State: Pennsylvania
Address 1: 695 State Route 487
City: Benton
Zip: 17814
Phone: 570-477-5675
Open: Open all year
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 120
Camp URL: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
Full Hook: Yes
Ricketts Glen harbors Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark. Take the Falls Trail and explore the Glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside. The 94-foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the scenic area. Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania. This large park is comprised of 13,050 acres in Luzerne, Sullivan and Columbia counties.
Camping: flush toilets and showers
There are 120 tent and trailer campsites seasonally. Winter camping may be available. Contact the park office for information. The campground features hot showers, flush toilets, shaded sites, gravel parking spurs and a sanitary dump station. Six campsites are ADA accessible. Pets are permitted on designated sites.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking – Horseback Riding – Picnicking – Swimming – Boating – Fishing – Hunting – Waterfalls – Winter Activities – Organized Group Tenting – Cabins – Camping