Cowans Gap State Park

10/02/2026

Swimming Area CLOSED for the season!

The beach is closed for the season for swimming but don't worry we still have fun activities going on in the park this fall. 🍂

See you next summer for swimming!

09/29/2026

And just like that October is this weekend! Join this October for a fun fall month! 🍂 🎃

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cowans_gap_state_park

09/12/2026

Our fall weekend is only 5 weeks away! Join us on October 16th weekend for loads of family friendly fun! 🍂

We’ll be sharing even more October programs soon, so stay tuned. See you in the park this fall! 🎃

Volunteers wanted for the fall weekend! Please reach out to the park office.

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cowans_gap_state_park

09/03/2026

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and we have a fun weekend for you! Spots still open for Kayak Paddle!

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cowans_gap_state_park

08/29/2026

Join us this September for exciting programs from watching bats to learning a new skill!

We hope to see you out in the park!

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cowans_gap_state_park

08/14/2026

Check out this catch! 🎣

Congratulations to Riley Kirby for catching this 11-pound 2-ounce bass here at Cowans Gap yesterday morning!

08/12/2026

Swimming Open: The swimming area is now open for swimming.

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08/07/2026

❗️Due to the weather the Smokey Bear Day program has been postponed to Sunday, August 9th at 12 PM.
Program will be in place of Learning at the Beach as well.

Come out Sunday and see our special guests!

08/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for Smokey Bear Day at 5 PM.

It’s Smokey Bear’s birthday weekend and we want to celebrate early with you! Join DCNR Forestry & Park staff as we learn about fire prevention and how DCNR helps fight wildfires! Afterwards, Smokey will be there to get pictures!
At Amphitheater. In Nature Center if raining.

08/03/2026

Swimming Prohibited: Due to the turbidity and debris in the lake from recent rainfall, the swimming beach is closed. The beach will reopen to swimming as soon as is feasible.

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