Ricketts Glen State Park

Welcome to Rickett's Glen State Park!

Park History: Rickett's Glen State Park is named after Civil War Veteran Robert Bruce Ricketts who fought for the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Gettysburgh. Ricketts had a successful career in the military and left as a Colonel. Ricketts at one point owned over 80,000 acres of land in the region. His heirs would eventually sell 48,000 acres to the Pennsylvania Game Commission in the 1920's. The Federal Government was making plans to designate the land as a National Park but when World War II started, these plans were cancelled. In 1942, the heirs sold over 1,000 acres to the state of Pennsylvania for a state park, and in 1943, and 1949, Colonol Ricketts's son William Ricketts helped to increase the parks size by over 10,000 acres.

Today the park offers numerous recreational opportunities and boats over 22 waterfalls including the 94 foot Ganoga Falls. It is known as a National Natural Landmark and considered one of the most scenic places in the State of Pennsylvania. The park also provides habitat for numerous creatures including deer and black bears. Come on out and explore.

To contact the office please call 570-477-5675.