Ricketts Glen State Park

Pennsylvania State Park · Luzerne County

CountyLuzerne
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
Cabins / lodgeYes

Ricketts Glen State Park hours

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

Hours as published by PA State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Ricketts Glen State Park

The Falls Trail passes 22 named waterfalls in a few miles, the tallest of them Ganoga Falls at 94 feet, through the old-growth Glens Natural Area. A National Natural Landmark, with a lake, a beach and camping above the gorge.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • ⛺ Screened Shelters
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Modern Non-Electric
  • Rustic Organized Group Tenting Site

Contact

Phone570-477-5675

Address695 State Route 487, Benton, PA 17814

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