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Learn about conservation practices on Pennsylvania public lands and outdoor recreation, education, and business opportunities in Pennsylvania state parks and forests.
If you want to explore Pennsylvania’s great outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of State Parks manages 124 state parks with more than 300,000 acres for these popular outdoor recreation activities and more: Hiking. Picnicking.
For general questions or comments about DCNR, use the DCNR Contact Us Form. Contact DCNR by telephone at the following: General information: 717-787-2869. Employment information: 717-783-5788. Communications/press office: 717-772-9101. State park reservations: (888) PA-PARKS, 888-727-2757.
Pennsylvania state park and forest lands offer exciting opportunities for big game, small game, and waterfowl hunting. All 20 of Pennsylvania’s state forests, totaling 2.2 million acres, and 100 of the 124 state parks are open to hunting during established hunting seasons .
Established on July 1, 1995, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is charged with: Maintaining and protecting 124 state parks. Managing 2.2 million acres of state forest land. Providing information on the state's ecological and geologic resources.
Use the DCNR interactive map to discover state park, state forest, and geology information. You can: Search for locations geographically or by name/amenity. Learn interesting facts. Get driving directions. Print maps. Get the weather for your destination.
Fishing licenses and boat registration fees help protect and preserve Pennsylvania’s water resources and enhance the sport of fishing. While fishing in state parks and state forests, all Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply and all DCNR rules and regulations apply.
The state forest system comprises 2.2 million acres of forestland in 50 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties for you to use and enjoy. It supports a multitude of resources, uses, and values, including: Water and air purification. Recreational opportunities. Aesthetic beauty. Plant and animal habitat.
Pennsylvania is brimming with outdoor recreation opportunities in all seasons! Discover the possibilities and places in your backyard or across the commonwealth, and be safe while you're out there.
Conservation of Pennsylvania’s Natural Resources. More than 25,000 species of known organisms -- white-tailed deer, ladyslippers, rainbow trout, slugs, eastern hemlocks, black bears, timber rattlesnakes, red-tailed hawks, and many more -- are found in Pennsylvania.