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Canoe Creek State Park
State Park Information

State Park Overview
Canoe Creek State Park, 12 miles east of Altoona, is a modern day use facility developed during the Project 70 expansion era of state parks and was dedicated in 1979. The vast openness of this 958-acre park is exemplified with a panoramic view when cresting the hill on Canoe Creek Road. A 155-acre lake provides excellent year-round fishing - popular swimming area and enjoyment for small pleasure boaters. Fields and woodlots are managed to provide diversified habitat for small game species and a variety of wildlife.

Canoe Creek?s proximity to nearby communities allows local residents to take a short pleasure drive and enjoy an evening of fishing, picnicking or walking.

Trails
Biking The one-mile Bike Trail runs between US 22 and Mattern Road, passing through the day use area.

Horseback Riding A bridle trail loops around the northern part of the park. Riding horse rentals are not available in the area.

Hiking 8 miles of trailsThe trails pass through forests, fields, shrubby areas, historic areas and along the lake shore. Please wear fluorescent orange when hiking during hunting seasons.

Picnicking

Boating
Boating electric motors only

The 155-acre Canoe Lake has boat launching areas are on both sides of the lake. Boat mooring spaces are available along the eastern shoreline. On the west side of the park, the boat rental has rowboats, paddleboats, kayaks and canoes.

Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following boat registration from any state launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

Swimming
The sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming when lifeguards are off-duty.

The sand beach is 350 feet long and has a grass sunning area and sand play areas. The bathhouse has showers and dressing booths.

A snackbar by the swimming beach carries a variety of fast food and drink items.

Fishing and Hunting
Fishing

The 155-acre Canoe Lake is stocked with walleye, muskellunge, bass, trout, chain pickerel, catfish, crappies and other panfish. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Ice fishing is a popular winter activity during the extended trout season. The ice thickness is not monitored. For your safety, be sure the ice is four inches thick and carry safety equipment.

Hunting

About 550 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, pheasant and rabbit.

Hunting woodchucks -lso known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day to March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.

Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owners car, trailer or camp.



History of the Area



More Info

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Nature Programs
Canoe Creek State Park offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.

Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the park office.

Programs are offered year-round. For more detailed information contact the park office. An interpretive center highlights the historical and natural resources of the park. Near the modern cabins, the center is open seasonally and at other times by group appointment.

Area Campgrounds

Lake Raystown Family Resort
Piney Rdg
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 643-3377

Bald Eagle Campsite
Tyrone, PA
(814) 684-3485

Pioneer Family Campground
RR 1 Box 43
James Creek, PA
(814) 658-3147

Lake Raystown Resort & Lodge
100 Chipmunk Xing
James Creek, PA
(814) 658-3500

Zimmie's Family Camping
Prince Gallitzin State Park
Fallentimber, PA
(814) 9442752

Camp Blue Diamond
4013 Blue Diamond Rd
Petersburg, PA
(814) 667-2152

Woodland Camping Resort
RR 1 Box 253A
Hesston, PA
(814) 658-3017

Circle B Campground
RR 1 Box 74C
James Creek, PA
(814) 658-3702

Pleasant Hills Resort Inc
Pleasant Hills Dr
Hesston, PA
(814) 658-3986

Greenwood Furnace State Park
Pa 305 & Broadmountain Rd
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 6672800

Hemlock Hideaway Campground
RR 1
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 658-3663



Area Fishing Related Businesses

Lou's Tackle Box
906 8th Ave
Altoona, PA
(814) 949-0385

Seven Points Bait & Grocery
7 Points Rd
Hesston, PA
(814) 658-3718

Miller's Hunting & Fishing Shp
7468 Admiral Peary Hwy
Cresson, PA
(814) 886-5060

Getty's Ridge Rod & Gun Club
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 667-3751

Standing Stone Hunting & Fishing Association
Kyper Rd
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 667-3118

Raystown Fishing & Hunting
RR 3 Box 294A
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 643-3584



Area Resorts and Lodging

Lake Raystown Resort & Lodge Ofc
100 Chipmunk Xing
James Creek, PA
(814) 658-3500

Glendale Yearound
110 Troxell Spring Rd
Flinton, PA
(814) 687-4216

Heritage Cove Resort
River Rd
Saxton, PA
(814) 635-3386

Glendale Yearound Property Owner's Office
110 Troxell Spring Rd
Flinton, PA
(814) 687-4220

Blue Knob Resort
1418 Overland Pass
Claysburg, PA
(814) 239-5111


Canoe Creek State Park