Hills Creek

Hills Creek SP https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/HillsCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hills_Creek_State_Park Hills Creek State Park is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Hills Creek Lake, a 137-acre (55 ha) man-made lake, is the focal point of the park. The park is open for year-round recreation. The park is named for Hills Creek which runs through it and is dammed to make Hills Creek Lake.

A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for Hills Creek State Park Hills Creek State Park Located in scenic Tioga County, the 407-acre Hills Creek State Park abounds with wildlife. Osprey, loons, and waterfowl visit the lake that boasts a variety of warmwater fish species. Camping, cabins, swimming, and picnicking make this an ideal spot for a family vacation. Directions GPS DD: Lat. 41.80422 Long. -77.19086 Hills Creek State Park, in northcentral Tioga County, is just north of US 6 and midway between Wellsboro and Mansfield. The park is also reached from PA 287 between the towns of Tioga and Wellsboro. Reservations Make online reservations at www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Recreational Opportunities CAMPING: modern shower houses The 82-site modern campground is at the north end of the park and can be reached by the main park road. The campsites range from grassy open areas to sites dominated by immense hemlock trees. The campground opens the second Friday in April and closes at the end of October. Modern shower houses, restrooms, and water fountains are in central locations throughout the camping area. A sanitary dump station is just outside the camping area. Pet-friendly and ADA accessible sites are available. CAMPING COTTAGES: Three cottages sleep five people in single bunks and double/single bunks and have a dining table and chairs, porch/deck, picnic table, fire ring, electric heat, lights, and outlets. Camping cottages do not have running water. Potable water and a modern shower house are nearby. Cottage 34 is ADA accessible. YURTS: These round, canvas and wood walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep five people in single bunks and double/single bunks. Yurts have a stovetop, refrigerator, dining table and chairs, porch/deck, picnic table, fire ring, electric heat, lights, and outlets. Potable water and a modern shower house are nearby. Weekly reservations are required during the summer. Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 570-724-4246 HillsCreekSP@pa.gov CABINS: Ten modern cabins can be rented year round. Cabins are furnished and have a living area, kitchen/dining area, shower, and two bedrooms. Dog-friendly cabins and ADA accessible cabins are available. Cabin renters should bring their own linens and kitchen utensils. Weekly reservations are required during the summer. Make online reservations at: www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. www.visitPAparks.com An Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on recycled paper visitPAparks 2021 PICNICKING: There are two picnic areas and three reservable picnic pavilions. Picnic Area 1 is at the south end of the lake near the dam. Picnic Area 2 is just north east of the swimming area along a large cove of the lake. The picnic areas have picnic tables, charcoal grills, picnic pavilion, centrally located drinking fountains, and modern restrooms. Picnic Area 2 is open year round, however, modern facilities are closed seasonally. Picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. ORGANIZED GROUP TENTING: Qualified adult and youth groups may use this 40-person-capacity area equipped with picnic tables, pavilion, fire rings, water, and flush toilets. Campers may shower in the campground. This wooded peninsula is open from the second Friday in April to the middle of October, weather permitting. Advance reservations are recommended. Some of the larger hemlock, beech, and maple trees in the park are found on this very picturesque peninsula. BOATING: electric motors only The 137-acre Hills Creek Lake has three boat mooring areas with a total capacity of 30 boats. Beaverhut and Pines areas have concrete boat launching ramps. Boat rentals from the concession are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. Life jackets must be worn in accordance with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws. Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launch permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks, available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. FISHING: The 137-acre Hills Creek Lake provides excellent fishing for warmwater species. Common fish are largemouth bass, carps, bullhead catfish, bluegills, crappies, and yellow perch. The lake record for largemouth bass is just over eight pounds. A valid Pa. fishing license is required. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply. ICE FISHING: Ice fishing success in Hills Creek Lake is exceptional for yellow perch, bluegill, and an occasional walleye. Ice thickness is not monitored. For your safety, make sure ice is at least 4” thick for a sing

Hills Creek State Park This campground has modern campsites (electric, non-electric, full-hookup, and pet-friendly), organized group tenting, camping cottages, and yurts. The campground has a nature center, amphitheater, pavilions, boat mooring, coin-operated laundry, and restrooms with warm showers. A sanitary dump station is just outside of the camping area. ADA accessible campsites and lodging are available. Camping cottages and yurts sleep five people in single bunk beds and double/single bunk beds. They have a dining table and chairs, porch, and electric heat, lights, and outlets. Yurts also have a stovetop and refrigerator. CAMPING SEASON: This campground opens in April and closes in early November. RESERVING A SITE: Most campsites in Pennsylvania state parks can be reserved 11 months in advance to noon of the day of arrival. Campers without a reservation arriving after noon should check at the contact station or near the campground entrance for instructions. Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover credit cards, or personal, traveler’s, and cashier’s checks, or a Pennsylvania State Parks Gift Card. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must be received within ten days of making the reservation. For reservations visit www.visitPAparks.com, or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. CAMPSITE ISSUING: Advance reservations are available for almost all campsites. Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If an employee is not available, read posted instructions, check the site availability listing, and then proceed to an available site. The appropriate fee must be paid to a park employee or deposited in a supplied honor system envelope before setting up on a campsite. CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations, changes, or transfers to reservations will be assessed a fee and can be made prior to arrival by calling the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757) Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, EST, or by visiting the website at: http://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Any cancellation, change, or transfer made upon arrival must be processed through the state park. For complete information on fees, cancellations, changes, transfers, and discount policies, view the Reservation Cancellation/Change Policy at the website noted above. Campground Rules Protect and Preserve Our Parks CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIME: Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Campsites must be vacated by 3:00 PM. Camping cottages and yurts must be vacated by 10:00 AM. Please make your visit safe and enjoyable. Obey all posted rules and regulations and respect fellow visitors and the resources of the park. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Pennsylvania state parks. • Be prepared and bring the proper equipment. Natural areas may possess hazards. Your personal safety and that of your family are your responsibility. PETS: Pets are permitted at designated campsites in this campground. Please contact the park office or contact station for guidelines for pets. Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and all overnight facilities not participating in the pet program. Guide dogs and service dogs are not considered pets. QUIET HOURS: Campers must not disturb the sleep of others between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. NOISE: Operation of electric generators that create excessive noise is prohibited. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER SITE: Site occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or one non-family unit limited to five persons per site. MOTOR VEHICLES: Only one car per campsite is allowed unless otherwise posted. Park only in designated areas. VISITORS: Visitors are welcome on campsites from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. MAXIMUM CAMPING PERIOD: Campers may stay in a state park campground for up to 14 consecutive nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Campers may camp for 21 consecutive nights during the remainder of the year. HUNTING: Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park. Modern Camping Hills Creek State Park • Please camp only in designated areas and minimize your impact on the campsite. • Prevent wild fires. Fires are only permitted in fire rings or grills. Gas and propane camp stoves are permitted. Fires must be attended at all time and extinguishe

Lodging Rules Hills Creek State Park The cabin area has ten modern cabins available for rent year round. They sleep six guests in a double bed and single bunk beds. Modern cabins have two bedrooms, one with two sets of single bunk beds and one with a double bed. There is also a living area (couch, chair, end tables, and lamps), kitchen (table, chairs, sink, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and coffee maker), bathroom (shower, toilet, and sink), fire ring, and picnic table. In the campground, there are camping cottages and yurts that are available for rent from mid-April to late October. They sleep five people in single bunk beds and double/single bunk beds. These facilities have a dining table and chairs, porch/deck, picnic table, fire ring, electric heat, lights, and outlets. Yurts also have a stovetop and refrigerator. Camping cottages and yurts do not have running water. In the campground, there are restrooms with warm showers and water spigots. Guests should bring sheets, blankets or sleeping bags, pillows, etc.; all cooking, serving, and eating utensils; coffee pot; toaster; toiletries; containers to carry water; and dishpans. Do not bring tents, camping trailers, or RVs. 0,1,080/MAXIMUM67$<: Yurts and modern cabins have a two-night minimum and a 14-night maximum stay in the offseason and weekly rentals in the summer season (Friday to Friday). The summer season rental period is the second Friday in June to the day before the third Friday in August. Camping cottages have a two-night minimum stay year round. They have a 14-night maximum stay in the summer season and a 21-night maximum stay in the off-season. RESERVATIONS: Lodging in Pennsylvania state parks can be reserved 11 months to three days before the day of arrival. If it is two days or less before the arrival date, call the state park to inquire about availability. For reservations, visit the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center at http://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com, or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover credit cards; personal, traveler’s, and cashier’s checks; or a Pennsylvania State Parks Gift Card. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must be received within ten days of making the reservation. CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES: Cancellations, changes, or transfers to reservations will be assessed a fee and can be made prior to arrival by the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center. Any cancellation, change, or transfer made upon arrival must be processed through the state park. For complete information on fees, cancellations, changes, transfers, and discount policies, view the Reservation Cancellation/Change Policy at the website above. CHECK-IN: Check-in time is 3:00 PM at the park office. If the office is closed, pick up your reservation envelope from the box next to park office door. CHECK-OUT: Lodging must be vacated by 10:00 AM. After cleaning the facility, disposing of trash, and removing personal property, return keys and paperwork to the park office. If the office is closed, deposit keys and lodging survey in the mail slot of the park office door. Lodging Hills Creek State Park ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Pennsylvania state parks. PETS: Two dogs are permitted at designated facilities. Please see the bulletin board at the campground entrance or contact the park office for pet guidelines. Guide dogs and service dogs are not considered pets. Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and all overnight facilities not participating in the pet program. ),5(6Fires are only permitted in fire rings, grills, and fireplaces. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished before leaving the area. Firewood is not provided. Cutting live or standings trees and the operation of chainsaws are prohibited. +$1':$6+,1*$1'',6+:$6+,1*Washing is permitted only at appropriate facilities. Washing is prohibited at water spigots, hand pumps, springs, lakes, and streams. QUIET HOURS: Campers must not disturb the sleep of others between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. VISITORS: Visitors are welcome from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. HUNTING: Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park. Access for People with Disabilities This publication text is available in alternative formats. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities