clear creek state park

It is perfect for river lovers and hikers. Biggest downfall for us is no pets allowed and being a State Park no alcohol is allowed either. But if you keep it undercover and don't get out of hand you can get by but you have to leave your pets with a sitter.

My wife and I stayed in one of the large cabins #19 recently and thought it was great. We weren't expecting much since it's a state park but it was surprisingly clean and the bunks were in great shape and decently comfy. The cabins weren't plumed with running water so you'll still need to use the impressively clean community restrooms/showers. This was also my first experience with a wood stove for heat and helped me appreciate the simplicity of a thermostat. The park itself has plenty of shorter walking trails as well as being right on the river for some water activities. There were also quite a few scheduled activities for people to do on weekends that sounded fun and informational. As state parks go, this one is doing it right.

All PA State Parks are worth a visit. Scenery just to get there is worth entire trip. Trails, swimming lake, creek. Take in Cook forest state park on same trip. Timber and Lumber industry claim to fame with great history info.

We camped at Clear Creek Park the second weekend of September for the first time and it was great! We had a site right on the river and some great neighbors. There were a lot of retired couples there who gave us some great info on the area. There was even a bear sighted near the cabin shower house one day. It was never seen again, but once again we were well informed thanks to our neighbors. The park was extremely clean, including the shower and restrooms. We had a problem starting our truck one morning and the park staff was there to help us in just a few minutes. There were several walking trails in the park, but we never got around to walking but one of them. There were many beautiful areas on the way into the campground to picnic at along Clear Creek. Bear Town Rocks is a short but beautiful walk. Clear Creek is a great location to visit the Alleghany National Forest and Cook State Park also. I recommend this park for camping, hiking and picnicking for anyone of any age. We had a great vacation!

We've gone with our daughters and now their families to Beartown Rocks every fall for as long as I remember. When we first started going there we thought it was our special "find". At that time there weren't big signs or directions posted. It's a quiet place with Huge Rocks that you can climb up on. There is an observation site you can take pictures. One year my brother in law (in his younger years) got the great idea to jump from one big rock to other and broke his foot. We will never forget that day...LOL. Down the road is Clearcreek Park. There is a small beach and a water fall that our girls like to take pictures in front of. We always have a picnic under one of the shelters. Lots of Good Family Memories!!!

I find that many State Parks are like unsung heroes. Not many have heard of them, yet they have big characters. Clear Creek is one of those places. The picnic shelters are lovely, many with electric. The camp ground is probably one of the best in the state. Quiet, clean, lots of reversed spots. My favorite camping is in the rustic cabins. This means no indoor plumbing but they do have electric with full fridge/freezer and full oven and cooktop. They sleep 4-8 in bunks, depending on the cabin you pick. It makes for a very pleasant week, close to nature but not sacrificing all the creature comforts. Be warned, you probably won't have cell service and let that be a blessing. Take a hike or float down the Clarion River and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Best kept secret in the forest's of PA. Whether you are camping, tubing or canoeing. But don't tell anyone I told you so. :/

A very pretty and nice place to visit. Great for fishing, camping, or just hiking and taking a walk. Beautiful scenery, great for picture taking.

Clear Creek State Park is a lovely Pa. state park with a trout steam flowing through it and the Clarion River on one side of it. The swimming pool is an impoundment of the trout stream...so even in July it can be a tad on the "cool" side ha ha Nice RV and camping area.BUT the place we like most there is a place right up a side road a couple miles... called "Beartown Rocks". The parking area is almost next to the beginning of the rocks !Talk about huge rocks to enjoy looking at and climbing on ! Some are larger than a house !! View from the top of some of them is fantastic...especially when the fall leaves are putting on their color show :)

Nothing special, busy for campers, nice playground for kids and they can play in the creek (its always cold but not deep) catch some crayfish and kick back. Take a short trip up the dirt road to bear Town rocks a fun interlude

This park is a favorite of many, so I was very surprised not to enjoy my visit. If you're not familiar with the area, be aware that the closure of the bridge just outside the park adds considerably to your driving distance to anywhere. It won't be easy to come and go until the bridge is repaired. And maybe that means the park is having trouble getting people in to do maintenance. Now, the roads and paths were in fine condition. But the only word to describe the cabin I rented was dirty. The floor was filthy, most surfaces were sticky, and the oven was so dirty that just turning it on set off the smoke alarm. Spilled grease was thick on the bottom of the oven. I had to spend a couple of hours cleaning before I felt at all comfortable in the cabin. This is way below the usual standard of cabins in Pennsylvania state parks. To make it worse, the bathrooms weren't clean. A dirty toilet was still dirty 24 hours later. I also felt the number of bathrooms and showers was rather low for a park with so many camping sites and cabins. I did enjoy the park's beautiful setting by the river and the abundant wildlife . . . saw a black bear not far from the park entrance.

We have camped here in our travel trailer four times in the past two years. We just love it. The bathrooms are always clean. The camp hosts we've encountered have always been friendly. The park rangers have always been friendly. And the weekend activities have been greatly enjoyed by our kids... it's not candy bingo... but it's fun and educational too.There are so many things for the kids (in a natural way)... the roads are paved, so the kids can ride their bikes even when it's wet. The playground is very nice and is a great place for the kids to gather. There's a river where you can canoe or tube. There's another smaller creek (about mid-shin deep) that the kids like to play in and cool off. There's a swimming hole with a little beach in the park, but you'll probably have to drive there from the campground. The sites are big and private for the most part. They almost all back up to the river, stream, or playground. Most sites are generally level but you'll want to bring some levelers. Sites 2-9 and 17-19 are pretty level. If you're in a camper, stay away from Sites 44 & 45... very hard to level your rig. Also... I've seen some bigger rigs (30ft+) try to squeeze into sites 14 & 15... my opinion is that they're too small for those rigs. Sites 31 through 38 are great for looking out over the river but are a little close. They'd be good for a group using multiple sites. Sites 21-26 are good if you want heavy shade.We camp about 30 nights a year... and this is our favorite campground without question.

Clear Creek Park is like a paradise. While we live just 70 miles northwest a friend from farther away found this park about 15 years ago. We have tent camped along the river and also in cabins numerous times, and there is no park as beautiful I have ever been in be it PA or otherwise. As soon as you turn in from the road you get the idea and that is even before you see that it sits on the Clarion River, on which you can also raft or canoe. It's a well kept- secret around where I live, so don't go there!!

The park is beautiful and very restful. Clear Creek is a place that time has forgotten in my opinion. It is the same as it was 50 years ago when I visited as a child with my family. Many thanks to the hard working state employees who maintain this beautiful park. I highly recommend Clear Creek State Park as it is a special place. We stayed at Clearcreek State Park 12 -19 July 2013. We stayed in cabin # 23 along the Clarion River. The cabin is a one room cabin that sleeps six using two full size beds with a single bunk bed over the full size beds. The cabin comes equipped with an electric stove and refrigerator. You must provide your own bedding, cookware and tableware. The water is a facet outside of the cabin. Restrooms with showers are common use but are clean and well maintained. The Clarion River is the perfect spot to canoe, kayak or tube as the river is shallow without rapids. The park has many hiking trails to explore. The swimming area was drained during our recent visit but is normally open with a nice sandy beach although a bit cold. We saw many deer during our stay and if you’re looking you will also as they are plentiful. While traveling to nearby Loleta Recreation Area we briefly spotted a black bear crossing the road in front of us. I highly recommend this wonderful park for a day picnic, camping or a vacation in a cabin.

We were looking for a quick weekend trip near Pittsburgh, and found this state park fit the bill. The restrooms are CLEAN and very well maintained. They can't be more than a few years old, and the showers are warm and refreshing. We don't have an RV and didn't require electricity, so we were able to camp at one of the few "rustic" sites that are a little bit more secluded than the canoe and RV sites. Those are VERY close to each other--basically a parking spot right on top of your neighbor--and even at the rustic sites you can still hear the hum of generators from the RVs, which will go all night. The hiking in the area is excellent, and we didn't see a single other person on our 3-hour hike.