French Creek State Park

10/23/2026

Meet the new assistant park manager for Bald Eagle State Park in central Pennsylvania.

With two campgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, the Nature Inn, and diverse habitats that are excellent for wildlife watching, Bald Eagle State Park is a great destination in the heart of Pennsylvania.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-names-new-assistant-manager-bald-eagle-state-park-in-centre

10/22/2026

It's time for your Week 4 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

Recent cold nights have sparked dramatic color changes across Pennsylvania’s forests, and now vibrant hues are bursting statewide. From the Poconos to the Allegheny Plateau, across the full sweep of the Appalachians and into the southeastern corners of the state, the autumn cheer of Penn’s Woods is on full display.

It’s shaping up to be one of the most impressive fall foliage seasons in a few years, making right now the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Pennsylvania’s breathtaking autumn scenery!

Photo 1: Mason Hill (Elk Forest District)
Photo 2: Bark Road (Buchanan Forest District)
Photo 3: Route 402 (Delaware Forest District)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/22/2026

PA Outdoor Corps is Pennsylvania’s premier youth conservation workforce development and training program run by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with Student Conservation Association.

Follow us to learn more about the program and see what our crews are doing in the field!

10/21/2026

Fall is showing off at many Pennsylvania state parks! 🍁

Check out some of our favorite autumn photos captured and shared by you! Got one you'd like to share? Drop it in the comments below!

10/20/2026

Tick exposure can occur year-round. Don't forget to check yourself and pets for ticks after coming in from the outdoors to reduce your chances of contracting Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses!

10/19/2026

What's your favorite PA state park to visit during the fall? Bonus points if you drop your favorite picture that you've taken! 📷

10/16/2026

Get ready for spooky season with PA State Park Educators!

From Spooky Scavenger Hunts to Halloween Science to Halloween Night Hikes and Nature-Themed Trunk-of-Treats, our educators are offering all things Halloween for you and your family at PA State Parks this October.

Learn more: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/events?search=halloween

10/15/2026

It's time for your Week 3 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

While heavy rain knocked down some leaves, chilly nights recently sped up the color change in many Pennsylvania forests. The cooler weather expected this weekend will help bring out even brighter fall colors across the state.

With beautiful shades showing up everywhere now, it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the stunning fall scenery in the Keystone State!

Photo 1: Elk Run Vista (Tioga Forest District)
Photo 2: Moon Lake (Pinchot Forest District)
Photo 3: Erie County

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/15/2026

No one should miss out on time outdoors because of their period.

Free menstrual products, including pads and tampons, are available in many state park offices, visitor centers, and environmental education centers.

Find a participating location near you: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks

10/14/2026

DCNR will be releasing water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek in Bucks County on Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8.

The releases will provide Class 3 and 4 whitewater boating conditions downstream through Ralph Stover State Park from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-plans-whitewater-release-into-tohickon-creek-for-annual-boa

10/09/2026

This year we renamed all of our overnight facilities - so the cabins and cottages that used to be numbered are now named after different animals.

Our staff thought it would be fun to make the inside of each cabin and cottage themed with its animal. So we have been making curtains!! French Creek has 9 cabins and 3 cottages, and after working on it over the last two weeks we have one cabin and one cottage done. 🥴

We decided we could use some help. If you or anyone you know likes to sew, measure and cut fabric, or fold and iron fabric, come sit with us on October 23rd from 10-2! We'll have coffee and tea, and next time you stay in a cabin you'll be able to say you made those curtains!

Https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/sewing-circle

09/28/2026

Reminder that hunting is allowed on ALL Sundays in French Creek this year!

Whether you're hunting or hiking, be sure to wear orange while you're out on the trails 👀

This year, Sundays mean more than just football. 🏈

It’s all about more opportunities for hunters to get out and enjoy Penn’s Woods this fall.

Hunters are reminded that Sunday hunting has expanded, and all hunting seasons, except for migratory game bird, include all Sundays within them.

If a Sunday falls within the season opening and closing dates, you can hunt it!

We hope you can get out and enjoy the new opportunities before you and hunt safely this fall. Thanks for being a Pennsylvania hunter.

09/24/2026

Come on out to our open house tonight from 5-7! ☺️ At the Kintzer Building across the street from the park office.

We have s'mores🔥 and games!

09/18/2026

Don't forget to stop by our open house on Thursday from 5-7pm! Chat with park staff, hear about what the park has been up to this year, look around inside a newly renovated CCC building and play some historic games!

French Creek State Park will be hosting an Open House event! This will give visitors a chance to explore Kintzer (our newly renovated CCC Building), learn about the history of the park, speak with park staff about current and upcoming projects and plans, and play some historical games with our educa...

08/30/2026

Come talk with staff at our Open House on September 24th! 5-7pm in the Kintzer Building (located across Park Road from the office)!!

French Creek State Park will be hosting an Open House event! This will give visitors a chance to explore Kintzer (our newly renovated CCC Building), learn about the history of the park, speak with park staff about current and upcoming projects and plans, and play some historical games with our educa...

08/17/2026

The French Creek Boat Rental will be open daily until Labor Day, and then weekends only until it closes for the season on October 5th! 🛟

08/17/2026

As the summer season winds down, the French Creek Pool schedule will be updated to the following hours.

August 17-23: open normal pool hours
August 24-28: closed
August 29-30: open normal pool hours
August 31-September 4: closed
September 5-7: open normal pool hours
September 8: closed for the season! 🍁

07/09/2026

We are excited to announce that French Creek and March Creek are now listed in the All Roads Taken Adventure Passport app! Join the Pennsylvania State Parks challenge and look out for more park specific challenges in the future!

And if you collect the Adventure Badges, make sure to stop by the French Creek park office to add French Creek and Marsh Creek's badges to your collection!

06/27/2026

After a long wait, the French Creek pool will finally be open for the season starting TOMORROW, June 28th!!!! 💦

The hours will be 11am-6:45pm on weekends, and 11am-5:45pm on weekdays. The pool will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Happy Swimming!