Beaches in Pennsylvania

Who doesn't love the beach. The very word is enough to make you grab a towel and slap on some sunscreen. Whether you are looking for beaches that are lakeside or on ocean's edge, you can anticipate snoozing in the sun, reading a good book, or taking a refreshing dip. So, get ready for some fun and relaxation! From the white sand beaches to rocky lake beaches, UpTake can help you find the perfect Pennsylvania beach vacation.

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ARiverfront Park

  • 701 N Front St
    Harrisburg,PA,17101
  • 7172553020
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Great for a leisurely stroll, riverfront park extends from Vaughn Street, all the way to Paxton Street. Great for hiking, walking your pet, reading, ... more on Yelp

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Riverfront Park
701 N Front St
Harrisburg,PA,17101

BWorld End State Park

  • Po Box 62
    Forksville, PA 18616
  • +1 570 924 3287

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World End State Park
Po Box 62
Forksville, PA 18616

CPresque Isle

  • 301 Peninsula Drive
    Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
  • +1 814 833 7424
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview This 3,200 acre sandy peninsula park on Lake Erie allows for the states only "seashore", and in addition to its historical significance, it is a geological and biological diverse area with many endangered species. There is an educational center on site with interactive exhibits and a 75 foot obse... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Overview Jutting seven miles into Lake Erie, Presque Isle State Park is an oasis of wild beauty just outside the city of Erie. The plant life of the 3,200-acre sandy peninsula changes rapidly, as terrain changes from sand shore to forest. The park is one of the country's best spots to view bird migrations... more on LLBean.com

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Presque Isle
301 Peninsula Drive
Erie, Pennsylvania 16505

DKooser State Park Cabins

  • 943 Glades Pike Box 256
    Somerset, PA
  • +1 888 727 2757

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Kooser State Park Cabins
943 Glades Pike Box 256
Somerset, PA

EBald Eagle State Park

  • Howard
    PA 16841, U.S.A.
  • +1 814 625 2775
  • Overview Bald Eagle State Park is located in Bald Eagle Valley, bordered to the east by the Bald Eagle Mountains and Bald Eagle Creek — all named for Chief Bald Eagle of the Leni-Lenape tribes, who lived here in the early 1700s. A 1,730-acre man-made lake, stretching eight miles and offering 23 miles... more on LLBean.com

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Bald Eagle State Park
Howard
PA 16841, U.S.A.

FGifford Pinchot State Park

  • Lewisberry
    PA 17339, U.S.A.
  • +1 717 432 5011
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Pinchot Lake is the big attraction at Gifford Pinchot State Park, named for the Pennsylvania governor who was President Theodore Roosevelt's chief advisor on conservation. Swimmers cool off at Quaker Race beach, which is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Sailboating is growing in popularity on Pinc... more on LLBean.com

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Gifford Pinchot State Park
Lewisberry
PA 17339, U.S.A.

GAllegheny National Forest

  • 222 Liberty St.
    P.O. Box 847, Warren, PA 16365, U.S.A.
  • +1 814 723 5150
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Located in the northwestern Pennsylvania counties of Elk, McKean, Forest and Warren, the Allegheny National Forest covers more than 513,000 acres and is the only national forest in the state. Creeks and streams cut deeply into this rugged plateau country, creating a rolling and sometimes steep te... more on LLBean.com

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Allegheny National Forest
222 Liberty St.
P.O. Box 847, Warren, PA 16365, U.S.A.

HPresque Isle State Park Beach

  • PA Route 832
    Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
  • +1 814 833 7424
  • Overview This state park offers beaches and almost 11 miles of hiking trails. Popular activities at the park include surfing, swimming, boating, hiking, in-line skating and bicycling. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot or less leash at the park including on the hiking trails and only on beaches that are not gua... more on DogFriendly.com

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Presque Isle State Park Beach
PA Route 832
Erie, Pennsylvania 16505

IBarnegat Beach

  • Barnegat
    New Jersey, Shore, USA
  • +1 609 698 0080
  • Overview Miles of sand dunes and white sandy beaches offer habitat to maritime plants and diverse wildlife that is almost the same as it was thousands of years ago. Island Beach contains outstanding examples of sand dunes, thicket community, freshwater wetlands, maritime forest and tidal marshes. The stat... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Barnegat Beach
Barnegat
New Jersey, Shore, USA