Hyner Run State Park

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 View State Park is nearby.

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Directions

The 180-acre Hyner Run State Park is in Chapman Township, Clinton County, six miles east of Renovo, on PA 120, and three miles north of Hyner on Hyner Run Road.

Recreational Opportunities

Hiking  - Picnicking  - Swimming  - Fishing  - Hunting  - Snowmobiling  - Cabin  - Camping

Fishing: Hyner Run is excellent trout fishing. Brook and brown trout are stocked annually and native brook trout inhabit its upper reaches. Numerous other mountain streams within a relatively short distance of the park provide excellent trout fishing. The nearby right branch of Young Womans Creek has a fly fishing area.

For complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.

Hiking: The park is the eastern trailhead for the 50-mile Donut Hole Trail system, a moderate to rugged trail for backpackers. Shorter hikes are available close to the park on state forest lands.

Camping: modern sites, some with electric
The camping area is open the second week in April and closes in mid-December. The camping area has 30 sites. Each site contains a level pad, picnic table and fire ring. Water, flush toilets and showers are centrally located in the area, and a sanitary dump station is near the entrance of the campground.

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Cabin: A modern cabin that sleeps eight people is available for rent year-round. It is a two-story house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room and porch. Renters provide their own bed linens and bathroom articles. Kitchenware and eating utensils are provided.

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Swimming: The large swimming pool is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. The hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is also a 15 feet by 15 feet wading pool.

Picnicking: The seven-acre picnic area contains 150 picnic tables with the majority of tables in full to partial shade. A limited number of grills are also available. Two picnic pavilions, 24 feet by 36 feet, may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first come first served basis.

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Children's Play Area: This area is between the swimming pool and the camping area and provides play equipment for children.

Hunting and Firearms: About 20 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, bear, turkey and grouse. Common furbearers are bobcat, red and gray fox, coyote and raccoon. Thousands of acres of adjoining state forest are also open to hunting.

Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting information.

Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's car, trailer or leased campsite. The only exception is that law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms may carry said firearm concealed on their person while they are within the park.

For complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission Web site.

Snowmobiling: The park is a trailhead for the 64-mile Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Trail and provides plowed parking and unloading areas and unheated restrooms. Snowmobiles may be operated on designated trails and roads from the day following the last deer season in December until April 1, weather permitting. Explore the Winter Report for current snow depth.

Access for People with Disabilities

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

History

The park was originally developed as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp. Although most traces of the camp are gone, some remain as reminders of that era. In 1944, much of the park was planted with red and white pine, known as plantation number 10-44-8.

For more information on the CCC, explore the Civilian Conservation Corps Online Archive.

The park opened to the public in 1958 with the completion of the swimming pool, bathhouse, concession, picnic area and restrooms. A camping area was later added to the park and was opened to the public in 1975. Many other improvements and maintenance to the park have been accomplished through the federally funded Youth Conservation Corps and the Young Adult Conservation Corps programs.

Nearby Attractions

For information on nearby attractions, contact the Clinton County Economic Partnership. 888-388-6991, www.clintoncountyinfo.com/Tourism.htm

Bucktail State Park: This 75-mile scenic drive stretches through the narrow valley from Lock Haven through Renovo to Emporium on PA 120. It follows the route taken by the famous civil war regiment, the Bucktail Rangers, on their way to fight in the Civil War.

State Parks: Other state parks in the area include Bald Eagle, Kettle Creek, Little Pine, Ole Bull and Hyner View.

Sproul State Forest: Hyner Run State Park and Hyner View State Park are in the heart of the 276,764-acre Sproul State Forest. There are many miles of scenic state forest roads, foot trails, snowmobile trails and scenic overlooks. The very first purchase of public lands by the Commonwealth is not far from the park on the Young Womans Creek at Bull Run, where a monument commemorates this event. 717-923-6011

In an Emergency

Contact a park employee or dial 911.
A 911 emergency pay telephone is adjacent to the park office.
For directions to the nearest hospital, look on bulletin boards or at the park office.

Nearest Hospital:
Bucktail Medical Center
1001 Pine Street
South Renovo, PA 17764
570-923-1000

For More Information Contact:

Hyner Run State Park
86 Hyner Park Road
North Bend, PA 17760-9525
570-923-6000
Manager: Michael Winters

E-mail: hynerrunsp@state.pa.us
An equal opportunity employer

Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, for state park information and reservations.