hard. you bring all your own food, cooking stuff and sheets. Fireplace was outside on the covered patio. So we were able to fire sit outside but under the patio cover. Tropical storm rain (remember the 2 hurricanes and earthquake in one week?) washed out the cabin bridge. Right before the water got up to the bridge they made us move our cars to the other side of the creek to where the office is. Electric went out which caused the water pumps to stop working. We were trapped in the cabin area for 2 days until the water subsided and the rangers staff were able to repair the road enough to bucket loader our stuff out and we all had to climb down the ladder and walk out. We had the best time ever. All the campers got together at one of the empty cabins that was unlocked and had a great blowout party. Pleanty of booze and food. Oh yeah! No booze allowed in a state park. Again, best camping trip ever. read more

We had a great site in the pet. They didn't have a large walk area for the dogs. The hiking trails are wonderful.

My family and I spent Labor Day weekend at World's End State Park. It was my second time there. I love it. It is so beautiful. The sould of the creek running over the rocks is relaxing. The bathrooms are modern, private and clean. We stay in the rustic cabins. They are really cool. They have electricity, a frig, and a stove. I like that the porch area is covered and has a separate fire place. It did rain one night so we just had our camp fire and smoors on the porch. The kids like to ride their bikes around and go fishing. Some of our group took the Butternut trail hike... It was as smooth as butter though... a bit challenging but a great accomplishment when it was done. The swimming hole was closed when we were there due to dammage from hurricane Irene, so we just waded in the creek. The kids loved letting the current pull you along in the deeper parts. there are plenty of shallow parts for little ones to play in too. It was a lot of fun... and from the mom's perspective it wasn't too hard to make meals and clean up... the bathrooms have a big wash sink for doing dishes. We brought frozen lasagna, stuck it in the oven, added a salad and bread... and dinner was ready. We even heated up an apple pie which made the cabin smell great! If you are considering going... GO. read more