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State Park Information

State Park Overview
The 349-acre Warriors Path State Park lies very - the famous path used by the Iroquois in raids and wars with the Cherokees and other American Indians in southern Pennsylvania.

The park is a seasonal day use area open from mid-April through the end of October. At other times of the year, visitors must park - the main gate and walk into the park.

This finger of land is bounded on three sides by the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River, which empties into Raystown Lake approximately one mile downstream. The unique shape of the park was formed as a result of river meandering. This section of the river exhibits some of the best examples of natural stream meandering in the state.

Trails
Hiking 3 miles of trails

The trails traverse through woods and field areas with the degree of difficulty ranging from easy to moderate. Please wear fluorescent orange when hiking during hunting seasons.

Cross-country Skiing

About six miles of cross-country ski trails traverse through woods and field areas with the degree of difficulty ranging from easy to moderate.

Picnicking

Boating
A boat ramp for canoes, rafts and small boats is available as a take out or launch site for floating the river. Boating or rafting can be enjoyed during the spring or late fall. The water level of the river is usually too shallow for summer boating.

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.

Fishing and Hunting
Fishing

The Raystown Branch of the Juniata River provides excellent fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, rock bass, muskellunge, walleye, catfish, eel, carp and sucker. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.

Hunting and Firearms

Excluding posted safety zones -ll of Warriors Path State Park is open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, pheasant, rabbit, grouse and squirrel.

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.



More Info

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Area Attractions
Within a 15-mile radius of the park are many other recreational attractions

Trough Creek State Park This 554-acre park is 12 miles northeast of Warriors Path State Park in Huntingdon County and contains three outstanding geological features the Ice Mine, Balanced Rock and Copperas Rock. Hiking, camping, picnicking and fishing are popular in this park.

Rothrock State Forest This state forest is in Huntingdon County and provides 90,000 acres of woodland, which offers opportunities for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and general outdoor recreation. 814-643-2340

Raystown Lake Recreation Area This U. S. Army Corps of Engineers area, in Huntingdon and Bedford Counties, encompasses 29,300 acres and features the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake. The lake is about 30 miles long and has 19 different developed public use areas for boating, camping and sightseeing. 814-558-3405

State Game Lands State Game Land 73 is - the intersection of PA 164 and PA 26. It provides 20,815 acres of public hunting land. State game lands 67 and 261 provide a combined total of 8,646 acres of excellent hunting grounds and general recreation area. 877-877-9107

Path of Progress The Path of Progress is a 500-mile national heritage driving route that winds through nine southwestern Pennsylvania counties. This tour route is the link to discovering the industrial and cultural heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania and its influence on the development of the nation. Along the route you can explore four national parks, eighteen state parks and many other state and private historical sites to discover the story of a people who helped a nation to grow, from the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution and into the future.

For a Heritage Guide of the tour route and local attractions, contact Bedford County Conference and Visitor Bureau, 800-765-3331.

Area Campgrounds

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

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

Wilderness
3261 Elk Lick Rd
Everett, PA
(814) 784-3363

Hideaway Campground
449 Pointer Rd
Everett, PA
(814) 735-3605

Breezewood Campgrounds
234 Municipal Rd
Breezewood, PA
(814) 735-4128

Brush Creek Campgrounds
159 Secrest Park Rd
Breezewood, PA
(814) 735-4035

Secrest Mobile Home Park
2118 S Breezewood Rd
Breezewood, PA
(814) 735-4035



Area Fishing Related Businesses

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

Shiner Bait & Tackle
3979 Quaker Valley Rd
Alum Bank, PA
(814) 839-4023

Archers & Anglers Warehouse
907 Frame Church Rd
Everett, PA
(814) 652-2457



Area Resorts and Lodging

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

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

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


Warriors Path State Park