State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Canoe Creek State Park
Canoe Creek State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 658 acres (266 ha), established in 1979.
State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 658 acres (266 ha) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 40.4867° N, 78.2697° W |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Canoe Creek State Park
Canoe Creek State Park is a 961-acre (389 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Frankstown Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is 12 miles east of Altoona, the nearest city. Canoe Lake, at 155 acres (63 ha), is the focus of recreation at the park and is open for fishing year-round. Canoe Creek State Park is a half mile off U.S. Route 22 near the small town of Canoe Creek. The park was opened to the public in 1979 and was developed as part of an expansion effort in the 1970s to improve the state park system in Pennsylvania.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 12 miles east of Altoona |
Airports near this park
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 103.2 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 115.0 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 124.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canoe Creek State Park?
Canoe Creek State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.4867° N, 78.2697° W).
When was Canoe Creek State Park established?
Canoe Creek State Park was established in 1979, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Canoe Creek State Park?
Canoe Creek State Park covers 658 acres (266 ha).
How do I get to Canoe Creek State Park?
The nearest town is Altoona, Pennsylvania. about 12 miles east of Altoona.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Pennsylvania state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).