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Ricketts Glen

Benton, PA U.S.A.

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695 State Route 487
Benton, PA 17814
U.S.A.
570-477-5675
888-727-2757 Reservations and Information
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Open Year-Round No Entry Fee Charged
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Ricketts Glen is one of the most scenic and popular park areas in Pennsylvania. The 13,050-acre park includes two deep gorges that meet among giant pines. They create 22 waterfalls, including 94-foot Ganoga Falls.

A road leads to the top of Red Rock Mountain, where the park office, year-round campground, modern cabins and a lake are situated.

A steep foot trail passes through stands of giant pines, hemlocks and oaks in the scenic gorge. Many of the trees in the area are 500 years old. Because of the extensive variety of trees, autumn foliage is spectacular.

There are a total of 20 miles of foot trails in the park, which are used for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in winter.

The park has wheelchair-accessible cabins and campsites, but there are no wheelchair-accessible trails.

Outdoor Activities

A canopy of leaves is reflected in a stream in Rickett's Glen.

A hiker takes an interlude on a woodland bridge in the cool depths of Rickett's Park.

Water cascades down a rocky staircase at Rickett's park.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center not available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities not available
Backpacking not available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives not available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing available
Kayaking available Cross-Country Skiing available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch available Snowshoeing available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking not available Winter Camping available
Touring not available

Photo credits in order: Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania State Parks. Photo courtesy Pennsylvania State Parks. Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania State Parks.