Pennsylvania State Parks

Poe Valley State Park

Adventure awaits at Poe Valley State Park in central Pennsylvania.

Street Address:
136 Poe Valley Park Circle
Coburn, PA 16832
814-349-2460
poevalleysp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

A lake with a swimming area, building, and forest in the background

Important Park Alerts & Advisories

Before you head out to explore Poe Valley State Park, please take a moment to review the latest alerts and advisories. These updates are crucial for your safety and may impact your plans. Stay informed about trail closures, weather warnings, and other important information to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.

Review Alerts & Advisories

Overview

Cozy Poe Valley State Park is nestled in a rugged mountain valley in Centre County. Seemingly endless forests surround the 25-acre Poe Lake.

The 620-acre state park is surrounded by the 198,000-acre Bald Eagle State Forest(opens in a new tab).

Poe Paddy State Park(opens in a new tab) is nearby.

Park History (opens in a new tab)

Plan Your Visit

Street Address:
136 Poe Valley Park Circle
Coburn, PA 16832
814-349-2460
poevalleysp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

Mailing Address:
c/o Reeds Gap State Park
1405 New Lancaster Valley Road
Milroy, PA 17063

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Make online reservations(opens in a new tab) for day use and overnight facilities or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

From Potters Mills, go east on US 322 for 1.5 miles to near the top of the Seven Mountains Scenic Area, then follow marked state forest roads for ten miles to Poe Valley.

From Millheim, go west on PA 45 for 1.5 miles, then follow signs south for 12 miles to the park. Gravel roads turn to paved roads near the park.

No entirely paved road leads to the park.

For GPS devices use the following address: 136 Poe Valley Park Circle, Coburn, PA 16832.

GPS DD: Lat. 40.82107 Long. -77.47592

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Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospitals

Mount Nittany Medical Center(opens in a new tab)
1800 East Park Avenue
State College, PA 16803
814-231-7000

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital(opens in a new tab)
400 Highland Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-248-5411

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

Guided walks, evening amphitheater programs, and other special activities are part of the summer program.Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.