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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday 8am - 4pm

Parker Dam State Park

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This is the official page for Parker Dam State Park Complex which includes S.B. Elliott State Park, in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Park staff will use this page to keep visitors, volunteers, and others updated on what's happening at the parks. The 968-acre Parker Dam State Park offers old-fashioned charm and character. A scenic lake, rustic cabins, quaint campground and unbounded forest make Parker Dam an ideal spot for a relaxing vacation. For wilderness explorers, Parker Dam is a gateway to the vast expanses of Moshannon State Forest. You can walk through recovering tornado ravaged woods, backpack into the 50,000-acre Quehanna Wilderness, mountain bike to your heart’s content or enjoy quiet solitude searching for elusive Pennsylvania elk. Read the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s full Social Media Policy: https://www.pa.gov/social-media-policy-and-disclaimer.

10/21/2026

Little Critters Story Time- Autumn Series

Story Time- Spiders
Wednesday, October 28th, at 10am
Environmental Education Classroom

A not so scary creepy crawly, join us for this week’s story time about spiders. Learn about why we do not need to be afraid of spiders. Since this story time is the week of Halloween, feel free to come in costume! Weather permitting, we will go outside to find spider webs. Parents are encouraged to attend.

10/16/2026

Don't forget tomorrow Saturday, October 17th, 2026 is our 20th Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Float here at Parker Dam.

We will have Vendors, Food Trucks, and Educational Activities running 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM.

At 4:30 PM is our annual Halloween Costume parade and Trunk-or-Treat at the office. Anyone is welcome to come out and participate in the parade and Trunk-or-Treat, we ask if you plan on handing out candy to please be in the parking area by 4:00 PM.

6:45 PM at the Beach we will do the annual pumpkin raft float as well as our bonfire and stories.

The weather looks clear, but chilly!

Hope to see you tomorrow!

10/14/2026

The Friends of Parker Dam State Park are on the hunt for one more food vendor for this weekends Fall Festival. If you or someone you know is interested please message them.

10/10/2026

Fall Youth Fishing Day

Join us for a youth trout fishing program Today, Saturday, October 10, 2026. Join us from 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM to try your hand at trout fishing here in Parker Lake.

We will have a tent set up with our loaner gear available near the culvert by the beach.

This loaner gear is available to anyone 18 and under. Participants aged 16-18 must have the appropriate fishing license with them to use our loaner gear.

An educator will be available to assist in rigging equipment, teaching knots, discussing bait selection, and what to do with your catch if you are keeping it.

Supplies are limited, to guarantee the availability of a rod please email Jeremiah Irvin at [email protected]

10/07/2026

Little Critters Story Time- Autumn Series

Story Time- Raccoons

Wednesday, October 14th, at 10 AM
Environmental Education Classroom

Come learn about raccoons and their role in the environment. This week’s story and craft will be centered around raccoons. Parents are encouraged to attend.

10/04/2026

Fall Youth Fishing Day

Join us for a youth trout fishing program on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Join us from 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM to try your hand at trout fishing here in Parker Lake.

We will have a tent set up with our loaner gear available near the culvert by the beach.
This loaner gear is available to anyone 18 and under. Participants aged 16-18 must have the appropriate fishing license with them to use our loaner gear.

An educator will be available to assist in rigging equipment, teaching knots, discussing bait selection, and what to do with your catch if you are keeping it.
Supplies are limited, to guarantee the availability of a rod please email Jeremiah Irvin at [email protected].

Address

28 Fairview Road
Penfield, PA
15849

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18147650630

Website

https://www.pa.gov/ParkerDamStatePark

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