Pennsylvania State Parks

Yellow Creek State Park

Adventure awaits at Yellow Creek State Park in western Pennsylvania.

170 Route 259 Highway
Penn Run, PA 15765-5941
724-357-7913
yellowcreeksp@pa.gov

A couple on the porch of a wooden cabin overlooking a lake

Important Park Alerts & Advisories

Before you head out to explore Yellow Creek 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

The 2,981-acre Yellow Creek State Park is in Indiana County along one of the first “highways” in the state, the Kittanning Path. This trail was used by the Delaware and Shawnee nations and by early settlers.

Today, visitors enjoy the sand beach, picnicking, and educational and recreational programs. The 720-acre Yellow Creek Lake is a destination for boaters and anglers. The lake and park are an important rest stop for migrating birds.

The park is named for Yellow and Little Yellow creeks, which flow into the lake. Both creeks contain yellow clay in their banks and bottoms.

Park History (opens in a new tab)

Plan Your Visit

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 Hospital

Indiana Regional Medical Center(opens in a new tab)
835 Hospital Road
Indiana, PA 15701
724-357-7000

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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.

The park offers a variety of environmental and recreational programs from April 1 to October 31. Through hands-on activities, guided walks, and evening programs, participants gain appreciation and understanding of the park’s natural resources.

A schedule of activities is available at the park office. The Environmental Learning Classroom is near Dragonfly Pond.

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.