Sproul State Forest, Pennsylvania

Sproul State Forest Activities

ATVing, Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Canoeing-Kayaking, Fishing, Group Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, Skiing Cross Country, Snow Mobiling, Snowshoeing

Activities:

Yes, there is ATVing.

ATVing is limited to the All-Terrain Vehicle Management Area during two stretches of time during the year. It is open from Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend in September and again from the end of muzzleloader season until April 1. It is closed at other times. The 50 mile Whiskey Springs All-Terrain Vehicle Trail and the 38 mile Bloody Skillet All Terrain Vehicle Trail traverse a variety of trail conditions and surfaces.

Yes, there is backpacking.

Trailside backpack camping is allowed without a permit if only staying at one location for one night. There is no camping at all in designated natural areas, within 200 feet of a road, within 25 feet of a trail, or within 100 feet of a stream or open water. You may not visit any vehicle while backpacking.

Yes, there is biking.

Biking is allowed on all the trails except for the Chuck Keiper Trail and Donut Hole Trail, and anywhere else that is marked as closed to biking.

Yes, there is boating.

Yes, there is camping.

Roadside camping (camping near your vehicle) requires a permit and a reservation. Reservations can be made on the DCNR website or by calling 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday through Saturday, 7:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. There are no amenities at campsites in Sproul State Forest. There are nine sites for camping in RVs. No tents are permitted here, and you must have a self-contained toilet.

Yes, there is canoeing or kayaking.

Yes, there is fishing.

Yes, there is group camping.

Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a Letter of Authorization and permit from the state forest, which may take up to three weeks.

Yes, there is hiking.

There are two hiking only trails, the Chuck Keiper Trail (50 miles) and the Donut Hole Trail (90 miles). There are other multi-use trails or unmarked trails that may be used for hiking. Be sure to bring your map and compass so as to not get lost!

Yes, there is horseback riding.

Horseback riding is allowed anywhere on roads and trails except the two hiking only trails and any others that are marked closed.

Yes, there is hunting.

Yes, there is picnicking.

The Jesse Hall State Forest Picnic Area has pavilions and picnic tables.

Yes, there is power boating.

Yes, there is row boating.

Yes, there is cross country skiing.

Yes, there is snow mobiling.

Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Trail is for snow mobiling, and many of the state forest roads are open to snow mobiling as well. All snowmobiles must be registered, and all riders are required to wear safety equipment.​​ Snow mobiling is only allowed between the end of antlerless deer season and April 1.

Yes, there is snowshoeing.

There is no information available on collecting.

There is no information on geocaching available.

There is no available information on pontoon boating.

No, there is no bacci ball.

No, there is no baseball or softball.

No, there is no basketball.

No, there is no disc golf.

No, there are no DRONEs allowed.

No, there is no football.

No, there is no gold panning.

No, there is no golfing.

No, there are no guided tours.

No, there is no hang gliding.

No, there is no horseshoes.

No, there is no ice boating.

No, there is no ice fishing.

No, there is no ice skating.

No, there is no jet skiing.

No, there are no junior ranger programs.

No, there is no kite surfing.

No, there is no mini golf.

No, there is no pedal boating.

No, there is no pickleball.

No, there are no ranger programs.

No, there is no rock climbing.

No, there is no sailboarding.

No, there is no sailing.

No, there is no SCUBA diving.

No, there is no shuffleboard.

No, there is no skateboarding.

No, there is no downhill skiing.

No, there is no sledding.

No, there is no snorkeling.

No, there is no snow tubing.

No, there is no soccer.

No, there is no stand up paddleboarding.

No, there is no surfing.

No, there is no swimming.

No, there is no tennis.

No, there is no trap shooting.

No, there is no volleyball.

No, there is no water skiing.

No, there is no whitewater rafting.

No, there is no wind surfing.

No, there is no zipline.

Sproul State Forest Amenities

Park Office, Pavilion, Picnic Tables

Amenities:

Yes, there is a park office.

Yes, there is a pavilion.

Yes, there are picnic tables.

There is no available information on green space.

There is no information about grills available.

There is no information on handicap accessibility.

No, there is no amphitheater.

No, there is no archery range.

No, there is no auditorium.

No, there are no batting cages.

No, there are no beach showers.

No, there are no benches.

No, there is not a bike rack.

No, there are no bleachers.

No, there is no boardwalk.

No, there is no boat ramp.

No, there are no cabins or cottages.

No, there is no camp store.

No, there are no classrooms.

No, there is no dog park.

No, there is no driving range.

No, there is no dump station.

No, there are no electricity hookups.

No, there is no food concession.

No, there is no gazebo.

No, there is no gift shop.

No, there is no inn or lodge.

No, there is no laundry.

No, there is no marina.

No, there are no meeting facilities.

No, there is no observation deck or tower.

No, there is no observatory.

No, there is no parking lot.

No, there is no pier.

No, there is no playground.

No, there are no recreational buildings.

No, there are no recycling cans.

No, there is no restaurant.

No, there are no sewer hookups.

No, there is no shooting range.

No, there are no showers.

No, there is no skate park.

No, there is no splash pad.

No, there is no swimming pool.

No, there are no toilets.

No, there are no flush toilets.

No, there are no vault (pit) toilets.

No, there is no port-a-potty.

No, there are no trash cans.

No, there are no vending machines.

No, there is no visitor center, museum, or environmental education center.

No, there is no water fountain or pump.

No, there are no water hookups.

No, there are no wellness stations.

No, there is no WiFi.

No, there are no yurts.

Sproul State Forest Features

Forest, Stream - River, Wetlands

Features:

Yes, there is forest.

Yes, there is a stream or river.

Yes, there are wetlands.

There is no information available about mountains.

No, there is no bog.

No, there is no canal.

No, there is no canyon.

No, there is no cave.

No, there is no coral reef.

No, there is not a covered bridge.

No, there is no cultural significance.

No, there is no dam.

No, there is no desert.

No, there is no fort.

No, there is no fountain.

No, there is no furnace.

No, there are no geologic features.

No, there is no grassland.

No, there is no historical monument.

No, there is no historical significance.

No, there is no lake.

No, there is no lake beach.

No, there is no lighthouse.

No, there is no mill.

No, there is no pond.

No, there is no prairie.

No, there are no sand dunes.

No, there is no shore beach.

No, there is no veterans memorial.

No, there is no volcano.

No, there are no waterfalls.

No, there is no windmill.