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| State Park Overview: |
 | Raccoon Creek State Park has continued to develop from the park?s beginning as a Recreational Demonstration Area operated by the National Park Service in the 1930s, to one of the largest and most beautiful state parks in Pennsylvania. Facilities at the park are a mix from the early Civilian Conservation Corps camp to modern facilities. In addition to recreational areas, there are large tracts of undeveloped land. The 7,572-acre park features the beautiful 101-acre Raccoon Lake. |
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nice and quiet. it is beautiful and always fun
(name not given)
18-Jun-2008
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Glad i discovered it
We are camping often last 2 years and have been to many places. We fall in love with this park. Every one can find fun here.
Written by gila
2-Sep-2008
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| Camping: |
| Camping: modern sites, some with electric
The 172 modern tent and trailer campsites are open from the second Friday in April to mid-October. Rustic sites are available from mid-October to mid-April. Access is not guaranteed during severe winter storms. The wooded campground offers a selection of secluded or adjoining sites, a playground, five central washhouses with hot showers and a sanitary dump station. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Campsites B, 1, 2 and 3 are ADA accessible.
Organized Group Tenting: There are two main group tenting areas in the western side of the park. The Sioux group tenting area is divided into two sites: area A; 20 people, area B; 60 people. The more remote Pioneer group tenting area is divided into four sites: Apache; 60 people, Blackfeet; 20 people, Cherokee; 60 people, Mohawk; 40 people. |
| Picnicking: |
| About 500 picnic tables are in the park?s five picnic areas. All picnic areas have grills, drinking water and restrooms. The two large and three small picnic pavilions in the main picnic area may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Boating: |
| Boating: electric motors only
The 101-acre Raccoon Lake has two boat launches and 42 mooring spaces. A boat rental has canoes, rowboats, kayaks and paddleboats.
Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks, available at most state park offices; launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Motorboats must display a current boat registration. |
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| Swimming: |
| The 800-foot, accessible sand/turf beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming when lifeguards are off-duty. A bathhouse and a food refreshment stand are nearby. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
The 101-acre Raccoon Lake has bluegill, sunfish, bullhead catfish, yellow perch, walleye, muskellunge, crappie, sauger, and largemouth and smallmouth bass. Cold-water fish like brook trout and rainbow trout are stocked and found both in the lake and in feeder streams. There is an accessible fishing pier on Raccoon Lake. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.
Hunting:
Over 5,000 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, turkey, rabbit, grouse, pheasant and squirrel. Early and late goose hunting may occur.
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 accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment 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 camp. |
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| History of the Area: |
| In the 1930s, the National Park Service created the Raccoon Creek National Recreation Demonstration Area. Men from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the recreation facilities of the park and did conservation work on park lands.
For more information on the CCC, visit the Civilian Conservation Corps Online Archive.
In 1945, the planned transfer of land finally took place, creating Raccoon Creek State Park. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania continued to develop facilities, including; Raccoon Creek Lake in 1948, swimming and picnicking areas in 1950, a campground in 1956 and a cabin colony in the 1980s. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| The park offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.
Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the Wildflower Reserve Interpretive Center.
The Wildflower Reserve Interpretive Center has exhibits and brochures on natural history and historical areas of the park.
Programs are offered year-round. For more detailed information contact the Wildflower Reserve Interpretive Center. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Austin Lake Campground
1002 Township Road 285A
Toronto, OH
(740) 544-5253
| Promise Camp of Family Guidanc
227 Lance Rd
Clinton, PA
(724) 899-2402
| Orchard Grove Campsites
6138 Tuscarawas Rd
Industry, PA
(724) 495-7828
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Shooters Place
416 Constitution Blvd # F
New Brighton, PA
(724) 847-2097
| Trophy Spinner Baits
1023 Efts Ln
Wintersville, OH
(740) 264-5400
| Critter Recreations Taxidermy
229 Elmer Avenue
Weirton, WV
(304) 748-4654
| Island Firearms Inc
7400 Grand Ave
Neville Island, PA
(412) 264-4867
| Slapp's Tire Service
301 Flower St
Chester, PA
(610) 874-7997
| Rox Bottom Hunting & Fishing Club
342 Olivia St
MC Kees Rocks, PA
(412) 331-9134
| Fishing For Ideas Inc
103 Timber Ln
Sewickley, PA
(412) 741-3120
| Indianola Rod & Gun Club Inc
121 Mcclelland Dr
Rochester, PA
(412) 767-5025
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| Directions: |
| Raccoon Creek State Park is in southern Beaver County. Access the park from the west on US 22 and US 30, or from the north and south on PA 18, which passes directly through the park. |
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