Mount Pisgah State Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mount Pisgah State Park is a 1,302-acre park located in the state of Pennsylvania.


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Summary

It is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts with its many opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping.

One of the main attractions of the park is the scenic overlook at the top of Mount Pisgah. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and forests. The park also features several hiking trails that lead through the woods and along the streams, providing ample opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Another popular activity in the park is fishing. The park's lake and streams are stocked with trout, bass, and other fish species. Hunting is also allowed in certain areas of the park during the appropriate season.

The park's campground offers both tent and RV sites, as well as cabins for rent. The campground is open from April to October, making it a great place to spend a weekend or longer during the warmer months.

Interesting facts about the area include that it was once home to the Susquehannock tribe, who made use of the area's abundant natural resources. The park is also home to several rare plant and animal species, including the eastern timber rattlesnake.

The best time of year to visit the park is during the spring and fall. In the spring, the park comes alive with wildflowers and migratory birds. In the fall, the changing colors of the leaves create a stunning display of natural beauty. However, visitors should always check the park's website for current conditions and any closures before planning a trip.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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