Must See Attractions

ATV Trails

ATV Rentals

Sproul State Forest participates in the ATV Regional Trail Connector program, which includes some PennDOT and township roads in addition to legal opportunities on state forest trails and roads. Motorists are advised to stay alert for ATVs, crossings, and signage.​

Bald Eagle Valley Trail
15 Logan Ave., Lock Haven, PA  17745

Named for the ridge-and-valley Appalachian Mountain area through which the trail passes, the Bald Eagle Valley Trail is a project of Clinton County Government, with partners in Castanea, Wayne, and Pine Creek Townships, the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority, and the Clinton County Visitors Bureau. The trail traverses former railroad bed, abandoned township roads, and active farm/township roads. It is also just steps away from a restored train caboose that now serves as an Airbnb. Click here for more details on how to book your stay and learn about other area attractions.

Biking Trails

PennDot Road Touring Route G

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Mountain Bikes can be used on most trails and roads in Pennsylvania State Forests. Exceptions are State Forest Trails like the Donut Hole and Chuck Keiper, Natural Areas and Mid State Trail System.

Belles Springs Golf Course
PO Box 149, Mackeyville, PA 17750
(570)726-4222

Full service 18-hole public gold course, driving range, practice bunker, putting & chipping greens. Clubhouse and Pro shop on grounds.

Birdwatching
Susquehanna River that offers the Birding and Wildlife Trail

The PA Audubon Birding and Wildlife Sites in Clinton County-Clinton County is one of thirty-nine counties of the Susquehanna River Birding and Wildlife Trail. If you want to learn more about places to go and watch birds and wildlife in Clinton County, visit the Pennsylvania Birding and Wildlife Guide.

Clinton Country Club & Golf Course
41 Fairway View Drive, Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570)748-2310

An 18-hole championship member golf course that welcomes public play. Pro shop on site, and golfers can relax afterward with a drink and a meal at Haywood’s on the Green restaurant.

Disc Golf

Pennsylvania is Ranked as the 11th best disc golf state in United States, Pennsylvania has 338 courses. Among these are 162 courses which have 18 or more holes. Pennsylvania is also home to 212 leagues and 93 stores that sell disc golf gear.

 Farrandsville Park Location

 Kettle Creek Park Location

 The App for Disc Golfers

Elk Viewing

During the 1800’s Pennsylvania’s native elk population had been reduced to a small population mainly located in the north central mountains. Then by 1867, the last native elk was killed. Starting in 1913 the Game Commission began to restore elk in Pennsylvania so that today there are more than 600 – the largest herd in northeastern United States. Most times of the year are good to catch sight of these beautiful, massive animals in the wilds, but the best times of the day are early morning and late in the day, just before dark.

Fishing in Clinton County

Clinton County, PA offers hundreds of miles of rivers and streams ranging from headwaters to major river system. From the West Branch Susquehanna River to Lick Run, a State Scenic River, we have just what you are looking for. Many waters in Pennsylvania are on private property, the listing or mapping of waters by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission does not guarantee public access. Please always obtain permission to fish on private property.

Hiking

Looking for the best hiking trails in Clinton? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 13 scenic trails in the Clinton area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore one of 7 easy hiking trails in Clinton or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Clinton that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.

Horseback Riding Trails

Kettle Creek Equestrian Trail

Eagleton Mine Camp Trail

Hunting in Clinton County

In Clinton County, Pennsylvania, our mountains and forests provide a challenging hunting experience. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has been acquiring State Game Lands since 1920, and currently, there are over 1.4 million acres of these lands. Clinton County alone offers more than 25,000 acres of State Game Lands, along with over 300,000 acres of State Forest Lands available for hunting. The county is known for its steep mountains, deep canyons, sycamores along streams, secluded valleys, and cold streams. Every year, numerous outdoor enthusiasts, including hunters, hikers, fishermen, backpackers, visit Clinton County in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Hunting has a rich tradition in the county, with families coming here for generations to hunt for trophy bucks, black bears, turkeys, and even participate in the special Pennsylvania Elk lottery. Many lifelong hunting memories have been made in our forests.

Kayak Rentals 
97 Kettle Creek Park Ln, Renovo, PA 17764
(860)837-0334

Discover the wonders of Kettle Creek Lake at Kettle Creek State Park, Renovo, Pennsylvania, with Whenever Watersports' self-serve kayak rentals. Located conveniently near the boat ramp, our rental kiosk operation ensures a seamless experience. Scan a QR code, rent via your smartphone, and dive into the breathtaking views of Kettle Creek Lake. Explore the waters effortlessly with Whenever Watersports!

 Lock Haven Levee Trail

The City's dike/levee flood protection system features a 4.5-mile (2.25 each way) scenic walkway along the West Branch Susquehanna River in downtown Lock haven. The RiverWalk can be accessed at several points along Water Street - Lock Haven University, the Lock Haven Catholic School, Vesper Street, Jay Street (features an amphitheatre there), Grant Street, and at Memorial Park.

Pickleball

Move over, tennis! There is a new recreational sport in town — pickleball. In 2023, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) deemed it the fastest-growing sport in America for the third consecutive year.

Mill Hall

Lock Haven YMCA 

Wayne Twp Park

Hanna Park Locations

Renovo, PA Locations

Snowmobile/Snowshoeing/ Skiing

Pennsylvania’s state forests offer thousands of miles and hundreds of acres of designated snowmobile areas for exploration. Opportunities range from scenic trails through the woods, to straightaway runs on roadways, to large, open spaces. Trails open the day after the last day of Pennsylvania’s regular or extended rifle deer season and close April 1, or earlier as determined by the district forester. Some joint use roads will be closed to licensed passenger vehicles due to hazardous conditions, but remain open to snowmobile travel.

West Branch Susquehanna River

Clinton County is fortunate to have more than 65 miles of the 240 mile West Branch Susquehanna River that flows through it. Canoes and kayaks have access points located in Keating, Renovo, North Bend, Hyner, Lock Haven (Woodward Twp.), and Pine. Spring and early summer offer the best time for ‘Paddling the Wilds’ in Clinton County. Typically water levels drop as we move closer to summer. The Tidlow Dam located at Lock Haven provides a water pool deep enough to operate outboard power boats throughout the summer. Many reaches of the West Branch Susquehanna are remote and are flanked by steep mountains that will add excitement to your river paddling experience.

 Bald Eagle State Forest

Named for the famous Native American, Chief Bald Eagle, includes 193,424 acres in Snyder, Union, Centre, Mifflin, and Clinton counties. It spans across the high, sharp ridges of central Pennsylvania and features miles pristine mountain streams and numerous tracts of old growth forest. Bald Eagle forest district lies in the beautiful ridge and valley section of the state, the forest district is dominated by a series of sandstone ridges some of which reach heights of 2,300 feet above sea level.

Sproul State Forest

Was named in memory of William C. Sproul Governor of Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1923. Governor Sproul was best known for expansion of the public education system in Pennsylvania. Sproul State Forest is located in north-central Pennsylvania, primarily in western Clinton and northern Centre counties. The largest in the state forest system, Sproul covers 305,450 acres, or slightly more than 476 square miles. It features steep and rugged hillsides cut by the West Branch of the Susquehanna and its tributaries.

Tiadaghton State Forest

The Tiadaghton forest features high-country flats bisected by clean, fast-moving mountain streams, including the legendary Pine Creek and Slate Run. Tiadaghton (pronounced: ty-a-dot-un) was the name the Iroquois gave to Pine Creek, the largest tributary of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The exact meaning of Tiadaghton is a mystery that may be locked forever in the folklore of the Iroquois Indians.

Kettle Creek State Park
97 Kettle Creek Park Lane
Renovo, PA 17764
570-923-6004

Consisting of 1,793 acres along Kettle Creek in western Clinton County. The park is in a valley surrounded by mountainous terrain and wilderness. The park has two camping areas open from early April through deer season in December. Both campgrounds overlook the waterfront and offer scenic views and a quiet setting. The 167-acre Kettle Creek Reservoir is noted for its trout and bass fishing. Also found in the lake are brown bullhead, sucker and pan fish. The Lower Campground is beside the seven-acre Kettle Creek Lake, a very popular fishing area. Kettle Creek is noted for its excellent water quality that supports a healthy aquatic population.

Hyner View State Park
570-923-6000

This small park features one of the nicest overlooks in the Pennsylvania Buru of State Parks and is popular for hang gliding. Hyner Run State Park is nearby. Hyner View State Park features a scenic vista overlooking the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and at 1,300’, is a favorite spot for hang gliding. This is one of the nicest scenic vistas in Pennsylvania state parks. You can see miles upstream and downstream over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and surrounding mountains.

Hyner Run State Park
86 Hyner Park Road
Hyner, PA 17738
570-923-6000

The stream Hyner Run carves a small valley from the surrounding steep mountains, creating a cozy, quiet place for a family adventure. The park is entirely surrounded by Sproul State Forest, Pennsylvania's largest state forest. Hyner Run State Park offers camping sites along with a swimming pool at the campground and many opportunites to explore the Clinton County wilderness. 

Ravensburg State Park
SR 880
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
570-966-1455

The park lies in a cozy, steep-walled gorge carved by Rauchtown Run through the side of Nippenose Mountain. A northern hardwood forest blankets the bottom-land along this spring-fed stream. Talus (rock) covered slopes and interesting rock formations are interspersed among a stunted oak forest growing on the steep mountainsides and ridges. This pretty valley is especially beautiful when the mountain laurel blooms in late June and during the fall foliage of early October. The 215,000-acre Tiadaghton State Forest nearly surrounds Ravensburg State Park’s 78 acres. The state forest has hunting, fishing and wildlife watching. A short drive away is Bald Eagle State Forest and the Mt. Logan and Rosecrans Bog natural areas.

Farrandsville Iron Furnace
SR 1001 Farrandsville Road, Farrandsville, PA 17745

Located 5.2 miles north of Lock Haven, the Farrandsville Iron Furnace was completed in 1837 and was the first and largest coke-fired hot-blast iron furnace in North America, reaching a height of 54 feet. An excellent example of dry masonry construction it produced 50 tons of high quality pig iron per week using equipment imported from Scotland. The first firebrick made in Pennsylvania was produced at Farrandsville.

Red Hill Fossil Site
S.R. 120, North Bend
Red Hill Field Lab and Fossil Display Museum
Chapman Township Municipal Building, 196 Main Street, North Bend
(570)923-2044

Take time to visit the Red Hill Field Station Fossil Display Museum. Rare, 350-million-year-old fossils occur in the "Red Hill" rock exposure near Renovo, PA. Among the Devonian-age animal and plant remains in this red-hued mountainside exposure, scientists discovered the bones of fish-like tetrapods, early ancestors of amphibians. These "fishes with legs" represent the oldest four-footed animals found thus far in North America. The museum is free, by appointment.

Clinton County Historical Society
362 East Water Street, Lock Haven, PA  17745
(570)748-7254

Visit our timeless treasures; it could take you over 300 years. A stop at the Heisey House Museum, home of the Clinton County Historical Society, is a must to learn about the ancestry of the region. This Victorian era farm house will take you back in time. Right next door is the Historical Society’s Poorman Gallery, which features collections such as American Indian artifacts and World War I memorabilia. Take the time to visit the Society’s Barton Street School, an original one-room schoolhouse, and the Castanea Railroad Station, an historic train station which houses an impressive model train display, a water tower kiosk, a 1952 box car, and a vintage caboose restored and available for overnight rentals.

Logan Mills Covered Bridge
Southwest of Loganton over Fishing Creek,Loganton, PA 17747
From the SR 477 intersection turn right
Follow SR 880 about 5 miles to Logan Mills Road and turn left

Originally build in 1874, refurbished in 2003. Length is 63' and used a Queen Post Truss. Bridge crosses Fishing Creek about 5 miles west of Loganton. The bridge is about half a mile from the turn and is next to a stone grist mill.

Piper Aviation Museum (Motorcoach Friendly)
One Piper Way, Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570)748-8283

Guests to the museum may choose to walk around at their leisure or take the free audio tour through our exhibits, following history of the Piper Aircraft company and their contributions to aviation. Try out your skills on the new flight simulator.

Sugar Valley Historical Society

The “sweet” history of Sugar Valley is told at the Historical Society’s Museum and adjacent Sugar Grove School, a preserved one-room schoolhouse more commonly known as the Bull Run School.

Tipple Park
78 Industrial Park Road
(570)484-7000

This structure was to replace to present wooden structure, which had been erected in 1907. This new coal wharf was to have two coal pockets. One pocket had a two hundred-ton capacity and the other a hundred-ton capacity, as well as, a bin capacity for sixty tons of wet sand and ten tons of dry sand. The structure permitted the unloading of both coal and sand directly from railroad cars and the ability to deliver both materials to locomotives, simultaneously, on two tracks. The hoisting capacity of the electrically operated machinery was between fifty and sixty tons an hour. 

Millbrook Playhouse
Country Club Lane, Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570)748-8083
 

If you enjoy live theatre presentations, journey to Mill Hall during the summer months and enjoy a truly unique experience. The Millbrook Playhouse is one of a limited number of barn style theatres that features professional summer theatre.

The Station Gallery (Motorcoach Friendly)
2 East Bald Eagle Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570)748-0949

Home to the Clinton County Arts Council, The Station Gallery is a sight to see, both inside and out. History buffs will love the look of the building, a restored train station.  Inside, the Gallery boasts original art and fine art crafts from prints to jewelry and more. Invitational artists exhibits, juried shows, member shows and sales, community events for all ages, and creative gatherings, meetings and classes.

Downtown Lock Haven Shopping
East Main Street, Lock Haven, PA  17745
(570)748-1576
 

The Lock Haven Downtown area is represented by merchants and community leaders that are dedicated to making Downtown come to life. Many events are sponsored throughout the year to bring people back to small-town America. Shop, Dine, Stay, and Play in Downtown Lock Haven, PA! Located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, we ensure economic stability for our historical city.

Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA 17745 
(800) 332-8900 in PA  (800) 233-8979
outside PA Located on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River,
exit 178 off I-80

Lock Haven University was founded in 1870 as the Central State Normal School. In 1926, they became State Teacher’s College at Lock Haven, in 1960 Lock Haven State College, and in 1983, the name changed to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, after joining the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.  In 1989, Lock Haven University opened its Clearfield campus in Clearfield, PA.

J. Doyle Corman Amphitheater & Floating Stage
East Water Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-5900

Come and spend a delightful summer's evening along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River listening to the free musical concerts presented by a variety of bands. Music ranges from Country, Doo-Wop, Blues, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, New and Classic Rock, Reggae, Tributes, and Dance.

Scenic Byway Route 144

Runs north-south. From Renovo SR 144 south is a state scenic byway and is also known as part of the Elk Scenic Drive. There are two improved overlooks along the southern route.

Scenic Byway Route 120

Runs east-west. From Lock Haven in the east, this state byway runs along the West Branch Susquehanna River (through the Bucktail Trail State Park Natural Area), passes through Hyner, North Bend, and Renovo. From Renovo west the road is also know as part of the Elk Scenic Drive. SR 120 also follows the Sinnemahoning Creek to the county line then continues to Emporium and on the Ridgway.